omicron has not yet spread as fast as it would have otherwise done, and as is happening in europe. but it's here now and it's spreading and it's going to increase. for unvaccinated, we are looking at a winter of severe illness and death, for unvaccinated. for themselves, their families and the hospitals they will soon overwhelm. but there is good news. if you're vaccinated and you have your booster shot, you are protected from severe illness and death, period. number two, booster shots work. three, boosters are free, safe and convenient. about 60 million people have one, have been boosted. so go get your shot today. you'll get boosted if you've had your first two shots. if you haven't, you will get your first shot. let's return now to the north shropshire by—election where the liberal democrats have pulled off a political shock by taking one of the country's