A spokesman for London mayor Sadiq Khan said: “Sadiq had a constructive telephone call with the PM this morning.
“They discussed the rapidly worsening situation in London, including increasing ICU admission rates, and the need to go further now to prevent a disastrous full lockdown in future including mandatory face coverings for hospitality workers and more widespread wearing of face coverings.
“It is clear that London has unique needs and challenges and additional measures need to be examined which are suitable for the capital.”
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