And it’s now claimed that even Johnson himself was initially cautious about the move, while scientists said removing kids from the rule would "make more sense". In both Scotland and Wales, however, children under 12 will be exempt from the limit of six people. A source told the Daily Telegraph: "Everyone apart from Hancock wanted to set the limit on groups at eight or more. Hancock has said the new restrictions will not be kept in place "for any longer than we have to". "And I vow that we will not keep these rules in place for any longer than we have to."

Source: Daily Mirror September 11, 2020 04:29 UTC