Boris Johnson was today forced to scrap plans to bang the drum for 'Global Britain' on a post-Brexit trip to India. The Prime Minister cancelled plans for a visit to New Delhi later this month after introducing a third lockdown in England that will run until at least the middle of February. But today Mr Johnson informed Mr Modi in a call from Downing Street that the trip would not be possible. The Prime Minister cancelled plans for a visit to New Delhi later this month after introducing a third lockdown in England. Mr Johnson would have been the first PM since John Major to attend its annual Republic Day event as Guest of Honour.

Source: Daily Mail January 05, 2021 12:07 UTC