On Tuesday, Edouard Phillipe, Mr Macron’s prime minister had first announced that British nationals would be banned from France if the UK failed to adopt more radical Coronavirus containment measures. During a live TV address from Paris, Mr Philippe expressed extreme frustration that Britain was lagging behind in the ‘war’ against the deadly illness. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)A ban would have caused huge problems for the millions of British nationals who have professional and personal links with France. While restrictions on movement and lifestyle are growing every day in EU countries, post-Brexit Britain is perceived to be lagging behind. People in France need documentation to leave the house, even for routine tasks such as shopping or walking the dog, for example.

Source: Daily Mirror March 21, 2020 22:56 UTC