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Boris Johnson Caved on Lockdown After He Was Warned Further Delay Would Kill 4,000 a Day

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The PM’s reluctance to damage his popularity, and overconfidence in his own abilities, has led to a delayed lockdown that has infuriated almost everyone.

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