BORIS Johnson has made a U-turn on his decision not to isolate after being contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

Earlier a Downing Street spokesman said The Prime Minister will not be self-isolating despite meeting with Health Secretary Sajid Javid who has tested positive for Covid.

However, they have since said Boris Johnson will isolate at Chequers after being contacted by NHS Test and Trace and will not take part in the pilot daily testing programme.

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