You should be very careful about this, Nadine.

That data shows an increase from Feb (pre-lockdown) compared to Mar/Apr/May (during lockdown). It also shows there was a 7% increase in suicides in the months after lockdown compared to last year.

Services have seen... (1/3) https://twitter.com/NadineDorries/status/1325802615754678274
... a three-fold increase in calls, which is alarming.

The data is also provisional and only a sample of the country. We should approach with some caution until the full picture is known and inquests are carried out etc.

It's important to note that it's clear... (2/3)
... the upward trend in suicides over recent years has not been reversed and the Government must address this.

The celebratory tone of your tweet is premature and insensitive. (3/3)
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