British Home Secretary, Priti Patel warns of tougher restrictions but says miniters regulalry review the situation. Following a warning from the chief scientific adviser that England could face a New Year lockdown, the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, said the government "will take stronger measures" if coronavirus patients continue to rise, Sky News reports. Patel repeatedly referred to the virus as "bouncy", apparently referring to its ability to spread quicker. She also said the UK is working to get a resolution and talks continue today about the French border controls. Asked about whether an agreement can be reached with France, Patel said the government is talking to its French counterparts and talks will continue today.

Source: The Standard December 22, 2020 10:07 UTC