Boris Johnson announces face coverings are to be mandatory in shops from 24 July with £100 fines for non-compliance
9.17am BST
Only two days ago, the cabinet office secretary, Michael Gove, appeared to rule out compulsory face coverings in shops.
Speaking on the the BBC’s Andrew Marr show he said:
I don’t think mandatory, no, but I would encourage people to wear a face mask, where they are inside, in an environment where they are likely to be mixing with others and the ventilation may not be as good as it might. It is basic good manners, courtesy and consideration to wear a face mask if, for example, you’re in a shop.
“I trust people’s good sense”
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says he does not think face coverings should be compulsory in shops in England
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8.52am BST
The Metropolitan Police Federation has warned that requiring the public to wear face masks in shops will be almost impossible for police to enforce.
Its chairman Ken Marsh, told Today:
Shopkeepers need to step up to the plate and take some responsibility. They can quite easily put signs up on their doors ‘No mask on, no entry, this is private property’.
That’s the first point we need to get across because this cannot all be laid on the shoulders of the police yet again.
Chairman Ken Marsh tells @BBCr4today on Government’s facemask plan. “This cant all be laid on the shoulders of police yet again. It’s nigh on unenforceable. We can’t have an officer on every shop door. We can’t drive around looking for people not wearing masks. Would be absurd.” pic.twitter.com/I3fWcjT4qm
Continue reading…Boris Johnson announces face coverings are to be mandatory in shops from 24 July with £100 fines for non-compliance Global coronavirus live: latest updates 9.17am BSTOnly two days ago, the cabinet office secretary, Michael Gove, appeared to rule out compulsory face coverings in shops. Speaking on the the BBC’s Andrew Marr show he said:I don’t think mandatory, no, but I would encourage people to wear a face mask, where they are inside, in an environment where they are likely to be mixing with others and the ventilation may not be as good as it might. It is basic good manners, courtesy and consideration to wear a face mask if, for example, you’re in a shop.”I trust people’s good sense”Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says he does not think face coverings should be compulsory in shops in Englandhttps://t.co/zSmgRQ5QyU pic.twitter.com/KmSns1XjEt 8.52am BSTThe Metropolitan Police Federation has warned that requiring the public to wear face masks in shops will be almost impossible for police to enforce. Its chairman Ken Marsh, told Today: Shopkeepers need to step up to the plate and take some responsibility. They can quite easily put signs up on their doors ‘No mask on, no entry, this is private property’.That’s the first point we need to get across because this cannot all be laid on the shoulders of the police yet again.Chairman Ken Marsh tells @BBCr4today on Government’s facemask plan. “This cant all be laid on the shoulders of police yet again. It’s nigh on unenforceable. We can’t have an officer on every shop door. We can’t drive around looking for people not wearing masks. Would be absurd.” pic.twitter.com/I3fWcjT4qm Continue reading…