Boris Johnson warns of ‘new year national lockdown’ if Covid-19 tier system not enforced

Boris Johnson has warned of a “new year national lockdown” if coronavirus restrictions are not enforced over the winter months. The Prime Minister said the new tiered measures for England, which will see millions of people living under the toughest curbs from next Wednesday, are essential to keep the disease under control. He told a Number 10 news conference that he was “sorry” about the effect the tier system would have. But he said there was an “escape” route from the restrictions, adding: “Your tier is not your destiny.”