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Enforce ‘Plan B’ ‘Covid’ restrictions immediately or UK risks ‘stumbling into winter crisis’, PM warned. He doesn’t have to be ‘warned’ – he’s known that was the plan all along. They are just manufacturing the excuses now

NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor has urged the government to bring back certain measures, including mandatory face coverings in public places.
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has insisted there will not be another national lockdown after an NHS leader warned the PM that ‘Plan B’ coronavirus restrictions must be enforced immediately to prevent the UK “stumbling into a winter crisis”.
NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor has urged the government to bring back certain measures, including mandatory face coverings in public places, telling Sky News: “The overwhelming evidence is that we do need to act.”
His remarks came as the UK recorded 223 COVID-related deaths on Tuesday – the highest number of daily fatalities since 9 March.
But asked by Kay Burley on Sky News whether the UK could be facing another lockdown, Mr Kwarteng said: “I would rule that out.”
Speaking on Wednesday morning, the business secretary added: “I think the conversation about restrictions on travel, restrictions on more lockdowns is completely unhelpful.”
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