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But the delay means that despite the success of the vaccination programme so far there will only be minor adjustments to the current lockdown rules in England.
• Pubs remain restricted to table service, despite the Euro 2020 football championships getting under way• Theatres and other indoor venues will be restricted to 50% capacity, despite a plea by Andrew Lloyd Webber to reopen Announcing his controversial decision later at a Downing Street news conference, Mr Johnson will argue that sticking to the rules now is worth it to avoid a future lockdown.
"It would be far worse to have uncertainty and go backwards. It is better to be cautious and have certainty."As a sop to Conservative MPs who will be furious about a four-week delay, Mr Johnson is expected to promise a review of the continuing restrictions after the first two weeks.
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