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Sudden quarantine rules for Spain 'nothing short of chaotic'
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THE government’s sudden decision to impose mandatory quarantine for people returning from Spain was branded “nothing short of chaotic” by Labour on Tuesday.

Prime Minster Boris Johnson sparked a diplomatic row with the Spanish government after warning against all but essential travel to the country, including its popular resort islands.

His sudden decision that travellers returning to Britain must spend a fortnight in quarantine follows an increase in coronavirus cases in Spain.

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