Boris Johnson Rolls Out New “Simplified” Lockdown Plan for England
On Monday, October 12, Boris Johnson dropped the new “simplified” lockdown system for England during a fiery House of Commons speech.
Tier 1 Means ‘Medium’ Risk — But No Hard Hits Yet
Areas in Tier 1, the lowest level in the new scheme, will follow the current national lockdown rules. That means the “rule of six” and the 10pm bar and restaurant curfew stay locked in.
Just one area has officially been slapped with Tier 1 status so far.
London Braces for Stricter Measures
Pippa Crerar, Mirror’s political editor, reports local leaders in London “feel it’s only a matter of time” before a tougher lockdown is forced on the capital.
Mayor Sadiq Khan didn’t hold back, warning a stricter lockdown “could be brought in to the capital before the week is out”.
The nation watches nervously as Londoners prepare for harsher rules to fight the rising COVID-19 wave.
