Will lockdown rules be scrapped on 21 June? Our MPs have their say

Kevin Foster and Luke Pollard tell Greatest Hits their thoughts on so-called 'Freedom Day'

Kevin Foster MP (left) and Luke Pollard MP (right)
Author: Chris BakerPublished 14th Jun 2021

A decision is expected later today (14 June), on whether the final sectors of the ecomony can reopen and limits on social contact can be scrapped.

So called 'freedom day' is the final stage in the Government's roadmap, and is due to happen in exactly a week's time on 21 June.

However, there are concerns, particularly around the spread of the Delta variant. Cases of it have been rising in recent weeks.

So what do our local MPs think is the right thing to do? We spoke with Torbay MP Kevin Foster (Conservative) and Plymouth MP Luke Pollard (Labour).

Kevin Foster (Conservative):

Luke Pollard (Labour):