Boris Johnson's updated road map for re-opening Britain is set to include new 'lightning lockdown' powers for councils which will help them in shutting down pubs and gatherings
Councils are to be given new powers so they can impose shut downs quicker in the event of coronavirus outbreaks, according to reports.
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