Boris Johnson has said groups of up to six people will be able to meet outdoors in parks and gardens in England from Monday, as long as they observe social distancing rules and remain 2 metres apart. The prime minister announced the latest modest easing of the lockdown at the daily coronavirus briefing, where he also confirmed that English schools can go ahead with plans to welcome more pupils next week.
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Boris Johnson has been Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2019.