Boris Johnson to examine hospital data before decision on Covid rules
by Jessica Elgot and Denis Campbell from on (#5TCRS)
Sources suggest No 10 leaning away from stricter curbs in England, as doctors' union says lack of response is ludicrous'
Boris Johnson is expected to examine crucial hospital data on Monday before making any new announcement on Covid measures, but has no plans to recall his cabinet, with ministers still deeply sceptical of further legal curbs.
Sources said the prime minister would take stock" after being encouraged by improving data on Friday, a sign that No 10 is leaning away from stricter curbs in England, but Downing Street sources said he would act quickly if there were new causes for concern.
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