LONDON (Reuters) – British interior minister Priti Patel warned those who break COVID-19 lockdown rules that they faced punishment by police, announcing a new 800 pound ($1,097.36) fine for those who attend house parties.
“My message is clear: If you don’t follow these rules, then the police will enforce them,” Patel told a news conference. “Police officers are now moving more quickly to hand out fines when they encounter breaches.”
(Reporting by Kate Holton, writing by William James; editing by Sarah Young)
