When asked if he needed it, Patel said: Its important we make sure that Chris is given the right kind of support. During the pandemic, Whitty has become one of the most visible public faces , often hosting press briefings alongside Johnson and the governments chief scientific adviser, Patrick Vallance. Patel said Whitty was a an incredibly respected figure and told Times Radio: I am horrified by what has happened to Chris. Police officers at Mondays protest did not step in. The media must be able to report the facts without fear or favour - they are the lifeblood of our democracy.
Whitty is reportedly in police custody.
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Whitty is reportedly in police custody .
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