Holidaymakers scramble home as it emerges No 10 changed timing after call with devolved administrations
Thousands of holidaymakers scrambled to return from France last night amid chaotic scenes as it emerged ministers rushed forward the imposition of quarantine measures by 24 hours.
It is understood that Downing Street had initially planned for the rules to come into force on Sunday but it was brought ahead to 4am on Saturday after discussions with Holyrood and other devolved administrations, leaving tourists a narrower window to get home.
Continue reading…Holidaymakers scramble home as it emerges No 10 changed timing after call with devolved administrationsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThousands of holidaymakers scrambled to return from France last night amid chaotic scenes as it emerged ministers rushed forward the imposition of quarantine measures by 24 hours.It is understood that Downing Street had initially planned for the rules to come into force on Sunday but it was brought ahead to 4am on Saturday after discussions with Holyrood and other devolved administrations, leaving tourists a narrower window to get home. Continue reading…