George Eustice says ban possible but it is too early to say what Covid rules will be
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Families will be prevented from having large Christmas gatherings if it is deemed necessary to prevent the spread of Covid-19, a cabinet minister has said.
The environment secretary, George Eustice, said it was too early to outline exactly what restrictions would be in place over the festive season, but admitted that families would be banned from “coming together in large gatherings” if needed.