BORIS JOHNSON is reportedly preparing to extend his 'draconian' emergency COVID-19 laws as the country braces for a possible winter surge.
. The Act, introduced 18 months ago, gives the Government emergency powers to handle the Covid pandemic, including the ability to temporarily close down schools and businesses, suspend public gatherings and postpone local elections.Former Brexit Secretary, David Davis, said it was now time to roll back the measures after suggesting the Coronavirus Act contains “some of the most draconian powers” ever to be introduced in the UK.
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