the uk was in lockdown, as one of the prime minister's former spokesperson resigns. to all of you who lost loved ones, who endured intolerable loneliness, and who struggled with your businesses, i'm truly sorry. good morning. england start to fight back in the ashes, as the bowlers get amongst the wickets, with olly robinson taking two in two balls to restrict australia's lead in brisbane. good morning. it isa it is a chilly start for some of us this morning with a touch of frost. they are also some showers in the forecast, but for most it will be dry until later when we see a band of rain swinging from the west. details later in the programme. good morning. it's thursday, the 9th of december. the prime minister has announced tougher plan b covid restrictions for england, to help limit the spread of the omicron variant. face coverings will be compulsory in most public places, and people will be asked to work from home where possible. emma simpson reports. out on the town, the time of year for some festive fun. but hours earlier, the prime minister wasn't delivering much christmas cheer. while the picture may get better, and i sincerely hope that it will, we know that the remorseless logic of exponential growth could lead to a big rise in hospitalisations and therefore, sadly, in deaths. and that's why it's now the proportionate and the responsible thing to move to plan b in england, while continuing to work closely with our colleagues in the devolved administrations, so we slow the spread of the virus. so, what does plan b mean? from friday, face coverings will be mandatory for most indoor public venues, including theatres and cinemas, but not pubs or restaurants. from monday, you should work from home if you can. an nhs covid pass will be needed to get into nightclubs and large venues. a negative lateral flow test will also be accepted. and daily testing will replace self—isolation for people who come into contact with someone infected. the government says the measures are necessary. i think they're very fair. we live in scotland, so we've been used to them for a while. so anything that keeps us safe has got to be good for the country. i think if you can work from home to protect everyone else, why wouldn't you? i'm a dental student, _ so i can't really work from home. for me it's been quite difficult with covid. i studying has been really difficult. but it has come at the worst possible time many businesses. seven days is no time at all, with the shortage of staff, the fact that we've got to invest. many people have already committed to large orders. we're seeing cancellations through the miscommunication, you know. the fact is our industry has been run through the mill. and they do feel like they've been thrown under a bus. some are already asking for more government help. and yet again we're back into open—ended restrictions with no end in sight, no financial support and absolutely no clarity on when any of this is going to be over. i urge the government to put the support packages in place to support business through this really difficult period. the government says its existing £400 billion support package will help businesses get through the winter. emma simpson, bbc news. the metropolitan police says it won't investigate allegations that staff at downing street broke covid restrictions by holding a christmas party, because of a lack of evidence. the prime minister's former spokesperson allegra stratton has resigned after appearing to joke about the party, and there are claims of more gatherings at number 10 whilst the uk was in lockdown. iain watson reports. three, two, one... plan b, with its new restrictions in england, is on its way just before christmas. but questions are still persisting over what happened last christmas behind downing street's black door. at a mock press conference, the prime minister's then spokesperson appeared to be making light of some of the restrictions on social gatherings. but yesterday, the laughter had turned to tears, as she apologised and resigned. my remarks seemed to make light of the rules. rules that people were doing everything to obey. that was never my intention. i will regret those remarks for the rest of my days and i offer my profound apologies to all of you at home. will more staff follow suit? the country's most senior civil servant is now looking into what happened on december the 18th last year, the day that downing street still denies that a party took place. and the prime minister didn't seem to rule out extending that enquiry. people in this building have stayed within the rules. if that turns out not to be the case, and people wish to bring allegations to my attention or to the police or whoever, then, of course, there will be proper sanctions. so what other events could potentially be examined? the bbc has received reports that some number 10 staff attended a gathering with carriejohnson in a downing street flat on november the 13th last year, when england was in lockdown. but this has been denied by her spokeswoman. on the 13th and 27th of november, the bbc has been told there were informal leaving drinks for staff at number 10. and conservative sources have confirmed that four members of the party's head office staff, working in the london mayoral campaign, were disciplined for taking part in an unauthorised social gathering on december the 14th last year. some of borisjohnson�*s own mps believe public trust has been damaged. the government's credibility, whether it is on paterson or on the christmas parties, has taken a hit. why should people at home, listening to the prime minister and the secretary of state, do things that people working in number 10 are not prepared to do? some though are more concerned by the pandemic�*s restrictions than reports of parties. just listen to the reaction from the conservative benches when the health secretary announced the introduction of so—called vaccine passwords for large venues. we will be introducing mandatory certification... resign! ..based on vaccines or tests... resign! ..in nightclubs and large events. this will reduce the number of unvaccinated, infectious people in venues, which could limit overall transmission. labour say they'll still support the government's new measures, but they don't support the man who leads the government. and they want conservative mps to do something about it. conservative mps can remove the prime minister. we want to remove the prime minister at a general election. the point is that at this moment in the pandemic they need to decide whether he is really the right person for the job, given the seriousness of the situation we find ourselves in. borisjohnson says he is getting on with the job while his opponents play politics with the pandemic. he said the booster programme is about to really take off. but after a bruising few weeks, his leadership could also deal with a shot in the arm. iain watson, bbc news. let's speak to our chief political correspondent, adam fleming, who is outside number 10 this morning. morning. there is a law to take in this morning for people. there is of course everything around covid and the new restrictions. and then, the pressure on the prime minister in relation to number micro, exactly where you are, and those questions about parties? —— numberio. goad about parties? -- number10. good morninu. about parties? -- number10. good morning- boris _ about parties? -- number10. good morning. boris johnson _ about parties? -- number10. good morning. boris johnson will - about parties? —— number10. good morning. boris johnson will be hoping — morning. boris johnson will be hoping that by apologising in quite a bi- hoping that by apologising in quite a big way— hoping that by apologising in quite a big way in the house of commons yesterday— a big way in the house of commons yesterday about that leaked video that seemed to show aides joking about_ that seemed to show aides joking about a _ that seemed to show aides joking about a theoretical christmas party, and also _ about a theoretical christmas party, and also the resignation of his former— and also the resignation of his former spokeswoman, allegra stratton, _ former spokeswoman, allegra stratton, that that will stop the short— stratton, that that will stop the short term political pain, but there is still_ short term political pain, but there is still a _ short term political pain, but there is still a long issue because the whole — is still a long issue because the whole party's issue is going to be investigated by simon case, the most senior— investigated by simon case, the most senior civil _ investigated by simon case, the most senior civil servant in the country. he wiii— senior civil servant in the country. he will be — senior civil servant in the country. he will be looking into that over a period _ he will be looking into that over a period of— he will be looking into that over a period of time and then we will get a report— period of time and then we will get a report that will lay bare in black—and—white what actually went on. black—and—white what actually went orr~ also, _ black—and—white what actually went on. also, there are more details of more _ on. also, there are more details of more events— on. also, there are more details of more events emerging, like a quiz that was— more events emerging, like a quiz that was held in the cabinet office that was held in the cabinet office that was— that was held in the cabinet office that was only partly virtual, but was also — that was only partly virtual, but was also partly physical —— people physically— was also partly physical —— people physically there. and a party at conservative hq which was for the conservative hq which was for the conservative mayoral candidate shaun bailey's _ conservative mayoral candidate shaun bailey's team, which did involve staff— bailey's team, which did involve staff from — bailey's team, which did involve staff from the conservative party who have — staff from the conservative party who have been disciplined. in terms of the _ who have been disciplined. in terms of the measures, they will be voted on in _ of the measures, they will be voted on in parliament next week and they will be _ on in parliament next week and they will be a _ on in parliament next week and they will be a debate. that would be quite _ will be a debate. that would be quite a — will be a debate. that would be quite a fiery debate on the conservative backbenchers because quite a _ conservative backbenchers because quite a lot — conservative backbenchers because quite a lot of tory mps do not see the need — quite a lot of tory mps do not see the need for these new restrictions from ptarr— the need for these new restrictions from plan b to be introduced now. they— from plan b to be introduced now. they dont— from plan b to be introduced now. they don't think the data or the evidence — they don't think the data or the evidence is there yet. and they also don't _ evidence is there yet. and they also don't like _ evidence is there yet. and they also don't like these particular restrictions, especially the idea of covid _ restrictions, especially the idea of covid certificates. the government is trying _ covid certificates. the government is trying to— covid certificates. the government is trying to reassure them by saying with the _ is trying to reassure them by saying with the covid certificate it is not 'ust with the covid certificate it is not just about — with the covid certificate it is not just about being vaccinated, you can get one _ just about being vaccinated, you can get one if— just about being vaccinated, you can get one if you have a lateral —— neqative — get one if you have a lateral —— negative lateral flow test. it is not the — negative lateral flow test. it is not the same as forcing everyone to .et not the same as forcing everyone to get vaccinated. they say they are acting _ get vaccinated. they say they are acting in— get vaccinated. they say they are acting in a — get vaccinated. they say they are acting in a precautionary way. peopie — acting in a precautionary way. people are not showing up in hospital— people are not showing up in hospital yet with the omicron variant, — hospital yet with the omicron variant, but the data from south africa _ variant, but the data from south africa suggests they will quite soon and they— africa suggests they will quite soon and they could potentially turn up in quite _ and they could potentially turn up in quite big numbers because the variant— in quite big numbers because the variant seems to be so much more transmissible. also, they are saying these _ transmissible. also, they are saying these measures will be reviewed on these measures will be reviewed on the 5th _ these measures will be reviewed on the 5th of— these measures will be reviewed on the 5th ofjanuary and that there would _ the 5th ofjanuary and that there would be — the 5th ofjanuary and that there would be a sunset clause, which n1eans— would be a sunset clause, which means they will automatically lapse at the _ means they will automatically lapse at the end _ means they will automatically lapse at the end ofjanuary. but as with covid, _ at the end ofjanuary. but as with covid, no — at the end ofjanuary. but as with covid, no one really knows exactly what _ covid, no one really knows exactly what is _ covid, no one really knows exactly what is going to happen. although we do know— what is going to happen. although we do know exactly what will happen with the — do know exactly what will happen with the legislation, because labour say they— with the legislation, because labour say they are supporting it. there is no danger— say they are supporting it. there is no danger of these rules won't go through— no danger of these rules won't go through parliament, it isjust that boris _ through parliament, it isjust that borisjohnson will have through parliament, it isjust that boris johnson will have a tricky time _ boris johnson will have a tricky time with— boris johnson will have a tricky time with his own colleagues. adam, — time with his own colleagues. adam, thank you. we will be speaking to angela rayner, labour might�*s deputy leader, in about an hour. the first of the new coronavirus measures come into force in england from tomorrow. what will they mean for hospitality businesses? sarah is at a restaurant in liverpool for us. sarah, this is an industry that has had a lot to deal with, and now they have got some new things to contend with? yeah, that's right. good morning. as you said _ yeah, that's right. good morning. as you said there, it's been a turbulent— you said there, it's been a turbulent 18 months for the hospitality sector. businesses like this one _ hospitality sector. businesses like this one had been banking on a bobber— this one had been banking on a bobber christmas to help recoup those _ bobber christmas to help recoup those covid losses. but when covid ruies _ those covid losses. but when covid rules are _ those covid losses. but when covid rules are tightened, it causes a wave _ rules are tightened, it causes a wave of— rules are tightened, it causes a wave of cancellations through the industry— wave of cancellations through the industry and the impact is often immediate. now as you say, new n1easures— immediate. now as you say, new measures were announced last night. they include an extension of face coverinq — they include an extension of face covering rules. so, in indoorvenues from _ covering rules. so, in indoorvenues from tomorrow like cinemas and theatres, — from tomorrow like cinemas and theatres, you will have to wear a mask _ theatres, you will have to wear a mask you — theatres, you will have to wear a mask. you can take them off when you are eating _ mask. you can take them off when you are eating and drinking. from monday, _ are eating and drinking. from monday, the guidance is to work from home _ monday, the guidance is to work from home if— monday, the guidance is to work from home if you _ monday, the guidance is to work from home if you can. and that does bring enqtand _ home if you can. and that does bring england in— home if you can. and that does bring england in line with the guidance already— england in line with the guidance already in— england in line with the guidance already in place in other parts of the uk — already in place in other parts of the uk. vaccine passports, they will be introduced if you are going to large _ be introduced if you are going to large events. you will have to prove you are _ large events. you will have to prove you are double jabbed or you can also show— you are double jabbed or you can also show a negative covid lateral flow also show a negative covid lateral fiow test~ — also show a negative covid lateral flow test. and again, these measures are largely— flow test. and again, these measures are largely already in place in the devotved — are largely already in place in the devolved nations. and they are of course are largely already in place in the devolved nations. and they are of course measures are largely already in place in the devolved nations. and they are of course measures desi-ned are largely already in place in the devolved nations. and they are of course measures desi-ned to are largely already in place in the devolved nations. and they are of course measures desi-ned to keep are largely already in place in the devolved nations. and they are of course measures desi-ned to keep us course measures designed to keep us all safe _ all safe. but they do have an au safe. — but they do have an economic cost. they do— but they do have an economic cost. they do have an impact on businesses. i am joined they do have an impact on businesses. iamjoined now they do have an impact on businesses. i am joined now by peter kinsetia _ businesses. i am joined now by peter kinsella from lunya restaurant in liverpooi~ — kinsella from lunya restaurant in liverpool. good morning. what is the impact _ liverpool. good morning. what is the impact of— liverpool. good morning. what is the impact of being on your business aiready? — impact of being on your business already? some customers ringing up asking _ already? some customers ringing up asking what it means for them. there has been an — asking what it means for them. there has been an immediate _ asking what it means for them. there has been an immediate impact. - asking what it means for them. there has been an immediate impact. when people _ has been an immediate impact. when people get— has been an immediate impact. when peopie get scared _ has been an immediate impact. when people get scared and _ has been an immediate impact. when people get scared and frightened - has been an immediate impact. when people get scared and frightened by l people get scared and frightened by announcements— people get scared and frightened by announcements like _ people get scared and frightened by announcements like we _ people get scared and frightened by announcements like we have - people get scared and frightened by announcements like we have just i people get scared and frightened by . announcements like we have just had. we have _ announcements like we have just had. we have had _ announcements like we have just had. we have had cancellations— announcements like we have just had. we have had cancellations already- we have had cancellations already for mostly— we have had cancellations already for mostiy our— we have had cancellations already for mostly our larger— we have had cancellations already for mostly our larger christmas i for mostly our larger christmas bookinqs, _ for mostly our larger christmas bookinqs, but— for mostly our larger christmas bookings, but also _ for mostly our larger christmas bookings, but also some - for mostly our larger christmas i bookings, but also some smaller ones _ bookings, but also some smaller ones that — bookings, but also some smaller ones that is _ bookings, but also some smaller ones that is a _ bookings, but also some smaller ones. that is a huge _ bookings, but also some smaller ones. that is a huge financial- ones. that is a huge financial impact — ones. that is a huge financial impact at _ ones. that is a huge financial impact at this _ ones. that is a huge financial impact at this time _ ones. that is a huge financial impact at this time of- ones. that is a huge financial impact at this time of the - ones. that is a huge financiall impact at this time of the year because — impact at this time of the year because the _ impact at this time of the year because the key— impact at this time of the year because the key this - impact at this time of the year because the key this time - impact at this time of the year because the key this time is l because the key this time is restrictions— because the key this time is restrictions are _ because the key this time is restrictions are coming - because the key this time is restrictions are coming in i because the key this time is i restrictions are coming in place because the key this time is - restrictions are coming in place but there _ restrictions are coming in place but there is— restrictions are coming in place but there is no— restrictions are coming in place but there is no financial— restrictions are coming in place but there is no financial support - restrictions are coming in place but there is no financial support for- there is no financial support for business — there is no financial support for business. and _ there is no financial support for business. and after— there is no financial support for business. and after the - there is no financial support for business. and after the last- there is no financial support for. business. and after the last year there is no financial support for- business. and after the last year we have had, _ business. and after the last year we have had, it's — business. and after the last year we have had, it's the _ business. and after the last year we have had, it's the last— business. and after the last year we have had, it's the last thing - business. and after the last year we have had, it's the last thing we - have had, it's the last thing we need _ have had, it's the last thing we need at — have had, it's the last thing we need at christmas. _ have had, it's the last thing we need at christmas.— have had, it's the last thing we need at christmas. peter, we first met last year- _ need at christmas. peter, we first met last year. you _ need at christmas. peter, we first met last year. you had _ need at christmas. peter, we first met last year. you had to - need at christmas. peter, we first met last year. you had to make i need at christmas. peter, we first met last year. you had to make a| met last year. you had to make a really _ met last year. you had to make a really difficult decision to close your— really difficult decision to close your business in manchester to save your business in manchester to save your two _ your business in manchester to save your two restaurants here in liverpooi~ _ your two restaurants here in liverpool. are there more tough decisions — liverpool. are there more tough decisions ahead, do you think, given what we _ decisions ahead, do you think, given what we have heard about what plan b will mean? _ what we have heard about what plan b will mean? i_ what we have heard about what plan b will mean? ~ what we have heard about what plan b will mean? ,, ., ., , , , ,, will mean? i think for many business there could — will mean? i think for many business there could be. _ will mean? i think for many business there could be. i— will mean? i think for many business there could be. i think— will mean? i think for many business there could be. i think for _ will mean? i think for many business there could be. i think for us - will mean? i think for many business there could be. i think for us we - there could be. i think for us we are confident _ there could be. i think for us we are confident that _ there could be. i think for us we are confident that as _ there could be. i think for us we are confident that as long - there could be. i think for us we are confident that as long as - there could be. i think for us we| are confident that as long as this doesn't — are confident that as long as this doesn't go — are confident that as long as this doesn't go on _ are confident that as long as this doesn't go on too _ are confident that as long as this doesn't go on too long, - are confident that as long as this doesn't go on too long, and - are confident that as long as this doesn't go on too long, and as l are confident that as long as this i doesn't go on too long, and as long as some _ doesn't go on too long, and as long as some financial— doesn't go on too long, and as long as some financial support, - doesn't go on too long, and as long as some financial support, may- doesn't go on too long, and as long as some financial support, may bel doesn't go on too long, and as long l as some financial support, may be an extension— as some financial support, may be an extension of— as some financial support, may be an extension of the _ as some financial support, may be an extension of the vat— as some financial support, may be an extension of the vat cut, _ as some financial support, may be an extension of the vat cut, the - as some financial support, may be an extension of the vat cut, the rates . extension of the vat cut, the rates rebate, _ extension of the vat cut, the rates rebate, if— extension of the vat cut, the rates rebate, if something _ extension of the vat cut, the rates rebate, if something is _ extension of the vat cut, the rates rebate, if something is in - extension of the vat cut, the rates rebate, if something is in place, i extension of the vat cut, the rates rebate, if something is in place, iti rebate, if something is in place, it will be _ rebate, if something is in place, it will be difficult — rebate, if something is in place, it will be difficult but _ rebate, if something is in place, it will be difficult but we _ rebate, if something is in place, it will be difficult but we will - rebate, if something is in place, it will be difficult but we will get - will be difficult but we will get through— will be difficult but we will get through it _ will be difficult but we will get through it. but— will be difficult but we will get through it. but for— will be difficult but we will get through it. but for the - will be difficult but we will get through it. but for the sectorl will be difficult but we will get i through it. but for the sector as will be difficult but we will get. through it. but for the sector as a whole. _ through it. but for the sector as a whole. think— through it. but for the sector as a whole, think there's _ through it. but for the sector as a whole, think there's a _ through it. but for the sector as a whole, think there's a lot - through it. but for the sector as a whole, think there's a lot of- whole, think there's a lot of business _ whole, think there's a lot of business now— whole, think there's a lot of business now would - whole, think there's a lot of business now would be - whole, think there's a lot of. business now would be really whole, think there's a lot of- business now would be really worried about _ business now would be really worried about whether — business now would be really worried about whether or— business now would be really worried about whether or not _ business now would be really worried about whether or not they _ business now would be really worried about whether or not they will - business now would be really worried about whether or not they will get. about whether or not they will get through— about whether or not they will get through the — about whether or not they will get through the next _ about whether or not they will get through the next quarter, - about whether or not they will get through the next quarter, january| about whether or not they will get . through the next quarter, january to march _ through the next quarter, january to march. fer— through the next quarter, january to march. ., . , through the next quarter, january to march. ., ,, ,,, march. for city centre businesses more broadly. — march. for city centre businesses more broadly, that _ march. for city centre businesses more broadly, that are _ march. for city centre businesses more broadly, that are often - march. for city centre businesses l more broadly, that are often reliant on commuter trade, what impact could this work— on commuter trade, what impact could this work from home guidance have? it this work from home guidance have? it would _ this work from home guidance have? it would be _ this work from home guidance have? it would be devastating. if you are a cafe _ it would be devastating. if you are a cafe or— it would be devastating. if you are a cafe or a — it would be devastating. if you are a cafe or a bistro— it would be devastating. if you are a cafe or a bistro in— it would be devastating. if you are a cafe or a bistro in the _ it would be devastating. if you are a cafe or a bistro in the business. a cafe or a bistro in the business district, — a cafe or a bistro in the business district, all— a cafe or a bistro in the business district, all of— a cafe or a bistro in the business district, all of a _ a cafe or a bistro in the business district, all of a sudden - a cafe or a bistro in the business district, all of a sudden your- district, all of a sudden your daytime _ district, all of a sudden your daytime and _ district, all of a sudden your daytime and early _ district, all of a sudden your daytime and early evening l district, all of a sudden your- daytime and early evening trade will very quickly— daytime and early evening trade will very quickly disappear. _ daytime and early evening trade will very quickly disappear. and - daytime and early evening trade will very quickly disappear. and withoutl very quickly disappear. and without the help— very quickly disappear. and without the help its — very quickly disappear. and without the help it's such— very quickly disappear. and without the help it's such a _ very quickly disappear. and without the help it's such a challenge. - very quickly disappear. and without| the help it's such a challenge. many of those _ the help it's such a challenge. many of those businesses _ the help it's such a challenge. many of those businesses won't _ the help it's such a challenge. many of those businesses won't see - the help it's such a challenge. many of those businesses won't see it - of those businesses won't see it through — of those businesses won't see it through we _ of those businesses won't see it through we are _ of those businesses won't see it through. we are lucky— of those businesses won't see it through. we are lucky in- of those businesses won't see it through. we are lucky in the - through. we are lucky in the location _ through. we are lucky in the location we _ through. we are lucky in the location we are _ through. we are lucky in the location we are that - through. we are lucky in the location we are that it's - through. we are lucky in thel location we are that it's much through. we are lucky in the - location we are that it's much more leisure _ location we are that it's much more leisure and — location we are that it's much more leisure and shopping _ location we are that it's much more leisure and shopping market - location we are that it's much more leisure and shopping market for. location we are that it's much more| leisure and shopping market for us. but even _ leisure and shopping market for us. but even so, — leisure and shopping market for us. but even so, people _ leisure and shopping market for us. but even so, people still— leisure and shopping market for us. but even so, people still get - but even so, people still get friqhtened _ but even so, people still get frightened by— but even so, people still get frightened by those - but even so, people still get - frightened by those announcements, so we _ frightened by those announcements, so we will— frightened by those announcements, so we will see — frightened by those announcements, so we will see a _ frightened by those announcements, so we will see a drop _ frightened by those announcements, so we will see a drop in _ frightened by those announcements, so we will see a drop in trade. - so we will see a drop in trade. althouqh _ so we will see a drop in trade. although christmas _ so we will see a drop in trade. although christmas was - so we will see a drop in trade. although christmas was goingj so we will see a drop in trade. . although christmas was going to so we will see a drop in trade. - although christmas was going to be relatively— although christmas was going to be relatively good, _ although christmas was going to be relatively good, it _ although christmas was going to be relatively good, it wasn't _ although christmas was going to be relatively good, it wasn't going - although christmas was going to be relatively good, it wasn't going to l relatively good, it wasn't going to hit the _ relatively good, it wasn't going to hit the peaks— relatively good, it wasn't going to hit the peaks we've _ relatively good, it wasn't going to hit the peaks we've had _ relatively good, it wasn't going to hit the peaks we've had before i hit the peaks we've had before because — hit the peaks we've had before because people _ hit the peaks we've had before because people were - hit the peaks we've had before because people were still- hit the peaks we've had beforel because people were still being careful— because people were still being careful about _ because people were still being careful about what _ because people were still being careful about what they- because people were still being careful about what they did. - because people were still being careful about what they did. in i careful about what they did. fairness to the government, careful about what they did.“ fairness to the government, they will say— fairness to the government, they will say there is support in place in terms — will say there is support in place in terms of— will say there is support in place in terms of loan schemes available. and as _ in terms of loan schemes available. and as you've mentioned, there is that reduction, 50% of business rates, _ that reduction, 50% of business rates, for— that reduction, 50% of business rates, for the next year or so. there — rates, for the next year or so. there is— rates, for the next year or so. there is also the reduction in vat, especially— there is also the reduction in vat, especially for hospitality businesses.