Sadiq Khan’s 15-point plan for curbing Covid hike in London

Mayor to discuss proposals with PM as new data shows infection rates in much of city top those in other areas already in lockdowns

Sadiq Khan
Mayor to discuss proposals with PM as new data shows infection rates in much of city top those in other areas already in lockdowns
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan is meeting with Boris Johnson to discuss tough new lockdown restrictions aimed at tackling a steep hike in coronavirus infections in the capital.

In a statement yesterday, Khan announced that he had “just met with local council leaders from all parties and public health experts to agree a new London plan to slow the spread of the virus and save Londoners’ lives”.

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