Londoners Urged to Stay Put as Lockdown Rules Remain Firm This Weekend
The Met Police has issued a stark warning ahead of the weekend: lockdown restrictions are still in force, and Londoners must stay at home to keep safe.
Rules Only Loosen Slightly from Monday
From 8 March, the rules will ease just a little. You’ll be allowed to meet one other person outside for some fresh air and recreation. That’s it. No large groups, no house parties, no mixing households indoors.
Met Police Ready to Crack Down on Rule-Breakers
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jane Connors, the Met’s Covid-19 chief, said:
“We are still not through the worst of this virus and we must all continue to play our part in driving down the infection rate. This weekend the rules have not changed and you must stay at home wherever possible.”
“As the restrictions ease very slightly on Monday, we will be allowed to meet with one other person for recreation. This does not mean we can meet with multiple households, nor does it mean we can organise house parties or other large gatherings – these remain illegal and frankly, dangerous.”
“This weekend, across London we will have a number of dedicated patrols to respond to reported breaches of the regulations. We will also work side by side with our local authority partners, patrolling open spaces and reminding Londoners of the rules.”
“But I want to be clear, where people have dangerously and blatantly broken the rules, we won’t hesitate to take action by issuing fixed penalty notices.”
Stay Home, Stay Safe
- Lockdown remains in place this weekend
- From Monday, you can meet one person outside
- No indoor gatherings or parties allowed
- Police patrols ready to fine rule-breakers
The message from the Met is crystal clear: keep complying or face the consequences. Your safety—and London’s—depends on it.
