Boris Johnson on a screen from Chequers during the press conference
(Picture: AP)Boris Johnson has delivered a coronavirus press conference as he self-isolates at Chequers on so-called Freedom Day.
The Prime Minister defended the decision to remove most remaining restrictions from July 19 - but announced new plans to require proof of full vaccination for admission to nightclubs and other venues with large crowds.
It follows the easing of social-distancing rules at one midnight past midnight in England.
Coronavirus cases continue to soar with many workers being pinged by the NHS Test and Trace app - and nearly 40,000 more cases were reported on Monday.
There are fears of transport problems because of the number of people being told to quarantine amid warnings of supermarket shortages and production cuts at factories.
The government is facing pressure from businesses and unions to immediately allow double-jabbed individuals not to self-isolate for 10 days rather than wait until August 16.
