British PM Boris Johnson declared himself “fit as a butcher’s dog” as he boasted about both his health and his plans for the U.K.’s economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Johnson spoke with The Mail on Sunday, listing a number of measures that he saw as the way forward for his country. “Never felt better.”The prime minister said he planned to use a major speech on Tuesday to continue outlining his plan for the U.K.’s recovery. “If COVID was a lightning flash, we’re about to have the thunderclap of the economic consequences.”He continued, “We’re going to be ready. Despite the likely questions over the bill for such works, Johnson repeated that his government would not return to the austerity policies seen under former Prime Minister David Cameron.

Source: Fox News June 28, 2020 19:41 UTC