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Boris Johnson coronavirus speech – Live reaction to PM’s ‘Rule of Six’ news conference banning large gatherings
- Groups of more than six will be banned from Monday
- Minimum £100 fine for anybody who disobeys
- Pub-goers FORCED to hand over details as part of ramped up of track and trace
- New army of health and safety inspectors rolled out by local authorities
- Stadium pilots will be reviewed - putting the return of live sport in doubt
- Night-time curfews for businesses could be slapped on other areas of the country
- Minimum £100 fine for anybody who disobeys
- Pub-goers FORCED to hand over details as part of ramped up of track and trace
- New army of health and safety inspectors rolled out by local authorities
- Stadium pilots will be reviewed - putting the return of live sport in doubt
- Night-time curfews for businesses could be slapped on other areas of the country
IN his first No 10 press conference since July, Boris Johnson addressed the nation to announce new measures to tackle coronavirus.
Boris Johnson started his coronavirus press briefing at 4pm.
The PM spoke from The House of Commons with chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.
The Government slashed the number of people who are allowed to gather indoors or out to six after the number of coronavirus cases soared.
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