Boris Johnson tells Cabinet any lockdown changes will be ‘very limited’ and UK will approach with ‘maximum caution’
BORIS Johnson has told his Cabinet the UK will proceed with "maximum caution" and any changes will be "very limited".
Britain's lockdown will be formally extended today after another review of the measures, but some changes are expected in England next week.
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The PM held his Cabinet for a crunch meeting today, who have to by law look at the coronavirus lockdown measures every three weeks.
No10 said this afternoon that Boris had told the Cabinet: "We are not going to do anything that risks a second peak.
";We will advance with maximum caution in order to protect the NHS and to save lives.
"We will be guided at every step by the science and the data.
"And we will closely track the impact of any easing of the social distancing measures and we will not hesitate to tighten the rules if required."
What could be eased in this week's lockdown speech from Boris Johnson?
- Brits may be told to wear masks on public transport and at work
- People may be able to exercise more than once a day
- Brits may be permitted to go outside into open spaces like parks, not just for exercise
- The PM could confirm when schools could finally reopen
- He is likely to discuss which type of workplace can open first
- And Bris will also discuss jow we'll keep the "R rate" - or rate of transmission - low
- A financial update on how the lockdown is affecting the economy could be on the cards
- And what the future of shopping could look like may be discussed
Downing Street also warned that any changing of lockdown measures next week would be "very limited" - in an attempt to dampen hopes of the nation they will free to act how they wish.
Dominic Raab is expected to reveal at tonight's press conference that nothing will change in the next few days, setting Brits up for the long Bank Holiday weekend.
And he will tip the public to watch Boris Johnson's address to the nation on Sunday for more new information.
The PM said yesterday that he will speak at the weekend about the future measures, with the hope of changing some as early as next week.
The Government will continue getting all the latest scientific information over the weekend before making any tweaks, however.
Another Cabinet meeting may also take place beforehand to further debate changes.
The PM will address the nation on Sunday at 7pm, expected to be in a video message similar to the one he released when he announced the lockdown on March 23.
And he will give a statement to the House of Commons on Monday too.
The Sun revealed today that Brits are set to be told they can go out to exercise as much as they want, and to be allowed to go to sunbathe in parks from next week.
However, no major changes to the nationwide lockdown are expected, and Brits will still have to stay in their homes as avoid seeing pals up close.
But this afternoon Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that the controls will continue to stay strict north of the border.
She confirmed another three weeks of lockdown, and insisted it was too soon to consider any measures to be eased.
And Wales - which also has a higher rate of infection than England - will also stick closely to the lockdown rules.
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It means the measures will likely be different from next week in England - compared to Scotland and Wales, and will risk confusing the public.
Devolved countries technically have the power over health matters in their own areas.
Downing Street has said it wanted all countries to move as one in and out of the lockdown, but admitted that they can go their own way if needed.
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