[John Blake]

It should not be down to a war veteran to raise money for NHS workers, that is the responsibility of the government, and if that requires a small increase in taxation I would not begrudge it at all. In fact I would rather pay the tax than stand at the door clapping. There are key workers in my household, are they clapping for themselves. My wife insists that I go out and clap, I think "so that neighbours can see us supporting key workers". My idea of supporting the NHS is going out to work, paying my taxes, staying at home when not at work and social distancing, much more practical than banging on a saucepan which wakes up the night staff keyworkers next door.