Boris Johnson threatens new lockdown as he warns Brits not to be ‘reckless’ on July 4 – & he’s getting a haircut

this lunchtime, he said: “Do not undo the sacrifices you have made with reckless behaviour ...

"We do not want to see businesses have to close again."

The Government has insisted that the whole nation - or just parts of it - could be locked down again if cases spike once again.

His spokesperson said this lunchtime he will be getting a haircut and a pint when England reopens more spaces.

No10 said earlier: "He said that he does want to see people able to go out and to enjoy themselves.

"He’s also very clear that everybody needs to be careful, stay alert and follow the guidance. The guidance is there to keep everybody safe and to control the spread of the virus and it’s hugely important that everybody follows the advice and makes sure they don’t overdo it.” 

The British Beer & Pub Association, UKHospitality, the London Night Czar and the National Police Chiefs' Council urged people to support landlords and others as pubs open their doors for the first time in months.

The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) also issued guidance to people planning to have a pint in England on Saturday.

The hospitality and police statement urged people to behave responsibly, adding: "We ask pub-goers to be supportive of landlords and pub staff, helping them to reopen in the best way possible. It's important everyone respects the new measures in place to ensure everyone can enjoy the return of our pubs safely.

"If we all work together we can ensure that the reopening of pubs and hospitality is a success and an enjoyable experience for everyone."

Camra said people should order and be served at their table, give details of their name and a phone number to help with contact tracing, and might not be allowed to shelter inside if it rains.

This week Leicester became the first city to have restrictions reimposed after a rise in cases.

Shops were ordered to shut again and pubs will not open as planned on Saturday.

Some of the other rules included to keep people safe from Saturday will include:

• Pubs will be allowed to show the football - but only with the sound on quietly to stop droplets spreading when people shout
• People are only allowed to go to the pub with one other household
• Customers will have to leave their contact details with pubs or restaurants for 21 days - so they can be tracked if there is an outbreak
• A limit on numbers inside a venue at any one time
• People should be encouraged to use contactless payments rather than cash
• Customers should stay seated at the table and wait to be served rather than going up to the bar
• Tables must be as spaced out as possible to keep a distance, and venues should be kept ventilated

Police fear that the opening up of huge parts of the economy will cause chaos at the weekend.

They are preparing for a New Year's Eve situation with increased violence, clashes with police and anti-social behaviour.

Today Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged Scots not to dash across the border to get a pint in England - as she relaxed rules for people north of the border to have to stay near their own homes.

Rules ordering people not to go within five miles of where they live will be lifted, she said.

But pub beer gardens in Scotland are not scheduled to reopen again until July 6.

From 15 July, all holiday accommodation can open up, along with indoor areas of pubs and restaurants and hairdressers and barbers.

 

 

And London Mayor Sadiq Khan issued warnings today too, saying: "This Saturday should not be seen as a 'Super Saturday'."

Additional police will be on patrol in London at the weekend to "encourage people to remember rules around ," he added.