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Coronavirus: Public should 'act responsibly' as England's lockdown is eased, says PM Coronavirus: PM urges people to be sensible as England lockdown eased
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Boris Johnson is to urge the public to "act responsibly" when lockdown is eased in England on Saturday. Boris Johnson is urging people to act "safely and sensibly" on Saturday when lockdown is eased in England.
A number of businesses - including restaurants, pubs, hairdressers and cinemas - will be allowed to open their doors for the first time since March. Many businesses - including restaurants, pubs, hairdressers and cinemas - will be allowed to open their doors for the first time since March.
But at a press conference on Friday, the PM will warn "we are not out of the woods yet" when it comes to the virus.But at a press conference on Friday, the PM will warn "we are not out of the woods yet" when it comes to the virus.
The rule change comes days after a local lockdown was put in place in Leicester because of a spike in cases. The pub industry said the re-opening was "fantastic" but urged customers to respect staff and changes in practices.
Businesses and schools in the city will have to remain closed, with residents advised not to travel. Pub-goers are being encouraged to book tables in advance, while live gigs and standing at the bar will not be allowed.
Mr Johnson announced the upcoming changes to lockdown measures last week, along with an easing of social distancing rules from 2m to "one metre plus". In Northern Ireland, pubs, bars, hotels and cafes are re-opening on Friday while, in Scotland, hospitality venues with outdoor space will open their doors on Monday. No date has yet been set in Wales.
In Friday's speech, he is expected to say the move is about "supporting the livelihoods of business owners and their employees up and down the country". The 35,000 or so pubs and small bars trading in England have been closed since 20 March.
He will praise the "heroic efforts" of the businesses to get ready for Saturday, but will add: "The success of these businesses, the livelihoods of those who rely on them, and ultimately the economic health of the whole country is dependent on every single one of us acting responsibly. We must not let them down. The majority of them will be opening up again on Saturday, after the prime minister announced a significant relaxation of lockdown measures last week, along with an easing of social distancing rules from 2m to "one metre plus".
Speaking on LBC Radio, he rejected suggestions that opening pubs on a Saturday was a recipe for trouble, suggesting it would have made little difference to wait until Monday.
"I hope people will do this safely and sensibly...My message is let's not blow it now folks".
At a No 10 briefing later, he is expected to say the move is about "supporting the livelihoods of business owners and their employees up and down the country".
"Just as when we first locked down, we will only succeed in reopening if everyone works together. Because we are not out of the woods yet. The virus is still with us and the spike in Leicester has shown that.""Just as when we first locked down, we will only succeed in reopening if everyone works together. Because we are not out of the woods yet. The virus is still with us and the spike in Leicester has shown that."
The PM will also reiterate that the government "will not hesitate in putting on the brakes and re-imposing restrictions" if there is a spike in the virus as a result of the changes.The PM will also reiterate that the government "will not hesitate in putting on the brakes and re-imposing restrictions" if there is a spike in the virus as a result of the changes.
"Anyone who flouts social distancing and Covid-secure rules is not only putting us all at risk but letting down those businesses and workers who have done so much to prepare for this new normal," he will add. The rule change comes days after a local lockdown was put in place in Leicester because of a spike in cases.
"So as we take this next step, our biggest step yet, on the road to recovery, I urge the British public to do so safely." Businesses and schools in the city will have to remain closed, with residents advised not to travel.
Emergency service chiefs have also appealed to pub goers to behave responsibly this weekend.Emergency service chiefs have also appealed to pub goers to behave responsibly this weekend.
In a joint statement, representatives of the police, fire and ambulance services urged people to drink in moderation, to observe social distancing and reassess their plans if conditions are not safe.In a joint statement, representatives of the police, fire and ambulance services urged people to drink in moderation, to observe social distancing and reassess their plans if conditions are not safe.
The BBC's Danny Savage said the emergency services were preparing in the same way they would do for the Friday night before Christmas.The BBC's Danny Savage said the emergency services were preparing in the same way they would do for the Friday night before Christmas.
The British Beer and Pubs Association has urged people to respect the hygiene measures in place and to be supportive of landlords and pub staff.The British Beer and Pubs Association has urged people to respect the hygiene measures in place and to be supportive of landlords and pub staff.
"If we all work together we can ensure that the reopening of pubs and hospitality is a success and an enjoyable experience for everyone," it said.
However, there are signs that some people will be reluctant to return. Pollsters Ipsos-Mori said 60% of the 1,000 people they spoke to said they would be uncomfortable going to a bar or restaurant.
What about the rest of the UK?What about the rest of the UK?
Each UK nation's lockdown measures differ, including varying rules on the reopening of food and drink outlets.Each UK nation's lockdown measures differ, including varying rules on the reopening of food and drink outlets.
In Northern Ireland, pubs and restaurants are re-opening on Friday.In Northern Ireland, pubs and restaurants are re-opening on Friday.
In Scotland, beer gardens and outdoor restaurants will be allowed to reopen from 6 July, and indoor areas can be used from 15 July.In Scotland, beer gardens and outdoor restaurants will be allowed to reopen from 6 July, and indoor areas can be used from 15 July.
The Welsh government has promised talks with the hospitality sector about a "potential phased" reopening, but no dates have yet been given.The Welsh government has promised talks with the hospitality sector about a "potential phased" reopening, but no dates have yet been given.