Labour leader says ‘Covid is at most serious stage so we must face most serious restrictions’

The government must look at new coronavirus restrictions within the next 24 hours, Keir Starmer has said, naming estate agents and nurseries as those that could face further curbs to halt the spread of the virus.

“This is the most serious stage of the pandemic and therefore, we have to face the most serious restrictions,” said the Labour leader. “I think a lot of people will be quite surprised primary schools are closed, and nurseries are open.

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