Boris Johnson announces strict new UK lockdown

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reimposed a lockdown in England as a more transmissible variant of Covid-19 fuels a surge in infections and hospitalizations in the country.

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[DanTheMailman]

Poor Boris always looks like he's in day 5 of the illness

[CHARIOTangler]

As much as British people want to complain, at least they have a leader that puts human life before commerce and respects science and data enough to base his decisions on it. America is a backwater cesspool where even our frontline workers don't respect or understand the science that their careers rely on.

[krisfrederick]

When as an American, looking at Boris Johnson seems like a normal leader.

[danielgriffith]

Wrong title. He was imposing a lock down in England not the UK. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own lockdowns set in place by our own devolved governments each with differing guidelines and restrictions, very important distinctions.

[carnosinehobs]

Imagine having a leader who at least tries to care for his country. No such thing in the U.S. not right now at least.

[glessartglessart]

Not a fan of Boris, but this is probably the best speech he has ever delivered.

[acekingsuitedak]

Meanwhile in the USA many of us are wishing we were in the UK with smart leadership

[renee]

I listen from the US just to hear a leader that actually provides clear direction and empathy...

[ufosrus]

That's what a leader does: inform and appeal to the people and support the medical field.

[LibaneseGurl]

At least he said to his people to be careful, unlike trump

[AndiDuck]

Your Grandparents were called to war. You're being called to sit on your couch . You can do this !

[vicj]

Can't believe how dignified this is compared to anything coming out of current US president.

[stanwilson]

GOOD!! NOW WHEN IS AMERICA GOING BACK INTO STRICT LOCKDOWN!??

[nathanmichalec]

If only the US had a smart guy like this

[zebsolaria]

Looks like trump but actually seems like a better person

[charrio]

If anyone is against this....then YOU should share YOUR "Better" Solution...if you have NONE then just STOP whining!!

[crkproductions]

I’d trade Trump for Boris any day. At least Boris can read, speaks in complete sentences, and is committed to not embarrassing his country while it is in crisis. Maybe we can send trump over for some lessons in looking presidential.

[LoneDon]

I'm from UK and seeing this womaniser who can't even fix his hair before addressing the nation Is embarrassing.

[majinvegeta]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I wish that US leaders showed this kind of courage 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[Ben-vrqz]

""An empire toppled by its enemies can rise again. But one that crumbles from within, that's dead. Forever." —Helmut Zemo"