MPs from tier 3 areas express concern about social and economic impact as communities secretary says rules may be eased in some areas before Christmas
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10.17am GMT
Ministers have raised the prospect that some coronavirus restrictions in England could be eased before Christmas as they seek to head off a growing Tory revolt.
Many Conservative MPs reacted with fury after it emerged that 99% of the country is to be placed in the top two tiers of restrictions when the lockdown lifts next week.
10.07am GMT
Sobering read. Fear of bleak winter unites those across England’s tiers. People in tiers 2 and 3 face tight restrictions while those in tier 1 worry of influx from outside.
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