Boris Johnson under pressure as he announces new Covid-19 crackdown

For the British Prime Minister, the second wave of coronavirus has forced a change in tone and an acknowledgement that his usual displays of “buoyancy and elan” are inappropriate

Mon, 12 Oct, 2020 - 18:12

David Hughes, PA Political Editor

Boris Johnson admitted “this is not how we want to live our lives”, as he announced pubs will shut in Liverpool, with the possibility of further restrictions to follow across northern England.

For the British Prime Minister, the second wave of coronavirus has forced a change in tone and an acknowledgement that his usual displays of “buoyancy and elan” are inappropriate.