direct to your inboxMatt Hancock has blasted the thousands of people who fled London before Tier 4 restrictions came into force at midnight.Train stations across the capital were packed with those trying to make a last minute escape to other parts of the country before Christmas.Photographs and videos show packed platforms and waiting areas, with many services sold out.The Health Secretary described the scenes as "totally irresponsible behaviour".Mr Hancock, told Sky's Sophy Ridge on Sunday: "Especially in Tier 4 areas, everybody has to behave as if they might well have the virus."He said: "This is deadly serious...
This is a deadly disease, we've got to keep it under control and it's just been made more difficult by this new variant."Mr.
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