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As the British health minister, chancellor and prime minister self-isolate, the commons speaker has pleaded with MPs to continue wearing face coverings and not push the limits for the sake of it" following the easing of restrictions in England, PA Media reports.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle told the chamber he was very worried" after a large number" people were contacted to isolate, with Deputy Speaker Dame Rosie Winterton among those unable to attend.

Unions representing staff based in Parliament have previously written to the Speaker to push him to reconsider guidance for post-July 19, in which politicians will be encouraged to wear a mask but will not be mandated to have one on.

It is compulsory, however, for staff on the estate to continue to have to wear a covering.