— especially for hospitality businesses. . , ., ., businesses. that must go some way to hel ? businesses. that must go some way to hel? 0h, businesses. that must go some way to help? oh. it — businesses. that must go some way to help? oh. it does. _ businesses. that must go some way to help? oh, it does. the _ businesses. that must go some way to help? oh, it does. the problem - businesses. that must go some way to help? oh, it does. the problem was i help? oh, it does. the problem was that was— help? oh, it does. the problem was that was helping _ help? oh, it does. the problem was that was helping with _ help? oh, it does. the problem was that was helping with the _ help? oh, it does. the problem was that was helping with the regime . help? oh, it does. the problem wasj that was helping with the regime we had until— that was helping with the regime we had until last — that was helping with the regime we had until last night. _ that was helping with the regime we had until last night. fewer— that was helping with the regime we had until last night. fewer people i had until last night. fewer people were _ had until last night. fewer people were going — had until last night. fewer people were going out _ had until last night. fewer people were going out still, _ had until last night. fewer people were going out still, despite - were going out still, despite whatever— were going out still, despite whatever government - were going out still, despite whatever government said. i were going out still, despite - whatever government said. people were still— whatever government said. people were still concerned. _ whatever government said. people were still concerned. now- whatever government said. people were still concerned. now since . whatever government said. people i were still concerned. now since that announcement. _ were still concerned. now since that announcement, those _ were still concerned. now since that announcement, those measures, i were still concerned. now since that. announcement, those measures, those financial— announcement, those measures, those financial support — announcement, those measures, those financial support measures, _ announcement, those measures, those financial support measures, don't- financial support measures, don't match— financial support measures, don't match what— financial support measures, don't match what everyone _ financial support measures, don't match what everyone is _ financial support measures, don't match what everyone is going - financial support measures, don't match what everyone is going toi match what everyone is going to experience. _ match what everyone is going to experience, which _ match what everyone is going to experience, which is— match what everyone is going to experience, which is the - match what everyone is going to experience, which is the change| match what everyone is going to l experience, which is the change in customer— experience, which is the change in customer behaviour— experience, which is the change in customer behaviour of, _ experience, which is the change in customer behaviour of, rightly, i experience, which is the change in. customer behaviour of, rightly, been more _ customer behaviour of, rightly, been more cautious. — customer behaviour of, rightly, been more cautious, careful— customer behaviour of, rightly, been more cautious, careful and _ customer behaviour of, rightly, been more cautious, careful and going - customer behaviour of, rightly, been more cautious, careful and going out less _ more cautious, careful and going out less. , ., ., ,~ less. peter kinsella from lunya, alwa s less. peter kinsella from lunya, always good _ less. peter kinsella from lunya, always good to _ less. peter kinsella from lunya, always good to speak— less. peter kinsella from lunya, always good to speak to - less. peter kinsella from lunya, always good to speak to you. i less. peter kinsella from lunya, . always good to speak to you. thank you. always good to speak to you. thank you for— always good to speak to you. thank you for the — always good to speak to you. thank you. for the government this is a difficult _ you. for the government this is a difficult balancing act, trying to protect — difficult balancing act, trying to protect public health but at the same _ protect public health but at the same time keep the economy moving. uk hospitality that represents the industry— uk hospitality that represents the industry has warned of these measures could have a devastating impact, _ measures could have a devastating impact, especially on city centre businesses. and they want more government support to help them make it through _ government support to help them make it through what could be a difficult winter~ _ winter. sarah, thank you winter. — sarah, thank you very much. let's look at the papers. the times reports that britain is braced for one million cases of omicron in the next month. the paper also claims that senior advisors and officials working at downing street held what it describes as a "raucous second pa rty" last december. the guardian says the government is "engulfed in a crisis of credibility", after the pm was forced to apologise following the resignation of his aide, allegra stratton. "plan b for us, plan 'lie, lie, lie for him" is the headline in the mirror, which suggests the government is "desperately trying to dodge the flak for rule—breaking" by bringing in tougher plan b restrictions. and the telegraph reports that conservative mps have told borisjohnson he must resign if he's found to have misled parliament over last december�*s party at number 10. a bbc breakfast investigation has found that care homes are implementing different rules around visits this christmas, with some families having to fight for limited time slots to see their loved ones, while others have been told they won't be able to visit at all. this is the second year restrictions have been in place during the festive period, and age uk is calling for care homes to do all they can to help people see their relatives safely. zoe conway has this report. well done. i'll get you another rolling pin, jean. the residents of the heathfield care home in warrington might have dementia, but they've not lost their dignity. staff here try to support and encourage them. i can't wait to taste these, can you? the home hasn't had a single case of covid. they want to keep it that way this christmas. christmas day is always special, actually. there is a lovely atmosphere. normally speaking, a number of residents would go out to be with families. this year, we are suggesting that's not going to happen because of the virus, the new strain of the virus. it'll be a very happy, festive time. the chef will make a superb christmas lunch. you better move that hand, else you going to put a hole in... oh, right! ..in the side...! we don't want a hole in yourjumper, do we?! doreen often doesn't know who peter is. but there's no mistaking herjoy at having her son by her side. peter says the home has been good at consulting families about visits. we've discussed together our thoughts on how things should open up and not be opened up. so we are involved in the process continually. and that gives you great reassurance that we've got some influence. the government's guidelines state they expect and encourage care providers to facilitate visits wherever possible, and to do so in a risk managed way. but several families with relatives at other homes have told us they are not getting enough access at christmas. wendy's mother suffered a catastrophic stroke 1a years ago. she lost the use of the right—hand side completely and has absolutely no speech at all. but she's mum. she's still mum. she's still very much my mum. she is frustrated that she will only get an hour with her mother on christmas day. we all know covid is going to be with us for some time. we've got to find a way of living with it and not being stuck in this draconian method of looking after your relatives. it doesn't help them mentally, does it? some families said they thought staff shortages were to blame for the lack of visits. one woman, who doesn't want to be named, told me she's not allowed to visit her mother on christmas day. can you understand where the home is coming from though — they're trying to protect the residents? no, i think they're just trying to keep everyone out. she could take her mother home for the day, but she says her mother is too frail to be moved. ifeel as if i've abandoned her and that she wouldn't think i cared. and that... that's. .. that's the upsetting thing. eileen says her mother's home is offering four families a 30 minute slot on christmas day. she doesn't know yet whether she'll be one of them. my mother trained as a nurse in the second world war. she had been a district nurse all her working life. it's breaking my heart, actually. that's what it's about. the government says that every care home resident should be supported to have an essential caregiver, who can visit the home to offer companionship, and who can visit even if there is a covid outbreak in the home. but look at sylvia — beautiful dress. john's wife sylvia is in a home and has dementia. what do you love about her? sense of humour. gentleness. her love for everybody. he has been trying for months to get essential caregiver status, so he can visit sylvia more often. it gives reassurance there is someone there to hold and touch and cuddle as necessary, which she has lost over the last year—and—a—half. as i have to say, so have i. the government has said that essential care givers are allowed to visit homes, are allowed to have personal contact with their loved ones, and yet it doesn't seem to be happening. i don't know why. i really am quite exasperated, not just for myself, but for thousands upon thousands of other people in exactly the same situation as i am. the challenge for care homes is that, for so many families, christmas is about so much more than the festive rituals. it's about being with their loved ones. zoe conway, bbc news. the uk is sending too much of its unwanted rubbish to romania, according to the authorities in bucharest. a bbc investigation has found that household waste is being sent illegally, and now the romanian government is demanding that the uk do more to stop the shipments. angus crawford reports. british household waste, a long way from home. tonnes and tonnes of it discovered by customs officers at airport in romania. it's a microwave. environmental police say it's worthless junk which can't be recycled, illegal to export, but cheaper to send here than disposing of it properly in the uk. this is rubbish? this was one of many shipments, and other containers did get through. the authorities believe some of the waste came here, a vast private landfill now under police investigation. we can't get inside the site, so we're driven round the back. the mounds of rubbish stretch away into the distance. the operators say it's only romanian waste, but the environmental guard insist there's rubbish from across europe, and that includes from the uk. we headed to a meeting with local campaigners. so we're being followed and spotted the whole way? but when we get it to the village, the head of dump security follows us and calls in the site manager. we want to talk about british waste at the landfill site. impossible. villagers say that's nonsense. i don't know a percent, but they are british waste there. and all the time security is watching. so what's the romanian government doing about british waste? we are shutting the door at all the amount of illegal waste. what more can the british government do to stop these illegal exports? i believe that the british government should have also increased the checkings at their border regarding the experts. we are doing whatever we can in our part. still the shipments come. this time its old fridges from the uk. look at the dirt and mould. they have no safety certificates, say the authorities. there's money to be made from broken electricals. we're on our way to a village that lives off the trade, burning them to extract copper and aluminium. but it's illegal, and they're hostile. we need a police escort. in the fields around, mounds of waste, most of it from romania, but some from abroad. this is what's left over after a bonfire of plastic. we're told every night they set fires here, burning old television sets, cables, computers. there's still quite an unpleasant smell in the air. and we're told some of the things they burn here have been sent all the way from the uk. a dirty business polluting the land. it's destroying the quality of the water. quality of the soil, as you see. it's destroying the quality of the air and the quality of the life. and still the burning goes on. an environmental crisis made in romania, fuelled in part by waste from abroad. angus crawford, bbc news, romania. a defra spokesperson told us they were "very concerned" about the issue, and that the government is introducing tougher controls that will make it harderfor criminals to obtain and export rubbish illegally. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london. new covid restrictions have been described as a 'hammer blow�* to business and deeply damaging for the west end. plan b measures include working from home where possible, more mask wearing and covid passes for certain venues. the leader of westminster city council warned the hospitality sector will be particularly hard hit.... this was the reaction from some londoners. we've done it for the past year and a bit, so everyone is getting used to it now. it'sjust a bit, so everyone is getting used to it now. it's just par for the course. to it now. it's 'ust par for the course. �* , ., ., to it now. it's 'ust par for the course. �*, ., ., , , course. it's not ideal but if this new variant — course. it's not ideal but if this new variant is _ course. it's not ideal but if this new variant is increasing - course. it's not ideal but if this new variant is increasing the i course. it's not ideal but if this i new variant is increasing the risk to peoples— new variant is increasing the risk to peoples lives, we have to do what we have _ to peoples lives, we have to do what we have to _ to peoples lives, we have to do what we have to do. | to peoples lives, we have to do what we have to do— we have to do. i had a whole year of onfine we have to do. i had a whole year of online study — we have to do. i had a whole year of online study so _ we have to do. i had a whole year of online study so it _ we have to do. i had a whole year of online study so it won't _ we have to do. i had a whole year of online study so it won't make - we have to do. i had a whole year of online study so it won't make a - we have to do. i had a whole year of online study so it won't make a big l online study so it won't make a big difference — online study so it won't make a big difference to — online study so it won't make a big difference to me. _ well we'd like to hear how the latest restrictions are likely to impact you or your business. do get in touch. antonio conte says everyone at spurs is a bit scared over the number of coronavirus infections at the club. eight players have tested positive along with five numbers of staff and tonight europa league conference match is set to go ahead but sunday's premier league game is under review. one in 53 london is homeless according to a new report by shelter stock the figures, social enterprise change please rolled out to refurbish london buses giving free advice to those sleeping rough. the london councils group says hi housing costs on the disproportionate impact of covid on the london economy means we face the highest homelessness rates in the country. there is a good service on the tubes this morning apart from minor delays on the metropolitan line. now the weather with cake and the wind is lighter today following the wind is lighter today following the strong winds over the last couple of days and it is a little calmer. we should get some dry weather but the next front approaches as low pressure is very much in charge. any remnants of last night's rain is clearing away and we will get spells of sunshine. the wind is lighter and more cloud edging in towards the end of the afternoon with a band of rain and the temperature is getting up to 8 c. overnight tonight or into the evening that cloud will continue east with the band of rain and it could be quite heavy for a time but it will start to clear as a brief ridge of high pressure starts to edging as we head through the early hours of friday. the minimum temperature dropping to 3 c. a bright start for many of us tomorrow morning and again, the wind starts to strengthen and veers from the north—west through tomorrow, so we will have the sunshine but it will feel cold and that cold air is moved out of the way through saturday and sunday. much milder conditions and we are looking at rain for saturday with that milder air and sunday perhaps drier, but the temperature reaching 1a c by the end of the weekend. i'll be back with the latest in half an hour. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. we'll hear from the families fighting for the right to visit their relatives in care homes this christmas. hi, i've been taking an antidepressant for my mental health of the _ antidepressant for my mental health of the last— antidepressant for my mental health of the last eight years. why a new campaign is encouraging people to post pictures of their mental health medication online. and we'll find out what the new sex and the city revival show is like — as it makes its global premier this morning. it's been another whirlwind 2a hours in british politics, with new covid restrictions in england announced just hours after the resignation of the prime minister's former spokesperson. allegra stratton stood down following an angry backlash over a video showing downing street staffjoking about holding a christmas party. here's ros atkins with all the details. late last year, staff in downing street were filmed asking two questions. street were filmed asking two questions-— street were filmed asking two cuestions. ~ ., ~ , questions. would the prime minister condone having _ questions. would the prime minister condone having a _ questions. would the prime minister condone having a christmas - questions. would the prime minister condone having a christmas party? l condone having a christmas party? what's the answer? m50 condone having a christmas party? what's the answer?— what's the answer? also late last ear, what's the answer? also late last year. covid _ what's the answer? also late last year. covid was — what's the answer? also late last year, covid was spiralling - what's the answer? also late last year, covid was spiralling on - what's the answer? also late last| year, covid was spiralling on boris johnson had decided this. it is year, covid was spiralling on boris johnson had decided this. it is with a very heavy _ johnson had decided this. it is with a very heavy heart. _ johnson had decided this. it is with a very heavy heart, i _ johnson had decided this. it is with a very heavy heart, i must - johnson had decided this. it is with a very heavy heart, i must tell - johnson had decided this. it is with| a very heavy heart, i must tell you, we cannot continue with christmas as planned. we cannot continue with christmas as lanned. ., .,, " we cannot continue with christmas as lanned. . ., " ., planned. that was the 19th of december- — planned. that was the 19th of december. by _ planned. that was the 19th of december. by the _ planned. that was the 19th of december. by the 22nd, - planned. that was the 19th of| december. by the 22nd, more planned. that was the 19th of - december. by the 22nd, more than 10,000 covid deaths had been recorded that month. also on the 22nd, a rehearsal was taking place. number ten had a new press secretary, allegra stratton and a new press briefing room two, and allegra stratton was taking questions from colleagues who were playing the role ofjournalist. we know this because of a video obtained by itv news. would the prime minister condone having a christmas party? it was a relevant question because four days earlier there had been a party in number ten and ever since the mirror broke the story last week we had a chance to see what the prime minister thinks of that. first, misterjohnson took this approach. all guidance was followed completely. ihla all guidance was followed completely-— all guidance was followed comletel . ., . ., completely. no evidence though was offered. completely. no evidence though was offered- then _ completely. no evidence though was offered. then the _ completely. no evidence though was offered. then the deputy _ completely. no evidence though was offered. then the deputy prime - offered. then the deputy prime minister was asked if the party had happened. minister was asked if the party had ha ened. ~ ., ~' ., , minister was asked if the party had hauened. ~ ., ~' ., , ., minister was asked if the party had hauened. . ., ~ ., , ., ., minister was asked if the party had hauened. ~ ., ~' ., , ., . ., happened. what i know is from all of the sources — happened. what i know is from all of the sources you _ happened. what i know is from all of the sources you refer _ happened. what i know is from all of the sources you refer to, _ happened. what i know is from all of the sources you refer to, you - happened. what i know is from all of the sources you refer to, you have i the sources you refer to, you have unsubstantiated claims being made and all— unsubstantiated claims being made and all on _ unsubstantiated claims being made and all on the basis of anonymous sources _ and all on the basis of anonymous sources. , , ., , ., , sources. remember this was a party in numberten. _ sources. remember this was a party in number ten, and _ sources. remember this was a party in number ten, and attended - sources. remember this was a party in number ten, and attended by- in number ten, and attended by number ten staff. checking these claims would not be hard to do then or now. next, another minister offered this defence. i or now. next, another minister offered this defence.— or now. next, another minister offered this defence. i don't even know if the _ offered this defence. i don't even know if the event _ offered this defence. i don't even know if the event took _ offered this defence. i don't even know if the event took place, - offered this defence. i don't even know if the event took place, but| offered this defence. i don't even i know if the event took place, but if it did, _ know if the event took place, but if it did, that— know if the event took place, but if it did, that no rules were broken. kit malthouse didn't know if it had happened, but if it had, it didn't break the rules. the prime minister's spokesperson went further. on monday he insisted there was not a party in number ten, adding it is simply a statement of fact. then after the itv video was released he said there was no christmas party and covid rules had been followed at all times. again, evidence was not offered to back this up. and anger at the itv video was growing. jackie green's mum died from covid on the day of the december party. i from covid on the day of the december party.— december party. i think it is totally reprehensible, - december party. i think it is i totally reprehensible, actually. when i first saw it, i had no words, to be honest. the when i first saw it, i had no words, to be honest-— to be honest. the prime ministers ruestions to be honest. the prime ministers questions or _ to be honest. the prime ministers questions or boris _ to be honest. the prime ministers questions or boris johnson - to be honest. the prime ministers questions or boris johnson these i questions or borisjohnson these words on the video. i questions or boris johnson these words on the video.— words on the video. i apologise unreservedly — words on the video. i apologise unreservedly for _ words on the video. i apologise unreservedly for the _ words on the video. i apologise unreservedly for the offence i words on the video. i apologise unreservedly for the offence it | words on the video. i apologise i unreservedly for the offence it has caused up and down the country and i apologise for the impression that it gives. apologise for the impression that it rives. ., ., ., , ., gives. there were more apologies to come. gives. there were more apologies to come- allegra _ gives. there were more apologies to come. allegra stratton, _ gives. there were more apologies to come. allegra stratton, now - gives. there were more apologies to come. allegra stratton, now an i come. allegra stratton, now an adviser to misterjohnson, was next. my adviser to misterjohnson, was next. my remarks seemed to make light of the rules _ my remarks seemed to make light of the rules. rules that people were doing _ the rules. rules that people were doing everything to obey. that was never _ doing everything to obey. that was never my— doing everything to obey. that was never my intention. i will regret those _ never my intention. i will regret those remarks for the rest of my days _ those remarks for the rest of my days and — those remarks for the rest of my days and i— those remarks for the rest of my days and i offer my profound apologies to all of you at home. allegra — apologies to all of you at home. allegra stratton also resigned. her resignation is about the video. but on the party, misterjohnson's latest response still doesn't match the available evidence. i latest response still doesn't match the available evidence.— latest response still doesn't match the available evidence. i have been re eatedl the available evidence. i have been repeatedly assured _ the available evidence. i have been repeatedly assured since _ the available evidence. i have been repeatedly assured since these i repeatedly assured since these allegations emerged that there was no party, and that's no covid rules were broken, and that is what i have been repeatedly assured. haifa. were broken, and that is what i have been repeatedly assured.— been repeatedly assured. now, this is a shift in — been repeatedly assured. now, this is a shift in language _ been repeatedly assured. now, this is a shift in language from - been repeatedly assured. now, this is a shift in language from explicit l is a shift in language from explicit denials to referencing assurances from others, but on the fundamentals of the number ten message, they remain. no party, no breaking of the rules and the opposition doesn't buy it. ~ ., , ., rules and the opposition doesn't buy it.~ ., , rules and the opposition doesn't buy it. millions of people now think that the prime _ it. millions of people now think that the prime minister - it. millions of people now think that the prime minister was i it. millions of people now think. that the prime minister was taking them _ that the prime minister was taking them for — that the prime minister was taking them for. and that they were lied to. �* , , ., . ., to. and while these political tussles play _ to. and while these political tussles play out, _ to. and while these political tussles play out, the - to. and while these political tussles play out, the focus i to. and while these political. tussles play out, the focus on to. and while these political- tussles play out, the focus on the party remains. the former number ten adviser tim montgomery asked of those who attended, what were they thinking? well, we don't know yet but we know the party happened and we are learning more about it. this week the times reports it is understood to have been organised by whatsapp group with staff asked to bring secret santa presence and we were also told some of those present also wore christmas jumpers. the times source added there was a proper spread of food that people had brought along with alcohol. secret santa, christmas jumpers, had brought along with alcohol. secret santa, christmasjumpers, a proper spread and then this is more from the itv video.— from the itv video. what's the answer? it wasn't a party, it was cheese and wine, or a business meeting. we don't know which event is being referenced here or it is a joke, but she is a joke or not, it's worth us remembering the rules that any party at downing street would have reached the government guidelines at the time and some tories are furious about what happened.— time and some tories are furious about what happened. angry, annoyed, and really disappointed _ about what happened. angry, annoyed, and really disappointed that _ about what happened. angry, annoyed, and really disappointed that all- about what happened. angry, annoyed, and really disappointed that all of- and really disappointed that all of this undermines the public trust that people have in the guidance they are being asked to follow and did follow last year and it looks like people in downing street didn't. in like people in downing street didn't. ., ' ., like people in downing street didn't. . , ., ., , like people in downing street didn't. . ., ., didn't. in an effort to respond to these concerns, _ didn't. in an effort to respond to these concerns, the _ didn't. in an effort to respond to these concerns, the prime i didn't. in an effort to respond to i these concerns, the prime minister has also made this announcement. i has also made this announcement. i have has also made this announcement. t have asked has also made this announcement. i have asked the cabinet secretary to establish all the facts and to report back as soon as possible. but misterjohnson has been repeatedly saying there was no party and no rules were broken. now he appears to have ordered an investigation to see what he was saying was true. and as i finish, what he was saying was true. and as ifinish, let's return to what he was saying was true. and as i finish, let's return to where we started. what's the answer, allegra stratton asks, and over the week since we have learned about this party we are still waiting for the prime minister to tell us exact what happened last december in downing street. let's talk a little bit more about the ”plan b” restrictions and what effect they might have on hospital admissions in the uk. government advisors say that without extra covid restrictions in place, there is a risk that admissions from the omicron variant may rise to 1,000 a day in england by the end of this month. chris hopson is chief executive of nhs providers and joins us now. how concerned how concerned are how concerned are you hearing this number? this potential rise in admissions if the mitigations are not put in place. admissions if the mitigations are not put in place-— admissions if the mitigations are not put in place. good morning. we need to remember— not put in place. good morning. we need to remember that _ not put in place. good morning. we need to remember that this - not put in place. good morning. we need to remember that this is - not put in place. good morning. we need to remember that this is just l need to remember that this isjust one picture, one part of the jigsaw in terms _ one picture, one part of the jigsaw in terms of— one picture, one part of the jigsaw in terms of the total demand on the nhs and _ in terms of the total demand on the nhs and on — in terms of the total demand on the nhs and on our colleagues in social care, _ nhs and on our colleagues in social care, so_ nhs and on our colleagues in social care, so the — nhs and on our colleagues in social care, so the issue at the moment is we are _ care, so the issue at the moment is we are absolutely beyond full stretch — we are absolutely beyond full stretch in terms of having a very busy _ stretch in terms of having a very busy emergence of an emergency care pathway— busy emergence of an emergency care pathway and we are doing everything we can— pathway and we are doing everything we canto _ pathway and we are doing everything we can to get throws — through the elective _ we can to get throws — through the elective backlogs and we know that colleagues in primary care are incredibly— colleagues in primary care are incredibly busy and setting up this new boost— incredibly busy and setting up this new boost extension campaign, so that is_ new boost extension campaign, so that is about 5,000 people in english — that is about 5,000 people in english hospitals with covid, so we are beyond — english hospitals with covid, so we are beyond full stretch already and we haven't— are beyond full stretch already and we haven't reached january which is our traditional winter peak, so the prospect— our traditional winter peak, so the prospect of— our traditional winter peak, so the prospect of having significantly more _ prospect of having significantly more people coming into hospital with covid — more people coming into hospital with covid is obviously a deeply worrying — with covid is obviously a deeply worrying one, but don't forget that the nhs _ worrying one, but don't forget that the nhs has, overthe worrying one, but don't forget that the nhs has, over the last 18 months. _ the nhs has, over the last 18 months, proved remarkably resilient, so as— months, proved remarkably resilient, so as you _ months, proved remarkably resilient, so as you know, we're dealing with 34.000 _ so as you know, we're dealing with 34,000 patients at once with covid in english _ 34,000 patients at once with covid in english hospitals injanuary, but it's very— in english hospitals injanuary, but it's very worrying. so, in english hospitals in january, but it's very worrying-— it's very worrying. so, are you leased it's very worrying. so, are you pleased that _ it's very worrying. so, are you pleased that plan _ it's very worrying. so, are you pleased that plan b _ it's very worrying. so, are you pleased that plan b has - it's very worrying. so, are you pleased that plan b has been | it's very worrying. so, are you i pleased that plan b has been put it's very worrying. so, are you - pleased that plan b has been put in place? pleased that plan b has been put in lace? ~ �* pleased that plan b has been put in lace? . �* ., , pleased that plan b has been put in lace? . �* . ., place? we've always said that the government _ place? we've always said that the government are _ place? we've always said that the government are the _ place? we've always said that the government are the only - place? we've always said that the government are the only people l place? we've always said that the i government are the only people who have got— government are the only people who have got all the information needed in terms _ have got all the information needed in terms of— have got all the information needed in terms of the most recent evidence and all— in terms of the most recent evidence and all the _ in terms of the most recent evidence and all the scientific projections going _ and all the scientific projections going forward, but also the government is the only part of our national— government is the only part of our national life in a sense that can actually— national life in a sense that can actually make this difficult trade—off between on the one hand the health— trade—off between on the one hand the health factors and on the other, the health factors and on the other, the economic and social factors, and yolr've _ the economic and social factors, and yolr've been — the economic and social factors, and you've been running stories in a sense _ you've been running stories in a sense quite rightly today about the fact that _ sense quite rightly today about the fact that this will have an impact on business as you have had restaurants and hospitality venue saying _ restaurants and hospitality venue saying they are very concerned, so it is the _ saying they are very concerned, so it is the government's decision about— it is the government's decision about how it balances those factors, but, about how it balances those factors, but. yes, _ about how it balances those factors, but. yes, if— about how it balances those factors, but, yes, if they believe that is what _ but, yes, if they believe that is what is — but, yes, if they believe that is what is necessary to protect us because — what is necessary to protect us because they can see what is coming forward, _ because they can see what is coming forward, it— because they can see what is coming forward, it makes complete sense. you just _ forward, it makes complete sense. you just need to look at the south african _ you just need to look at the south african data which suggests that this variant is significantly more transmissible and what is really worrying — transmissible and what is really worrying is if you see how quickly the infection rate is rising compared to the alpha variant and delta _ compared to the alpha variant and delta variant, we are seeing many more _ delta variant, we are seeing many more people being infected much more quickly _ more people being infected much more quickly we _ more people being infected much more quickly. we are still not absolutely sure about — quickly. we are still not absolutely sure about the extent to which this variant— sure about the extent to which this variant will — sure about the extent to which this variant will invade the vaccines and we are _ variant will invade the vaccines and we are also— variant will invade the vaccines and we are also not sure at this point about— we are also not sure at this point about exactly how severe the symptoms will be but this is a sensible — symptoms will be but this is a sensible set of precautions to take at this— sensible set of precautions to take at this point. can sensible set of precautions to take at this point-— at this point. can you give me an idea of what _ at this point. can you give me an idea of what rules _ at this point. can you give me an idea of what rules are _ at this point. can you give me an idea of what rules are in - at this point. can you give me an idea of what rules are in place i idea of what rules are in place for nhs staff at the moment when it comes to the omicron variant? because government guidelines seem to imply that if you come into contact with someone who is positive with omicron, or positive with covid, then daily tests should be done. is that what is going to be advised for nhs staff? what done. is that what is going to be advised for nhs staff?— advised for nhs staff? what is happening _ advised for nhs staff? what is happening with _ advised for nhs staff? what is happening with nhs _ advised for nhs staff? what is happening with nhs staff - advised for nhs staff? what is happening with nhs staff is i advised for nhs staff? what is| happening with nhs staff is we advised for nhs staff? what is i happening with nhs staff is we are obviously keen to ensure that we don't pass on infection from either staff member to staff member or from staff member to staff member or from staff to _ staff member to staff member or from staff to patient, so what we will ensure — staff to patient, so what we will ensure is — staff to patient, so what we will ensure is that anybody who is potentially a suspect in terms of having _ potentially a suspect in terms of having got covid goes through very careful— having got covid goes through very careful procedures to ensure that they are — careful procedures to ensure that they are appropriately tested, and if the _ they are appropriately tested, and if the test — they are appropriately tested, and if the test come back positive then of course — if the test come back positive then of course you would expect people would _ of course you would expect people would be _ of course you would expect people would be self isolating.— of course you would expect people would be self isolating. would they be tested every _ would be self isolating. would they be tested every day? _ would be self isolating. would they be tested every day? it _ would be self isolating. would they be tested every day? it will - would be self isolating. would they be tested every day? it will vary. . be tested every day? it will vary. as i understand _ be tested every day? it will vary. as i understand it, _ be tested every day? it will vary. as i understand it, yes, - be tested every day? it will vary. as i understand it, yes, staff- be tested every day? it will vary. as i understand it, yes, staff are| as i understand it, yes, staff are being _ as i understand it, yes, staff are being tested very regularly to ensure — being tested very regularly to ensure and i think it's twice a week at the _ ensure and i think it's twice a week at the moment in most places to ensure _ at the moment in most places to ensure that they are appropriately covert _ ensure that they are appropriately covert - _ ensure that they are appropriately covert — covid free and we know how important _ covert — covid free and we know how important it— covert — covid free and we know how important it is to make sure we don't _ important it is to make sure we don't pass— important it is to make sure we don't pass on infection because we know— don't pass on infection because we know right — don't pass on infection because we know right from the beginning one of the issues _ know right from the beginning one of the issues we had was the concept of infection— the issues we had was the concept of infection whereby people where people — infection whereby people where people pick up infections from staff and that— people pick up infections from staff and that is— people pick up infections from staff and that is something we have to ensure _ and that is something we have to ensure we — and that is something we have to ensure we protect against. chris hokins, ensure we protect against. chris hopkins, thank _ ensure we protect against. chris hopkins, thank you _ ensure we protect against. chris hopkins, thank you very - ensure we protect against. (ct 3 hopkins, thank you very much. we will take you to at the ashes, and brisbane comments not been as bad for england, but still pretty bleak but there was a bit of hope. when i woke up this morning it was looking — again and australia cruising, only three wickets down but then before tea, though some edges might have tasted betterfor tea, though some edges might have tasted better for england tea, though some edges might have tasted betterfor england because tea, though some edges might have tasted better for england because a flurry of wickets. but ever since i said fight at six o'clock, commentators curse. despite the england bowlers taking those wickets before tea, australia are still very much on top after they dominated early on in their leaders well over 100 now but england have to draw on the positives and this was one of them, slower ball from ollie robinson, up in the air, catch ben stokes and the big wicket of david warner who had made 94, getting near a century. and with the ex paul robinson struck again, cameron green, clean bowled for a duck. australia hundred 95— five at that stage. chris woakes removed alex carey, but travis head is once again frustrating the england bowlers and has brought up is 50 and the australian lead continues to build and is now over 140. and you can have core — ball by ball commentary on test match special stop an injury time goal ruined chelsea's hopes of winning their champions league group. they were 3—2 up and poised to finish top, until magomed ozdoev, equalised with this rocket, for zenit st petersberg, with virtually the last kick of the game. it means chelsea will now face a group winner, in the knock out phase manchester united were held to a 1—1 draw, by young boys at old trafford, mason greenwood with the goal, for ralf rangnick�*s side who had already qualified as group winners. but there were other highlights for the home fans. the debuts for zidane iqbal, the first british—born player of asian heritage, to make a senior appearance for the club and charlie savage, the son of former wales international robbie. barcelona failed to make the knockout stage for the first time in 21 years and drop down to the europa league. butjust take a look at these pictures taken at the game last night. they show chelsea striker sam kerr kncoking over a pitch invader — and she was booked for it. tonight's europa conference game between tottenham and rennes has been postponed after a number of positive covid tests at the london club. eight players and five staff had tested positive . spurs have also been advised to close the first team area of their training ground. they're due to visit brighton on sunday in a premier league game which is believed to be under review. olympic cyclist mark cavendish has spoken of the distress his family are suffering after he was attacked by four armed men during a burglary at his home last month, during which his wife and children were threatened at knifepoint. cavendish was at home, at the time, recovering from two broken ribs and a collapsed lung, from a cycling crash when the break—in happened. a suitcase and two "high—value" watches were stolen and while police are investigating, no arrests have been made yet. in the statement cavendish has released asking for more information, it seems it's not the stolen items on the distress and after effects that his family are feeling after the did indeed fear for their lives. thanks, mike. coming up to quarter to seven. good morning to you. good morning, carol. so we had storm arwen. and then storm barra made its presence felt and now it is cold. a cold start of the day wherever you are and as you can see from the chart. goad the day wherever you are and as you can see from the chart. good morning to ou as can see from the chart. good morning to you as well— can see from the chart. good morning to you as well if— can see from the chart. good morning to you as well if you _ can see from the chart. good morning to you as well if you are _ can see from the chart. good morning to you as well if you are just - to you as well if you are just getting up. today will be quite a bright start and we will see some sunshine and there will be sunshine for many of us for much of the day but then it will cloud over in the west and some rain is going to arrive and storm barra is filling and weakening all the time but we have this ridge of high pressure across us settling things down, but we have a weak weather front producing showers and hill snow as well and that is drifting east and is weakening all the time and you can see a lot of dry weather and sunshine before the rain comes in from the west. a chilly day for most of us except for the south—west where we are looking at highs of ten or 11 . where we are looking at highs of ten or11 . if where we are looking at highs of ten or 11 . if we pick up the band of rain and hill snow, or 11 . if we pick up the band of rain and hillsnow, it or 11 . if we pick up the band of rain and hill snow, it will be pushing steadily east through the course of the night but more of a north—westerly wind blowing in the showers and some of those will be wintry on the higher ground and there will be a touch of frost for some of us but it's going to be another cold night, as you would expect at this time of year. so tomorrow who's the weather front, taking the drugs away, and into the north sea we have a ridge of high pressure, but look at the isobar coming from the north—west and it will be a breezy day as well. on friday we say goodbye to the rain early on and there will be sunshine, good clear skies and his ability but the showers coming in on the north—westerly wind especially in the north—west and some of them getting in around the cheshire area towards the midlands we could see one or two getting into the south of england and a cooler day and prospect and temperatures between four and 9 , maybe prospect and temperatures between four and 9, maybe ten, as we prospect and temperatures between four and 9 , maybe ten, as we sweep to the channel islands. and then we have another from coming to the channel islands. and then we have anotherfrom coming our way to the channel islands. and then we have another from coming our way on saturday, coming in from the atlantic, a warm front and hind it and it will be quite mild and during saturday temperatures will rise through the course of the day, so we start on a murky note and there will be missed and fogged around and the weather front brings in the rain from the west towards the east and the wind will have changed direction to a south—westerly, and temperatures are rising, and that is represented nicely on the air mass chart with the yellows and ambers. there will be a blip in the north with some blues, but note how the yellows pushed north, so as we had through sunday, temperatures between ten and about 14, through sunday, temperatures between ten and about 14 , some of us seeing rain and then on monday it's going to be cooler in the north but you can see as well we are looking at some rain, but equally still mild for this stage in december. thank you, carol. see you later on. labour leader sir keir starmer says he welcomes stronger measures to protect covid, but he's accused borisjohnson of undermining public trust over his response to last year's downing street christmas party. we're joined now by the labour's deputy leader, angela rayner. thank you very much for your time this morning. are you broadly supportive of the government's new measures which people are wising up to this morning?