Business Secretary Alok Sharma is tested for Covid-19

Business Secretary Alok Sharma is isolating and being tested for coronavirus after falling ill in the Commons this afternoon

Business Secretary Alok Sharma has been placed in isolation having felt ill earlier today in the House of Commons chamber. 

He has been tested for Covid-19, a spokesperson confirmed. 

More to follow.  

Business Secretary Alok Sharma, pictured arriving in Downing Street yesterday has been placed in isolation and tested for Covid-19 after falling ill in the House of Commons earlier today