A BRADFORD TV doctor is concerned lifting all of the Plan B Covid restrictions in England at once 'might spell trouble in the future'.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs in the Commons that work-from-home guidance would be dropped immediately and rules on face coverings in classrooms would also be scrapped in England from Thursday.

Other measures including the requirement to wear face masks on public transport and in shops will end next Thursday.

The legal requirement for people with coronavirus to self-isolate will also be allowed to lapse when the regulations expire on March 24, and that date could be brought forward.

The move could help appease Mr Johnson's Tory critics at a time when the Prime Minister has been under pressure over Downing Street parties.

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But Dr Amir Khan says the lifting of the restrictions will be popular among some people, but is sceptical of the timing following the controversies surrounding lockdown parties at Downing Street.

He added despite having Covid vaccines available, he thinks Covid rates will 'probably increase'.

Speaking on today's ITV Lorraine programme, Dr Amir said: "The timing is suspect, there is a lot going on in 10 Downing Street.

"It will be popular with a lot of people, while other people will worry it's too much too soon.

"We will probably see a lot of infections and Covid rates going up.

"It could put more pressure on the NHS. Only time will tell.

"We are in a very different position now with vaccines to prevent severe illness.

"We are in a different position, lifting everything so suddenly all at once might spell trouble in the future."

But business chiefs in Bradford have welcomed the lifting of restrictions, which they hope will lead to an increase in footfall at district venues.

Mark Goldstone, head of business representation and policy at Bradford Chamber of Commerce, said: “News of the end of work from home guidance will be welcomed by business, particularly those based in city and town centres which rely on footfall from office workers.

“However, with infection rates still high, many firms are experiencing significant staff absences and may be cautious about teams rushing back to the office, when that could result in further absences.

“As we move forward, businesses will now want to know what the Government’s longer-term contingency plans are to support firms should a new variant create a fresh wave of serious infections which require restrictions."