Sajid Javid today confirmed that the government is pulling the trigger on 'Freedom Day' by axing almost all legal restrictions from next Monday - despite pleading for people need to keep wearing masks and not rush back to offices. Health Secretary Sajid Javid (right) laid out the details of Freedom Day in a statement to MPs this afternoon. Transport services such as the London Underground may decide to make wearing masks a condition of travel. Meanwhile, Sadiq Khan is still considering a bid to force passengers to keep wearing masks on trains, Tube and buses in London. The PM is expected to give final approval for Stage 4 of the roadmap tomorrow, with almost all legal restrictions set to be lifted.

Source: The Nation July 12, 2021 15:00 UTC