Labour's shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth said lifting all restrictions now "could be akin to throwing petrol on a fire" and it was essential to listen to the warnings from health professionals and help relieve the pressure on hospitals.
But he added: "We are only here because over the last eight weeks we have failed to contain the Delta variant and have allowed it to become dominant. MPs also voted to back a range of other measures, such as extending the wearing of face coverings on public transport to 19 July. Image source, PA Media.
Scottish lockdown easing to be delayed until July What are the rules after 21 June? Reopening delay a hammer blow - live event sector. Mr Hancock also announced that Covid vaccinations are to become compulsory for staff at care homes in England. View comments. Related Topics. The prime minister is due to give a statement in the House of Commons at about In a televised response to a statement by the prime minister on Tuesday, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confirmed he would back the new restrictions in the Commons vote.
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