Despite travelling to six countries on the government’s travel “red list” he was not required to isolate, according to the Daily Mail. The revelations came as the government added countries including Mexico to its red list, scuppering many people’s summer holiday plans. “Whether or not he should be going to red countries on his tour is up for debate – but whether he should be self-isolating when he returns is not. Most of Sharma’s trips were during the winter and spring months when international travel from the UK was mostly banned. “The majority of this work is done remotely but some travel to key countries for face-to-face talks is essential.

Source: The Guardian August 06, 2021 11:20 UTC