'What's the game plan?': Sadiq Khan urges Government to communicate over crucial Covid strategy

London Mayor Sadiq Khan told ITV's Good Morning Britain that local leaders "desperately need to know what the game plan is" from the Government if they are to prepare to take effective action should the number of Covid infections increase.

Mr Khan predicted they would have "more difficulty" in closing down geographical areas – such as if the virus was spreading between several boroughs – rather than shutting down an institution.

Sadiq Khan said he has not spoken to Prime Minister Boris Johnson since May 10. He added it is "not good enough" to be left to talk to individual ministers who only know what is happening in their portfolio.

Mr Khan said that he and local leaders need information on a range of issues, including the health, economic and social consequences of any measures, and "what the plan is if the virus rises in our city." He urged the Government to "work with us" and with local leaders.

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