called on the prime minister to implement the tough intervention after it was revealed that government scientists advised the move over three weeks ago. Mr Johnson has faced criticism over his decision not to implement the measure, after he instead opted to introduce a three-tier lockdown system which would see only the worst-hit areas come under the strictest rules.
What is a 'circuit breaker' lockdown?
30.09.2020 - 14:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Talk of a temporary 'circuit break' lockdown has been on the cards for a while following a dramatic surge in coronavirus cases.It was first mentioned earlier this month by experts who suggested that it would slow the spread of Covid-19 while buying time for NHS Test and Trace to improve.Liverpool could be the first place to see the 'circuit break' lockdown as the city's Mayor Joe Anderson believes it could be the way to stop the surge of cases in Liverpool.The latest figures show that there were
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14.10.2020 / 15:51
Boris Johnson does not rule out introducing circuit-breaker national lockdown
today's Prime Minister's Questions session in the House of Commons, Sir Keir Starmer asked why the prime minister had ignored his own scientists and decided not to introduce the tough measure. The Labour leader has called for a two or three week national lockdown to take place over the half-term break, an intervention that was recommended by Sage scientists in September.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
14.10.2020 / 14:21
Welsh Government drawing up plans for circuit-breaker lockdown
coronavirus, First Minister Arlene Foster said.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
14.10.2020 / 14:20
Northern Ireland confirms four-week 'circuit breaker' lockdown
coronavirus.The measures were announced on Wednesday by First Minister Arlene Foster and the pubs and restaurants will shut on Friday, with schools closed from Monday.Only takeaways and food deliveries will be allowed to continue under the new measures.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThe moves do not amount to a full-scale lockdown similar to that imposed during
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
14.10.2020 / 11:15
Government scientists put pressure on Boris Johnson to agree strict 'circuit-breaker' lockdown
hereThe UK recorded the highest daily death figure in four months, with a further 143 people dying within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Tuesday.Mr Johnson suffered a major Tory backbench rebellion over the 10pm hospitality curfew, amid a growing backlash against Government coronavirus restrictions.
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14.10.2020 / 09:37
Northern Ireland set for a 'circuit breaker' four-week lockdown period
Northern Ireland is set for a period of intensified coronavirus restrictions after executive ministers agreed to closures of schools, pubs and restaurants.Pubs and restaurants will close for four weeks, with the exception of takeaways, while schools will close for two, one of which will cover the half-term Halloween break.The moves do not amount to a full scale lockdown similar to that imposed during the first wave of the virus, but the measures nevertheless mark a significant ramping up of the
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13.10.2020 / 21:17
Circuit-breaker lockdown needed to stop 'bleak winter' warns Labour leader
lockdown in England to prevent a 'long and bleak winter'. The Labour leader heaped pressure on the Prime Minister on Tuesday after it emerged he dismissed a recommendation for the measure from Government scientists three weeks ago.
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13.10.2020 / 20:28
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for two to three week 'circuit breaker' lockdown
scientists recommended the intervention three weeks ago.“There’s no longer time to give this Prime Minister the benefit of the doubt," Sir Keir told members of the media today.“The government’s plan simply isn’t working.
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13.10.2020 / 11:23
Government 'ignored advice from scientists on national circuit breaker lockdown'
coronavirus advice for a national 'circuit breaker' lockdown after documents showed it was recommended for England by expert advisers three weeks ago.On September 21, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) suggested immediately introducing a national lockdown lasting between two and three weeks to halt the rapid spread of the virus, with the government’s failure to act on the advice branded “alarming” by Labour.The SAGE document released just hours after Prime Minister Boris