The Government is said to be drawing up plans to scrap all Covid laws, including the requirement to self-isolate after a positive test, from as early as March
Mr Johnson has been left fighting to remain in No 10 amid an onslaught of public fury at a constant stream of reports about Downing Street parties that took place during Covid restrictions.
This includes the legal requirement for someone who has contracted coronavirus to self-isolate or face being fined up to £10,000, according toA senior source told the paper if would be "perverse" for the law to remain in place for any longer. It comes as Plan B restrictions, including working from home guidance and Covid passports, are on track to be removed when they expire on June 26.
The latest UK data shows 84,429 people were reported as positive for Covid on Monday, with the seven-day rolling average showing a 42% drop in cases in a week.
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