Johnson defends Covid tier system in England as Tory backlash grows

PM to publish analysis into approach amid row over data used to justify restrictionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson has made clear he has no intention of ripping up the stringent new tier system of coronavirus restrictions for England to placate angry Tory MPs, as a row continues to rage about the data underlying the government ’s decisions.The prime minister promised to publish what his spokesman called “an analysis of the health, economic and social impact of the tiers approach” before next Tuesday’s vote on the system, and committed to reviewing the tiers on 16 December.Continue reading...
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