Stay local England exercise rule open to interpretation, minister admits

Kit Malthouse says people need to use common sense, as Met police chief calls for more clarity

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The UK government's stay local" instruction for outdoor exercise in England in its current form is open to interpretation", the policing minister has said.

Kit Malthouse suggested it should be common sense to define what staying local meant, but admitted the rules were open to interpretation.