— to this morning? well, we have to take the threat _ to this morning? well, we have to take the threat from _ to this morning? well, we have to take the threat from the _ to this morning? well, we have to take the threat from the new i to this morning? well, we have to l take the threat from the new variant very seriously and the medical officer, chief medical officer and the science is saying that we have to take additional measures and therefore we are broadly supportive. we did think the mask wearing should have continued and we welcomed the measures so people can have a saved christmas and our nhs staff have been working tremendously hard throughout the whole of the pandemic, and this pandemic hasn't gone away for them and our nhs is under pressure therefore we have to do everything we can to ensure that the public remains safe and we protect our front line workers who are helping protect us.— are helping protect us. would you have one are helping protect us. would you have gone further? _ are helping protect us. would you have gone further? are _ are helping protect us. would you have gone further? are there i have gone further? are there elements that you think the government should have gone further with? ~ , , ,, with? well, yes. i think the government _ with? well, yes. i think the government should - with? well, yes. i think the government should have i with? well, yes. i think the i government should have dealt with the sick pay issue and many people are still not receiving sick pay, therefore it's very difficult for them when they have to self isolate and we think the government should do something about this as quickly as possible and we also felt the government acted too slowly when it came to putting the measures in place and giving businesses time, like, for example, having the negative test or having the covid passbook, because we have seen this in wales and the differences in wales as they have given businesses time so at the busiest points in the year they were able to adjust to that, so we think the government should have done that and given businesses a chance to respond to that quickly. ventilation, we've been saying about ventilation, especially in our schools virtually since the pandemic begun and the government still have not done that either, so there are measures the government could have done but haven't done and now businesses are having to adjust to covid passport quickly at their busiest time of year and we still haven't fixed to the sick pay issue which i think is crucial when it comes to people doing the right thing, and we have to say the government have undermined their own messaging by their actions over the last couple of days. their actions over the last couple of da s. ., . their actions over the last couple ofda s. ., . . . , . of days. you are clearly relating this to the _ of days. you are clearly relating this to the issue _ of days. you are clearly relating this to the issue around - of days. you are clearly relating this to the issue around the i of days. you are clearly relating i this to the issue around the downing street party. are you happy that there is now to be an investigation held into what happened? frustratingly last week i wrote to the cabinet secretary and asked for an investigation and the prime minister was dismissive, saying nothing had happened and there was nothing had happened and there was nothing to see and that's incredibly frustrating and now he is saying that the cabinet secretary will investigate and that has to happen swiftly, and where the evidence is there, it should be handed over to there, it should be handed over to the met police because nobody is above the law. it cannot be one rule for everybody else on the one rule for everybody else on the one rule for the prime minister and downing street. it's incredibly frustrating that it's taken a week for the prime minister to admit that there was a potential breach of the rules, and it looks like it wasn'tjust potential breach of the rules, and it looks like it wasn't just a one—off incident, there are a number of allegations around parties that they had parties in number ten and other departments and this is devastating news for people that did the right thing last christmas, who lost loved ones. who weren't able to visit them before they died and quite rightly people are angry about this and the government are not above the law and they should be held accountable for their actions. and the prime minister said yesterday and many other ministers and he said that he owned a — that he and they had been reassured numerous times that the guidelines have been followed.— have been followed. secret santa, christmasjumpers, _ have been followed. secret santa, christmasjumpers, wine - have been followed. secret santa, christmasjumpers, wine and i have been followed. secret santa, i christmasjumpers, wine and cheese, all meeting up together doesn't sound like the rules were followed to me. and we all had a responsibility to do everything we can to go with the spirit of the law as well as the actual guidelines to ensure that people understood that the more we mix, especially indoors, the more we mix, especially indoors, the more we mix, especially indoors, the more opportunity there is for the more opportunity there is for the virus to spread and this response especially at the heart of government doesn't wash with me that the prime minister didn't know there was parties going on at downing street. and he spent a week denying it, and now, of course evidence has emerged from the video played a couple of days ago and it proves again that the prime minister is very flagrant and dismissive about theissues very flagrant and dismissive about the issues our country face and he's had a backlash quite rightly, because many people sacrificed time with their loved ones and are very angry, especially when we have got courts at the moment prosecuting others who didn't follow those rules and yet the prime minister seems to think he is above them, and he isn't, and i hope that the cabinet secretary carries out his investigation as quickly as possible and that if there is no evidence, which i'm sure could be found, it is downing street, and is handed over to the met police. you downing street, and is handed over to the met police.— downing street, and is handed over to the met police. you will be aware that the met — to the met police. you will be aware that the met police _ to the met police. you will be aware that the met police have _ to the met police. you will be aware that the met police have said i to the met police. you will be aware that the met police have said that i that the met police have said that there isn't enough evidence to proceed. there isn't enough evidence to roceed. , . proceed. yes, i find that astonishing, _ proceed. yes, i find that astonishing, but - proceed. yes, i find that astonishing, but like i. proceed. yes, i find that i astonishing, but like i say, the proceed. yes, i find that _ astonishing, but like i say, the met police have also said that if the cabinet secretary finds that evidence, that should be handed over and i think that should be handed over as quickly as possible. i can't imagine it would be difficult to find that out. the allegations are that over 40 people were at that one gathering and there are other allegations around other events and parties that might have happened at the flat at number ten, and that should be fully investigated us with the possible and handed over to the met police. and it might restore a little bit of credibility to the prime minister that he can do the right thing but once again we see and he is trying to get out of the situation and shift it to one side rather than shift responsibility and so it shouldn't have happened and it won't happen under my watch, and this is the problem when staff think they could do that. i believe boris johnson has never followed the rule and people think they can get away with it which is putting peoples lives at risk and many people as i say did not see their loved ones over christmas and people lost loved ones and they might not see them again and i quite rightly angry about that. in again and i quite rightly angry about that-— again and i quite rightly angry about that. ., ., , , , about that. in the commons yesterday ou were about that. in the commons yesterday you were there — about that. in the commons yesterday you were there when _ about that. in the commons yesterday you were there when the _ about that. in the commons yesterday you were there when the prime i you were there when the prime minister offered an apology for the offence caused by the clip of his former spokesperson which the itv news broadcast. wanted to make of his apology?— news broadcast. wanted to make of hisaolo: ?~ . ., , ., his apology? well, he apologised for the broadcast _ his apology? well, he apologised for the broadcast of _ his apology? well, he apologised for the broadcast of his _ his apology? well, he apologised for the broadcast of his adviser, - his apology? well, he apologised for the broadcast of his adviser, and i his apology? well, he apologised for the broadcast of his adviser, and it i the broadcast of his adviser, and it didn't wash with me. he spent the last week after i had written to the cabinet secretary asking for the investigation saying nothing to see here, yet we find other allegations around gatherings at the flat at number ten where the prime minister lives, so it doesn't wash with me that he has apologised now, and he must have known something about that beforehand. ifind it astonishing that his most senior staff would be having events, events at his flat in number ten and not know anything about it, so for me his apology is not good enough. he has to take action and he should have welcomed an investigation and been clear about the rules so they were followed right from the start and yet again we see a prime minister yet again we see a prime minister yet again we see a prime minister yet again who thinks the rules do not apply to him and then do to everyone else and it's about time we underline this and say to the prime minister, no, this is about public safety. this is what the advice from the medical experts and scientists work and you should follow that advice, and when that advice is not followed and rules are broken, there are consequences for it.— are consequences for it. angela ra ner, are consequences for it. angela rayner. thank _ are consequences for it. angela rayner, thank you _ are consequences for it. angela rayner, thank you for _ are consequences for it. angela rayner, thank you for your i are consequences for it. angela | rayner, thank you for your time are consequences for it. angela i rayner, thank you for your time this morning. deputy labour leader, speaking to us this morning. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london, i'm tolo adeoye. new covid restrictions have been described as a hammer blow to business and deeply damaging for the west end. plan b measures announced yesterday include working from home where possible, more mask wearing and covid passes for certain venues. the leader of westminster city council warned the hospitality sector will be particularly hard hit. this was the reaction from some londoners to the new rules. we've done it for the past year and a bit, so everyone is getting used to it now. it's just par for the course. it's not ideal but if this new variant is increasing the risk to people's lives, we have to do what we have to do. i have a whole year of online study so it won't make i a big difference to me. well, we'd like to hear how the latest restrictions will impact you or your business. do get in touch. meanwhile, tottenham hotspur�*s europa conference league match tonight has been postponed. spurs boss antonio conte said yesterday everyone at the club was "a bit scared" over the number of infections. sunday's premier league game is also under review. a legal challenge is being launched later against the government's hotel one in 53 londoners is homeless according to a new report by shelter, with more than 165,000 living in temporary accommodation. the figures come as social enterprise change please rolled out two refurbished london buses giving free services for rough sleepers. the london councils group says high housing costs and the disproportionate impact of covid—19 on london's economy means we face the highest homelessness rates in the country. travel news now. there's a good service on the tubes this morning, apart from minor delays on the metropolitan line. for all other travel news tune in to your local bbc radio station. now the weather with kate kinsella. good morning. he went a little later today following the strong winds over the last couple of days. it is a little calmer. we should get some dry weather but are micro and excellent approaches. low pressure still in charge. any remnants of last night's rain and cloud clearing away. we get some spells of sunshine. the winds lighter. more cloud in the afternoon with a band of rain. temperatures eight celsius. tonight and into this evening the cloud will continue east with the band of rain. it could be heavy for a time but it will start to clear as a time but it will start to clear as a brief ridge of high pressure starts to move in as we head through the early hours of friday. the minimum temperature dropping down to three celsius. a bright start from any of us tomorrow morning. again, the wind starts to strengthen and veers from the north—west through tomorrow. we will have the sunshine but it will feel cold. that cold air, however, is moved out of the way through saturday and sunday, much milder conditions. we are looking at rain for saturday with the milder air. sunday perhaps drier. the temperature reaching 14 celsius by the end of the weekend. i'm back in half an hour. bye for now. good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today. covid passes, working from home and the wider use of facemasks, as plan b is brought into force in england. we know that of the remorseless lo-ic we know that of the remorseless logic of— we know that of the remorseless logic of exponential growth could lead to— logic of exponential growth could lead to a — logic of exponential growth could lead to a big rise in hospitalisations and therefore, sadly. — hospitalisations and therefore, sadly. in— hospitalisations and therefore, sadly, in deaths. claims of more gatherings at downing street whilst the uk was in lockdown, as the prime minister's former spokesperson resigns. to all of you who lost loved ones, who endured intolerable loneliness, and who struggled with your businesses, i'm truly sorry. good morning. england toiling in the heat again in brisbane, as australia's batsman pile on the runs and build a big lead on day two of the first ashes test. good morning. it isa it is a chilly start to the day. a few showers. for many it will be dry with sunshine until later on when we see more rain from the west. details later in the programme. good morning. it's thursday, the 9th of december. the prime minister has announced tougher plan b covid restrictions for england, to help limit the spread of the omicron variant. face coverings will be compulsory in most public places, and people will be asked to work from home where possible. emma simpson reports. out on the town, the time of year for some festive fun. but hours earlier, the prime minister wasn't delivering much christmas cheer. while the picture may get better, and i sincerely hope that it will, we know that the remorseless logic of exponential growth could lead to a big rise in hospitalisations and therefore, sadly, in deaths. and that's why it's now the proportionate and the responsible thing to move to plan b in england, while continuing to work closely with our colleagues in the devolved administrations, so we slow the spread of the virus. so, what does plan b mean? from friday, face coverings will be mandatory for most indoor public venues, including theatres and cinemas, but not pubs or restaurants. from monday, you should work from home if you can. an nhs covid pass will be needed to get into nightclubs and large venues. a negative lateral flow test will also be accepted. and daily testing will replace self—isolation for people who come into contact with someone infected. the government says the measures are necessary. i think they're very fair. we live in scotland, so we've been used to them for a while. so anything that keeps us safe has got to be good for the country. i think if you can work from home to protect everyone else, why wouldn't you? i'm a dental student, _ so i can't really work from home. for me it's been quite difficult with covid. i studying has been really difficult. but it has come at the worst possible time many businesses. seven days is no time at all, with the shortage of staff, the fact that we've got to invest. many people have already committed to large orders. we're seeing cancellations through the miscommunication, you know. the fact is our industry has been run through the mill. and they do feel like they've been thrown under a bus. some are already asking for more government help. and yet again we're back into open—ended restrictions with no end in sight, no financial support and absolutely no clarity on when any of this is going to be over. i urge the government to put the support packages in place to support business through this really difficult period. the government says its existing £400 billion support package will help businesses get through the winter. emma simpson, bbc news. the metropolitan police says it won't investigate allegations that staff at downing street broke covid restrictions by holding a christmas party, because of a lack of evidence. the prime minister's former spokesperson, allegra stratton, has resigned after appearing to joke about the party, and there are claims of more gatherings at number 10 whilst the uk was in lockdown. iain watson reports. three, two, one... plan b, with its new restrictions in england, is on its way just before christmas. but questions are still persisting over what happened last christmas behind downing street's black door. at a mock press conference, the prime minister's then spokesperson appeared to be making light of some of the restrictions on social gatherings. but yesterday, the laughter had turned to tears, as she apologised and resigned. my remarks seemed to make light of the rules. rules that people were doing everything to obey. that was never my intention. i will regret those remarks for the rest of my days and i offer my profound apologies to all of you at home. will more staff follow suit? the country's most senior civil servant is now looking into what happened on december the 18th last year, the day that downing street still denies that a party took place. and the prime minister didn't seem to rule out extending that enquiry. people in this building have stayed within the rules. if that turns out not to be the case, and people wish to bring allegations to my attention or to the police or whoever, then, of course, there will be proper sanctions. so what other events could potentially be examined? the bbc has received reports that some number 10 staff attended a gathering with carriejohnson in a downing street flat on november the 13th last year, when england was in lockdown. but this has been denied by her spokeswoman. on the 13th and 27th of november, the bbc has been told there were informal leaving drinks for staff at number 10. and conservative sources have confirmed that four members of the party's head office staff, working in the london mayoral campaign, were disciplined for taking part in an unauthorised social gathering on december the 14th last year. some of borisjohnson's own mps believe public trust has been damaged. the government's credibility, whether it is on paterson or on the christmas parties, has taken a hit. why should people at home, listening to the prime minister and the secretary of state, do things that people working in number 10 are not prepared to do? some though are more concerned by the pandemic�*s restrictions than reports of parties. just listen to the reaction from the conservative benches when the health secretary announced the introduction of so—called vaccine passwords for large venues. we will be introducing mandatory certification... resign! ..based on vaccines or tests... resign! ..in nightclubs and large events. this will reduce the number of unvaccinated, infectious people in venues, which could limit overall transmission. labour say they'll still support the government's new measures, but they don't support the man who leads the government. and they want conservative mps to do something about it. conservative mps can remove the prime minister. we want to remove the prime minister in a general election. the point is that at this moment in the pandemic they need to decide whether he is really the right person for the job, given the seriousness of the situation we find ourselves in. borisjohnson says he is getting on with the job while his opponents play politics with the pandemic. he said the booster programme is about to really take off. but after a bruising few weeks, his leadership could also do with a shot in the arm. iain watson, bbc news. we'll speak to the health secretary sajid javid in around half an hour's time. that is at her past seven. —— half past seven. let's speak to our chief political correspondent, adam fleming, who is outside number 10 this morning. how long do you think it will be for this to be put behind the conservatives? it is notjust across the house that there is absurd, it is within his own party? {lister the house that there is absurd, it is within his own party?— is within his own party? over the downin: is within his own party? over the downing street _ is within his own party? over the downing street party? _ is within his own party? over the downing street party? well, i is within his own party? over the downing street party? well, the | downing street party? well, the government will be hoping that by boris _ government will be hoping that by borisjohnson government will be hoping that by boris johnson apologising in quite a bil boris johnson apologising in quite a big way— boris johnson apologising in quite a big way in— boris johnson apologising in quite a big way in parliament yesterday, and by his— big way in parliament yesterday, and by his former spokeswoman allegra stratton— by his former spokeswoman allegra stratton resigning, that of the short—term political pain will come to an _ short—term political pain will come to an end — short—term political pain will come to an end. but there is a long—term element _ to an end. but there is a long—term element to— to an end. but there is a long—term element to this because it is now going _ element to this because it is now going to — element to this because it is now going to be investigated by the senior— going to be investigated by the senior civil servant, the cabinet secretary— senior civil servant, the cabinet secretary simon case. so he will look— secretary simon case. so he will look into— secretary simon case. so he will look into it _ secretary simon case. so he will look into it. he will speak to people _ look into it. he will speak to people. eventually we will see the details _ people. eventually we will see the details of — people. eventually we will see the details of what did and didn't happen— details of what did and didn't happen in downing street on december the 18th _ happen in downing street on december the 18th in _ happen in downing street on december the 18th in black and white. everybody will be able to judge on the basis — everybody will be able to judge on the basis of some actual evidence. what _ the basis of some actual evidence. what will— the basis of some actual evidence. what will be interesting to see is that that — what will be interesting to see is that that investigation widens out because _ that that investigation widens out because there are more and more details _ because there are more and more details of— because there are more and more details of other events at that time emerging _ details of other events at that time emerging from the various buildings around _ emerging from the various buildings around here in whitehall. the roblem around here in whitehall. the problem with _ around here in whitehall. tia: problem with this is around here in whitehall. ti9 problem with this is that once a government which has told us to abide by the rules is then poured into doubt about whether it and its senior staff members stop to the rules, it becomes an element of trust last?— rules, it becomes an element of trust last? . . :, , . ~ trust last? yeah, a conservative mp said that in — trust last? yeah, a conservative mp said that in the _ trust last? yeah, a conservative mp said that in the house _ trust last? yeah, a conservative mp said that in the house of _ trust last? yeah, a conservative mp said that in the house of commons | said that in the house of commons yesterday — said that in the house of commons yesterday. he said that about his own government. and another conservative mp, about his own government, suggested that all of this plan— government, suggested that all of this plan b stuff was a diversionary tactic— this plan b stuff was a diversionary tactic by— this plan b stuff was a diversionary tactic by borisjohnson this plan b stuff was a diversionary tactic by boris johnson to distract the country from what was going on, or not— the country from what was going on, or not going — the country from what was going on, or not going on there a year ago. in terms _ or not going on there a year ago. in terms of— or not going on there a year ago. in terms of the — or not going on there a year ago. in terms of the plan b restrictions, they— terms of the plan b restrictions, they will— terms of the plan b restrictions, they will require new pieces of law to go— they will require new pieces of law to go through parliament. there will be a vote _ to go through parliament. there will be a vote next week. it will go through— be a vote next week. it will go through because labour are supporting the measures. but we will see quite _ supporting the measures. but we will see quite a _ supporting the measures. but we will see quite a lot of anger from some conservative backbenchers who do not see the _ conservative backbenchers who do not see the need for these restrictions now, _ see the need for these restrictions now. and — see the need for these restrictions now, and also do not like these restrictions, especially the id —— idea _ restrictions, especially the id —— idea of— restrictions, especially the id —— idea of covid certificates. expect some _ idea of covid certificates. expect some work drama on the conservative backbenches in the next week or two. so, borisjohnson is facing criticism from mps, but how does the public feel about what's happened over the last few days? we've come to watford to see what people here think about downing street, parties and new restrictions. at this cafe, susan is with her sister and granddaughter, born just before christmas. susan couldn't see her granddaughter for weeks and weeks after she was born, couldn't help her daughter. my daughter wasn't very well through the pregnancy. and as a grandparent i couldn't go and help. so we've all suffered. and to hear them laughing and joking about what they've done, supposedly, is very upsetting. there is upset, anger, disbelief that the people making the rules were apparently not following them. i think it's diabolical, really, just because so many people had to forfeit getting together with their loved ones and theirfamilies, and they weren't able to. yeah, it's very hypocritical. but, yeah, so, disappointed and, yeah, angry. brian, who runs the cafe with his wife, really struggled through lockdown, but always followed government guidelines. it's been very, very difficult for a lot of business and for people's mental health. so i think if there's people in authority, and in positions where they are dictating legislation, guidance, whichever, and they're not following the rules, then they should be accountable. it's wrong, it's absolutely wrong. this is leo and his wifejo. leo spent three weeks on his own in hospital before he eventually succumbed to covid. i mean, i wasn't allowed to see leo until the last hour before he died. and then i had to self isolate for two weeks afterwards, myself and my son at home, pretty much alone, planning the funeral. and, you know, it takes its toll on everyone. but it is absolutely no good that the people at the top are doing what they say we should be doing, because they expect us to follow the rules and we should be doing. and, yeah, it does make it sort of, it's frustrating, it's embarrassing for the government and it's upsetting for the families that are affected. back in watford, parents collecting their children from the building blocks nursery and a clear sense of trust ebbing away from the government. they are the bosses. they should be guiding and showing how it's done and they are not showing that. it's not good. they should follow the rules if they are making the rules, yeah. if they can have a party, then everyone else should have a party. but i think it's equal to everyone how it should be. as staff clean the nursery at the end of the day to make it covid save, there is a question on the carpet, and an answer. my mum's birthday�*s christmas day and she had to spend it alone. and then it pops out that people are having parties and popping bottles, it's a bit, hang on a minute, my mum spent it alone and you're having cheese sandwiches? so, it's a bit wrong. you are there to set an example to the country. you can't expect the country to follow your lead if you're not maintaining a lead that is set to be followed. but if they can do what they are telling us not to do, why should i follow their rules? and that's the worry. if authority and credibility in government dissipates, will people listen to public health messages? graham satchell, bbc news, watford. so, why have the restrictions been put in place? and how will they affect our behaviour in the run—up to christmas? professor tom solomon is director of the uk's emerging infections research unit, based at the university of liverpool. and professor stephen reicher is a social psychologist, who's also a member of the sage subcommittee advising on behavioural science. good morning to both of you. professor tom, good morning to both of you. professortom, may good morning to both of you. professor tom, may be first of all it is worth going back to some of the basics in terms of the numbers. what we know the moment is there are 568 confirmed cases of omicron, the new variant. do that extrapolation as to why it is now something has to be done? what is the prognosis? what be done? what is the prognosis? what is clear now is — be done? what is the prognosis? what is clear now is that _ be done? what is the prognosis? what is clear now is that of _ be done? what is the prognosis? what is clear now is that of the number of cases— is clear now is that of the number of cases of— is clear now is that of the number of cases of omicron is increasing. it is doubling every two or three days _ it is doubling every two or three days so — it is doubling every two or three days so if— it is doubling every two or three days. so if you just do the maths, you realise — days. so if you just do the maths, you realise it gets to a big number very quickly unless we do something. at the _ very quickly unless we do something. at the moment we know that those are cases in— at the moment we know that those are cases in the _ at the moment we know that those are cases in the community, and this is about— cases in the community, and this is about transmitting in the community. but the _ about transmitting in the community. but the real— about transmitting in the community. but the real worry is how many people — but the real worry is how many people will end up in hospital with omicron? — people will end up in hospital with omicron? that is why we have to intervene — omicron? that is why we have to intervene now, to stop the number of community— intervene now, to stop the number of community cases going up in a rapid way. community cases going up in a rapid way~ bcle— community cases going up in a rapid wa . ~ :, ~' community cases going up in a rapid wa. :,’:,,:, community cases going up in a rapid wa. , community cases going up in a rapid wa. way. we talk about this becoming the dominant strain. _ way. we talk about this becoming the dominant strain. as _ way. we talk about this becoming the dominant strain. as it _ way. we talk about this becoming the dominant strain. as it stands, - dominant strain. as it stands, 52,000 is a fairly routine number of cases, the delta variant. when they talk about this becoming the dominant strain, are they saying they will be that many more on top of the existing delta cases, or does the one strain, is dealt falling away? the one strain, is dealt falling awa ? �* . the one strain, is dealt falling awa ? �* , :, , the one strain, is dealt falling awa? �*, :,y .. the one strain, is dealt falling awa? .. . away? it's not yet clear. that will become clear _ away? it's not yet clear. that will become clear in _ away? it's not yet clear. that will become clear in the _ away? it's not yet clear. that will become clear in the coming i away? it's not yet clear. that will l become clear in the coming weeks. what _ become clear in the coming weeks. what we _ become clear in the coming weeks. what we have seen typically is that a new _ what we have seen typically is that a new variant which transmits more easily— a new variant which transmits more easily replaces the older variant. the other— easily replaces the older variant. the other point is that although there _ the other point is that although there has— the other point is that although there has been about 500 cases identified, the real number is probably— identified, the real number is probably in the thousands because, of course. — probably in the thousands because, of course, you don't identify every case _ of course, you don't identify every case. :, , . ~ i. of course, you don't identify every case. :, . ~ ., case. professor, thank you for 'oinin: case. professor, thank you for joining us- _ case. professor, thank you for joining us. with _ case. professor, thank you for joining us. with these - case. professor, thank you for | joining us. with these numbers case. professor, thank you for i joining us. with these numbers being thrown about and the data being presented to all of us about the prevalence of omicron, how willing do you think the public is now to take this plan b on board? i mean, everyone is pretty tired of this now? , :, , :, �* now? everyone is tired of it. i'm tired of it. _ now? everyone is tired of it. i'm tired of 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observations, do - and lead us through this crisis. | with your observations, do you and lead us through this crisis. - with your observations, do you think those people who were angry about the dominic cummings situation, and we have heard many experiences from viewers who are angry, who have lost loved ones, do you think they will actually adhere and stick to that attitude of, despite the government, despite behaviour that may have been reported, that has been reported, we are going to stick to it? weill, reported, that has been reported, we are going to stick to it?