Scientist advising UK government calls for tougher lockdown

A scientist advising the Government on coronavirus called for tighter lockdown restrictions (Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

A scientist advising the British government on coronavirus has called for tighter lockdown restrictions, describing the current rules as “the problem” amid rising infections and deaths.

Professor Susan Michie, director of the Centre for Behaviour Change at UCL, said an “overwhelming” number of people were sticking to lockdown rules as she questioned how Government messaging was being targeted at the public.