'Zero prospect' of London lockdown involving movement limits, says No 10

Government seeks to quash reports of strict lockdown but says pubs and cafes could face new measures

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There is "zero prospect" of a London lockdown involving limits on movement but new restrictions could be put in place on pubs and cafes to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the capital, the government has said.

The prime minister's official spokesperson sought to quash overnight reports that there would be limits on transport or on who can enter or leave London, saying there was also no truth to reports that key workers would be asked to present papers to prove their status.