Boris Johnson's lockdown adjustment could 'cause huge problems in Wales'

  • Words by Wales and West of England Correspondent Rupert Evelyn

Words matter and arguably right now more than ever.

So when the prime minister says “you can drive to other destinations”, it is worth making it clear he is referring to England - why?

Well because driving to “other destinations” for exercise in Wales is illegal.

This omissions I’m told has the potential to “cause huge problems in Wales”, where the law on exercise has not changed and prevents people from doing exercise outside their local area.

What Welsh politicians fear is people illegally travelling from England in large numbers to visit Welsh beauty spots.

Snowdonia or the Brecon Beacons are easily accessible but not right now.

First Minister Mark Drakeford said tonight: “Our advice has not changed in Wales. Wherever you can you should stay at home.

"If you need to leave home for work, exercise or shopping, you should stay local and stay alert.

"Coronavirus has not gone away”