Return to normality depends on how ‘alert’ people are, says Grant Shapps
Minister says Christmas target possible, but Sage member says normality ‘a long way off
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England could return to normality by Christmas but it depends on how “alert” people are, according to the transport secretary, Grant Shapps.
Shapps made the comments after Boris Johnson unveiled his plans for a “more significant return to normality” by the festive season. The prime minister revealed steps to encourage people back to work in England and sweeping measures that will allow ministers to issue stay-at-home orders to tackle outbreaks.
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