Press release

PM call with Bill and Melinda Gates: 19 May 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Bill and Melinda Gates today via video call.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
• Published: 19 May 2020

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The Prime Minister spoke to Bill and Melinda Gates today via video call. He was joined by Kate Bingham, Chair of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce.

They discussed the UK’s contribution to helping countries around the world tackle coronavirus and the important work of the Gates Foundation in this area.

Both parties expressed their hope that a viable vaccine will be found as soon as possible.

They also shared their commitment to the vital work of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and looked forward to the upcoming UK-hosted Global Vaccine Summit on June 4th.

Published 19 May 2020