your results back. the government's latest coronavirus figures show there were 39,567 new infections recorded in the latest 24—hour period. that's mostly the delta variant. there were nearly 44,000 new cases reported per day, in the last week. 131 deaths were recorded, that's of people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test. on average in the past week, 123 covid—related deaths were recorded every day. 0n vaccinations, more than 17 million people have now had, a booster. and we'll find out how this story — and many others — are covered in tomorrow's front pages at 10:30 and 11:30 this evening in the papers — our guestsjoining me tonight are the broadcasterjo phillips — and nigel nelson — political editor of the sunday mirror and the people.