NHS tribute planned for tonight ‘should honour bin men and supermarket workers too’

TONIGHT'S 'Clap For Our Carers' tribute should honour bin men and supermarket workers too, a campaigner claims.

Millions took to the streets last Thursday night to applaud our health workers as Britain battles the coronavirus pandemic.

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Key workers such as bin men, supermarket workers and cleaners are also playing a vital role in keeping the country moving during lockdown.

And campaigner Annemarie Plas, who organised the applause last week, called on the nation to recognise the hard work of these other key workers tonight who "keep our world turning" in addition to our NHS heroes on the frontline.

She said: "This time we will add everyone that is helping to keep our world turning. All who are out so we can stay in."

Some of the UK's top landmarks including Tower Bridge, the White Cliffs of Dover and Angel of the North were also turned blue in support of the NHS.

Millions took part in last Thursday’s first clap and Health Secretary Matt Hancock, in isolation with the illness, said: “It was incredibly moving to see the country come together to thank our NHS heroes.

“I’m fully behind any effort to make sure they know just how much we value them.”

Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England, added: “I know how much last week’s extraordinary scenes meant to my colleagues.

"So I would like to thank The Sun for backing this campaign.”

The clapping was the brainchild of South London yoga teacher Plas.

She said: “We will do this every Thursday at 8pm to keep supporting those who are under enormous stress day in, day out.”

Britain’s Got Talent’s Amanda Holden is among stars backing the national applause.