— are going to stick to it? well, the government's _ are going to stick to it? well, the government's behaviour - are going to stick to it? well, the government's behaviour doesn't l are going to stick to it? well, the - government's behaviour doesn't help. number— government's behaviour doesn't help. number one. — government's behaviour doesn't help. numberone, if— government's behaviour doesn't help. number one, if we _ 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instance, one _ as to what we should be doing. so, for instance, one level— as to what we should be doing. so, for instance, one level is— as to what we should be doing. so, for instance, one level is very - for instance, one level is very simple — for instance, one level is very simple indeed. _ for instance, one level is very simple indeed. because - for instance, one level is very simple indeed. because the l for instance, one level is very - simple indeed. because the virus spreads— simple indeed. because the virus spreads through _ simple indeed. because the virus spreads through human - simple indeed. because the virus spreads through human contact, i simple indeed. because the virusi spreads through human contact, if simple indeed. because the virus - spreads through human contact, if we have less _ spreads through human contact, if we have less contact, _ spreads through human contact, if we have less contact, there _ spreads through human contact, if we have less contact, 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have a test before going to an event, before meeting up, - you have a test before going to an event, before meeting up, again,| you have a test before going to an. event, before meeting up, again, it will be _ event, before meeting up, again, it will be safer — event, before meeting up, again, it will be safer. if— event, before meeting up, again, it will be safer. if we _ event, before meeting up, again, it will be safer. if we make _ event, before meeting up, again, it will be safer. if we make sure - event, before meeting up, again, it will be safer. if we make sure that. will be safer. if we make sure that we get _ will be safer. if we make sure that we get vaccinated _ will be safer. if we make sure that we get vaccinated and _ will be safer. if we make sure that we get vaccinated and we - will be safer. if we make sure that we get vaccinated and we self - we get vaccinated and we self isotate, — we get vaccinated and we self isotate, if _ we get vaccinated and we self isolate, if we _ we get vaccinated and we self isolate, if we are _ we get vaccinated and we self isolate, if we are ill, - we get vaccinated and we self isolate, if we are ill, again- we get vaccinated and we selfi isolate, if we are ill, again that will make — isolate, if we are ill, again that will make a _ isolate, if we are ill, again that will make a big _ isolate, if we are ill, again that will make a big difference. - isolate, if we are ill, again that will make a big difference. the| will make a big difference. the government— will make a big difference. the government should _ will make a big difference. the government should be - will make a big difference. the government should be out - will make a big difference. the . government should be out there, should _ government should be out there, should be — government should be out there, should be saying _ government should be out there, should be saying these _ government should be out there, should be saying these things - should be saying these things cteariv — should be saying these things clearly and _ should be saying these things clearly and should _ should be saying these things clearly and should be - should be saying these things i clearly and should be supporting should be saying these things - clearly and should be supporting us by, for— clearly and should be supporting us by, for instance, _ clearly and should be supporting us by, for instance, given _ clearly and should be supporting us by, for instance, given the - by, for instance, given the resources _ by, for instance, given the resources we _ by, for instance, given the resources we need - by, for instance, given the resources we need to - by, for instance, given the resources we need to self| by, for instance, given the - resources we need to self isolate. i think— resources we need to self isolate. i think the _ resources we need to self isolate. i think the psychological— resources we need to self isolate. i think the psychological will - resources we need to self isolate. i think the psychological will is - think the psychological will is still there _ think the psychological will is still there among _ think the psychological will is still there among the - think the psychological will is still there among the public i think the psychological will is i still there among the public but psvchoiogicat _ still there among the public but psychological will _ still there among the public but psychological will is _ still there among the public but psychological will is not - still there among the public but psychological will is not enough still there among the public but. psychological will is not enough to .et psychological will is not enough to get you _ psychological will is not enough to get you through _ psychological will is not enough to get you through a _ psychological will is not enough to get you through a pandemic. - psychological will is not enough to get you through a pandemic. you i psychological will is not enough to - get you through a pandemic. you need clear information _ get you through a pandemic. you need clear information and _ get you through a pandemic. you need clear information and a _ get you through a pandemic. you need clear information and a trusted - clear information and a trusted source — clear information and a trusted source of— clear information and a trusted source of information. - clear information and a trusted source of information. you - clear information and a trusted | source of information. you also clear information and a trusted - source of information. you also need the practical— source of information. you also need the practical support— source of information. you also need the practical support to _ source of information. you also need the practical support to get - source of information. you also need the practical support to get through i the practical support to get through what are _ the practical support to get through what are difficult _ the practical support to get through what are difficult times. _ the practical support to get through what are difficult times. and - the practical support to get through what are difficult times. and again, i what are difficult times. and again, government— what are difficult times. and again, government needs _ what are difficult times. and again, government needs to _ what are difficult times. and again, government needs to be _ what are difficult times. and again, government needs to be centre - what are difficult times. and again, . government needs to be centre stage in giving _ government needs to be centre stage in giving us _ government needs to be centre stage in giving us that— government needs to be centre stage in giving us that support. _ in giving us that support. tom, _ in giving us that support. tom, tet's _ in giving us that support. tom, let's go _ in giving us that support. tom, let's go back- in giving us that support. tom, let's go back to - in giving us that support. . tom, let's go back to some in giving us that support. - tom, let's go back to some of the basics in terms of the precautions that people can take. we know that the new variant is more infectious. but it is spread in exactly the same way. the principle of face masks, hand washing, we come back to those in a way, is that right?— in a way, is that right? that's riuht. in a way, is that right? that's right- and — in a way, is that right? that's right. and also, _ in a way, is that right? that's right. and also, most - in a way, is that right? that's - right. and also, most importantly, ventitation~ — right. and also, most importantly, ventilation. if you can meet people outside _ ventilation. if you can meet people outside for— ventilation. if you can meet people outside for a coffee, rather than inside, — outside for a coffee, rather than inside, that is better. also, if you are meeting — inside, that is better. also, if you are meeting people inside, keeping the windows and doors open. every hour allowing a good flow—through of air. hour allowing a good flow—through of air these _ hour allowing a good flow—through of air. these things will help. one hour allowing a good flow-through of air. these things will help.— air. these things will help. one of the thins air. these things will help. one of the things mentioned _ air. these things will help. one of the things mentioned by - air. these things will help. one of the things mentioned by angela i the things mentioned by angela rayner earlier was ventilation in schools. and that not having been fully addressed across the uk. in the guidance there is nothing clear about whether children should be wearing face coverings as well. what is the thinking on that? what is the advice? i is the thinking on that? what is the advice? . �* , ., , ,,. . advice? i haven't seen any specific advice? i haven't seen any specific advice on the _ advice? i haven't seen any specific advice on the children _ advice? i haven't seen any specific advice on the children or - advice? i haven't seen any specific advice on the children or schools l advice? i haven't seen any specific| advice on the children or schools in the tast— advice on the children or schools in the last 24— advice on the children or schools in the last 24 hours, but i think the pre—existing advice was to keep ventilation in classrooms as far as possible — ventilation in classrooms as far as possible. then there was early advice — possible. then there was early advice about children wearing face masks _ advice about children wearing face masks when they are in the corridor. one of— masks when they are in the corridor. one of the _ masks when they are in the corridor. one of the things people might be quite confused by is, how will we know whether the measures are making a difference? we are given different timelines, maybe two weeks before we have to look at the figures carefully. how will we know what is occurring and whether people —— thinks people are trying to do are making a difference? i thinks people are trying to do are making a difference?— making a difference? i think the critical thing _ making a difference? i think the critical thing is _ making a difference? i think the critical thing is about _ making a difference? i think the critical thing is about how - making a difference? i think the critical thing is about how many| critical thing is about how many people — critical thing is about how many people end up in hospital. all the social— people end up in hospital. all the social distancing measures, all the iockdowns — social distancing measures, all the lockdowns throughout this pandemic have been— lockdowns throughout this pandemic have been about stopping the nhs from being overwhelmed. they have not been _ from being overwhelmed. they have not been about stopping people from getting _ not been about stopping people from getting coughs or coldss. we have those _ getting coughs or coldss. we have those every year. the data currently suggests _ those every year. the data currently suggests that if we do nothing, the number— suggests that if we do nothing, the number of— suggests that if we do nothing, the number of cases will shoot up so much _ number of cases will shoot up so much there — number of cases will shoot up so much there will be a knock hospital. but it _ much there will be a knock hospital. but it typically takes a couple of weeks _ but it typically takes a couple of weeks for it today's cases in the community to become hospitalised cases~ _ community to become hospitalised cases~ so — community to become hospitalised cases. so it takes a couple of weeks to know— cases. so it takes a couple of weeks to know whether the changes that are happening _ to know whether the changes that are happening now will have an impact on overall— happening now will have an impact on overall transmission in the community. that is cases of people at home _ community. that is cases of people at home was not especially on how many— at home was not especially on how many people end up in hospital. just a thou . ht many people end up in hospital. a thought on many people end up in hospital. first a thought on the booster, the third doses. the evidence so far is this is making a tangible difference in keeping people safe? yes. is making a tangible difference in keeping people safe?— is making a tangible difference in keeping people safe? yes, there is some data just _ keeping people safe? yes, there is some data just out _ keeping people safe? yes, there is some data just out actually - keeping people safe? yes, there is some data just out actually that . some data just out actually that people — some data just out actually that people who have had two shots, or the blood _ people who have had two shots, or the blood of people who have had a two shots. — the blood of people who have had a two shots, neutralises the virus, it kills the _ two shots, neutralises the virus, it kills the virus. that experiment was done _ kills the virus. that experiment was done in _ kills the virus. that experiment was done in the — kills the virus. that experiment was done in the laboratory. what we know is that— done in the laboratory. what we know is that the _ done in the laboratory. what we know is that the omicron virus is not kitted — is that the omicron virus is not kitted so— is that the omicron virus is not killed so easily by the blood of people — killed so easily by the blood of people who have had two shots of the vaccine _ people who have had two shots of the vaccine if _ people who have had two shots of the vaccine. if they have a third shot of the _ vaccine. if they have a third shot of the vaccine, there is more antibody— of the vaccine, there is more antibody in their blood and that does _ antibody in their blood and that does neutralise, it does kill the 0micron — does neutralise, it does kill the omicron variant. the other thing to remember— omicron variant. the other thing to remember is that if somebody has had to rush _ remember is that if somebody has had to rush out _ remember is that if somebody has had to rush out mys of the vaccine, and they have _ to rush out mys of the vaccine, and they have had covid along the way, that is— they have had covid along the way, that is like — they have had covid along the way, that is like having three exposures. they that is like having three exposures. thev witt— that is like having three exposures. they will have better protection. stephen. — they will have better protection. stephen, there are reasons to be positive, and there? we are not facing the restrictions that we face last year in the run—up to christmas. exchanging gifts at service stations, drop off points. families are getting to see each other and i suppose the vaccines have helped with that?— other and i suppose the vaccines have helped with that? there is no doubt that number _ have helped with that? there is no doubt that number one _ have helped with that? there is no doubt that number one the - have helped with that? there is nol doubt that number one the vaccines are our— doubt that number one the vaccines are our best — doubt that number one the vaccines are our best defence. _ doubt that number one the vaccines are our best defence. and - doubt that number one the vaccines are our best defence. and number. are our best defence. and number two. _ are our best defence. and number two. we _ are our best defence. and number two. we are — are our best defence. and number two. we are not— are our best defence. and number two. we are not in— are our best defence. and number two, we are not in the _ are our best defence. and number two, we are not in the position - are our best defence. and number two, we are not in the position wei two, we are not in the position we are yet— two, we are not in the position we are vet at— two, we are not in the position we are vet at least _ two, we are not in the position we are yet at least last _ two, we are not in the position we are yet at least last year. - two, we are not in the position we are yet at least last year. two - are yet at least last year. two other— are yet at least last year. two other things _ are yet at least last year. two other things that— are yet at least last year. two other things that need - are yet at least last year. two other things that need to - are yet at least last year. two other things that need to be i other things that need to be stressed _ other things that need to be stressed. first— other things that need to be stressed. first of— other things that need to be stressed. first of all, - other things that need to be stressed. first of all, whilei other things that need to be l stressed. first of all, while it other things that need to be i stressed. first of all, while it is our best— stressed. first of all, while it is our best defence, _ stressed. first of all, while it is our best defence, it _ stressed. first of all, while it is our best defence, it is - stressed. first of all, while it is our best defence, it is not - stressed. first of all, while it is our best defence, it is not our. stressed. first of all, while it is i our best defence, it is not our only defence _ our best defence, it is not our only defence to — our best defence, it is not our only defence~ to rety— our best defence, it is not our only defence. to rely only— our best defence, it is not our only defence. to rely only on _ our best defence, it is not our only defence. to rely only on the - our best defence, it is not our onlyi defence. to rely only on the vaccine undermines — defence. to rely only on the vaccine undermines the _ defence. to rely only on the vaccine undermines the effect _ defence. to rely only on the vaccine undermines the effect of _ defence. to rely only on the vaccine undermines the effect of the - defence. to rely only on the vaccine| undermines the effect of the vaccine because _ undermines the effect of the vaccine because you — undermines the effect of the vaccine because you only— undermines the effect of the vaccine because you only have _ undermines the effect of the vaccine because you only have to _ undermines the effect of the vaccine because you only have to do - undermines the effect of the vaccine because you only have to do a - undermines the effect of the vaccine because you only have to do a littlei because you only have to do a little bit more _ because you only have to do a little bit more in — because you only have to do a little bit more in order— because you only have to do a little bit more in order to _ because you only have to do a little bit more in order to keep— because you only have to do a little bit more in order to keep us- bit more in order to keep us retativety— bit more in order to keep us relatively safe. _ bit more in order to keep us relatively safe. so _ bit more in order to keep us relatively safe. so i- bit more in order to keep us relatively safe. so i do- bit more in order to keep usi relatively safe. so i do think bit more in order to keep us. relatively safe. so i do think it bit more in order to keep us- relatively safe. so i do think it is important — relatively safe. so i do think it is important for _ relatively safe. so i do think it is important for people _ relatively safe. so i do think it is important for people to - relatively safe. so i do think it is important for people to be - relatively safe. so i do think it is. important for people to be cautious and to— important for people to be cautious and to think— important for people to be cautious and to think carefully. _ important for people to be cautious and to think carefully. so, - important for people to be cautious and to think carefully. so, for- and to think carefully. so, for instance. _ and to think carefully. so, for instance. as _ and to think carefully. so, for instance, as i've _ and to think carefully. so, for instance, as i've said - and to think carefully. so, for instance, as i've said before, | and to think carefully. so, for- instance, as i've said before, how many— instance, as i've said before, how many contacts _ instance, as i've said before, how many contacts do we _ instance, as i've said before, how many contacts do we have? - instance, as i've said before, how many contacts do we have? is - instance, as i've said before, how many contacts do we have? is it i many contacts do we have? is it really _ many contacts do we have? is it really necessary _ many contacts do we have? is it really necessary to _ many contacts do we have? is it really necessary to meet - many contacts do we have? is it really necessary to meet up? i many contacts do we have? is iti really necessary to meet up? it's many contacts do we have? is it. really necessary to meet up? it's a bit like _ really necessary to meet up? it's a bit like christmas _ really necessary to meet up? it's a bit like christmas dinner. - really necessary to meet up? it's a bit like christmas dinner. if- really necessary to meet up? it's a bit like christmas dinner. if you . bit like christmas dinner. if you decide — bit like christmas dinner. if you decide to — bit like christmas dinner. if you decide to have _ bit like christmas dinner. if you decide to have that _ bit like christmas dinner. if you decide to have that chocolate . bit like christmas dinner. if you - decide to have that chocolate orange for breakfast. — decide to have that chocolate orange for breakfast, you _ decide to have that chocolate orange for breakfast, you might _ decide to have that chocolate orange for breakfast, you might spoil- decide to have that chocolate orange for breakfast, you might spoil your. for breakfast, you might spoil your christmas — for breakfast, you might spoil your christmas dinner. _ for breakfast, you might spoil your christmas dinner. if— for breakfast, you might spoil your christmas dinner. if we _ for breakfast, you might spoil your christmas dinner. if we have - for breakfast, you might spoil your christmas dinner. if we have too . christmas dinner. if we have too much _ christmas dinner. if we have too much socialising, _ christmas dinner. if we have too much socialising, meet - christmas dinner. if we have too much socialising, meet up - christmas dinner. if we have too much socialising, meet up with. christmas dinner. if we have too i much socialising, meet up with too many— much socialising, meet up with too many people — much socialising, meet up with too many people beforehand, - much socialising, meet up with too many people beforehand, one - much socialising, meet up with tool many people beforehand, one quite frankly. _ many people beforehand, one quite frankly. it's— many people beforehand, one quite frankly. it's not _ many people beforehand, one quite frankly, it's not that _ many people beforehand, one quite frankly, it's not that crucial, - many people beforehand, one quite frankly, it's not that crucial, then i frankly, it's not that crucial, then it might — frankly, it's not that crucial, then it might undermine _ frankly, it's not that crucial, then it might undermine those - it might undermine those interactions, _ it might undermine those interactions, which- it might undermine those interactions, which really| it might undermine those - interactions, which really are criticat~ — interactions, which really are criticat~ we _ interactions, which really are critical. we all— interactions, which really are critical. we all do _ interactions, which really are critical. we all do want - interactions, which really are critical. we all do want to - interactions, which really are . critical. we all do want to meet interactions, which really are - critical. we all do want to meet our loved _ critical. we all do want to meet our loved ones — critical. we all do want to meet our loved ones on — critical. we all do want to meet our loved ones on christmas _ critical. we all do want to meet our loved ones on christmas day - critical. we all do want to meet our loved ones on christmas day and l critical. we all do want to meet ourl loved ones on christmas day and we need _ loved ones on christmas day and we need to— loved ones on christmas day and we need to act— loved ones on christmas day and we need to act sensibly _ loved ones on christmas day and we need to act sensibly and _ loved ones on christmas day and we need to act sensibly and carefully i need to act sensibly and carefully to make — need to act sensibly and carefully to make that— need to act sensibly and carefully to make that possible. _ need to act sensibly and carefully to make that possible. pi.- need to act sensibly and carefully to make that possible.— to make that possible. a last thou~ht to make that possible. a last thought from _ to make that possible. a last thought from you, _ to make that possible. a last thought from you, tom. - to make that possible. a last thought from you, tom. we | to make that possible. a last i thought from you, tom. we are concentrating because of the events —— events domestically. but the big picture of covid around the world remains the biggest problem? yeah. remains the biggest problem? yeah, it was predictable _ remains the biggest problem? yeah, it was predictable we _ remains the biggest problem? yeah, it was predictable we would - remains the biggest problem? yeah, it was predictable we would have variants — it was predictable we would have variants that would be created elsewhere. unless we vaccinate the world. _ elsewhere. unless we vaccinate the world. we _ elsewhere. unless we vaccinate the world, we are going to continue to .et world, we are going to continue to get new— world, we are going to continue to get new variants which arise and which _ get new variants which arise and which then— get new variants which arise and which then have a big impact on the uk. which then have a big impact on the uk so— which then have a big impact on the uk. so whilst we are focusing on the third shots— uk. so whilst we are focusing on the third shots for us in the uk, we also _ third shots for us in the uk, we also have — third shots for us in the uk, we also have to remember, especially once we _ also have to remember, especially once we are — also have to remember, especially once we are over this particular crisis. — once we are over this particular crisis. that— once we are over this particular crisis, that we have to get the rest of the _ crisis, that we have to get the rest of the world — crisis, that we have to get the rest of the world are vaccinated to get this pandemic over.— of the world are vaccinated to get this pandemic over. thank you very much. i this pandemic over. thank you very much- i am — this pandemic over. thank you very much. i am sure _ this pandemic over. thank you very much. i am sure we _ this pandemic over. thank you very much. i am sure we will _ this pandemic over. thank you very much. i am sure we will speak- this pandemic over. thank you very i much. i am sure we will speak again. thank you. later this morning, the bbc will launch a special nhs tracker which will help you find out how your local services are coping. the tracker will run throughout winter and will show you the latest data on waits for emergency treatment where you live. our health correspondent sophie hutchinson explains. hospitals are under pressure like never before. some staff have even said they are working right at the edge of what they can manage. here in newcastle, they said the pressure in newcastle, they said the pressure in a&e is as much as 50% greater than before the pandemic. and they can't see an end to it.— can't see an end to it. usually at the end of— can't see an end to it. usually at the end of winter _ can't see an end to it. usually at the end of winter we _ can't see an end to it. usually at the end of winter we would - can't see an end to it. usually at the end of winter we would look| the end of winter we would look forward to, but nobody knows if this is going to happen this time. right across the nhs _ is going to happen this time. right across the nhs there _ is going to happen this time. right across the nhs there are more patients and there —— they are a sucker. so many who needed treatment didn't get it in previous waves of the pandemic. patients with chronic conditions like dawn, who has crohn's disease, a force to go to a&e because specialist clinics are still close. 50 a&e because specialist clinics are still close. ., , a&e because specialist clinics are stillclose. ., , ., a&e because specialist clinics are stillclose. . , ., , still close. so many other people have had so _ still close. so many other people have had so much _ still close. so many other people - have had so much more urgent needs than i have, and i think it's terrible that people are being, you know, left, basically, too, you know, left, basically, too, you know, it's almost like people are having to fend for themselves rather than getting the support they need properly. the than getting the support they need --roerl . ., ., than getting the support they need nro erl . ,., . . ., properly. the potential threat from the new variant _ properly. the potential threat from the new variant isn't _ properly. the potential threat from the new variant isn't helping. - the new variant isn't helping. documents from government advisers sage say without any restrictions, the peak of the omicron wave could lead to more than 2000 hospital admissions a day, getting close to the peak from the first wave. staff feel it's been _ the peak from the first wave. staff feel it's been relentless. _ the peak from the first wave. staff feel it's been relentless. the pressure _ feel it's been relentless. the pressure has been here for about two years _ pressure has been here for about two years we _ pressure has been here for about two years. we don't see it easing. we feel years. we don't see it easing. we feet that — years. we don't see it easing. we feet that it— years. we don't see it easing. we feel that it is, there has got to be a tet— feel that it is, there has got to be a let up— feel that it is, there has got to be a let up at— feel that it is, there has got to be a let up at some point. we have put in measures— a let up at some point. we have put in measures to help. and everybody is working _ in measures to help. and everybody is working really hard, but they feel is working really hard, but they feet that — is working really hard, but they feel that every time we go one step forward. _ feel that every time we go one step forward, we seem to go two steps backwards — forward, we seem to go two steps backwards— backwards. those who work with hos - ital backwards. those who work with hospital trusts _ backwards. those who work with hospital trusts in _ backwards. those who work with hospital trusts in england - backwards. those who work with hospital trusts in england insistl hospital trusts in england insist the simple truth is the nhs needs more staff. i the simple truth is the nhs needs more staff. ~ the simple truth is the nhs needs more staff-— more staff. i think this is a big challenge- _ more staff. i think this is a big challenge. we've _ more staff. i think this is a big challenge. we've got - more staff. i think this is a big challenge. we've got a - more staff. i think this is a big| challenge. we've got a vacancy more staff. i think this is a big - challenge. we've got a vacancy rate at the moment of around 10% across the nhs. that is 100,000 staff, doctors, nurses, health care workers of all kinds. so, that's a good staff in terms of thinking about what we need to fill. there are big numbers out there. and that's not even thinking about future demand. so, with pressure on hospitals growing, later this morning the bbc is launching an nhs tracker to show people how services in england, scotland and wales are coping. by entering a postcode, it will allow patients and families to track any ambulance delays, waits on a&e and to get on towards, vital information about the state of nhs emergency services through this, the most challenging winter they have faced. sophie hutchinson, bbc news. that nhs tracker will go live on the bbc website later this morning. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london, i'm tolu adeoye. new covid restrictions have been described as a 'hammer blow�* to business and deeply damaging for the west end. plan b measures announced yesterday include working from home where possible, more mask wearing and covid passes for certain venues. the leader of westminster city council warned the hospitality sector will be particularly hard hit. this was the reaction from some londoners to the new rules. we've done it for the past year and a bit, so everyone is getting used to it now. it's just par for the course. it's not ideal but if this new variant is increasing the risk to people's lives, we have to do what we have to do. i had a whole year of online study so it won't make - a big difference to me. well we'd like to hear how the latest restrictions will impact you or your business. do get in touch. meanwhile, tottenham hotspur�*s europa conference league match tonight has been postponed. after eight players in five members of staff tested positive for coronavirus. spurs boss antonio conte said yesterday everyone at the club was "a bit scared" over the number of infections. sunday's premier league game is also under review. one in 53 londoners is homeless according to a new report by shelter the wind a little lighter today following the strong winds over the last couple of days. it is a little calmer. low pressure still in charge. any remnants of last night's rain and cloud clearing away. we'll get some spells of sunshine. the wind is lighter. more cloud in the afternoon with a band of rain. temperatures up to eight celsius. tonight and into this evening the cloud will continue east with the band of rain. it could be heavy for a time but it will start to clear as a brief ridge of high pressure starts to move in as we head through the early hours of friday. the minimum temperature dropping down to three celsius. a bright start for many of us tomorrow morning. again, the wind starts to strengthen and veers from the north—west through tomorrow. we will have the sunshine but it will feel cold. that cold air, however, is moved out of the way through saturday and sunday, much milder conditions. we are looking at rain for saturday with the milder air. sunday, perhaps drier. but the temperature reaching 14 celsius by the end of the weekend. we'll be back in an hour's time. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. the government's "plan b" restrictions will shortly come into force in england — in an attempt to deal with rising cases of the omicron coronavirus variant. health secretary sajid javid announced those changes in the commons yesterday, and hejoins us now. good morning to you. could you take me through the evidence you received and why it proved so timely that this plan b had to come into force yesterday evening? f.liiur this plan b had to come into force yesterday evening?— this plan b had to come into force yesterday evening? our strategy with the new variant _ yesterday evening? our strategy with the new variant has _ yesterday evening? our strategy with the new variant has been _ yesterday evening? our strategy with the new variant has been from - yesterday evening? our strategy with the new variant has been from day i the new variant has been from day one to _ the new variant has been from day one to buy— the new variant has been from day one to buy time to assess it but also _ one to buy time to assess it but also to— one to buy time to assess it but also to build our defences. in recent— also to build our defences. in recent days, the start of this week on monday— recent days, the start of this week on monday and particularly on tuesday— on monday and particularly on tuesday this week, we received new information— tuesday this week, we received new information around the rate at which the variances spreading across the country. _ the variances spreading across the country, notjust in the uk but across— country, notjust in the uk but across the _ country, notjust in the uk but across the world and our friends in south _ across the world and our friends in south africa — across the world and our friends in south africa and we estimated it as a doubting — south africa and we estimated it as a doubling rate between two and a half to _ a doubling rate between two and a half to three days which means the number— half to three days which means the number of— half to three days which means the number of community infections are doubting _ number of community infections are doubting in— number of community infections are doubling in that time and what that means— doubling in that time and what that means that if it carries on at that rate. _ means that if it carries on at that rate. you — means that if it carries on at that rate, you could have 1,000,000 infections — rate, you could have 1,000,000 infections through community transmission by the end of the month — transmission by the end of the month. that is what is concerning us, month. that is what is concerning us. and _ month. that is what is concerning us. and also — month. that is what is concerning us, and also on wednesday morning tuesday— us, and also on wednesday morning tuesday or— us, and also on wednesday morning tuesday or wednesday morning received — tuesday or wednesday morning received more information around vaccines. — received more information around vaccines, the pfizer vaccines that is where — vaccines, the pfizer vaccines that is where the south africans have tested _ is where the south africans have tested it — is where the south africans have tested it against the variant and taking _ tested it against the variant and taking it — tested it against the variant and taking it all together we have been clear that — taking it all together we have been clear that should the data change and suggest that we need to take further— and suggest that we need to take further action to protect ourselves, we should — further action to protect ourselves, we should do that and that is why we implemented the contingency plan that has— implemented the contingency plan that has always been there in plan b. ., ., , that has always been there in plan b. how long is the plan b in place for before it _ b. how long is the plan b in place for before it is _ b. how long is the plan b in place for before it is reviewed? - b. how long is the plan b in place| for before it is reviewed? what we set out yesterday _ for before it is reviewed? what we set out yesterday is _ for before it is reviewed? what we set out yesterday is that _ for before it is reviewed? what we set out yesterday is that there - for before it is reviewed? what we set out yesterday is that there will be a review point on january the fifth _ be a review point on january the fifth all— be a review point on january the fifth. all the measures announced yesterday— fifth. all the measures announced yesterday will sunset automatically on the _ yesterday will sunset automatically on the 26th ofjanuary but before that there will be a review point and it's— that there will be a review point and it's important we keep this constant — and it's important we keep this constant review because we are learning — constant review because we are learning more about this variant at all time _ learning more about this variant at alltime. especially around learning more about this variant at all time. especially around vaccines over the _ all time. especially around vaccines over the coming days. on that point, what data _ over the coming days. on that point, what data do— over the coming days. on that point, what data do you need to see that will reverse or make more stringent the measures in place on the fifth? what _ the measures in place on the fifth? what we _ the measures in place on the fifth? what we hope is that by taking the action— what we hope is that by taking the action now, sooner rather than latei’. _ action now, sooner rather than tater. the _ action now, sooner rather than later, the type of action we set out. _ later, the type of action we set out, working from home, the rules on the face _ out, working from home, the rules on the face mask, the use of the nhs covid _ the face mask, the use of the nhs covid passport, we can avoid further action— covid passport, we can avoid further action tater — covid passport, we can avoid further action later because it buys us time to build _ action later because it buys us time to build defences and our best defence — to build defences and our best defence still remains our vaccination programme, particularly the boosters. so some of the data we are looking _ the boosters. so some of the data we are looking for is more exact data on the _ are looking for is more exact data on the impact of boosters, but there is every— on the impact of boosters, but there is every reason to believe that the boosters _ is every reason to believe that the boosters will give you a really high level of— boosters will give you a really high level of defence, especially against a serious _ level of defence, especially against a serious illness from the new variant. — a serious illness from the new variant, but the time we have bought will allow— variant, but the time we have bought will allow us — variant, but the time we have bought will allow us to boost even more people _ will allow us to boost even more people and the programme is going .reat people and the programme is going great and _ people and the programme is going great and we've done almost 21,000,000 booster doses across the uk and _ 21,000,000 booster doses across the uk and there are 36% of the population more than any other european — population more than any other european country, but we want to do as many— european country, but we want to do as many people as we can and all adults— as many people as we can and all adults certainly by the end of january. _ adults certainly by the end of janua . ~ . .. adults certainly by the end of janua .