Boris Johnson has urged people not to "stuff this up" after lockdown restrictions were eased in England, as fears over a lack of social distancing were prompted over the weekend as drinkers flocked to popular areas, with London's Soho particularly busy.

Mr Johnson said he was not shocked by some of the scenes over the weekend because "I understand what human nature is" but added that the overwhelming majority had behaved sensibly.

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