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Matt Hancock refuses to rule out second UK lockdown as it's 'last line of defence'

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Matt Hancock refused to rule out a second national lockdown this morning, saying it would be the “last line of defence” against Covid-19.

The Health Secretary told Sky News: “We'll do what is necessary to keep people safe." It comes amid claims Government scientists have called for a two-week national lockdown in October to slow the spread of the disease.

Meanwhile ministers are reportedly considering a “circuit break” - a short period of tightened rules across the country, but with schools and most workplaces remaining open.

Mr Hancock said: “The last line of defence is full national action and I don't want to see that but we will do whatever is necessary to keep people safe in a very difficult pandemic." He added: "It isn't something that

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