Boris rules out New Year’s Eve restrictions – but warns Brits to take care
to “do a Boris” and reverse her decision to cancel Hogmanay celebrations.
“I feel Boris has done the right thing. People do feel that they should just get on with their lives. Darrell Young, a barman at Newcastle’s city centre Tyne Bar, welcomed the prospect of Scots coming to party. Mr Lawrie, who took over the pub recently, said Scots have previously come in their droves due to stricter lockdown conditions over the border.Greg Mulholland, from the Campaign for Pubs, said: “After a miserable December this is great news and a huge relief. Publicans and pub staff will be raising a glass tonight and can get on with what they do best — welcoming punters. This is a lifeline for many pubs.
He too urged Brits to get their booster if they want to stay out of hospital. And he warned that more restrictions could be imposed in 2022 if hospitals start to struggle.
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