He is now considering six months of "circuit breaker" lockdowns - which would see strict restrictions introduced for around two weeks, and then eased slightly. The on-off restrictions could see limits placed on social contact and hospitality venues such as bars and restaurants made to close. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)It comes after new restrictions were this week put in place in the North East, Midlands and West Yorkshire. I don't want to get into a second national lockdown at all – it is the last thing anybody wants." The PM added: "I don't want to go into bigger lockdown measures at all, we want to keep schools open.

Source: Daily Mirror September 19, 2020 06:50 UTC