Devon, Oxford and Coventry all have higher coronavirus infection rates than London but will face no lockdown rules when the capital moves into Tier Two tomorrow. Health Secretary Matt Hancock and London Mayor Sadiq Khan yesterday confirmed a ban on people meeting in indoor spaces will begin at midnight tonight in the city. The tough … Read more
What is the difference between Tier One and Tier Two? TIER ONE Normal social distancing should be followed. Face masks on public transport and in shops etc. Rule of Six on gatherings indoors and outdoors, and 10pm curfew on pubs. TIER TWO The Tier One rules still apply. In addition, households are banned from mixing … Read more
‘Sadiq ready for Tier Two beer garden life in his body warmer’: Twitter users have plenty to say about London mayor’s ‘coat-under-a-blazer situation’ as he plunges city into lockdown Sadiq Khan read a statement at City Hall wearing a puffer coat under a suit jacket The look prompted Twitter users to ask if London Assembly … Read more
Ealing has become London’s new Covid-19 hotspot, figures revealed today as it was confirmed that the capital is being thrust into a Tier Two lockdown from tomorrow night. Government data shows the West London borough diagnosed 144.5 cases for every 100,000 residents in the week ending October 9, topping Richmond-upon-Thames (137.9). Mayor Sadiq Khan said … Read more
Sadiq Khan demands support package for London with capital on the brink of being plunged into ‘inevitable’ Tier 2 lockdown as early as tomorrow Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said a support package need to be put into place His letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson also said Tier 2 was likely for capital Mr … Read more
Moment revellers spill onto the streets and crowds party in Leicester Square as pubs and bars close at 10pm under Covid restrictions – amid warnings from Sadiq Khan that the Capital will be put under ‘inevitable’ lockdown Crowds were seen dancing together in the street on Leicester Square on Friday Footage taken just hours after … Read more
Tower Hamlets has become the first London borough to ask residents to stop mixing, as the Government comes under increasing pressure to place the whole city under local lockdown. The borough’s mayor John Biggs asked households to avoid meeting each other ‘unless absolutely necessary’ in an open letter due to a rise in coronavirus cases. … Read more
A Labour council leader today called for an immediate London lockdown which would include a ban on visiting friends and families. Jas Athwal, the leader of Redbridge Borough Council, made the plea after it was revealed that his borough and four others in east London saw a spike in cases last week which led to the … Read more
Shocking moment middle-aged woman is slammed to the ground by police during clash with anti-lockdown demonstrators in Trafalgar square – as Sadiq Khan is branded a hypocrite for blasting ‘unacceptable’ protest after he backed BLM march A woman was slammed to the ground by police during the anti-lockdown protest Footage shows her grappling with officers … Read more
Sadiq Khan has urged the Prime Minister to outlaw house visits for nine million people in London as part of lockdown measures to tackle rising Covid-19 infections. London has been placed on the national lockdown watchlist due to a spike in coronavirus cases and hospital admissions, with Government advisors warning the capital’s R rate may … Read more