There were ugly rumours that Freedom Day on 21 June might be postponed as the Govn continued to dither on lifting restrictions. I hope they are not true. The reason for further delay is the increasing cases of the Delta variant. However, hospital cases were not rising and in Dorset's hospitals there is only one Covid patient, although infections have risen slightly. Dorset Council was now 17/100,000; BCP 29/100,000; the SW 21/100,000; and England 60/100,000. The impressive roll out of vaccinations continues, with 500,000 Dorset residents having had their first jab, and 407,457 having had both. It is a remarkable achievement. First of several virtual meetings was at 0830 with Cllr Toni Ferrari and John Sellgren, who is acting as Dorset Council's (DC) CEO while Matt Prosser is away. We were discussing the Levelling up Fund and DC's good progress in submitting a bid. Then at 0900 I joined the regular meeting between DC officials and senior cllrs and MPs. This has proved very helpful over the pandemic period and today we were updated on Covid figures, the recovery plan and the impact on tourism. At 1400 I joined another virtual meeting, this time with the Dorset CCG. Rather depressingly, the public health official had told BBC Radio Solent in the morning that he felt we should delay Freedom Day by two weeks. I entirely respect his position, but fundamentally disagree. This Orwellian nightmare has to end, and end on 21 June. Finally, at 1600, I virtually met members of Swanage Town Council to discuss local matters, not least the future of the paramedic car. With a consultation promised, there wasn't much more I could say, except that we all want the best ambulance cover for Swanage and we can look at the issue in more detail when we know what the options are. We have been reassured that nothing is off the table. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson has urged fellow world leaders to "build back better" (ghastly expression) after the Covid pandemic at this week's G7 summit in Cornwall. The prime minister said it was vital to learn from the "mistakes" of the 2008 financial crisis and tackle the "scar" of inequality. After a day of talks at the seaside resort of Carbis Bay, leaders joined the Queen for a dinner nearby. The distribution of Covid vaccines was also high on the summit agenda.