London Mayor Sadiq Khan said it is possible an announcement could be made today on moving the capital into Tier 3.
He told Sky News: “My understanding is that Covid-O is meeting as we speak – that’s the sub-committee of the Cabinet that makes the recommendations.
“We will have to wait and see what the Government decides – it’s a Government decision, not my decision or London leaders’ decision.”
The allocation of tiers was due to be reviewed on December 16 but Mr Khan said the situation in the capital means a decision might be taken sooner.
He said “it’s possible” that a decision will be made today “because we have seen over the last few days a big increase in the virus”.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he has been trying to convince the Government that Tier 3 is a “blunt instrument”.
He told Sky News: “It’s worth looking where the virus is spreading faster and it’s worth looking at the areas where we have seen the biggest increase.
“It’s worth them asking themself the question whether a move to Tier 3 is a blunt instrument that doesn’t really address in a laser-like fashion where we are seeing the biggest problems.”
Health Secretary Matt Hancock will update MPs on the latest developments in the fight against Covid-19.
He will make a Commons statement at around 3.30pm.
