Robert said: "Incredibly positive news this morning as the UK becomes the first country in the world to have a clinically approved Covid-19 vaccine for supply.
"This is a huge breakthrough in humanity's charge against this disease, and I pay tribute to everyone involved in making it possible.
"The NHS stands ready to start vaccinating early next week.
"This has been an extraordinarily difficult year but help is on its way."
For more information on the vaccine, visit the NHS website here.
