Millions come together and ‘clap for carers’ for fourth week in a row

A mass round of applause rang through the streets of Britain once again tonight.

A mass round of applause rang through the streets of Britain once again tonight, as millions came together to show their appreciation for NHS and social workers.

Clap For Our Carers has become a weekly event as people across the nation unite in a massive show of support for the UK’s emergency workers who are caring for patients with coronavirus.

Over the past month, people on locked-down streets have opened their doors and windows to cheer on frontline workers, who are risking their lives daily in the battle against Covid-19.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is recovering from the virus at his Chequers residence, was among those who joined in with the campaign tonight. He put his hands together to say thank you for the ‘incredible efforts of the country’s doctors, nurses and care workers’ his official spokesman said.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, who is deputising for the PM, said he and Chancellor Rishi Sunak also ‘joined the nation in paying tribute to all the heroes on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus’.

Mr Johnson’s pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds also took part in tonight’s event, saying she was clapping not just for health workers but also for Captain Tom Moore, the 99-year-old army veteran who has raised £15 million for the NHS.

She tweeted: “Clapping harder than ever tonight for our carers.

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‘You are the best of Britain. Also clapping for @captaintommoore who has now raised over £15m for our NHS. Not only have you raised an enormous amount of money but you’ve inspired us all.’

Meanwhile, Mayor of London  Sadiq Khan tweeted a video in which boats could be seen with blue lights on along the River Thames. He said: “Best moment of the week. To everyone working flat out on the frontline in the fight against COVID19: thank you!’

The first clap for carers saw national landmarks light up in blue to thank the NHS, while videos from streets across the country saw people bang pots and pans together to show health care workers how valued they are.

Event organiser Annemarie Plas says the event will take place at the same time every week for as long as the crisis continues.

The weekly event is a way to say thanks, not only to doctors and nurses, but to everyone else who has to venture out to work for the good of the country.

A message on the campaign’s website said: ‘Healthcare workers, emergency services, armed services, delivery drivers, shop workers, teachers, waste collectors, manufacturers, postal workers, cleaners, vets, engineers and all those who are out there making an unbelievable difference to our lives in these challenging times… bravo, you are amazing!’

This evening’s Clap For Our Carers has been followed by a broadcast on ITV from healthcare workers applauding the nation, thanking them for their support and for staying home.

It comes after the government announced lockdown would be extended for at least three more weeks.

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