Boris Johnson under pressure as scientists back tight rules for Christmas
by Toby Helm, Robin McKie and Michael Savage from on (#5APHT)
PM set to announce end to lockdown before trying to broker national agreement on family gatherings
Boris Johnson will meet his cabinet remotely on Sunday to decide how people will be able to gather with loved ones at Christmas, before the announcement of a new Covid winter plan.
The prime minister, who is self-isolating, will then confirm by video to parliament on Monday that national restrictions will end on 2 December and be replaced by the three-tier regional system, with even tighter controls in some areas.
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