KCC s Tory leader says decision by French to shut border was disproportionate but opposition group leaders disagree
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Updated: 11:42, 12 January 2021
The decision by the French to abruptly shut its border to the UK last month has caused a row between councillors of different political colours in Kent.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson had revealed a mutant strain of the virus was spreading across England prompting an emergency shutdown of the south east, including London, Kent and Essex, just five days before Christmas.
Lorries queuing on the M20 on Christmas Day. Picture: Barry Goodwin
More than 50 countries imposed travel bans on the UK, including France, which closed its borders for 48 hours and called for thousands of drivers to have a Covid test before entering the country.