Hounslow Council leader Steve Curran says the borough has already put plans in place for a second lockdown.

He also called on everybody to follow the rules and vowed that the council's priority was protecting vulnerable residents.

In a message to the borough, he said: "I know this is a very difficult and worrying time for many residents and businesses.

"We must all pull together over the tough winter ahead, as we have done throughout this pandemic, and support each other.

"London's councils were not aware of the Government's proposals until they were announced yesterday. However, be assured that we have been preparing for stricter measures and plans are in place.

Our number one priority remains protecting our most vulnerable residents and, alongside our partners, we'll be doing all we can to support our local communities and businesses."