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Secret plan to delay lockdown lift by TWO WEEKS but Boris Johnson is battling to save June 21 freedom day
Updated: 16:44 ET, Jun 4 2021
PUB giants and football fans last night urged PM Boris Johnson to stay firm on his pledge to lift lockdown on June 21.
Their battle cry came amid fears that any delays could plunge England’s hosting of the Euros into chaos.
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Data released on Friday showed the R rate in England could be as high as 1.3 in the North WestCredit: EPA
Ministers and officials are working on contingency plans to move “Freedom Day” to next month, as well as retaining distancing and limits on fans in stadiums.