Government rushes through emergency laws to postpone local elections for first time since Second World War. Total cases in UK stands at 991. Total number of UK cases 901. Cheltenham Festival, already postponed, is cancelled due to outbreak five miles from course. General election is postponed, as Blair chooses to put 'country before party'.
Military butchers join troops to assist with mass cull.
Nick Brown proposes ban on use of pig swill, also tells the House of Commons of plans to vaccinate animals. Ten more cases confirmed on Wednesday, bringing total to 703. Several Dorset tourist spots reopened. The number of confirmed cases reaches 649. Tony Blair hints at a change in policy towards foot and mouth vaccinations.