'Quite a few days off' | Boris Johnson's 'back-to-office' comments spark backlash

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sparked backlash after suggesting that Brits have had ‘quite a few days off’. This came amid calls for a bank holiday once lockdown restrictions are lifted – Metro reported.

According to the publication, Johnson’s comments were made during the virtual Conservative spring forum where he spoke about the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown.

After being asked if Brits would likely have a ‘national hangover day’ following the ending of lockdown restrictions, Johnson alluded that the Chancellor was ‘keen’ for staff to get back to their offices after months of remote working.

Johnson went on to say: “The general view is people have had quite a few days off, and it wouldn’t be a bad thing for people to see their way round to making a passing stab at getting back into the office.”