Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeThe plan for the Prime Minister to avoid self-isolation was “ Boris Johnson ’s idea”, it has been claimed. Number 10 u-turned on the plan after just two and a half hours, following a furious backlash from the public. “Nobody thought it was a good idea.”The claims come as Mr Johnson faced a crushing slump in his poll ratings. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has added to demands from businesses to end the "pingdemic" by loosening the rules for people alerted by the NHS Covid-19 app. "The summer months are crucial for many businesses' recovery and their ability to recover must not be put in jeopardy," they said.

Source: Daily Mirror July 24, 2021 14:19 UTC