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Covid-19: UK PM and chancellor to self-isolate in U-turn
Source: BBC
Covid-19: PM and chancellor to self-isolate in U-turn
By Joseph Lee
BBC News
18 July 2021
The prime minister and chancellor are now self-isolating after contact with Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who has tested positive for coronavirus.
No 10 initially said they would not have to isolate, as they were taking part in a pilot scheme that involves daily testing instead.
But opposition parties said it suggested there was "one rule for them and another for the rest of us".
The PM later said they had "briefly" considered taking part in the scheme.
It comes ahead of the lifting of lockdown rules in England from Monday.
Almost all legal restrictions are to end, including limits on how many people can meet, and nightclubs will reopen, but self-isolation rules will remain.
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By Joseph Lee
BBC News
18 July 2021
The prime minister and chancellor are now self-isolating after contact with Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who has tested positive for coronavirus.
No 10 initially said they would not have to isolate, as they were taking part in a pilot scheme that involves daily testing instead.
But opposition parties said it suggested there was "one rule for them and another for the rest of us".
The PM later said they had "briefly" considered taking part in the scheme.
It comes ahead of the lifting of lockdown rules in England from Monday.
Almost all legal restrictions are to end, including limits on how many people can meet, and nightclubs will reopen, but self-isolation rules will remain.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57879730
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