Boris Johnson refuses to rule out lockdown until summer as new variant spreads 'very fast indeed'
Telegraph, 21 Jan 2021
Boris Johnson has declined to say whether the national #lockdown will be over by summer, as he warned the new Covid variant was spreading "very fast indeed".
On a visit to North West England, where Storm Christoph has caused flooding, Mr Johnson was asked whether restrictions would be eased by the summer.
He said: "I think it's too early to say when we'll be able to lift some of the restrictions.
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On a visit to North West England, where Storm Christoph has caused flooding, Mr Johnson was asked whether restrictions would be eased by the summer.
He said: "I think it's too early to say when we'll be able to lift some of the restrictions.
For the latest #politics updates, follow our liveblog here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/01/21/boris-johnson-lockdown-end-storm-christoph-evactuation-brexit/
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