Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Boris Johnson has refused to rule out the return of coronavirus lockdowns - despite confirming the end of current restrictions next week.
The Prime Minister conceded it may be necessary to reintroduce measures in 'very exceptional circumstances' such as the arrival of a new variant.
The Prime Minister, who has previously spoken of the roadmap being a 'cautious but irreversible approach', today said he 'hoped' it would be irreversible, adding: "Obviously we must rule nothing out".
His comments at today's press conference at Downing Street come as the government confirmed the final step of easing restrictions will go ahead on 19 July. READ MORE: All the things