London is "two weeks behind" parts of UK with restrictions, according to Mayor

Commuters cross London Bridge

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said the city is "two weeks behind" parts of the UK which have seen tighter coronavirus restrictions enforced.

Speaking in central London on Friday, the mayor said he is "really worried" about the rising number of cases in boroughs across the capital.

Sadiq Khan

The Mayor urged Londoners to follow the advice on social distancing.


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