Gavin Grey: PM Boris Johnson u-turn on self-isolation

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Jul 19, 2021 · 3m

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak will self-isolate for 10 days, after initially saying they would not despite coming in contact with someone who contracted Covid-19.

Johnson and Sunak came in contact with Health Secretary Sajid Javid who tested positive.

The two initially claimed they didn't need to isolate as they were taking part in a pilot scheme that involves daily testing. However, backlash ensued from opposition parties claiming there's one rule for them and one for the rest of the public.

Meanwhile, almost all legal restrictions in England will be lifted…