~ . ., january. what has changed the mind ofthe january. what has changed the mind of the government _ january. what has changed the mind of the government when _ january. what has changed the mind of the government when it _ january. what has changed the mind of the government when it comes i january. what has changed the mind of the government when it comes to j of the government when it comes to covid passport? some say it will create a segregated society. this government has previously described as discriminatory. why are they 0k as discriminatory. why are they ok now? . . as discriminatory. why are they ok now? , ., , . as discriminatory. why are they ok now? , . , . . , ., , now? these are difficult decisions. you have to _ now? these are difficult decisions. you have to respect _ now? these are difficult decisions. you have to respect whether - now? these are difficult decisions. you have to respect whether it - now? these are difficult decisions. you have to respect whether it is l you have to respect whether it is covid _ you have to respect whether it is covid passport so asking people to work from — covid passport so asking people to work from home, even face masks, these _ work from home, even face masks, these are _ work from home, even face masks, these are big things to ask people. specifically talking about passports which the governor and has described as discriminatory, so is it ok to have a discriminatory measure in place? have a discriminatory measure in lace? �* . . have a discriminatory measure in lace? �*, ., ., place? it's an important measure that we set _ place? it's an important measure that we set out _ place? it's an important measure that we set out in _ place? it's an important measure that we set out in parliament - place? it's an important measure. that we set out in parliament after the summer recess, we set out there would _ the summer recess, we set out there would be _ the summer recess, we set out there would be a _ the summer recess, we set out there would be a plan b and it would include — would be a plan b and it would include covid passport is in certain setting _ include covid passport is in certain setting and — include covid passport is in certain setting and what we enacted yesterday is exactly what we had set _ enacted yesterday is exactly what we had set out in the one key difference is we said that the passport— difference is we said that the passport is there to show you have been _ passport is there to show you have been vaccinated and received two doses— been vaccinated and received two doses of— been vaccinated and received two doses of vaccine, or you have taken a test _ doses of vaccine, or you have taken a test with— doses of vaccine, or you have taken a test with a — doses of vaccine, or you have taken a test with a negative result, so there _ a test with a negative result, so there is— a test with a negative result, so there is an _ a test with a negative result, so there is an option there and with that flexibility means more people can access it and it has to be the case _ can access it and it has to be the case that— can access it and it has to be the case that if— can access it and it has to be the case that if people are vaccinated in a certain— case that if people are vaccinated in a certain setting and more people are vaccinated or they have taken tests _ are vaccinated or they have taken tests with — are vaccinated or they have taken tests with a negative result that everyone — tests with a negative result that everyone will be safer and it will help prevent the spread. if everyone will be safer and it will help prevent the spread.- everyone will be safer and it will help prevent the spread. if the aim is to target — help prevent the spread. if the aim is to target omicron _ help prevent the spread. if the aim is to target omicron in _ help prevent the spread. if the aim is to target omicron in particular i is to target omicron in particular and to limit the spread of that, how will lateral flow tests serve as a credible or effective alternative to covid passports where we are awaiting confirmation of evidence that a boosterjab can neutralise, test done in laboratory, neutralise the omicron variant where as a lateral flow test doesn't tell you which variant you have. it lateral flow test doesn't tell you which variant you have. it doesn't but it does _ which variant you have. it doesn't but it does tell _ which variant you have. it doesn't but it does tell you _ which variant you have. it doesn't but it does tell you if _ which variant you have. it doesn't but it does tell you if you - which variant you have. it doesn't but it does tell you if you are - but it does tell you if you are positive _ but it does tell you if you are positive or negative, and they are much _ positive or negative, and they are much better than they were a year a-o much better than they were a year ago in _ much better than they were a year ago in terms of their sensitivity and it— ago in terms of their sensitivity and it has— ago in terms of their sensitivity and it has to be the case for any setting — and it has to be the case for any setting that is you know, many people — setting that is you know, many people will take lateral flow tests voluntarily, especially if they are going _ voluntarily, especially if they are going to — voluntarily, especially if they are going to see an older or more vulnerable person or family or friend — vulnerable person or family or friend by— vulnerable person or family or friend by taking these tests and having — friend by taking these tests and having a — friend by taking these tests and having a negative result before meeting — having a negative result before meeting up makes everyone safer. no question— meeting up makes everyone safer. no question about that. do meeting up makes everyone safer. no question about that.— question about that. do you envisage im osina question about that. do you envisage imposing mandatory _ question about that. do you envisage imposing mandatory covid _ question about that. do you envisage imposing mandatory covid jabs? - question about that. do you envisage imposing mandatory covid jabs? no. | imposing mandatory covid 'abs? no. the onl imposing mandatory covid jabs? no. the only place we said would be a mandatory — the only place we said would be a mandatory requirement would be certain— mandatory requirement would be certain settings such as the nhs, but if— certain settings such as the nhs, but if you're talking about mandatoryjabs but if you're talking about mandatory jabs that but if you're talking about mandatoryjabs that some countries in europe _ mandatoryjabs that some countries in europe have announced, no, and i would _ in europe have announced, no, and i would go _ in europe have announced, no, and i would go further. i think it is unethical— would go further. i think it is unethical and at a practical level, having _ unethical and at a practical level, having some kind of universal mandate _ having some kind of universal mandate for a vaccination doesn't work _ mandate for a vaccination doesn't work. getting vaccinated needs to be a positive _ work. getting vaccinated needs to be a positive decision. we are lucky in this country— a positive decision. we are lucky in this country that we have a high vaccination rate and there is still some _ vaccination rate and there is still some vaccine hesitancy out there, but you _ some vaccine hesitancy out there, but you need to work with people and persuade _ but you need to work with people and persuade them and help them understand why it is good for them and their— understand why it is good for them and their loved ones and the people around _ and their loved ones and the people around them. is it and their loved ones and the people around them-— around them. is it unethical not to take the job? _ around them. is it unethical not to take the job? i _ around them. is it unethical not to take the job? i wouldn't _ around them. is it unethical not to take the job? i wouldn't go - around them. is it unethical not to take the job? i wouldn't go that i take the 'ob? i wouldn't go that far. take the job? i wouldn't go that far- everyone — take the job? i wouldn't go that far. everyone that _ take the job? i wouldn't go that far. everyone that is _ take the job? i wouldn't go that far. everyone that is eligible . far. everyone that is eligible shoutd — far. everyone that is eligible should take up the offer of a vaccine _ should take up the offer of a vaccine because we know that they work _ vaccine because we know that they work and _ vaccine because we know that they work and we know it protects them and protects others as well but i think— and protects others as well but i think taking a vaccine should be a positive _ think taking a vaccine should be a positive decision and we work incredibly hard through communication campaigns, community leaders. _ communication campaigns, community leaders, helping with access to vaccines— leaders, helping with access to vaccines to get more and more people to come _ vaccines to get more and more people to come forward, not just with a booster— to come forward, not just with a boosterjab, but there is still 5,000,000 people in the uk that haven't— 5,000,000 people in the uk that haven't even had their first jab and we are _ haven't even had their first jab and we are working hard to get more of those _ we are working hard to get more of those people to come forward. the prime those people to come forward. tie: prime minister all those people to come forward. ti9: prime minister all for those people to come forward. ti9 prime minister all for a debate on mandatoryjabs, so what would you say when that debate is proposed and takes place? i say when that debate is proposed and takes lace? ~ takes place? i think the prime minister would _ takes place? i think the prime minister would agree - takes place? i think the prime minister would agree with - takes place? i think the primel minister would agree with what takes place? i think the prime i minister would agree with what i 'ust minister would agree with what i just said — minister would agree with what i just said around mandatoryjabs, so i don't _ just said around mandatoryjabs, so i don't think— just said around mandatoryjabs, so i don't think there is a need for a debate _ i don't think there is a need for a debate on — i don't think there is a need for a debate on mandatoryjabs for the reasons _ debate on mandatoryjabs for the reasons i— debate on mandatoryjabs for the reasons i have said, but perhaps the prime _ reasons i have said, but perhaps the prime minister is referring to what we already— prime minister is referring to what we already set out in parliament in certain— we already set out in parliament in certain high—risk settings and that is the _ certain high—risk settings and that is the requirement for nhs workers and social— is the requirement for nhs workers and social care workers to be vaccinated and i think that is important because if you are in a 'ob, important because if you are in a job, say— important because if you are in a job, say the _ important because if you are in a job, say the nhs, where you are looking — job, say the nhs, where you are looking after vulnerable people, that is _ looking after vulnerable people, that is yourjob, you should be doing — that is yourjob, you should be doing whatever you can to protect them _ doing whatever you can to protect them and — doing whatever you can to protect them and i— doing whatever you can to protect them and i think we've made the right— them and i think we've made the right decision there. you them and i think we've made the right decision there.— right decision there. you said workin: right decision there. you said working from _ right decision there. you said working from home - right decision there. you said working from home is - right decision there. you said| working from home is advised right decision there. you said - working from home is advised and should be done but she said that work parties are ok. how do you balance that? it work parties are ok. how do you balance that?— balance that? it is a balanced approach- _ balance that? it is a balanced approach. when _ balance that? it is a balanced approach. when you - balance that? it is a balanced approach. when you look - balance that? it is a balanced approach. when you look at l balance that? it is a balanced - approach. when you look at these measures. — approach. when you look at these measures, whether it is working from home' _ measures, whether it is working from home, face _ measures, whether it is working from home, face masks, covid passports, there's— home, face masks, covid passports, there's a _ home, face masks, covid passports, there's a whole spectrum of response you could _ there's a whole spectrum of response you could have with those and i think— you could have with those and i think it — you could have with those and i think it is — you could have with those and i think it is important that you look at it irr— think it is important that you look at it in a — think it is important that you look at it in a way to strike a balance and proportionate response and i think— and proportionate response and i think that — and proportionate response and i think that is what we have done. is think that is what we have done. is there scientific advice that says working from home is less safe than socialising with a group of people in the pub?— in the pub? scientific advice is takin: in the pub? scientific advice is taking certain _ in the pub? scientific advice is taking certain measures, - in the pub? scientific advice is i taking certain measures, working from _ taking certain measures, working from home, the guidance on working from home, the guidance on working from home _ from home, the guidance on working from home for example, that it will help stow— from home for example, that it will help slow the spread of this new variaht~ — help slow the spread of this new variant. that is the scientific advice _ variant. that is the scientific advice. someone can understandably argue _ advice. someone can understandably argue that _ advice. someone can understandably argue that if you stop this or did that, _ argue that if you stop this or did that, there's a whole spectrum of responses — that, there's a whole spectrum of responses and i think ourjob in government is to understand the consequences of these decisions, not 'ust consequences of these decisions, not just in— consequences of these decisions, not just in terms— consequences of these decisions, not just in terms of the pandemic but also they— just in terms of the pandemic but also they have a real impact on people's— also they have a real impact on people's lives and can be difficult for many— people's lives and can be difficult for many people, so it's about striking — for many people, so it's about striking the right balance and i think— striking the right balance and i think that is what we have done. yesterday— think that is what we have done. yesterday marked one year since the first vaccination was given in the uk, in the world, and there was an extension of the booster vaccination to over '1i0s and the booking was enabled by up to three months. you, the health minister, were expected to be on various media outlets yesterday morning including this one. why didn't you? to yesterday morning including this one. why didn't you?— yesterday morning including this one. why didn't you? to be honest. i was u set one. why didn't you? to be honest. i was unset by — one. why didn't you? to be honest. i was unset by that _ one. why didn't you? to be honest. i was upset by that video, _ one. why didn't you? to be honest. i was upset by that video, the - one. why didn't you? to be honest. i was upset by that video, the video i was upset by that video, the video you would — was upset by that video, the video you would have seen and that he was one seen~ _ you would have seen and that he was one seen i_ you would have seen and that he was one seen. i was upset by it and i think— one seen. i was upset by it and i think a _ one seen. i was upset by it and i think a lot — one seen. i was upset by it and i think a lot of your viewers would have _ think a lot of your viewers would have been— think a lot of your viewers would have been upset by. the prime minister— have been upset by. the prime minister was, have been upset by. the prime ministerwas, and i felt have been upset by. the prime minister was, and i felt that the prime _ minister was, and i felt that the prime minister's team should be given— prime minister's team should be given an — prime minister's team should be given an opportunity to respond, space _ given an opportunity to respond, space and — given an opportunity to respond, space and time to respond to that and t'm _ space and time to respond to that and i'm pleased the prime minister has by— and i'm pleased the prime minister has by ordering an investigation. what _ has by ordering an investigation. what were — has by ordering an investigation. what were you upset about? like most people. _ what were you upset about? like most people. just _ what were you upset about? like most people, just looking at the video and seeing people laughing and smiling — and seeing people laughing and smiling about christmas parties and things— smiling about christmas parties and things like _ smiling about christmas parties and things like that. ijust don't think it was— things like that. ijust don't think it was appropriate and i didn't like it was appropriate and i didn't like it for— it was appropriate and i didn't like it for that — it was appropriate and i didn't like it for that reason, and i can think of many— it for that reason, and i can think of many of— it for that reason, and i can think of many of my own constituents during _ of many of my own constituents during that time that could not see their loved — during that time that could not see their loved ones and could not go to funerals— their loved ones and could not go to funerals and things like that and that was— funerals and things like that and that was awful at the time for my constituents, in every way, and it upset _ constituents, in every way, and it upset me. — constituents, in every way, and it upset me, so i responded in the way that i_ upset me, so i responded in the way that i did, _ upset me, so i responded in the way that i did, but as i say, i'm pleased _ that i did, but as i say, i'm pleased there is going to be an investigation by the cabinet secretary so he can get to the bottom — secretary so he can get to the bottom of it. so secretary so he can get to the bottom of it— secretary so he can get to the bottom of it. ,, ., ., ,, bottom of it. so you were too upset to do the job _ bottom of it. so you were too upset to do the job of _ bottom of it. so you were too upset to do the job of delivering - bottom of it. so you were too upset to do the job of delivering a - bottom of it. so you were too upset to do the job of delivering a healthl to do the job of delivering a health message to the uk? ida. to do the job of delivering a health message to the uk?— to do the job of delivering a health message to the uk? no, i wouldn't ut it like message to the uk? no, i wouldn't put it like that. _ message to the uk? no, i wouldn't put it like that. |_ message to the uk? no, i wouldn't put it like that. i wanted _ message to the uk? no, i wouldn't put it like that. i wanted to - message to the uk? no, i wouldn't put it like that. i wanted to give - put it like that. i wanted to give the time — put it like that. i wanted to give the time and space for the government to respond to that video, and i government to respond to that video, and i think— government to respond to that video, and i think that was appropriate and i'm and i think that was appropriate and t'm glad _ and i think that was appropriate and i'm glad that they have responded in the way— i'm glad that they have responded in the way set — i'm glad that they have responded in the way set out by the prime minister— the way set out by the prime minister yesterday.— the way set out by the prime minister yesterday. why should eo - le minister yesterday. why should people listen — minister yesterday. why should people listen to _ minister yesterday. why should people listen to what _ minister yesterday. why should people listen to what the - minister yesterday. why should - people listen to what the government tells them to do when it is apparent, with alleged parties, numerous parties that would have taken place at downing street, that the rules are being adhered to by its senior staff in government? i don't think it would be appropriate to prejudge the outcome of the investigation.— investigation. that wasn't my question- _ investigation. that wasn't my question- my _ investigation. that wasn't my question. my question - investigation. that wasn't my question. my question was i investigation. that wasn't my l question. my question was why investigation. that wasn't my - question. my question was why should anyone trust this government when senior members of it and people who work in the government are not abiding by the rules? if i work in the government are not abiding by the rules?— work in the government are not abiding by the rules? ifi may say, in askin: abiding by the rules? ifi may say, in asking the _ abiding by the rules? ifi may say, in asking the question _ abiding by the rules? ifi may say, in asking the question in - abiding by the rules? ifi may say, in asking the question in that - abiding by the rules? ifi may say, | in asking the question in that way, you are _ in asking the question in that way, you are implying that the rules were definitely broken. but the purpose of this— definitely broken. but the purpose of this investigation is to establish the facts. i have received assurances — establish the facts. i have received assurances that rules were not broken — assurances that rules were not broken i— assurances that rules were not broken. i received them last week. are you _ broken. i received them last week. are you saying a party did not take place? we are you saying a party did not take lace? ~ ., , , place? we need to establish the facts and that's _ place? we need to establish the facts and that's the _ place? we need to establish the facts and that's the purpose - place? we need to establish the facts and that's the purpose of. place? we need to establish the l facts and that's the purpose of the investigation. did facts and that's the purpose of the investigation.— investigation. did you receive assurances — investigation. did you receive assurances that _ investigation. did you receive assurances that a _ investigation. did you receive assurances that a party - investigation. did you receive assurances that a party did i investigation. did you receive l assurances that a party did not investigation. did you receive - assurances that a party did not take place? assurances that a party did not take lace? . assurances that a party did not take place? yes. from whom? assurances that a party did not take place?- from whom?— assurances that a party did not take place?- from whom? place? yes. from whom? i've received assurance from — place? yes. from whom? i've received assurance from important _ place? yes. from whom? i've received assurance from important people - place? yes. from whom? i've received assurance from important people thatl assurance from important people that i assurance from important people that i would _ assurance from important people that i would expect to know when they say no rules _ i would expect to know when they say no rules were broken, and i have accepted — no rules were broken, and i have accepted those assurances, but i'm also pleased there will be a proper investigation by the cabinet secretary, who has a lot of authority— secretary, who has a lot of authority in respect, and he can investigate this in any way he wishes — investigate this in any way he wishes and is not fixated on a particular— wishes and is not fixated on a particular date. i think that's important and that will establish the facts. ~ , ., . , ., the facts. when you gave your statement _ the facts. when you gave your statement yesterday - the facts. when you gave your statement yesterday around i the facts. when you gave your. statement yesterday around six the facts. when you gave your - statement yesterday around six pm in the commons, you are heckled by a lot of your backbenchers. there were a lot of unhappy mps in the conservative party. are you assured that you are going to get support for pushing plan b through? mr; that you are going to get support for pushing plan b through? my 'ob is to be the — for pushing plan b through? my 'ob is to be the right �* for pushing plan b through? my 'ob is to be the right thing. i for pushing plan b through? my 'ob is to be the right thing. led �* for pushing plan b through? my 'ob is to be the right thing. led by h for pushing plan b through? my job is to be the right thing. led by the | is to be the right thing. led by the evidence _ is to be the right thing. led by the evidence and to do what is necessary to protect _ evidence and to do what is necessary to protect this country, particularly on health and social care matters. this pandemic has not gone _ care matters. this pandemic has not gone away — care matters. this pandemic has not gone away. we have gone through a period _ gone away. we have gone through a period in— gone away. we have gone through a period in the summer where we made the right— period in the summer where we made the right decisions to open up to vaccinate — the right decisions to open up to vaccinate more and have the booster programme — vaccinate more and have the booster programme but when the threat level changes— programme but when the threat level changes we need to react and that is what motivates me, and especially the idea _ what motivates me, and especially the idea that our nhs might become completely overwhelmed. that is a credible _ completely overwhelmed. that is a credible risk of why we had to act yesterday — credible risk of why we had to act yesterday. that means for you, me, your viewers, — yesterday. that means for you, me, yourviewers, if yesterday. that means for you, me, your viewers, if someone has a heart attack— your viewers, if someone has a heart attack and _ your viewers, if someone has a heart attack and god forbid are involved in a road — attack and god forbid are involved in a road accident they don't get the emergency care they need if the nhs doesn't have the capacity. this is really— nhs doesn't have the capacity. this is really important and that is what motivates— is really important and that is what motivates me. you is really important and that is what motivates me.— is really important and that is what motivates me. you have resolutely told me that _ motivates me. you have resolutely told me that a _ motivates me. you have resolutely told me that a party _ motivates me. you have resolutely told me that a party didn't - motivates me. you have resolutely told me that a party didn't take - told me that a party didn't take place but an investigation will take place but an investigation will take place into whether the party took place. where is the logic in that? i've told you that i received assurances that no rules were broken — assurances that no rules were broken. that is what i've told you but l've _ broken. that is what i've told you but we also _ broken. that is what i've told you but i've also told you that it is right — but i've also told you that it is right that _ but i've also told you that it is right that there is an investigation to properly establish the facts. gk. to properly establish the facts. 0k. sa'id javid, to properly establish the facts. ok. sajid javid, thank to properly establish the facts. oiq sajid javid, thank you to properly establish the facts. (ziifl. sajid javid, thank you for your time. carol has all the weather details for us now. some beautiful sunrises this morning, like this one in kent but a chilly start to the day and for many of us we are looking at a bright start with a lot of sunshine through the day with a few showers and rain coming into the west later on and a few showers are courtesy of a week where the front and it is moving east. the rain is starting to come in across western areas but that will make more progress as we go through the course of the day and this is why we have a weather front drifting from the west towards the east and behind it we see more of the north—westerly wind returning to our shores. we are starting off with clear skies in the east and the showers push east and the cloud will build and we see a return to bright skies, except in the west where we have the cloud and the rain moving in. if you are in aberdeen this morning and even this afternoon, we have clear skies but it's only 3 and we can see the rain coming in through the western highlands into western scotland and north—west england, wales and the south—west as well as the channel islands but across eastern parts of england, clear skies behind the showers. overnight in the rain makes it into the east and behind the north—westerly wind there will be some showers and some wintry on the tops of the hills and it will be cold enough in some sheltered glens and parts of north—east england for and parts of north—east england for a touch of frost. so another cold start to the day tomorrow. we say goodbye to the rain in the east and then in the west or north westerly flow we see a lot of showers coming our way. most of them, the most frequent, will be in the north—west where on the tops of the hills they will be wintry but the wind will blow them through parts of north—west england, cheshire, down to the midlands and into parts of southern england and wales but they will be the exception rather than the rule and for many of us it will be a dry day. today we could see 11 in the south—west and tomorrow it looks more like we will see eight or nine, so a coolerfeel. saturday morning starts on a murky note and we have mist and fog to watch out for and then a weather front comes in from the west, drifting east. this is a warm front end as the name suggests behind it we will see milder conditions, our way, so look out the temperatures are rising. they will rise through the day and this stops at three in the afternoon, so by four orfive o'clock or even six o'clock the temperatures in the east could be continuing to rise. in two sunday we say goodbye to the weather front which has cleared off and behind it we are looking at quite a murky start with may be mist and fog patches and quite a lot of cloud and drizzly bits and pieces coming into the west before the next weather front comes in but we have a south—westerly wind, so look at the temperatures now, across the board, they have risen, i2, 13, way above average for the time of year and evenin average for the time of year and even in lerwick where it has been cold, we are looking at seven. you have made me very happy. look, i literall did you have made me very happy. look, i literally did that, _ you have made me very happy. look, i literally did that, because _ you have made me very happy. look, i literally did that, because michael - literally did that, because michael carberry is sitting with us and he was yammering away and as much as it is lovely, i needed to thanks carol, so sorry. we is lovely, i needed to thanks carol, so sor . ~ . ~' is lovely, i needed to thanks carol, so sor . ~ . ~ ., so sorry. we were talking over carol. so sorry. we were talking over carol- you _ so sorry. we were talking over carol. you should _ so sorry. we were talking over carol. you should feel - so sorry. we were talking over| carol. you should feel terrible. there will _ carol. you should feel terrible. there will be _ carol. you should feel terrible. there will be a _ carol. you should feel terrible. there will be a note _ carol. you should feel terrible. there will be a note later. - carol. you should feel terrible. there will be a note later. you | carol. you should feel terrible. i there will be a note later. you are very welcome. _ there will be a note later. you are very welcome. by _ there will be a note later. you are very welcome, by the _ there will be a note later. you are very welcome, by the way. - there will be a note later. you are| very welcome, by the way. michael there will be a note later. you are i very welcome, by the way. michael is the erfect very welcome, by the way. michael is the perfect guest _ very welcome, by the way. michael is the perfect guest for _ very welcome, by the way. michael is the perfect guest for this _ very welcome, by the way. michael is the perfect guest for this morning. i the perfect guest for this morning. michael— the perfect guest for this morning. michael is — the perfect guest for this morning. michael is one of the few england batsmen — michael is one of the few england batsmen to know how to handle the australian _ batsmen to know how to handle the australian attack in brisbane on his ashes— australian attack in brisbane on his ashes debut, 2013, where you scored 40. ashes debut, 2013, where you scored 40 l— ashes debut, 2013, where you scored 40. “ ., ve ashes debut, 2013, where you scored 40.- very difficult _ ashes debut, 2013, where you scored 40.- very difficult to - ashes debut, 2013, where you scored 40.- very difficult to do, - 40. i know. very difficult to do, isn't it? before _ 40. i know. very difficult to do, isn't it? before we _ 40. i know. very difficult to do, isn't it? before we speak- 40. i know. very difficult to do, isn't it? before we speak to - 40. i know. very difficult to do, - isn't it? before we speak to michael let's have _ isn't it? before we speak to michael let's have a — isn't it? before we speak to michael let's have a reminder of what happened today. there was a bit of hope _ happened today. there was a bit of ho e, , ., , , happened today. there was a bit of hoe. , . , , . happened today. there was a bit of hoe. . , . , happened today. there was a bit of hope-_ well, i happened today. there was a bit of hope-_ well. for hope. grasping at straws. well, for a time. australia _ hope. grasping at straws. well, for a time. australia firmly _ hope. grasping at straws. well, for a time. australia firmly on - hope. grasping at straws. well, for a time. australia firmly on top. - a time. australia firmly on top. have _ a time. australia firmly on top. have a — a time. australia firmly on top. have a look at these pictures, michael — have a look at these pictures, michael. fora have a look at these pictures, michael. for a little time this afternoon, england mustered a bit of afternoon, england mustered a bit of a fightback— afternoon, england mustered a bit of a fightback and finally got david warner— a fightback and finally got david warner out for 94 and ben stokes with a _ warner out for 94 and ben stokes with a catch, and two wickets in two balls _ with a catch, and two wickets in two balls for _ with a catch, and two wickets in two balls for ollie robinson but travis head _ balls for ollie robinson but travis head has — balls for ollie robinson but travis head has taken the game away from england. _ head has taken the game away from england, bringing up his century, the joint — england, bringing up his century, the joint third fastest in ashes history— the joint third fastest in ashes history and the england bowlers are running _ history and the england bowlers are running out of ideas so may be resorting — running out of ideas so may be resorting to a different tactic. thankfully head was all right after this. thankfully head was all right after this all— thankfully head was all right after this. all smiles. in the end. australia _ this. all smiles. in the end. australia closing on 343— seven. everybody — australia closing on 343— seven. everybody is wincing. a lead of our how does _ everybody is wincing. a lead of our how does that feel? has everybody is wincing. a lead of our how does that feel?— everybody is wincing. a lead of our how does that feel? has it happened to ou? it how does that feel? has it happened to you? it will _ how does that feel? has it happened to you? it will sting _ how does that feel? has it happened to you? it will sting in _ how does that feel? has it happened to you? it will sting in the _ to you? it will sting in the morning. _ to you? it will sting in the morning, let _ to you? it will sting in the morning, let me - to you? it will sting in the morning, let me tell - to you? it will sting in the morning, let me tell you. | to you? it will sting in the i morning, let me tell you. do to you? it will sting in the - morning, let me tell you. do you hear it? you _ morning, let me tell you. do you hear it? you feel _ morning, let me tell you. do you hear it? you feel that. _ morning, let me tell you. do you hear it? you feel that. do - morning, let me tell you. do you hear it? you feel that. do you i morning, let me tell you. do you i hear it? you feel that. do you think you have broken something at that moment in time? i you have broken something at that moment in time?