Boris Johnson announcement: What does the winter Covid plan and strict Tier 3 restrictions mean for Leeds?

The Prime Minister has announced a strict new tiered system as the national lockdown is lifted on December 3.
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Appearing via video link from coronavirus self-isolation in Downing Street, Boris Johnson told MPs the three-tiered approach had been beefed up.

The tiered measures will now be a uniform set of rules for all local authority areas, rather than being agreed with local councils as before.

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Gyms, other leisure facilities and non-essential shops will reopen across the nation, including in Leeds, on December 3.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears via video link from 10 Downing Street to make a statement to the House of Commons (Photo: PA Wire)Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears via video link from 10 Downing Street to make a statement to the House of Commons (Photo: PA Wire)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears via video link from 10 Downing Street to make a statement to the House of Commons (Photo: PA Wire)

Collective worship and weddings can also resume.

Which tier has Leeds been placed in?

Leeds will be placed in Tier 3 local lockdown come December 2, the Government announced on Thursday.

What are the new Tier 1, 2 and 3 measures?

Across all tiers:

- People can leave their homes for any purpose and can socialise in outdoor places, subject to the rule of six

- Collective worship and weddings can resume

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- Shops and wider leisure facilities including gyms can reopen

New Tier 1 measures:

- People should work from home wherever possible

- Last orders at hospitality venues at 10pm, with curfew extended to 11pm

New Tier 2 measures:

- Alcohol can only be served at hospitality venues as part of a substantial meal

- Last orders at hospitality venues at 10pm, with curfew extended to 11pm

New Tier 3 measures:

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- Bars, restaurants and all hospitality venues will remain closed, except for takeaway and delivery

- Indoor entertainment and hotels will remain closed

What did the Prime Minister say about Christmas?

Boris Johnson said the Government is working on a time-limited Christmas dispensation with the devolved administrations.

He told the Commons: “I can’t say that Christmas will be normal this year, but in a period of adversity time spent with loved ones is even more precious for people of all faiths and none.

“We all want some kind of Christmas, we need it, we certainly feel we deserve it. But what we don’t want is to throw caution to the winds and allow the virus to flare up again, forcing us all back into lockdown in January.

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“So to allow families to come together, while minimising the risk, we’re working with the devolved administrations on a special time-limited Christmas dispensation, embracing the whole of the United Kingdom.”

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