Boris Johnson urges Britons to use common sense as he announces new freedoms from May 17
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10 May 2021 ⢠7:48pm
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Boris Johnson has urged the public to use their common sense as he gave the green light for further relaxations of the lockdown rules in England.
People will be able to take a step closer to normality from next week as more indoor mixing and hugging loved ones will be permitted once again, the Prime Minister confirmed.Â
From May 17 onwards, up to six people, or those from two households, can meet indoors and groups of up to 30 people can meet outside.Â
Boris Johnson ready to confirm the return of indoor socialising and dining from May 17
At a Downing Street press conference on Monday the Prime Minister will confirm six people or two households will be able to mix inside
Boris Johnson will Monday formally sign off the return of indoor socialising and dining from May 17, with new data expected to be released which underscores the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines.
At a Downing Street press conference the Prime Minister will confirm that stage three of his ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown for England will go ahead as planned.
That means six people or two households will be able to mix inside, pubs and restaurants can restart indoor dining, and overnight stays will be allowed from next Monday.
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