— moment in time? i would be very surrised moment in time? i would be very surprised if— moment in time? i would be very surprised if there _ moment in time? i would be very surprised if there is _ moment in time? i would be very surprised if there is in some - moment in time? i would be very surprised if there is in some sort| surprised if there is in some sort of fracture _ surprised if there is in some sort of fracture-— surprised if there is in some sort of fracture. what kind of speed is that hitting _ of fracture. what kind of speed is that hitting his _ of fracture. what kind of speed is that hitting his hand? _ of fracture. what kind of speed is that hitting his hand? without - that hitting his hand? without touchin: that hitting his hand? without touching the _ that hitting his hand? without touching the pitch, _ that hitting his hand? without touching the pitch, that'll- that hitting his hand? without touching the pitch, that'll be i touching the pitch, that'll be something _ touching the pitch, that'll be something like _ touching the pitch, that'll be something like 90mph. - touching the pitch, that'll be something like 90mph. in. touching the pitch, that'll be something like 90mph. in that ball is hard. there _ something like 90mph. in that ball is hard. there is _ something like 90mph. in that ball is hard. there is an _ something like 90mph. in that ball is hard. there is an air _ something like 90mph. in that ball is hard. there is an air of _ something like 90mph. in that ball is hard. there is an air of bravado i is hard. there is an air of bravado because presumably _ is hard. there is an air of bravado because presumably you - is hard. there is an air of bravado because presumably you don't . is hard. there is an air of bravado i because presumably you don't want is hard. there is an air of bravado - because presumably you don't want to show you have been phased or bothered, so no matter what, you say everything is fine. fist bothered, so no matter what, you say everything is fine-— everything is fine. at the pace of someone like _ everything is fine. at the pace of someone like mark _ everything is fine. at the pace of someone like mark wood - everything is fine. at the pace of someone like mark wood is - everything is fine. at the pace of - someone like mark wood is bowling, your adrenaline — someone like mark wood is bowling, your adrenaline is— someone like mark wood is bowling, your adrenaline is up, _ someone like mark wood is bowling, your adrenaline is up, so— someone like mark wood is bowling, your adrenaline is up, so when- someone like mark wood is bowling, your adrenaline is up, so when you i your adrenaline is up, so when you .et your adrenaline is up, so when you get hit _ your adrenaline is up, so when you get hit at _ your adrenaline is up, so when you get hit at the — your adrenaline is up, so when you get hit at the time _ your adrenaline is up, so when you get hit at the time you _ your adrenaline is up, so when you get hit at the time you don't - your adrenaline is up, so when you get hit at the time you don't notice it. i get hit at the time you don't notice it i remember— get hit at the time you don't notice it. i remembertaking_ get hit at the time you don't notice it. i remembertaking one - get hit at the time you don't notice it. i remembertaking one in- get hit at the time you don't notice it. i remembertaking one in the i it. i remembertaking one in the shoulder— it. i remembertaking one in the shoulder from _ it. i remembertaking one in the shoulder from mitchell- it. i remembertaking one in the shoulder from mitchelljohnsonl it. i remembertaking one in the i shoulder from mitchelljohnson at cardiff— shoulder from mitchelljohnson at cardiff at — shoulder from mitchelljohnson at cardiff at 94mph, _ shoulder from mitchelljohnson at cardiff at 94mph, and _ shoulder from mitchelljohnson at cardiff at 94mph, and because i shoulder from mitchelljohnson at i cardiff at 94mph, and because your adrenaline — cardiff at 94mph, and because your adrenaline is — cardiff at 94mph, and because your adrenaline is going _ cardiff at 94mph, and because your adrenaline is going and _ cardiff at 94mph, and because your adrenaline is going and your- cardiff at 94mph, and because your adrenaline is going and your blood i adrenaline is going and your blood is flowing — adrenaline is going and your blood is flowing and _ adrenaline is going and your blood is flowing and it _ adrenaline is going and your blood is flowing and it wasn't _ adrenaline is going and your blood is flowing and it wasn't till i i is flowing and it wasn't till i finished _ is flowing and it wasn't till i finished batting _ is flowing and it wasn't till i finished batting that i is flowing and it wasn't till i i finished batting that eventually you no, finished batting that eventually you go. oh. _ finished batting that eventually you go. oh. and — finished batting that eventually you go. oh. and you— finished batting that eventually you go, oh, and you can't— finished batting that eventually you go, oh, and you can't move i finished batting that eventually you go, oh, and you can't move your. finished batting that eventually you i go, oh, and you can't move your arm and i_ go, oh, and you can't move your arm and i had— go, oh, and you can't move your arm and i had to— go, oh, and you can't move your arm and i had to go— go, oh, and you can't move your arm and i had to go and _ go, oh, and you can't move your arm and i had to go and get— go, oh, and you can't move your arm and i had to go and get an _ go, oh, and you can't move your arm and i had to go and get an x—ray. - and i had to go and get an x—ray. did you _ and i had to go and get an x—ray. did you say— and i had to go and get an x—ray. did you say anything _ and i had to go and get an x—ray. did you say anything to _ and i had to go and get an x—ray. did you say anything to him? - and i had to go and get an x—ray.i did you say anything to him? no, and i had to go and get an x-ray. did you say anything to him? no, of course not- — did you say anything to him? no, of course not. let's— did you say anything to him? no, of course not. let's look— did you say anything to him? no, of course not. let's look back - did you say anything to him? no, of course not. let's look back on - did you say anything to him? no, of course not. let's look back on the i course not. let's look back on the first ample _ course not. let's look back on the first ample of— course not. let's look back on the first couple of days, _ course not. let's look back on the first couple of days, when - course not. let's look back on the first couple of days, when you - first couple of days, when you watched — first couple of days, when you watched rory burns going on the first bail— watched rory burns going on the first ball of the series yesterday, and then— first ball of the series yesterday, and then what has happened today, what do _ and then what has happened today, what do you think? you did survive and you _ what do you think? you did survive and you made 40 on your ashes debut, so do _ and you made 40 on your ashes debut, so do you _ and you made 40 on your ashes debut, so do you have some top tips? as art so do you have some top tips? as part of so do you have some top tips? part of that so do you have some top tips? as part of that exclusive lefties openers _ part of that exclusive lefties openers club, _ part of that exclusive lefties openers club, you _ part of that exclusive lefties openers club, you wish- part of that exclusive leftiesi openers club, you wish rory part of that exclusive lefties - openers club, you wish rory well, but it— openers club, you wish rory well, but it was— openers club, you wish rory well, but it was almost _ openers club, you wish rory well, but it was almost a _ openers club, you wish rory well, but it was almost a perfect - openers club, you wish rory well, but it was almost a perfect start l but it was almost a perfect start for australia _ but it was almost a perfect start for australia and _ but it was almost a perfect start for australia and it _ but it was almost a perfect start for australia and it was - but it was almost a perfect start for australia and it was the - but it was almost a perfect starti for australia and it was the start of the _ for australia and it was the start of the landslide _ for australia and it was the start of the landslide for _ for australia and it was the start of the landslide for us, - for australia and it was the start of the landslide for us, the - for australia and it was the start| of the landslide for us, the three wickets — of the landslide for us, the three wickets down _ of the landslide for us, the three wickets down for— of the landslide for us, the three wickets down for ten _ of the landslide for us, the three wickets down for ten runs - of the landslide for us, the three wickets down for ten runs and i of the landslide for us, the three. wickets down for ten runs and you couldn't _ wickets down for ten runs and you couldn't have _ wickets down for ten runs and you couldn't have asked _ wickets down for ten runs and you couldn't have asked for— wickets down for ten runs and you couldn't have asked for a - wickets down for ten runs and you couldn't have asked for a worse i couldn't have asked for a worse start~ _ couldn't have asked for a worse start. �* i, _ couldn't have asked for a worse start. �* ., ._ , ., , start. after today, is that in terms ofthe start. after today, is that in terms of the test? _ start. after today, is that in terms of the test? do _ start. after today, is that in terms of the test? do they _ start. after today, is that in terms of the test? do they just - start. after today, is that in terms of the test? do theyjust limit - start. after today, is that in terms of the test? do theyjust limit the | of the test? do theyjust limit the damage _ of the test? do theyjust limit the damage and concentrate on bouncing back for— damage and concentrate on bouncing back for the second test? we damage and concentrate on bouncing back for the second test?— back for the second test? we are up auainst it, back for the second test? we are up against it. but _ back for the second test? we are up against it. but i _ back for the second test? we are up against it, but i don't _ back for the second test? we are up against it, but i don't think - back for the second test? we are up against it, but i don't think you - against it, but i don't think you can go— against it, but i don't think you can go into _ against it, but i don't think you can go into any— against it, but i don't think you can go into any day _ against it, but i don't think you can go into any day of - against it, but i don't think you can go into any day of test - against it, but i don't think you i can go into any day of test cricket thinking _ can go into any day of test cricket thinking you — can go into any day of test cricket thinking you are _ can go into any day of test cricket thinking you are out _ can go into any day of test cricket thinking you are out the _ can go into any day of test cricket thinking you are out the game. i can go into any day of test cricket. thinking you are out the game. you have _ thinking you are out the game. you have to _ thinking you are out the game. you have to believe _ thinking you are out the game. you have to believe you _ thinking you are out the game. you have to believe you can _ thinking you are out the game. you have to believe you can get - thinking you are out the game. you have to believe you can get back. thinking you are out the game. youi have to believe you can get back on the bowiers— have to believe you can get back on the bowlers have _ have to believe you can get back on the bowlers have shown— have to believe you can get back on the bowlers have shown a - have to believe you can get back on the bowlers have shown a lot - have to believe you can get back on the bowlers have shown a lot of - the bowlers have shown a lot of heart _ the bowlers have shown a lot of heart and — the bowlers have shown a lot of heart and it's _ the bowlers have shown a lot of heart and it's honestly- the bowlers have shown a lot of heart and it's honestly pretty i the bowlers have shown a lot of| heart and it's honestly pretty hot today. _ heart and it's honestly pretty hot today. pretty _ heart and it's honestly pretty hot today, pretty taxing _ heart and it's honestly pretty hot today, pretty taxing for- heart and it's honestly pretty hot today, pretty taxing for a - heart and it's honestly pretty hot today, pretty taxing for a lot - heart and it's honestly pretty hot today, pretty taxing for a lot of l today, pretty taxing for a lot of the guys — today, pretty taxing for a lot of the guys but _ today, pretty taxing for a lot of the guys but you _ today, pretty taxing for a lot of the guys but you have - today, pretty taxing for a lot of the guys but you have to - today, pretty taxing for a lot of the guys but you have to keepl today, pretty taxing for a lot of i the guys but you have to keep the belief _ the guys but you have to keep the belief we — the guys but you have to keep the belief. we still— the guys but you have to keep the belief. we still have _ the guys but you have to keep the belief. we still have a _ the guys but you have to keep the belief. we still have a second - belief. we still have a second innings— belief. we still have a second innings and _ belief. we still have a second innings and if— belief. we still have a second innings and if somebody - belief. we still have a second innings and if somebody like i belief. we still have a second i innings and if somebody like joe root— innings and if somebody like joe root gets — innings and if somebody like joe root gets in. _ innings and if somebody like joe root gets in, there _ innings and if somebody like joe root gets in, there is— innings and if somebody like joe root gets in, there is a - innings and if somebody like joe root gets in, there is a good - root gets in, there is a good chance _ root gets in, there is a good chance. , �* ., chance. doesn't it enforce all the ideas that it _ chance. doesn't it enforce all the ideas that it has _ chance. doesn't it enforce all the ideas that it has been _ chance. doesn't it enforce all the ideas that it has been ten - chance. doesn't it enforce all the ideas that it has been ten years | chance. doesn't it enforce all the i ideas that it has been ten years and australia are way better. look, come on, it's not me saying it, it is the record. look at it on paper. you have all of that on paper and there's been a lot of controversy about england cricket anyway. you kind ofjust think it is too big a hurdle to climb at the moment, especially two days in and it's not going well. it’s especially two days in and it's not going well-— especially two days in and it's not auoin well. �*, , ., , ., going well. it's been done before. we beat them _ going well. it's been done before. we beat them in _ going well. it's been done before. we beat them in 2010. _ going well. it's been done before. we beat them in 2010. a - going well. it's been done before. we beat them in 2010. a long - going well. it's been done before. | we beat them in 2010. a long time auo. it we beat them in 2010. a long time ago- it was — we beat them in 2010. a long time ago. it was important. _ we beat them in 2010. a long time ago. it was important. we - we beat them in 2010. a long time ago. it was important. we have - we beat them in 2010. a long time i ago. it was important. we have done it before. notoriously _ ago. it was important. we have done it before. notoriously we _ ago. it was important. we have done it before. notoriously we have - it before. notoriously we have always— it before. notoriously we have aiways been _ it before. notoriously we have always been slow _ it before. notoriously we have always been slow starters - it before. notoriously we have always been slow starters on i it before. notoriously we have - always been slow starters on tours, no ntatter— always been slow starters on tours, no matter where _ always been slow starters on tours, no matter where we _ always been slow starters on tours, no matter where we go _ always been slow starters on tours, no matter where we go in— always been slow starters on tours, no matter where we go in the - always been slow starters on tours, i no matter where we go in the world. and it _ no matter where we go in the world. and it was _ no matter where we go in the world. and it wasiust— no matter where we go in the world. and it wasiust a _ no matter where we go in the world. and it was just a bad _ no matter where we go in the world. and it wasjust a bad session, - and it wasjust a bad session, reaiiy— and it wasjust a bad session, reaiiy that— and it wasjust a bad session, really that transpired - and it wasjust a bad session, really that transpired into - and it wasjust a bad session, really that transpired into a l and it wasjust a bad session, i really that transpired into a bad day and — really that transpired into a bad day and you _ really that transpired into a bad day and you are _ really that transpired into a bad day and you are going - really that transpired into a bad day and you are going to - really that transpired into a bad day and you are going to have l really that transpired into a bad - day and you are going to have those, and australia — day and you are going to have those, and australia in _ day and you are going to have those, and australia in their— day and you are going to have those, and australia in their own _ and australia in their own conditions _ and australia in their own conditions are _ and australia in their own conditions are very - and australia in their own. conditions are very strong, and australia in their own - conditions are very strong, no and australia in their own _ conditions are very strong, no doubt about— conditions are very strong, no doubt about it _ conditions are very strong, no doubt about it but— conditions are very strong, no doubt about it but i— conditions are very strong, no doubt about it. but i think— conditions are very strong, no doubt about it. but i think maybe - conditions are very strong, no doubt about it. but i think maybe there - about it. but i think maybe there was a _ about it. but i think maybe there was a little — about it. but i think maybe there was a little bit _ about it. but i think maybe there was a little bit of _ about it. but i think maybe there was a little bit of over— about it. but i think maybe there was a little bit of over thinking i about it. but i think maybe there was a little bit of over thinking in terms _ was a little bit of over thinking in terms of— was a little bit of over thinking in terms of some _ was a little bit of over thinking in terms of some of— was a little bit of over thinking in terms of some of the _ was a little bit of over thinking in terms of some of the tactics - was a little bit of over thinking in. terms of some of the tactics before the game, — terms of some of the tactics before the game, potentially— terms of some of the tactics before the game, potentially looking - terms of some of the tactics before the game, potentially looking at. terms of some of the tactics before i the game, potentially looking at the wicket, _ the game, potentially looking at the wicket, it _ the game, potentially looking at the wicket, it was — the game, potentially looking at the wicket, it was very— the game, potentially looking at the wicket, it was very green _ the game, potentially looking at the wicket, it was very green and - the game, potentially looking at the wicket, it was very green and i'm i wicket, it was very green and i'm not sure — wicket, it was very green and i'm not sure on— wicket, it was very green and i'm not sure on reflection, _ wicket, it was very green and i'm not sure on reflection, which- wicket, it was very green and i'm not sure on reflection, which is. wicket, it was very green and i'ml not sure on reflection, which is an easy— not sure on reflection, which is an easy thing — not sure on reflection, which is an easy thing to _ not sure on reflection, which is an easy thing to do. _ not sure on reflection, which is an easy thing to do, would _ not sure on reflection, which is an easy thing to do, would we - not sure on reflection, which is an easy thing to do, would we have l easy thing to do, would we have batted _ easy thing to do, would we have batted first? — easy thing to do, would we have batted first? maybe _ easy thing to do, would we have batted first? maybe bowling - easy thing to do, would we have. batted first? maybe bowling first, we won _ batted first? maybe bowling first, we won the — batted first? maybe bowling first, we won the toss, _ batted first? maybe bowling first, we won the toss, maybe - batted first? maybe bowling first, we won the toss, maybe that - batted first? maybe bowling first, l we won the toss, maybe that would have been— we won the toss, maybe that would have been better. _ we won the toss, maybe that would have been better. till— we won the toss, maybe that would have been better.— have been better. all teams need a talisman, somebody _ have been better. all teams need a talisman, somebody who _ have been better. all teams need a talisman, somebody who is - have been better. all teams need a talisman, somebody who is here, l talisman, somebody who is here, doing their thing and it doesn't matter what else is happening and everybody gets on board. who is that? ., , , �* ,, , , that? for us it is ben stokes. he is the au i that? for us it is ben stokes. he is the guy i think _ that? for us it is ben stokes. he is the guy i think australia _ that? for us it is ben stokes. he is the guy i think australia fear, - that? for us it is ben stokes. he is the guy i think australia fear, no i the guy i think australia fear, no doubt, _ the guy i think australia fear, no doubt, with— the guy i think australia fear, no doubt, with the _ the guy i think australia fear, no doubt, with the ball— the guy i think australia fear, no doubt, with the ball and - the guy i think australia fear, no doubt, with the ball and the - the guy i think australia fear, no| doubt, with the ball and the bad. the guy i think australia fear, no - doubt, with the ball and the bad. he is the _ doubt, with the ball and the bad. he is the game — doubt, with the ball and the bad. he is the game changer— doubt, with the ball and the bad. he is the game changer for— doubt, with the ball and the bad. he is the game changer for me. - doubt, with the ball and the bad. hel is the game changer for me. whether he is fit _ is the game changer for me. whether he is fit enough. _ is the game changer for me. whether he is fit enough, it— is the game changer for me. whether he is fit enough, it looked _ is the game changer for me. whether he is fit enough, it looked like - is the game changer for me. whether he is fit enough, it looked like he - he is fit enough, it looked like he was struggling _ he is fit enough, it looked like he was struggling at _ he is fit enough, it looked like he was struggling at the _ he is fit enough, it looked like he was struggling at the end - he is fit enough, it looked like he was struggling at the end with i he is fit enough, it looked like he was struggling at the end with a. was struggling at the end with a slight _ was struggling at the end with a slight limp, _ was struggling at the end with a slight limp, limping _ was struggling at the end with a slight limp, limping around - was struggling at the end with a slight limp, limping around a i was struggling at the end with a . slight limp, limping around a little bit and _ slight limp, limping around a little bit and i— slight limp, limping around a little bit and i hope _ slight limp, limping around a little bit and i hope it's— slight limp, limping around a little bit and i hope it's nothing - slight limp, limping around a little bit and i hope it's nothing too- bit and i hope it's nothing too serious — bit and i hope it's nothing too serious but _ bit and i hope it's nothing too serious but we _ bit and i hope it's nothing too serious but we will _ bit and i hope it's nothing too serious but we will need - bit and i hope it's nothing too serious but we will need benl bit and i hope it's nothing too- serious but we will need ben stokes through— serious but we will need ben stokes through this — serious but we will need ben stokes through this series. _ serious but we will need ben stokes through this series.— through this series. michael has the erfect through this series. michael has the perfect antidote _ through this series. michael has the perfect antidote to _ through this series. michael has the perfect antidote to the _ through this series. michael has the perfect antidote to the stress - through this series. michael has the perfect antidote to the stress of - perfect antidote to the stress of watching — perfect antidote to the stress of watching the ashes, doing portraits. shall we _ watching the ashes, doing portraits. shall we do — watching the ashes, doing portraits. shall we do a bit of drawing to take our minds — shall we do a bit of drawing to take our minds off it? how shall we do a bit of drawing to take our minds off it?— shall we do a bit of drawing to take our minds off it? how very charming. show me how — our minds off it? how very charming. show me how to _ our minds off it? how very charming. show me how to do _ our minds off it? how very charming. show me how to do it. _ our minds off it? how very charming. show me how to do it. lovely - our minds off it? how very charming. show me how to do it. lovely to - our minds off it? how very charming. show me how to do it. lovely to see | show me how to do it. lovely to see ou this show me how to do it. lovely to see you this morning. _ show me how to do it. lovely to see you this morning. thank _ show me how to do it. lovely to see you this morning. thank you. - show me how to do it. lovely to see you this morning. thank you. i'm . you this morning. thank you. i'm lad we you this morning. thank you. i'm glad we got _ you this morning. thank you. i'm glad we got you _ you this morning. thank you. i'm glad we got you to _ you this morning. thank you. i'm glad we got you to talk _ you this morning. thank you. i'm glad we got you to talk in - you this morning. thank you. i'm glad we got you to talk in the - you this morning. thank you. i'm| glad we got you to talk in the end after i shut you up with carol. irate after i shut you up with carol. we will ass after i shut you up with carol. we will pass on _ after i shut you up with carol. we will pass on our apologies. she . after i shut you up with carol. we l will pass on our apologies. she was tellin: ou will pass on our apologies. she was telling you to _ will pass on our apologies. she was telling you to be — will pass on our apologies. she was telling you to be dry _ will pass on our apologies. she was telling you to be dry before - will pass on our apologies. she was telling you to be dry before you've. telling you to be dry before you've even said anything, that is a first. it is a first for me to tell people to be quiet. taking medication for mental health isn't something we talk about much. but doctor and former love island star alex george wants to change that. the youth mental health ambassador found many of his followers had experienced discrimination and stigma for their illness. so he's launched the 'post your pill�* campaign, encouraging people to share photos of them with their medicine. let's take a look. hi, i've been taking an antidepressant for my mental health for the last eight years. hi.l antidepressant for my mental health for the last eight years.— for the last eight years. hi, i am melissa. for the last eight years. hi, i am melissa- l _ for the last eight years. hi, i am melissa. i am _ for the last eight years. hi, i am melissa. i am currently - for the last eight years. hi, i am melissa. i am currently taking i for the last eight years. hi, i am | melissa. i am currently taking pro locks _ melissa. i am currently taking pro locks it _ melissa. i am currently taking pro locks it in— melissa. i am currently taking pro locks it in capsules and lithium hydrochloride. | locks it in capsules and lithium hydrochloride.— locks it in capsules and lithium hydrochloride. locks it in capsules and lithium h drochloride. ., hydrochloride. i feel empowered to be able to take _ hydrochloride. i feel empowered to be able to take medication - hydrochloride. i feel empowered to be able to take medication and - hydrochloride. i feel empowered to l be able to take medication and show others _ be able to take medication and show others within — be able to take medication and show others within the _ be able to take medication and show others within the asian _ be able to take medication and show others within the asian community l others within the asian community that it _ others within the asian community that it is _ others within the asian community that it is 0k— others within the asian community that it is ok to _ others within the asian community that it is ok to need _ others within the asian community that it is ok to need help. - others within the asian community that it is ok to need help. it- others within the asian community that it is ok to need help. [it is - that it is ok to need help. it is really good — that it is ok to need help. it is really good to _ that it is ok to need help. it is really good to see _ that it is ok to need help. really good to see and good that it is ok to need help.- really good to see and good to hear from people who said that they were inspired to either post it themselves or seek help themselves. how can i advocate to other people to be _ how can i advocate to other people to be open— how can i advocate to other people to be open with their mental health when _ to be open with their mental health when i _ to be open with their mental health when i am — to be open with their mental health when i am hiding myself that i am on antidepressants? that was my reason to post _ antidepressants? that was my reason to post the— antidepressants? that was my reason to ost. ., antidepressants? that was my reason to east, ., antidepressants? that was my reason to ost. ., ., to post. the more i looked on lnstagram. — to post. the more i looked on instagram, the _ to post. the more i looked on instagram, the more - to post. the more i looked on instagram, the more people i i to post. the more i looked on - instagram, the more people i saw posting _ instagram, the more people i saw posting them, _ instagram, the more people i saw posting them, and _ instagram, the more people i saw posting them, and i— instagram, the more people i saw posting them, and i realised - instagram, the more people i saw| posting them, and i realised there was a _ posting them, and i realised there was a big — posting them, and i realised there was a big campaign, _ posting them, and i realised there was a big campaign, so— posting them, and i realised there was a big campaign, so i- posting them, and i realised there was a big campaign, so i really- was a big campaign, so i really wanted — was a big campaign, so i really wanted to— was a big campaign, so i really wanted to get _ was a big campaign, so i really wanted to get involved - was a big campaign, so i really wanted to get involved and - was a big campaign, so i reallyi wanted to get involved and help people — wanted to get involved and help people realise _ wanted to get involved and help people realise that _ wanted to get involved and help people realise that there - wanted to get involved and help people realise that there is - wanted to get involved and help people realise that there is no. people realise that there is no shame — people realise that there is no shame in— people realise that there is no shame in taking _ people realise that there is no shame in taking them - people realise that there is no shame in taking them at - people realise that there is no shame in taking them at all. l dr alex george joins us now. good morning to you. this step of ou doinu good morning to you. this step of you doing it _ good morning to you. this step of you doing it and — good morning to you. this step of you doing it and inviting _ good morning to you. this step of you doing it and inviting other- you doing it and inviting other people to show what they are taking. it's another step down the line of demystifying mental health and the struggles people have. yes. demystifying mental health and the struggles people have.— struggles people have. yes. it all started because _ struggles people have. yes. it all started because basically - struggles people have. yes. it all started because basically i - struggles people have. yes. it all started because basically i had i started because basically i had quite _ started because basically i had quite bad anxiety and i managed it over the _ quite bad anxiety and i managed it over the years with therapy and self-care — over the years with therapy and self—care and exercise and nature has been — self—care and exercise and nature has been helpful for me but over the last year— has been helpful for me but over the last year it _ has been helpful for me but over the last year it got out of control and was really — last year it got out of control and was really affecting my daily life and i _ was really affecting my daily life and i had — was really affecting my daily life and i had a moment where i needed to do something about this and i rang my gp _ do something about this and i rang my gp and — do something about this and i rang my gp and got described medication and the _ my gp and got described medication and the day i was about to take it, i felt _ and the day i was about to take it, i felt this— and the day i was about to take it, i felt this real sense of shame, and i felt this real sense of shame, and i thought. — i felt this real sense of shame, and i thought. i— i felt this real sense of shame, and i thought, i am the youth mental health— i thought, i am the youth mental health ambassador and i am feeling this shame and it almost stopped me wanting _ this shame and it almost stopped me wanting to _ this shame and it almost stopped me wanting to take the medication, so what is _ wanting to take the medication, so what is it— wanting to take the medication, so what is it doing to other people? after— what is it doing to other people? after i'd — what is it doing to other people? after i'd taken it for a while, i thought. _ after i'd taken it for a while, i thought, we need to do something about— thought, we need to do something about this — thought, we need to do something about this and that is why i started post your— about this and that is why i started post your pill and i took a picture of my— post your pill and i took a picture of my hand — post your pill and i took a picture of my hand and wrote a caption on instagram — of my hand and wrote a caption on instagram about why i was doing it and how— instagram about why i was doing it and how it — instagram about why i was doing it and how it was important to de— stigmatise — and how it was important to de— stigmatise treatment overall and i was quite — stigmatise treatment overall and i was quite scared to be honest, because — was quite scared to be honest, because i— was quite scared to be honest, because i wondered if there would be a deafening silence and people wouldn't — a deafening silence and people wouldn't say anything. it was the opposite — wouldn't say anything. it was the opposite. now the campaign, post your pill. — opposite. now the campaign, post your pill. it — opposite. now the campaign, post your pill, it is in australia and i've _ your pill, it is in australia and i've seen— your pill, it is in australia and i've seen people posting in america, the uk, _ i've seen people posting in america, the uk, young and old, men and women posting, _ the uk, young and old, men and women posting, which is amazing. to be clear, posting, which is amazing. to be clear. what _ posting, which is amazing. to be clear, what you _ posting, which is amazing. to be clear, what you are _ posting, which is amazing. to be clear, what you are not - posting, which is amazing. to be clear, what you are not doing, i clear, what you are not doing, equally, is saying that this is the answer straight away. everybody should not see it as a trend, it is a thing that happens and is necessary for some people that you are trying to de— stigmatise. absolutely. this is not a pro medication campaign. every medication campaign. every medication has side effects and should — medication has side effects and should only be taken as prescribed by your— should only be taken as prescribed by your doctor. but what i want to do is _ by your doctor. but what i want to do is remove the barrier for treatment for people so if it suggested to you it will be a benefit _ suggested to you it will be a benefit taking the medication, the reason _ benefit taking the medication, the reason for— benefit taking the medication, the reason for you not taking it, i don't — reason for you not taking it, i don't want _ reason for you not taking it, i don't want it to be because of stigma — don't want it to be because of stigma. that's the same for any treatment— stigma. that's the same for any treatment including therapy. a lot of people — treatment including therapy. a lot of people have shame about accessing therapy— of people have shame about accessing therapy and that is wrong. because of the stigma around it, one of the| of the stigma around it, one of the hardest things is getting yourself to the point where you ask for help. , so how can that be overcome westerman in itself? — how can that be overcome? watch which due to being struggling and now i will ask, because i think that is a big step. i thought i had a right to be happy and a _ i thought i had a right to be happy and a right— i thought i had a right to be happy and a right to feel healthy, and the stigma _ and a right to feel healthy, and the stigma side and the shame, in the nhs, _ stigma side and the shame, in the nhs, there — stigma side and the shame, in the nhs, there is stilla stigma side and the shame, in the nhs, there is still a stigma around getting _ nhs, there is still a stigma around getting treatment and i thought that should _ getting treatment and i thought that should not stop me from looking after _ should not stop me from looking after myself and i find going to advocate — after myself and i find going to advocate for mental health, i should practice _ advocate for mental health, i should practice what i preach and what has been _ practice what i preach and what has been amazing is seeing literally hundreds of thousands of messages i have received since starting the campaign — have received since starting the campaign and reading people saying, you know— campaign and reading people saying, you know what, i hadn't seen a doctor— you know what, i hadn't seen a doctor about this for ten or 15 years — doctor about this for ten or 15 years the _ doctor about this for ten or 15 years. the most i saw was 30 years that somebody hadn't taken a step in the person— that somebody hadn't taken a step in the person who messaged me that was prescribed _ the person who messaged me that was prescribed counselling therapy and given _ prescribed counselling therapy and given life _ prescribed counselling therapy and given life advice about how they could _ given life advice about how they could help themselves at home but it was about— could help themselves at home but it was about them taking control of their— was about them taking control of their health and that is what the campaign — their health and that is what the campaign is about and i think that is why— campaign is about and i think that is why it _ campaign is about and i think that is why it struck such a chord because _ is why it struck such a chord because so many people can relate, thinking _ because so many people can relate, thinking i— because so many people can relate, thinking i feel shame. i say to people. — thinking i feel shame. i say to people. if— thinking i feel shame. i say to people, if you had a bank angle would _ people, if you had a bank angle would you — people, if you had a bank angle would you walk around on it before you saw _ would you walk around on it before you saw the — would you walk around on it before you saw the doctor and get it sorted - bad— you saw the doctor and get it sorted - bad ankle~ — you saw the doctor and get it sorted — bad ankle. we know some people wait decades to see someone about mental— wait decades to see someone about mental health although the pain is there _ mental health although the pain is there every day. you mental health although the pain is there every day-— there every day. you have a very ersonal there every day. you have a very personal driver— there every day. you have a very personal driver for— there every day. you have a very personal driver for everything i there every day. you have a very| personal driver for everything you do to do with mental health. can you explain that for us? i’sere do to do with mental health. can you explain that for us?