Johnson was responding to a question during a Downing Street press conference, which focused on new measures being imposed in parts of northern England, as well as a delay in the easing of some UK-wide restrictions that had been due to be lifted on Saturday (1 August).
“I would encourage people still to think of the wonderful staycations here in the UK,” he told the press conference.
“There are all sorts of fantastic destinations – the best in the world, I would say. I’m sure people will have a great time over the summer.”
Johnson added that he hoped to take his own “brief staycation” if possible during the next few weeks.
