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England’s deputy chief medical officer today pleaded with Britons ‘not to tear the pants out of’ the loosened lockdown when more freedoms are granted on Monday. Professor Jonathan Van Tam gave his colourful instruction as sun-seekers today crowded on to the nation’s beaches and warned that abusing new liberties would fuel the spread of infection. … Read more
‘Don’t tear the pants out of it!’ Government warns British public not to abuse new liberties as Covid-19 lockdown is eased and urges ‘we’re at a very dangerous moment’ after huge crowds swarm beaches By Jack Elsom For Mailonline Published: 16:42 BST, 30 May 2020 | Updated: 16:48 BST, 30 May 2020 A senior government … Read more
Civil liberties groups have today slammed threats by health chiefs to fine Britons who do not obey the 14-day test and trace isolation rules – which have been dubbed a ‘draconian intrusion of privacy’. As he launched the government’s new test and trace system, Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday warned a fortnight-long quarantine for those … Read more
Civil liberties groups have today slammed threats by health chiefs to fine Britons who do not obey the 14-day test and trace isolation rules – which have been dubbed a ‘draconian intrusion of privacy’. As he launched the government’s new test and trace system, Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday warned a fortnight-long quarantine for those … Read more
Boris Johnson ‘tries to defuse civil liberties row over emergency laws by dropping plans for powers to last two years without a further Commons vote’ MPs will debate on new draconian powers for the state on Monday The proposed powers would last for two years without a further vote But the Government is now considering … Read more