Concern over ‘rat runs’ comes as staff at BEIS threaten to walk out over lack of Covid safety
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It is said to be a “Covid-secure workplace”, but attempts to protect against the spread of the virus at No 10 are being hampered by narrow “rat runs” through the sprawling townhouse, staff have said.
Insiders said there were “pinch points” where ministers and officials cannot pass more than 1 metre apart within the Downing Street building, which includes the prime minister’s official residence and offices.
