Second national lockdown possible if new coronavirus rules flouted – Dominic Raab

New rules have been brought in across the UK in a bid to stem the growing number of coronavirus cases (PA)

Britain could be plunged into a second national lockdown if new coronavirus restrictions are flouted, the UK Foreign Secretary has warned, as a leading scientist said the latest measures do not go “anywhere near far enough”.

Dominic Raab said if “everyone plays by the rules” outlined by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, restrictions similar to those imposed in March may not be needed at Christmas.