Most Britons oppose loosening lockdown this week – poll
Mr Johnson said last week he would not want to risk a second peak in the disease by relaxing restrictions too quickly.
Mr Johnson said last week he would not want to risk a second peak in the disease by relaxing restrictions too quickly.
The negotiations will be launched on Tuesday via video conference call because of the coronavirus crisis.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps cautioned that life would not return to normal when the Prime Minister sets out an exit strategy this week.
More than four in five Britons are against lockdown restrictions being eased for schools, pubs and restaurants this week, a poll suggests.
Confidence in the Government’s ability to handle the situation also fell.
The warnings come as many countries consider easing strict lockdown measures.
It comes after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said his target for 100,000 Covid-19 tests per day had been met.
How is it that politicians can be caught out making serial mis-statements and still end up in charge?
"This is a Government which got it horrifically wrong trying desperately to cover its tracks and always hide behind the science," he said.
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