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LONDON, June 2 — British MPs return to parliament today as the virtual system introduced during the coronavirus lockdown ends, with controversial quarantine plans up for discussion. MPs have attended the House of Commons either physically or by video call since late April but the government...

A couple walk their dog on an almost empty Westminster bridge as the spread of the coronavirus disease continues, in London, March 26, 2020. — Reuters pic

One of the first topics for debate will be government plans to force those entering Britain from abroad to quarantine for 14 days. The BBC said however that ministers were looking for more exemptions for those travelling from countries with low infection rates and for certain types of workers. A group of firms, including famous hotel The Ritz and travel agent Kuoni, were among those demanding so-called “air bridges” to low-risk countries.

Others predicted farcical scenes and even kilometre-long queues to vote under social distancing rules.

 

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