— explain that for us? i've been campaigning _ explain that for us? i've been campaigning on _ explain that for us? i've been campaigning on mental- explain that for us? i've been | campaigning on mental health explain that for us? i've been - campaigning on mental health for many— campaigning on mental health for many years and very sadly my brother took his— many years and very sadly my brother took his life _ many years and very sadly my brother took his life a year ago and on the back— took his life a year ago and on the back of— took his life a year ago and on the back of the — took his life a year ago and on the back of the work that i have done that has— back of the work that i have done that has been more painful and a big part of— that has been more painful and a big part of i— that has been more painful and a big part of i suspect the reason he took his life _ part of i suspect the reason he took his life without telling anyone he was struggling was because of shame and that— was struggling was because of shame and that is— was struggling was because of shame and that is why in my role, campaigning for funding, looking up service _ campaigning for funding, looking up service provision is important but even _ service provision is important but even if— service provision is important but even if you — service provision is important but even if you have a perfect mental health _ even if you have a perfect mental health service that everyone can access _ health service that everyone can access easily, if people don't feel comfortable to access it and they feel a _ comfortable to access it and they feel a sense of shame and they cannot— feel a sense of shame and they cannot speak or ask for help and it's almost— cannot speak or ask for help and it's almost wasted in many ways, and for him. _ it's almost wasted in many ways, and for him. he _ it's almost wasted in many ways, and for him, he did not speak and i think— for him, he did not speak and i think that _ for him, he did not speak and i think that is terribly sad and i always— think that is terribly sad and i always wonder how many people right now are _ always wonder how many people right now are sat _ always wonder how many people right now are sat at home may be even watching — now are sat at home may be even watching this that are struggling, really— watching this that are struggling, really struggling but won't take that step and ask and take the first step _ that step and ask and take the first ste -. ~ ., , , , ., that step and ask and take the first ste.~ step. well, i hope it gives you some comfort and — step. well, i hope it gives you some comfort and l _ step. well, i hope it gives you some comfort and i am _ step. well, i hope it gives you some comfort and i am so _ step. well, i hope it gives you some comfort and i am so sorry _ step. well, i hope it gives you some comfort and i am so sorry for - step. well, i hope it gives you some comfort and i am so sorry for your. comfort and i am so sorry for your loss and everyone would think the same thing. when we have people like you who do this and we always get messages from people saying that it works and it makes them think or it makes them ask a question to the person they see that day about how they are. i person they see that day about how the are. . . person they see that day about how the are. ., ., .., ., person they see that day about how the are. ., ., ., ., ., they are. i have a call to action on janua they are. i have a call to action on january the _ they are. i have a call to action on january the first. _ they are. i have a call to action on january the first, new— they are. i have a call to action on january the first, new year's - they are. i have a call to action on january the first, new year's day, | they are. i have a call to action on | january the first, new year's day, i january the first, new year's day, i will be _ january the first, new year's day, i will be doing a post your pill that day and _ will be doing a post your pill that day and i— will be doing a post your pill that day and i want as many people as possible — day and i want as many people as possible across the country on the world _ possible across the country on the world to _ possible across the country on the world to post on that day and i think— world to post on that day and i think it — world to post on that day and i think it will really help people and i will do _ think it will really help people and i will do it— think it will really help people and i will do it every month on the first, — i will do it every month on the first, so— i will do it every month on the first, sojoin me if you can. i will do it every month on the first, so join me if you can. first, so 'oin me if you can. doctor alex first, so join me if you can. doctor alex george. _ first, so join me if you can. doctor alex george, lovely _ first, so join me if you can. doctor alex george, lovely to _ first, so join me if you can. doctor alex george, lovely to see - first, so join me if you can. doctor alex george, lovely to see you. i first, so join me if you can. doctor. alex george, lovely to see you. take care. headlines _ alex george, lovely to see you. take care. headlines are _ alex george, lovely to see you. tag age: care. headlines are coming up. 59 eg eat good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today. plan b is brought into force in england. that means the introduction of covid passes, working from home and the wider use of facemasks. we know that the remorseless logic of exponential growth could lead to a big rise in hospitalisations and therefore, sadly, deaths. good morning. the hospitality sector believes these new measures will have an impact on city centre businesses. they want more support from the government to help them survive. i will speak to businesses in liverpool. claims of more gatherings at downing street whilst the uk was in lockdown, as the prime minister's former spokesperson resigns. australia firmly on top in the first ashes test, as travis head scores an unbeaten century to help his side to a lead of nearly 200, as england struggle in brisbane. good morning. it isa it is a chilly start to the day. showers in the forecast. for many it is going to be dry with sunshine. there is rain coming in from the west. details coming up. good morning. it's thursday, the 9th of december. the prime minister has announced tougher plan b covid restrictions for england, to help limit the spread of the omicron variant. face coverings will be compulsory in most public places, and people will be asked to work from home where possible. emma simpson reports. out on the town, the time of year for some festive fun. but hours earlier, the prime minister wasn't delivering much christmas cheer. while the picture may get better, and i sincerely hope that it will, we know that the remorseless logic of exponential growth could lead to a big rise in hospitalisations and therefore, sadly, in deaths. and that's why it's now the proportionate and the responsible thing to move to plan b in england, while continuing to work closely with our colleagues in the devolved administrations, so we slow the spread of the virus. so, what does plan b mean? from friday, face coverings will be mandatory for most indoor public venues, including theatres and cinemas, but not pubs or restaurants. from monday, you should work from home if you can. an nhs covid pass will be needed to get into nightclubs and large venues. a negative lateral flow test will also be accepted. and daily testing will replace self—isolation for people who come into contact with someone infected. the government says the measures are necessary. i think they're very fair. we live in scotland, so we've been used to them for a while. so anything that keeps us safe has got to be good for the country. i think if you can work from home to protect everyone else, why wouldn't you? i'm a dental student, _ so i can't really work from home. for me it's been quite difficult with covid. i studying has been really difficult. one of the things we've discovered through this pandemic is that right from these depart despite the fact that people are tired, people are having a hard time and suffering, genuinely suffering psychologically, economically and with their health, still by and large the levels of adherence are very high indeed. but it has come at the worst possible time many businesses. some are asking for more government help. x�*t�*et some are asking for more government hel._ ., ., some are asking for more government hel. ., ., ., . ~' ., help. yet again we are back into open-ended _ help. yet again we are back into open-ended restrictions - help. yet again we are back into open-ended restrictions with i help. yet again we are back into open-ended restrictions with no help. yet again we are back into i open-ended restrictions with no end open—ended restrictions with no end in sight _ open—ended restrictions with no end in sight no— open—ended restrictions with no end in sight. no financial support. and absolutely— in sight. no financial support. and absolutely no clarity on where this is going _ absolutely no clarity on where this is going to — absolutely no clarity on where this is going to be —— when this is going to be _ is going to be —— when this is going to be over — is going to be —— when this is going to be over i— is going to be —— when this is going to be over. i urge the government to put the _ to be over. i urge the government to put the support packages in place to support— put the support packages in place to support business through this difficult — support business through this difficult period. the government says its existing £400 billion support package will help businesses get through the winter. emma simpson, bbc news. the metropolitan police says it won't investigate allegations that staff at downing street broke covid restrictions by holding a christmas party, because of a lack of evidence. the prime minister's former spokesperson, allegra stratton, has resigned after appearing to joke about the party, and there are claims of more gatherings at number 10 whilst the uk was in lockdown. let's speak to our chief political correspondent, adam fleming, who is outside number 10 this morning. good morning. we spoke to the health secretary, sajid javid, earlier. one of the things that came up was the conversation around whether that christmas party happened, those parties happened and the investigation into it? yeah, it was better late _ investigation into it? yeah, it was better late than _ investigation into it? yeah, it was better late than never, _ investigation into it? yeah, it was better late than never, wasn't i investigation into it? yeah, it was better late than never, wasn't it, | better late than never, wasn't it, for the _ better late than never, wasn't it, for the health secretary turning up on bbc_ for the health secretary turning up on bbc breakfast? we had expected to speak to _ on bbc breakfast? we had expected to speak to him yesterday but he vanished _ speak to him yesterday but he vanished. he explained today why he didn't— vanished. he explained today why he didn't want— vanished. he explained today why he didn't want to do interviews yesterday in the wake of that video that emerged that showed the prime minister's _ that emerged that showed the prime minister's then spokeswoman, allegra stratton, _ minister's then spokeswoman, allegra stratton, who has now resigned, appearing — stratton, who has now resigned, appearing tojoke about stratton, who has now resigned, appearing to joke about a christmas party in _ appearing to joke about a christmas party in downing street and the covid _ party in downing street and the covid regulations. here _ covid regulations. here are sajid javid. to be honest, i was upset by that video. the video that you would have seen, your viewers would have seen. i was upset by it. i think a lot of your viewers would have been upset by it. the prime minister was. and ifelt that the prime minister's team should be given an opportunity to respond, the space and time to respond to that, and i'm pleased the prime minister has by ordering an investigation. downing street will be hoping the resignation of allegra stratton and also the _ resignation of allegra stratton and also the prime minister's pretty big high—profile apology for that video in the _ high—profile apology for that video in the houses of parliament yesterday, well can ever draw a line under— yesterday, well can ever draw a line under that— yesterday, well can ever draw a line under that issue for now. although a line has— under that issue for now. although a line has not— under that issue for now. although a line has not been drawn under the issue _ line has not been drawn under the issue full—time, because it's now being _ issue full—time, because it's now being investigated by the cabinet secretary, the most senior civil servant — secretary, the most senior civil servant in — secretary, the most senior civil servant in the country, simon case, and he _ servant in the country, simon case, and he will— servant in the country, simon case, and he will prepare a report and we will see _ and he will prepare a report and we will see in— and he will prepare a report and we will see in black and white why did or didn't _ will see in black and white why did or didn't happen. and also, what may or didn't happen. and also, what may or may— or didn't happen. and also, what may or may not _ or didn't happen. and also, what may or may not have happened at events now claim _ or may not have happened at events now claim to have taken place in the build-up— now claim to have taken place in the build-up to — now claim to have taken place in the build—up to christmas 2020. it's not going _ build—up to christmas 2020. it's not going to _ build—up to christmas 2020. it's not going to be — build—up to christmas 2020. it's not going to be the subject of an investigation by the metropolitan police _ investigation by the metropolitan police. at least not now. labour think— police. at least not now. labour think it — police. at least not now. labour think it could be in the future. here — think it could be in the future. here is — think it could be in the future. here is the _ think it could be in the future. here is the deputy leader angela rayner — rayner. where the evidence is rayner. — where the evidence is there, it should — where the evidence is there, it should be _ where the evidence is there, it should be handed _ where the evidence is there, it should be handed over- where the evidence is there, it should be handed over to i where the evidence is there, it should be handed over to the i where the evidence is there, it. should be handed over to the met police _ should be handed over to the met police because _ should be handed over to the met police because nobody— should be handed over to the met police because nobody is - should be handed over to the met police because nobody is above i should be handed over to the met. police because nobody is above the law. police because nobody is above the law it _ police because nobody is above the law it cannot— police because nobody is above the law. it cannot be _ police because nobody is above the law. it cannot be one _ police because nobody is above the law. it cannot be one rule - police because nobody is above the law. it cannot be one rule for- law. it cannot be one rule for everybody _ law. it cannot be one rule for everybody else _ law. it cannot be one rule for everybody else and _ law. it cannot be one rule for everybody else and one i law. it cannot be one rule for everybody else and one rule i law. it cannot be one rule for. everybody else and one rule for law. it cannot be one rule for- everybody else and one rule for the prime _ everybody else and one rule for the prime minister— everybody else and one rule for the prime ministerand _ everybody else and one rule for the prime minister and downing - everybody else and one rule for the i prime minister and downing street. it's incredibly— prime minister and downing street. it's incredibly frustrating _ prime minister and downing street. it's incredibly frustrating that - it's incredibly frustrating that it's taken— it's incredibly frustrating that it's taken a _ it's incredibly frustrating that it's taken a week _ it's incredibly frustrating that it's taken a week for - it's incredibly frustrating that it's taken a week for the i it's incredibly frustrating that i it's taken a week for the prime minister— it's taken a week for the prime minister to— it's taken a week for the prime ministerto admit— it's taken a week for the prime minister to admit that - it's taken a week for the prime minister to admit that there i it's taken a week for the prime i minister to admit that there was a potential— minister to admit that there was a potential breach _ minister to admit that there was a potential breach of _ minister to admit that there was a potential breach of the _ minister to admit that there was a potential breach of the rules. i minister to admit that there was a potential breach of the rules. and| potential breach of the rules. and it looks _ potential breach of the rules. and it looks like — potential breach of the rules. and it looks like it _ potential breach of the rules. and it looks like it wasn't _ potential breach of the rules. and it looks like it wasn't just - potential breach of the rules. and it looks like it wasn't just a - it looks like it wasn't just a one-off— it looks like it wasn't just a one—off incident— it looks like it wasn't just a one—off incident either. i it looks like it wasn't just a i one—off incident either. there is it looks like it wasn't just a - one—off incident either. there is a number_ one—off incident either. there is a number of— one—off incident either. there is a number of allegations _ one—off incident either. there is a number of allegations around - one—off incident either. there is a i number of allegations around parties at the _ number of allegations around parties at the flat_ number of allegations around parties at the flat in— number of allegations around parties at the flat in number— number of allegations around parties at the flat in number 10, _ number of allegations around parties at the flat in number 10, in - number of allegations around parties at the flat in number 10, in numberi at the flat in number 10, in number 10, parties— at the flat in number 10, in number 10, parties and_ at the flat in number 10, in number 10, parties and other— at the flat in number 10, in number 10, parties and other apartments. . 10, parties and other apartments. this is_ 10, parties and other apartments. this is devastating _ 10, parties and other apartments. this is devastating news - 10, parties and other apartments. this is devastating news for- 10, parties and other apartments. i this is devastating news for people who lost _ this is devastating news for people who lost loved _ this is devastating news for people who lost loved ones _ this is devastating news for people who lost loved ones last _ this is devastating news for people| who lost loved ones last christmas, who lost loved ones last christmas, who weren't — who lost loved ones last christmas, who weren't able _ who lost loved ones last christmas, who weren't able to _ who lost loved ones last christmas, who weren't able to visit _ who lost loved ones last christmas, who weren't able to visit loved - who lost loved ones last christmas, i who weren't able to visit loved ones before _ who weren't able to visit loved ones before they — who weren't able to visit loved ones before they died, _ who weren't able to visit loved ones before they died, and _ who weren't able to visit loved ones before they died, and quite - who weren't able to visit loved ones before they died, and quite rightly, | before they died, and quite rightly, beobte _ before they died, and quite rightly, people are — before they died, and quite rightly, people are very— before they died, and quite rightly, people are very angry _ before they died, and quite rightly, people are very angry about - before they died, and quite rightly, people are very angry about this i before they died, and quite rightly, i people are very angry about this and the government— people are very angry about this and the government are _ people are very angry about this and the government are not _ people are very angry about this and the government are not above - people are very angry about this and the government are not above the l people are very angry about this and i the government are not above the law and they— the government are not above the law and they should — the government are not above the law and they should be _ the government are not above the law and they should be held _ the government are not above the law and they should be held accountable l and they should be held accountable for their— and they should be held accountable for their actions. _ for their actions. and _ for their actions. and irr— for their actions. and in terms - for their actions. and in terms of. for their actions. - and in terms of what is for their actions. _ and in terms of what is happening this christmas, the plan b measures in england _ this christmas, the plan b measures in england will be introduced at various— in england will be introduced at various points over the next week or so. various points over the next week or so they— various points over the next week or so they will — various points over the next week or so. they will require some pieces of law and _ so. they will require some pieces of law and regulations to go through parliament, and there will be a vote next week — parliament, and there will be a vote next week. they will go through because — next week. they will go through because labour will support them. but there — because labour will support them. but there are quite a lot of conservative mps who have serious misgivings — conservative mps who have serious misgivings about why measures are being _ misgivings about why measures are being introduced now before the full data about omicron has become completely clear. and also, why these _ completely clear. and also, why these measures? conservative mps particularly angry about the idea of covid _ particularly angry about the idea of covid certificates for nightclubs and big — covid certificates for nightclubs and big events, lovely health secretary was pointing out you don't 'ust secretary was pointing out you don't just have _ secretary was pointing out you don't just have to— secretary was pointing out you don't just have to be vaccinated to get it covered _ just have to be vaccinated to get it covered certificate, you could also .et covered certificate, you could also get one _ covered certificate, you could also get one of— covered certificate, you could also get one of those covid passes if you have done _ get one of those covid passes if you have done a — get one of those covid passes if you have done a lateral flow test and it's negative. they say it is not a way of _ it's negative. they say it is not a way of forcing anyone to get vaccinated. adam, thank you. adam vaccinated. — adam, thank you. adam fleming. the first of the new coronavirus measures come into force in england from tomorrow. what will they mean for hospitality businesses? sarah is at a restaurant in liverpool. good morning. it is very festive there but i wonder if they are feeling so positive about the festive cheer as plan b comes into force? yes, good morning. businesses like this one have really suffered over the past 18 months. but when rules are tightened it does deaden consumer confidence and there has been a string of cancellations across the hospitality sector. as you said, those new measures, they were announced last night. they include an extension of face covering rules. so, from tomorrow, if you are indoor venues like cinemas or theatres, you will have to wear one. you can take it off if you are eating or drinking. from monday, the guidance is to work from home if you can. and that guidance brings england into line with the rest of the uk. and as you heard adam say there, vaccine passwords will be introduced. so if you want to go to a nightclub, or other large events, you will have to prove you are double jabbed or show a covid negative lateral flow test. and again, those measures are already in place in the devolved nations. these are measures designed to keep us safe. i had a chat with peter, the owner of lunya, earlier, who said he has a lot of his covid signage is still up. but there was an immediate impact after last night's press conference. there were cancellations from customers. this has an economic impact for businesses. i'm joined now by natasha murphy, head of operations at ditto coffee. you have a cafe in liverpool and three others across the country. that work from home advice, what impact does that have on city centre trade? . ~ impact does that have on city centre trade? . ,, .,, ., , , impact does that have on city centre trade? ., 4' .,, ., , , . , trade? yeah, i think obviously city centre trade _ trade? yeah, i think obviously city centre trade will _ trade? yeah, i think obviously city centre trade will drop _ trade? yeah, i think obviously city centre trade will drop and - trade? yeah, i think obviously city centre trade will drop and it - trade? yeah, i think obviously city| centre trade will drop and it means businesses need to adapt and change. a lot of businesses are moving to delivery services. that can help. ourselves, we have a retail coffee we sell on our website. it is about adapting and making sure that you can push through really. it is adapting and making sure that you can push through really. it is about innovating- — can push through really. it is about innovating. we _ can push through really. it is about innovating. we have _ can push through really. it is about innovating. we have talked - can push through really. it is about innovating. we have talked a - can push through really. it is about innovating. we have talked a lot i innovating. we have talked a lot about hybrid working and the fact that people are mixing it up. they are working from home but they are also coming into the office. have you seen trading patterns actually changed since places started to reopen? changed since places started to reo en? . ., changed since places started to reoen? . ., changed since places started to reoen? ., ., ., reopen? yeah, i would say that the tradin: reopen? yeah, i would say that the trading patterns — reopen? yeah, i would say that the trading patterns in _ reopen? yeah, i would say that the trading patterns in our _ reopen? yeah, i would say that the trading patterns in our coffee - reopen? yeah, i would say that the | trading patterns in our coffee shops located in business district, it is busier on wednesday and thursday, and it is quieter on monday and friday. again, adapting, putting on different offers so we can coax people into trying new things and, you know, just keep going, keep pushing. abs. you know, 'ust keep going, keep -~ushin. �* you know, 'ust keep going, keep -~ushin. ~ pushing. a positive message there. but when you _ pushing. a positive message there. but when you heard _ pushing. a positive message there. but when you heard about - pushing. a positive message there. but when you heard about the - pushing. a positive message there. but when you heard about the plan | pushing. a positive message there. l but when you heard about the plan b last night, and these rules coming in, what did you think about the kind of long—term impact on your businesses? i kind of long-term impact on your businesses?— businesses? i think long term we will need support _ businesses? i think long term we will need support from _ businesses? i think long term we will need support from the - will need support from the government if it goes on. short—term, as i said before, we just keep on going and we keep on adapting. ourteam just keep on going and we keep on adapting. our team have made the changes, implementing the covid guidelines, making sure customers are comfortable.— are comfortable. safety first. the government _ are comfortable. safety first. the government say _ are comfortable. safety first. the government say there _ are comfortable. safety first. the government say there is - are comfortable. safety first. the government say there is support| are comfortable. safety first. the | government say there is support in place including access to loan schemes. there is a reduction in business rates. reduction in vat, especially for hospitality businesses. so, that will help. i guess the question is, will it be enough for businesses like yours? i enough for businesses like yours? i think long term, like most hospitality businesses, we will need more _ hospitality businesses, we will need more support to push through to the other— more support to push through to the other side _ more support to push through to the other side. we more support to push through to the other side. ~ . ., . . . , . other side. we welcome that. natasha murh , other side. we welcome that. natasha murphy. lovely — other side. we welcome that. natasha murphy. lovely to _ other side. we welcome that. natasha murphy, lovely to speak _ other side. we welcome that. natasha murphy, lovely to speak to _ other side. we welcome that. natasha murphy, lovely to speak to you. - murphy, lovely to speak to you. thank you very much. for the government faces a difficult balancing act trying to protect public health but also keeping the economy moving. uk hospitality, that represents the industry, says these measures could have a devastating impact, especially on the city centre businesses that do rely on that commuter trade. they say in the long term, as you've heard there from natasha, they need more government support to help them through what could be another difficult winter. sarah, thank you very much. it difficult winter. sarah, thank ouve much. ., , sarah, thank you very much. it does look yummy. _ sarah, thank you very much. it does look yummy. all— sarah, thank you very much. it does look yummy, all that _ sarah, thank you very much. it does look yummy, all that food. - a bbc breakfast investigation has found that care homes are implementing different rules around visits this christmas. some families have told us they're having to fight for limited time slots to see their loved ones, while others have been told they won't be able to visit at all. this is the second year restrictions have been in place during the festive period, as zoe conway reports. well done. i'll get you another rolling pin, jean. the residents of the heathfield care home in warrington might have dementia, but they've not lost their dignity. staff here try to support and encourage them. i can't wait to taste these, can you? the home hasn't had a single case of covid. they want to keep it that way this christmas. christmas day is always special, actually. there is a lovely atmosphere. normally speaking, a number of residents would go out to be with families. this year, we are suggesting that's not going to happen because of the virus, the new strain of the virus. it'll be a very happy, festive time. the chef will make a superb christmas lunch. you better move that hand, else you going to put a hole in... oh, right! ..in the side...! we don't want a hole in yourjumper, do we?! doreen often doesn't know who peter is. but there's no mistaking herjoy at having her son by her side. peter says the home has been good at consulting families about visits. we've discussed together our thoughts on how things should open up and not be opened up. so we are involved in the process continually. and that gives you great reassurance that we've got some influence. the government's guidelines state they expect and encourage care providers to facilitate visits wherever possible, and to do so in a risk managed way. but several families with relatives at other homes have told us they are not getting enough access at christmas. wendy's mother suffered a catastrophic stroke 14 years ago. she lost the use of the right—hand side completely and has absolutely no speech at all. but she's mum. she's still mum. she's still very much my mum. she is frustrated that she will only get an hour with her mother on christmas day. we all know covid is going to be with us for some time. we've got to find a way of living with it and not being stuck in this draconian method of looking after your relatives. it doesn't help them mentally, does it? some families said they thought staff shortages were to blame for the lack of visits. one woman, who doesn't want to be named, told me she's not allowed to visit her mother on christmas day. can you understand where the home is coming from though — they're trying to protect the residents? no, i think they're just trying to keep everyone out. she could take her mother home for the day, but she says her mother is too frail to be moved. ifeel as if i've abandoned her and that she wouldn't think i cared. and that... that's. .. that's the upsetting thing. eileen says her mother's home is offering four families a 30 minute slot on christmas day. she doesn't know yet whether she'll be one of them. my mother trained as a nurse in the second world war. she had been a district nurse all her working life. it's breaking my heart, actually. that's what it's about. the government says that every care home resident should be supported to have an essential caregiver, who can visit the home to offer companionship, and who can visit even if there is a covid outbreak in the home. but look at sylvia — beautiful dress. john's wife sylvia is in a home and has dementia. what do you love about her? sense of humour. gentleness. her love for everybody. he has been trying for months to get essential caregiver status, so he can visit sylvia more often. it gives reassurance there is someone there to hold and touch and cuddle as necessary, which she has lost over the last year—and—a—half. as i have to say, so have i. the government has said that essential care givers are allowed to visit homes, are allowed to have personal contact with their loved ones, and yet it doesn't seem to be happening. i don't know why. i really am quite exasperated, not just for myself, but for thousands upon thousands of other people in exactly the same situation as i am. the challenge for care homes is that, for so many families, christmas is about so much more than the festive rituals. it's about being with their loved ones. zoe conway, bbc news. we're nowjoined by diane mayhew, co—founder of rights for residents, and nadra ahmed, who's chair of the national care association. good morning to you both. diane, good morning. you good morning to you both. diane, good morning-— good morning to you both. diane, aood morninu. ., . .., ., good morning. you are the co-founder of ri . hts good morning. you are the co-founder of rights for — good morning. you are the co-founder of rights for residents. _ good morning. you are the co-founder of rights for residents. tell _ good morning. you are the co-founder of rights for residents. tell me - good morning. you are the co-founder of rights for residents. tell me why . of rights for residents. tell me why this is so important for you as we approach christmas and there are so many different rules around the restrictions when it comes to visiting? restrictions when it comes to visitin: ? a, , , restrictions when it comes to visitina? , , . ~ for covering this really important issue. it's important because we have _ issue. it's important because we have att— issue. it's important because we have all the precautionary measures in place _ have all the precautionary measures in place for— have all the precautionary measures in place for people going into care homes _ in place for people going into care homes now. but unfortunately, despite — homes now. but unfortunately, despite the government guidance stating _ despite the government guidance stating that visitors should be welcome and embrace because they should _ welcome and embrace because they should be _ welcome and embrace because they should be seen as part of the family care, _ should be seen as part of the family care, that _ should be seen as part of the family care, that is — should be seen as part of the family care, that is not the case in many care _ care, that is not the case in many care homes _ care, that is not the case in many care homes. christmas visits have been _ care homes. christmas visits have been banned. for some people this will be _ been banned. for some people this will be their last christmas. what do ou will be their last christmas. what do you fear? _ will be their last christmas. what do you fear? because _ will be their last christmas. what do you fear? because you - will be their last christmas. transit do you fear? because you have experience of not being able to see a loved one of —— in a care home? irate a loved one of -- in a care home? we have a loved one of —— in a care home? we have suffered at the window visits at the _ have suffered at the window visits at the early stages but that was before — at the early stages but that was before we had the test, before we have the _ before we had the test, before we have the vaccines. that was with jenny's _ have the vaccines. that was with jenny'sjean, my mother—in—law. she had advanced — jenny'sjean, my mother—in—law. she had advanced she didn't understand what a _ had advanced she didn't understand what a virus was. trying to explain that to _ what a virus was. trying to explain that to someone that has got advanced dementia is extremely difficult — advanced dementia is extremely difficult. so, these videos and pods, — difficult. so, these videos and pods, they are just tortuous when you have — pods, they are just tortuous when you have got somebody in that situation _ you have got somebody in that situation. ., you have got somebody in that situation. . ., , , ., situation. there are two sides to this. on situation. there are two sides to this- on the _ situation. there are two sides to this. on the one _ situation. there are two sides to this. on the one hand _ situation. there are two sides to this. on the one hand there - situation. there are two sides to this. on the one hand there is i situation. there are two sides to | this. on the one hand there is the well—being of the person who is in the care home. on the other side of it is people like yourself, the relatives, who desperately want to do the right thing, who want to be there for their loved one. what about the impact on those people, on the relatives, over time when there are not able to see or be with a loved one? irate are not able to see or be with a loved one?