England Lockdown ‘Will Expire’ After 4 Weeks: Boris Johnson

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson gestures as he speaks during a press conference where he announces new restrictions to help combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at 10 Downing Street in London, on Oct. 31, 2020. Alberto Pezzali/Pool via Reuters

The national lockdown in England starting on Thursday will expire at the end of the four weeks on Dec. 2, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, contradicting Michael Gove, the second-most senior minister in the Cabinet.

Speaking to Parliament on Monday, Johnson promised not to extend the national lockdown, which is being enacted to slow the spread of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus.