to protect their core interests and maybe we could start that dialogue now rather than just face off on the question of whether there is some prospect of georgia and ukrainejoining nato. i don�*t think that is the right option. there are better options. we need to talk about that and we need to place demands on russia to respect the sovereignty of these countries. here in the uk — video has emerged showing senior number 10 staffjoking about holding a christmas party in downing street last year when tight covid restrictions were in place. number 10 continues to deny that a party took place. but the footage obtained by itv news — shows the prime minister�*s then spokesperson, allegra stratton, rehearsing at a mock press conference. she laughs as she tries to work out how to answer a question about whether a party took place on the 18th of december — two days after london had moved into tier 3 restrictions which meant indoor social gatherings were banned. only six people could meet in outdoor public spaces. and the government guidance specifically stated no work