Boris Johnson unveils plan to return England 'to normality' by Christmas
by Simon Murphy Political correspondent from on (#55TWX)
PM sets out workplace guidelines and gives local authorities powers to close premises and cancel events
Boris Johnson has unveiled his plan for a more significant return to normality" by Christmas, as he revealed steps to encourage people back to work in England and sweeping measures that will allow ministers to issue stay-at-home orders to tackle coronavirus outbreaks.
Acknowledging that the targeted restrictions could be hard going" for people, the prime minister detailed a roadmap for England over the next few months that signals a shift in the government's response to localised action to stem Covid-19.
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