Matt Hancock is accused of trying to 'bounce' Boris Johnson into shutting the hospitality sector

Matt Hancock was accused of trying to 'bounce' Boris Johnson into closing the hospitality sector in the North on Thursday as he warned Britain faced a 'perilous moment'. Matt Hancock was accused of trying to 'bounce' Boris Johnson into closing the hospitality sector in the North on Thursday as he warned Britain faced a 'perilous moment' The PM's official spokesman said ministers were still 'considering a range of options'. Reports also emerged of a rift between Mr Hancock and Rishi Sunak, with the Chancellor said to be furious that the Government is pressing ahead with its 'traffic light system' of restrictions proposed for 13 million people in the north of England. Downing Street denied reports that the Prime Minister had 'signed off' on a package of restrictions that would involve the closure of all pubs and restaurants in the worst hotspots next week Reports also emerged of a rift between Mr Hancock and Rishi Sunak, with the Chancellor said to be furious that the Government is pressing ahead with its 'traffic light system' of restrictions proposed for 13 million people in the north of England 'They didn't get what they wanted last time when they were pushing for a circuit break so they are trying to get it locked in now by suggesting it's a done deal.