Coronavirus news: Boris Johnson urges public to abide by new Covid rules through ‘unquestionably difficult’ winter

People sit outside at a restaurant in Covent Garden, London, 21 September 2020.  (Kirsty O'Connor/PA)
People sit outside at a restaurant in Covent Garden, London, 21 September 2020. (Kirsty O'Connor/PA)

In a televised address following the announcement of new rules including early pub curfews and stricter face mask requirements, Mr Johnson warned further restrictions would follow if the public flouted the rules and claimed the government would “use the army if necessary” to enforce the laws.

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