London Assembly response to further COVID-19 restrictions

Len Duvall OBE AM, Chair of the GLA Oversight Committee said,

“There is a need for stronger COVID-19 measures as cases across the capital continue to rise. The current COVID-19 restrictions are not working to bring down the number of cases we are seeing every day. The tier restrictions either haven’t gone far enough or they are not targeting where the virus is spreading most. The Mayor must work with the Government to ensure that the best system is in place to protect our city, each other, and the NHS.

“It’s so important that Londoners abide by the new restrictions. Hospitals across the capital are struggling with the number of people being admitted with COVID-19 every day. The nurses, doctors, cleaners, and other hospital staff across the capital are our neighbours, friends, and family. Londoners must come together as they did in March and keep everyone safe.

“As new measures come into force, stronger support packages are needed for those businesses and individuals who have been impacted the most by the COVID-19 restrictions. These businesses are doing the right thing by the city, the Government must do the right thing by them and provide stronger financial support.”