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Boris Johnson has finished outlining his vision to rebuild the UK after the coronavirus crisis.
He was keen to describe the plans as a “New Deal”, referencing the plans of Depression-era American President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who launched one of largest, most expensive US government programmes after the Wall Street Crash of 1929.
Here are the main points:
* Johnson said the government must assess its handling of the coronavirus crisis, saying: “There must be time to learn the lessons and we will.”
* He reiterated his plan from the election manifesto to recruit 20,000 police officers, as well as “ending the lunacy that stops us deporting violent criminals”
* He said he wants to “build back greener and build a more beautiful Britain” by planting 30,000 hectares of trees to “enchant and re-energise the soul”
* He pledged to build โfantastic new homesโ by introducing radical planning reforms, as well as help younger people get on the housing ladder
* The UK should set a goal for producing the worldโs first zero emissions long haul, passenger plane, he said, adding that the country can be a โscience super powerโ
* He promised the government will offer an โopportunity guaranteedโ for every person to have an apprenticeship or in-work placement.
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