Laurence Fox unveils his manifesto in London Mayoral bid

Mayoral candidate Laurence Fox today launched his manifesto with a claim that he will end all lockdown rules if he wins control of City Hall. The actor and activist claimed he would make the capital “a Covid passport-free city” with pubs open and masks not needed to be worn at schools or on transport, although mayors have no actual powers in all these areas. “London will be a Covid passport-free city,” he asserted. “There will be no mask mandate in London. Children will not have to wear masks in school.” Aides of the Reclaim Party founder conceded that he had no powers to scrap masks rules outside public transport, but argued that a Fox victory would “send a powerful message” to central government. Mr Fox and supporters descended on Parliament Square to make a speech near to Winston Churchill’s statue. He also promised an annual Festival of London in which “every theatre ticket will be free” for a day. The plan would rely on theatres voluntarily donating their ticket reve