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Downing Street denies plans for October firebreak lockdown - but measures may be introduced 'as a last resort'

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Sign up for the latest from M.E.N. political editor Jennifer Williams Downing Street has denied there is a plan to put in place a 'firebreak' lockdown in October if there is a new surge in Covid-19 cases.

The comments came following reports that an unnamed member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) said a “precautionary break” could be part of “contingency plans” in the event of another wave of infections.

A government spokesperson told reporters today that the government does have contingency plans - but that they would “only be reintroduced as a last resort” to protect the NHS. READ MORE: The spokesperson said: “It is not true that the government is planning a lockdown or firebreak around the October half-term. “I

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