1925: 5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Thusday 11th June 2020 - a podcast by Justin Waite

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The government is facing calls from Tory backbenchers to drop the 2m (6ft) social distancing rule in England.

Former Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan-Smith has warned of dire economic consequences and has urged ministers to move to a 1m policy - in line with World Health Organization guidance already followed by countries including France, Denmark and Singapore.