England Delays Ending COVID Restrictions

The video discusses the UK Prime Minister's decision to postpone Freedom Day due to rising COVID-19 cases, particularly the Delta variant, which is more transmissible. The vaccination drive is being accelerated to combat this. The government faced criticism for not informing the House of Commons before announcing the delay. The public is generally accepting of the extended lockdown, understanding the need to prevent a third peak of cases.

What did the speaker criticize the Prime Minister for regarding the House of Commons?

What is the general sentiment about the lockdown as the UK battles COVID-19?