Boris Johnson Is Asked Why He `Overruled` Priti Patel`s Advice To Shut Borders
(World News UK)

Keir Starmer has demanded to know why Boris Johnson decided to overrule Priti Patel and not introduce strict border controls in March 2020. The home secretary has claimed she was an “advocate” of closing the UK’s borders 10 months ago to try to stop the spread of coronavirus. The prime minister has been under pressure to explain his decision not to introduce tough entry requirements sooner. While some travel restrictions were in force during March, it was not until June that everyone arriving by plane was...