— are not able to see or be with a loved one? ~ . ' :: :: :: , , loved one? we have 12,000 members in there now. loved one? we have12,000 members in there now- i— loved one? we have 12,000 members in there now- i can — loved one? we have12,000 members in there now. i can tell— loved one? we have 12,000 members in there now. i can tell you _ loved one? we have 12,000 members in there now. i can tell you that _ loved one? we have 12,000 members in there now. i can tell you that many - there now. i can tell you that many of them _ there now. i can tell you that many of them are — there now. i can tell you that many of them are on antidepressants, many are undergoing therapy. they are broken _ are undergoing therapy. they are broken. they cannot cope with having their loved _ broken. they cannot cope with having their loved one in a place where they— their loved one in a place where they are — their loved one in a place where they are banned from seeing them. you know. — they are banned from seeing them. you know, everybody should have family— you know, everybody should have family contact. it's a basic human right— family contact. it's a basic human right that — family contact. it's a basic human right that everybody in society takes — right that everybody in society takes for _ right that everybody in society takes for granted. but unfortunately, for people who are living _ unfortunately, for people who are living in _ unfortunately, for people who are living in care, they don't get to choose — living in care, they don't get to choose. their rights have been taken away _ choose. their rights have been taken away it _ choose. their rights have been taken away it has — choose. their rights have been taken away. it has been left to care providers _ away. it has been left to care providers to make that decision as to who _ providers to make that decision as to who goes in, who doesn't go in, and it's— to who goes in, who doesn't go in, and it's a _ to who goes in, who doesn't go in, and it's a postcode lottery.- and it's a postcode lottery. nadra, do ou and it's a postcode lottery. nadra, do you want _ and it's a postcode lottery. nadra, do you want to _ and it's a postcode lottery. nadra, do you want to pick _ and it's a postcode lottery. nadra, do you want to pick up _ and it's a postcode lottery. nadra, do you want to pick up on - and it's a postcode lottery. nadra, do you want to pick up on this? i and it's a postcode lottery. nadra,| do you want to pick up on this? the people who run care homes are in an unenviable position here. everybody can see they are trying to keep the people in the care home is a safe and they have relatives saying, we need to see our loved ones. how do you balance those two places, especially where we are now with the concerns over the new variant? melt. concerns over the new variant? well, i think it's devastating _ concerns over the new variant? well, i think it's devastating to _ concerns over the new variant? well, i think it's devastating to hear - i think it's devastating to hear some — i think it's devastating to hear some of— i think it's devastating to hear some of the _ i think it's devastating to hear some of the things _ i think it's devastating to hear some of the things that - i think it's devastating to hear some of the things that have i i think it's devastating to hear. some of the things that have just been _ some of the things that have just been said — some of the things that have just been said because _ some of the things that have just been said because it— some of the things that have just been said because it is— some of the things that have just been said because it is very, - some of the things that have justj been said because it is very, very difficult — been said because it is very, very difficult. and _ been said because it is very, very difficult. and for— been said because it is very, very difficult. and for a _ been said because it is very, very difficult. and for a care _ been said because it is very, very difficult. and for a care provider. difficult. and for a care provider the best— difficult. and for a care provider the best thing _ difficult. and for a care provider the best thing we _ difficult. and for a care provider the best thing we can _ difficult. and for a care provider the best thing we can do - difficult. and for a care provider the best thing we can do is - difficult. and for a care provider. the best thing we can do is return back— the best thing we can do is return back to _ the best thing we can do is return back to pre—covid—mac _ the best thing we can do is return back to pre—covid—mac time's - the best thing we can do is return. back to pre—covid—mac time's where we had _ back to pre—covid—mac time's where we had open — back to pre—covid—mac time's where we had open visiting, _ back to pre—covid—mac time's where we had open visiting, people - back to pre—covid—mac time's where we had open visiting, people came l we had open visiting, people came and went— we had open visiting, people came and went as — we had open visiting, people came and went as they— we had open visiting, people came and went as they wanted, - we had open visiting, people came and went as they wanted, we - we had open visiting, people camel and went as they wanted, we didn't have to _ and went as they wanted, we didn't have to book— and went as they wanted, we didn't have to book them _ and went as they wanted, we didn't have to book them in— and went as they wanted, we didn't have to book them in four- and went as they wanted, we didn't have to book them in four visits. i and went as they wanted, we didn'ti have to book them in four visits. we didn't— have to book them in four visits. we didn't have — have to book them in four visits. we didn't have to— have to book them in four visits. we didn't have to test _ have to book them in four visits. we didn't have to test them. _ have to book them in four visits. we didn't have to test them. these i have to book them in four visits. we didn't have to test them. these are| didn't have to test them. these are all guidelines— didn't have to test them. these are all guidelines that _ didn't have to test them. these are all guidelines that have _ didn't have to test them. these are all guidelines that have been - didn't have to test them. these are all guidelines that have been put. didn't have to test them. these are all guidelines that have been put inj all guidelines that have been put in that we _ all guidelines that have been put in that we have — all guidelines that have been put in that we have to _ all guidelines that have been put in that we have to abide _ all guidelines that have been put in that we have to abide by— all guidelines that have been put in that we have to abide by at - all guidelines that have been put in that we have to abide by at a - all guidelines that have been put in that we have to abide by at a timei that we have to abide by at a time where _ that we have to abide by at a time where we — that we have to abide by at a time where we have _ that we have to abide by at a time where we have one _ that we have to abide by at a time where we have one of— that we have to abide by at a time where we have one of the - that we have to abide by at a time where we have one of the most i where we have one of the most chronic— where we have one of the most chronic shortages _ where we have one of the most chronic shortages of _ where we have one of the most chronic shortages of staff. i where we have one of the most chronic shortages of staff. so . where we have one of the most. chronic shortages of staff. so we have _ chronic shortages of staff. so we have to — chronic shortages of staff. so we have to get — chronic shortages of staff. so we have to get our _ chronic shortages of staff. so we have to get our staff— chronic shortages of staff. so we have to get our staff away- chronic shortages of staff. so we have to get our staff away from i chronic shortages of staff. so we i have to get our staff away from the main _ have to get our staff away from the mainiob. _ have to get our staff away from the mainiob. to — have to get our staff away from the mainiob. to try— have to get our staff away from the main job, to try and _ have to get our staff away from the main job, to try and do _ have to get our staff away from the main job, to try and do all- have to get our staff away from the main job, to try and do all of- have to get our staff away from the main job, to try and do all of that l main job, to try and do all of that facititation~ — main job, to try and do all of that facilitation. visits _ main job, to try and do all of that facilitation. visits are _ main job, to try and do all of that facilitation. visits are really- main job, to try and do all of that facilitation. visits are really key. facilitation. visits are really key in the _ facilitation. visits are really key in the well—being _ facilitation. visits are really key in the well—being of _ facilitation. visits are really key in the well—being of the - facilitation. visits are really key in the well—being of the people| facilitation. visits are really key. in the well—being of the people we care for _ in the well—being of the people we care for we — in the well—being of the people we care for. we know— in the well—being of the people we care for. we know that. _ in the well—being of the people we care for. we know that. and - in the well—being of the people we care for. we know that. and most| care for. we know that. and most providers— care for. we know that. and most providers are _ care for. we know that. and most providers are doing _ care for. we know that. and most providers are doing absolutely- providers are doing absolutely everything _ providers are doing absolutely everything they— providers are doing absolutely everything they can _ providers are doing absolutely everything they can in - providers are doing absolutely everything they can in order. providers are doing absolutely| everything they can in order to providers are doing absolutely- everything they can in order to make this happen — everything they can in order to make this happen. this _ everything they can in order to make this happen. this is _ everything they can in order to make this happen. this is at _ everything they can in order to make this happen. this is at the _ everything they can in order to make this happen. this is at the backdropi this happen. this is at the backdrop of new— this happen. this is at the backdrop of new regulations _ this happen. this is at the backdrop of new regulations that _ this happen. this is at the backdrop of new regulations that have - this happen. this is at the backdrop of new regulations that have come i of new regulations that have come in, of new regulations that have come in. but _ of new regulations that have come in. but we — of new regulations that have come in. but we have _ of new regulations that have come in, but we have got— of new regulations that have come in, but we have got a _ of new regulations that have come in, but we have got a variant - of new regulations that have come in, but we have got a variant that. in, but we have got a variant that is very— in, but we have got a variant that is very challenging. _ in, but we have got a variant that is very challenging. so _ in, but we have got a variant that is very challenging. so on - in, but we have got a variant that is very challenging. so on the i in, but we have got a variant that| is very challenging. so on the one hand _ is very challenging. so on the one hand we _ is very challenging. so on the one hand we are — is very challenging. so on the one hand we are telling _ is very challenging. so on the one hand we are telling society, - is very challenging. so on the one hand we are telling society, you l hand we are telling society, you have _ hand we are telling society, you have got — hand we are telling society, you have got to _ hand we are telling society, you have got to now— hand we are telling society, you have got to now be _ hand we are telling society, you have got to now be careful i hand we are telling society, you have got to now be careful and i hand we are telling society, you i have got to now be careful and close dow“, _ have got to now be careful and close down, but _ have got to now be careful and close down, but on — have got to now be careful and close down, but on the _ have got to now be careful and close down, but on the other— have got to now be careful and close down, but on the other hand - have got to now be careful and close down, but on the other hand the i down, but on the other hand the visiting _ down, but on the other hand the visiting says _ down, but on the other hand the visiting says you _ down, but on the other hand the visiting says you must _ down, but on the other hand the visiting says you must facilitate. visiting says you must facilitate it, visiting says you must facilitate it. which — visiting says you must facilitate it. which is— visiting says you must facilitate it, which is right _ visiting says you must facilitate it, which is right and _ visiting says you must facilitate it, which is right and proper. i visiting says you must facilitate. it, which is right and proper. but you must— it, which is right and proper. but you must make _ it, which is right and proper. but you must make the _ it, which is right and proper. but you must make the risk- it, which is right and proper. but- you must make the risk assessment. that is— you must make the risk assessment. that is what— you must make the risk assessment. that is what providers _ you must make the risk assessment. that is what providers are _ you must make the risk assessment. that is what providers are doing. if. that is what providers are doing. if you haven't — that is what providers are doing. if you haven't got _ that is what providers are doing. if you haven't got enough _ that is what providers are doing. if you haven't got enough staff- that is what providers are doing. if you haven't got enough staff on i that is what providers are doing. if| you haven't got enough staff on the day and _ you haven't got enough staff on the day and you — you haven't got enough staff on the day and you have _ you haven't got enough staff on the day and you have only— you haven't got enough staff on the day and you have only got - you haven't got enough staff on the day and you have only got enough i day and you have only got enough staff to _ day and you have only got enough staff to be — day and you have only got enough staff to be dealing _ day and you have only got enough staff to be dealing with _ day and you have only got enough staff to be dealing with the - staff to be dealing with the festivities _ staff to be dealing with the festivities of— staff to be dealing with the festivities of christmas, i staff to be dealing with the l festivities of christmas, then staff to be dealing with the - festivities of christmas, then you may make — festivities of christmas, then you may make that _ festivities of christmas, then you may make that decision. - festivities of christmas, then you may make that decision. but i festivities of christmas, then you may make that decision. but the| festivities of christmas, then you i may make that decision. but the vast majority— may make that decision. but the vast majority of— may make that decision. but the vast majority of providers _ may make that decision. but the vast majority of providers are _ may make that decision. but the vast majority of providers are keeping i may make that decision. but the vast majority of providers are keeping an. majority of providers are keeping an open house — majority of providers are keeping an open house if— majority of providers are keeping an open house. if you've _ majority of providers are keeping an open house. if you've got— majority of providers are keeping an open house. if you've got 30 - open house. if you've got 30 residents, _ open house. if you've got 30 residents, 40, _ open house. if you've got 30 residents, 40, 50, - open house. if you've got 30 residents, 40, 50, 60, - open house. if you've got 30 residents, 40, 50, 60, 80, | open house. if you've got 30 i residents, 40, 50, 60, 80, how open house. if you've got 30 - residents, 40, 50, 60, 80, how are we going _ residents, 40, 50, 60, 80, how are we going to — residents, 40, 50, 60, 80, how are we going to make _ residents, 40, 50, 60, 80, how are we going to make it _ residents, 40, 50, 60, 80, how are we going to make it feasible, - residents, 40, 50, 60, 80, how are we going to make it feasible, or- we going to make it feasible, or possible. — we going to make it feasible, or possible. for— we going to make it feasible, or possible, for every— we going to make it feasible, or possible, for every resident i we going to make it feasible, or- possible, for every resident because my family— possible, for every resident because my family to— possible, for every resident because my family to visit _ possible, for every resident because my family to visit on _ possible, for every resident because my family to visit on that _ possible, for every resident because my family to visit on that day? - possible, for every resident because my family to visit on that day? i i possible, for every resident because my family to visit on that day? i amul my family to visit on that day? i am lookin: at my family to visit on that day? i am looking at a — my family to visit on that day? i am looking at a diane _ my family to visit on that day? i am looking at a diane in _ my family to visit on that day? i am looking at a diane in the _ my family to visit on that day? looking at a diane in the studio my family to visit on that day?m looking at a diane in the studio and you are shaking your head. what is it you are thinking?— it you are thinking? well, the staff shortaues, it you are thinking? well, the staff shortages. if _ it you are thinking? well, the staff shortages, if care _ it you are thinking? well, the staff shortages, if care providers - shortages, if care providers entisted _ shortages, if care providers enlisted the help of family, who could _ enlisted the help of family, who could go— enlisted the help of family, who could go into their loved ones and provide _ could go into their loved ones and provide that emotional support that they so— provide that emotional support that they so -- — provide that emotional support that they so —— sorely need, then they should _ they so —— sorely need, then they should see — they so —— sorely need, then they should see family as help, not a hindrance — should see family as help, not a hindrance. we know there are staff shortages — hindrance. we know there are staff shortages and families are very happy— shortages and families are very happy to— shortages and families are very happy to fill in. you know, you are absolutely — happy to fill in. you know, you are absolutely right, nadra, it is about batancing — absolutely right, nadra, it is about balancing the risks, but for a lot of people — balancing the risks, but for a lot of people at risk is not being balanced. they are being told they won't _ balanced. they are being told they won't see — balanced. they are being told they won't see their loved one at christmas. and this could be their last christmas. jenny and i saw christmas. and this could be their last christmas. jenny and i sanean until she _ last christmas. jenny and i sanean until she died. we were essential visitors — until she died. we were essential visitors. but unfortunately, we never— visitors. but unfortunately, we never got _ visitors. but unfortunately, we never got to see her last christmas and it— never got to see her last christmas and it was— never got to see her last christmas and it was to be her last. and we will never— and it was to be her last. and we will never forget that, or forgive. there _ will never forget that, or forgive. there is— will never forget that, or forgive. there is no— will never forget that, or forgive. there is no reason, now that we have .ot there is no reason, now that we have got all— there is no reason, now that we have got all these — there is no reason, now that we have got all these protections, variant or no— got all these protections, variant or no variant, they have been triple vaccinated. — or no variant, they have been triple vaccinated, there are no mitigating measures— vaccinated, there are no mitigating measures people can take. so what is the alternative? we keep them locked up the alternative? we keep them locked up forever? _ the alternative? we keep them locked u- forever? ., ., the alternative? we keep them locked op forever?- i _ the alternative? we keep them locked up forever?- i think _ the alternative? we keep them locked up forever?- i think you - the alternative? we keep them locked up forever?- i think you have i up forever? nadra? i think you have to look at the _ up forever? nadra? i think you have to look at the risk _ up forever? nadra? i think you have to look at the risk assessments. i up forever? nadra? i think you have| to look at the risk assessments. the guidance _ to look at the risk assessments. the guidance we — to look at the risk assessments. the guidance we have _ to look at the risk assessments. the guidance we have is— to look at the risk assessments. the guidance we have is very _ to look at the risk assessments. the guidance we have is very clear- to look at the risk assessments. the guidance we have is very clear that i guidance we have is very clear that the provider— guidance we have is very clear that the provider must _ guidance we have is very clear that the provider must enable - guidance we have is very clear that the provider must enable that i guidance we have is very clear that the provider must enable that risk| the provider must enable that risk assessment _ the provider must enable that risk assessment. we _ the provider must enable that risk assessment. we are _ the provider must enable that risk assessment. we are insured - the provider must enable that risk. assessment. we are insured around these _ assessment. we are insured around these things — assessment. we are insured around these things. and _ assessment. we are insured around these things. and that _ assessment. we are insured around these things. and that is _ assessment. we are insured around these things. and that is a - assessment. we are insured around these things. and that is a huge i these things. and that is a huge challenge — these things. and that is a huge challenge we _ these things. and that is a huge challenge. we have _ these things. and that is a huge challenge. we have got- these things. and that is a huge challenge. we have got to - these things. and that is a hugej challenge. we have got to make these things. and that is a huge i challenge. we have got to make sure that every— challenge. we have got to make sure that every resident's _ challenge. we have got to make sure that every resident's family _ challenge. we have got to make sure that every resident's family is - challenge. we have got to make sure that every resident's family is then i that every resident's family is then given— that every resident's family is then given access — that every resident's family is then given access so— that every resident's family is then given access. so having _ that every resident's family is then given access. so having 60 - that every resident's family is then given access. so having 60 people| that every resident's family is then . given access. so having 60 people in the home _ given access. so having 60 people in the home in— given access. so having 60 people in the home in different _ given access. so having 60 people in the home in different rooms- given access. so having 60 people in the home in different rooms will- given access. so having 60 people in the home in different rooms will be i the home in different rooms will be very challenging _ the home in different rooms will be very challenging-— very challenging. sorry to interrupt. _ very challenging. sorry to interrupt, but _ very challenging. sorry to interrupt, but surely, i very challenging. sorry to i interrupt, but surely, especially very challenging. sorry to - interrupt, but surely, especially if you've got two days around christmas, this can be organised, especially if you got family members who say, we are triple vaccinated, we have done lateral flow test or even pcrs, we know we are physically safe, so we can help — surely that can be organised and should be welcomed?— can be organised and should be welcomed? ~ a, r, r, , r, , welcomed? well, a lot of providers, i have to tell— welcomed? well, a lot of providers, i have to tell you, _ welcomed? well, a lot of providers, i have to tell you, are _ welcomed? well, a lot of providers, i have to tell you, are doing - welcomed? well, a lot of providers, i have to tell you, are doing that. i i have to tell you, are doing that. there _ i have to tell you, are doing that. there will— i have to tell you, are doing that. there will be _ i have to tell you, are doing that. there will be exceptions. - i have to tell you, are doing that. there will be exceptions. i- i have to tell you, are doing that. there will be exceptions. i think. i have to tell you, are doing that. . there will be exceptions. i think we are talking — there will be exceptions. i think we are talking about _ there will be exceptions. i think we are talking about the _ there will be exceptions. i think we are talking about the exceptions. . are talking about the exceptions. generally— are talking about the exceptions. generally speaking _ are talking about the exceptions. generally speaking every- are talking about the exceptions. | generally speaking every provider that i_ generally speaking every provider that t have — generally speaking every provider that i have spoken— generally speaking every provider that i have spoken to _ generally speaking every provider that i have spoken to is _ that i have spoken to is facilitating _ that i have spoken to is facilitating these. - that i have spoken to is facilitating these. and i that i have spoken to is - facilitating these. and actually, before — facilitating these. and actually, before this _ facilitating these. and actually, before this variant _ facilitating these. and actually, before this variant came - facilitating these. and actually, before this variant came about, facilitating these. and actually, i before this variant came about, all the rosters — before this variant came about, all the rosters were _ before this variant came about, all the rosters were done _ before this variant came about, all the rosters were done and - before this variant came about, all the rosters were done and we - before this variant came about, all the rosters were done and we had| the rosters were done and we had staff working _ the rosters were done and we had staff working and _ the rosters were done and we had staff working and we _ the rosters were done and we had staff working and we had - the rosters were done and we had i staff working and we had everybody, everything _ staff working and we had everybody, everything was — staff working and we had everybody, everything was in _ staff working and we had everybody, everything was in situ. _ staff working and we had everybody, everything was in situ. the - staff working and we had everybody, everything was in situ. the day- everything was in situ. the day after— everything was in situ. the day after the — everything was in situ. the day after the guidance _ everything was in situ. the day after the guidance came - everything was in situ. the day after the guidance came out, l after the guidance came out, everything _ after the guidance came out, everything was _ after the guidance came out, everything was in _ after the guidance came out, everything was in place. i after the guidance came out, everything was in place. wel after the guidance came out, i everything was in place. we then hear— everything was in place. we then hear about— everything was in place. we then hear about the _ everything was in place. we then hear about the variant _ everything was in place. we then hear about the variant and - everything was in place. we then hear about the variant and therei everything was in place. we then i hear about the variant and there are challenges — hear about the variant and there are challenges we _ hear about the variant and there are challenges. we have _ hear about the variant and there are challenges. we have public- hear about the variant and there are challenges. we have public health. challenges. we have public health england _ challenges. we have public health england to — challenges. we have public health england to look _ challenges. we have public health england to look at. _ challenges. we have public health england to look at. we _ challenges. we have public health england to look at. we have i challenges. we have public health england to look at. we have to i challenges. we have public health. england to look at. we have to look at all— england to look at. we have to look at all the _ england to look at. we have to look at all the other— england to look at. we have to look at all the other guidance _ england to look at. we have to look at all the other guidance that - england to look at. we have to look| at all the other guidance that comes around _ at all the other guidance that comes around from — at all the other guidance that comes around from all— at all the other guidance that comes around from all the _ at all the other guidance that comes around from all the bodies. - at all the other guidance that comes around from all the bodies. so, i around from all the bodies. so, providers— around from all the bodies. so, providers are _ around from all the bodies. so, providers are doing _ around from all the bodies. so, providers are doing that. - around from all the bodies. so, providers are doing that. i- around from all the bodies. so, | providers are doing that. i don't want _ providers are doing that. i don't want anyone _ providers are doing that. i don't want anyone to _ providers are doing that. i don't want anyone to go _ providers are doing that. i don't want anyone to go away - providers are doing that. i don'ti want anyone to go away thinking providers are doing that. i don't- want anyone to go away thinking that every— want anyone to go away thinking that every provider — want anyone to go away thinking that every provider out _ want anyone to go away thinking that every provider out there _ want anyone to go away thinking that every provider out there is _ want anyone to go away thinking that every provider out there is banning, l every provider out there is banning, which _ every provider out there is banning, which is — every provider out there is banning, which is a — every provider out there is banning, which is a terrible _ every provider out there is banning, which is a terrible word _ every provider out there is banning, which is a terrible word to _ every provider out there is banning, which is a terrible word to use, i which is a terrible word to use, they— which is a terrible word to use, they mav— which is a terrible word to use, they nray he _ which is a terrible word to use, they may be suspending - which is a terrible word to use, they may be suspending visits, which is a terrible word to use, i they may be suspending visits, it's 'ust they may be suspending visits, it's just the _ they may be suspending visits, it's just the circumstances _ they may be suspending visits, it's just the circumstances of- they may be suspending visits, it's just the circumstances of where i they may be suspending visits, it's| just the circumstances of where we are. just the circumstances of where we are we _ just the circumstances of where we are we are — just the circumstances of where we are we are trying— just the circumstances of where we are. we are trying our— just the circumstances of where we are. we are trying our very- just the circumstances of where we are. we are trying our very best. are. we are trying our very best against — are. we are trying our very best against all— are. we are trying our very best against all the _ are. we are trying our very best against all the odds. _ are. we are trying our very best against all the odds.— are. we are trying our very best against all the odds. nadra, thank ou ve against all the odds. nadra, thank you very much- — against all the odds. nadra, thank you very much- i— against all the odds. nadra, thank you very much. i think _ against all the odds. nadra, thank you very much. i think the - you very much. i think the difference between words such as banning and suspending, i saw you gasp there, it is like potato potato? ll gasp there, it is like potato otato? , . , , gasp there, it is like potato otato? , ., potato? it is. the excuses we are caettin , potato? it is. the excuses we are getting. some — potato? it is. the excuses we are getting, some carers _ potato? it is. the excuses we are getting, some carers are - potato? it is. the excuses we are getting, some carers are saying l potato? it is. the excuses we are i getting, some carers are saying they can't facilitate visits, no other explanation. i take your point that some _ explanation. i take your point that some are — explanation. i take your point that some are allowing it, which makes it even worse — some are allowing it, which makes it even worse. sis some are allowing it, which makes it even worse-— even worse. as nadra said, it is the exception? — even worse. as nadra said, it is the exception? yeah, _ even worse. as nadra said, it is the exception? yeah, it— even worse. as nadra said, it is the exception? yeah, it is— even worse. as nadra said, it is the exception? yeah, it is the - exception? yeah, it is the exception- _ exception? yeah, it is the exception. if _ exception? yeah, it is the exception. if people i exception? yeah, it is the exception. if people can l exception? yeah, it is the i exception. if people can embrace exception? yeah, it is the _ exception. if people can embrace it, why can't— exception. if people can embrace it, why can't they all? some say you can take your— why can't they all? some say you can take your loved one out. but if you do there _ take your loved one out. but if you do there will have to isolate for 14 days _ do there will have to isolate for 14 days that — do there will have to isolate for 14 days. that is not in the guidance. people _ days. that is not in the guidance. people who— days. that is not in the guidance. people who are bedbound or frail, that is— people who are bedbound or frail, that is not— people who are bedbound or frail, that is not an opportunity they can take up— that is not an opportunity they can take up because they are too frail to go— take up because they are too frail to go out— take up because they are too frail to go out for the day. the alternative is now visits at all. thank — alternative is now visits at all. thank you _ alternative is now visits at all. thank you so much for sharing a personal story. we do understand that. i suspect it is something we will revisit again. and also, nadra ahmed, chair of the national care association, thank you. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london, i'm tolo adeoye. new covid restrictions have been described as a hammer blow to business and deeply damaging for the west end. plan b measures announced yesterday include working from home where possible, more mask wearing and covid passes for certain venues. the leader of westminster city council warned the hospitality sector will be particularly hard hit. this was the reaction from some londoners to the new rules. we've done it for the past year and a bit, so everyone is getting used to it now. it's just par for the course. it's not ideal but if this new variant is increasing the risk to people's lives, we have to do what we have to do. i have a whole year of online study so it won't make - a big difference to me. well, we'd like to hear how the latest restrictions will impact you or your business. do get in touch. meanwhile, tottenham hotspur�*s europa conference league match tonight has been cancelled. spurs boss antonio conte said yesterday everyone at the club was "a bit scared" over the number of infections. sunday's premier league game is also under review. one in 53 londoners is homeless according to a new report by shelter. the figures come as social enterprise change please rolled out two refurbished london buses giving free services for rough sleepers. the london councils group says high housing costs and the disproportionate impact of covid—19 on london's economy means we face the highest homelessness rates in the country. travel news now. there's a good service on the tubes this morning, and for all other travel news tune in to your local bbc radio station. now the weather with kate kinsella. good morning. the wind a little lighter today following the strong winds over the last couple of days. it is a little calmer. we should get some dry weather. low pressure still in charge. any remnants of last night's rain and cloud clearing away. we'll get some spells of sunshine. the wind is lighter. more cloud in the afternoon with a band of rain. temperatures up to eight celsius. tonight and into this evening the cloud will continue east with the band of rain. it could be heavy for a time but it will start to clear as a brief ridge of high pressure starts to move in as we head through the early hours of friday. the minimum temperature dropping down to three celsius. a bright start for many of us tomorrow morning. again, the wind starts to strengthen and veers from the north—west through tomorrow. we will have the sunshine but it will feel cold. that cold air, however, is moved out of the way through saturday and sunday, much milder conditions. we are looking at rain for saturday with the milder air. sunday, perhaps drier. but the temperature reaching 14 celsius by the end of the weekend. we'll be backjust before nine. now back to charlie and naga. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. morning live is on bbc one after breakfast. let's find out what kimberly and gethin have in store. coming up on morning live. dark nights glaring lights and bad weather like we're seeing right now cause thousands of car accidents in winter. if you're struggling to drive at the moment because of poor visibility a top eye expert explains how to make sure your eyes are fit for the road. plus it's the skin infection that's far more common in the colder months and if left untreated can even lead to 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youngest dragon ever and why knowing when to quit is the secret to success. plus, as christmas lights go up across the country we meet the people creating some incredible festive displays to raise money for causes close to their hearts — including one man who's turning on over 40,000 lights! he must have started putting those up he must have started putting those up last year. and no christmas meal would be complete without a good helping of veg. but if you're fed up of soggy sprouts chef anna haugh has a game—changing way to serve them — raw and in a slaw! she has put sticks through the stuff. plenty to go round at nine dot 15. the fallout of the downing street party that led to the resignation of allegra stratton continues to dominate the front pages this morning. let's speak to the daily mirror's pippa crerar — who first published the story of the gathering at number 10 and to christopher hope who's the chief political correspondent for the telegraph. good morning to you both. paper, starting with you, can i get an idea of how you got this story and the work that went into it and actually getting it out there. l work that went into it and actually getting it out there.— getting it out there. i actually first heard — getting it out there. i actually first heard about _ getting it out there. i actually first heard about this - getting it out there. i actually first heard about this back- getting it out there. i actually first heard about this back in| first heard about this back in january. _ first heard about this back in january, rumours anyway, and i try to check— january, rumours anyway, and i try to check them out at that point but was unable — to check them out at that point but was unable to stand any of it up and we were— was unable to stand any of it up and we were in— was unable to stand any of it up and we were in the middle of another lockdown— we were in the middle of another lockdown and there was all sorts of other— lockdown and there was all sorts of other daily— lockdown and there was all sorts of other daily pressures in terms of reporting — other daily pressures in terms of reporting the coronavirus pandemic and then— reporting the coronavirus pandemic and then about five or six weeks ago i and then about five or six weeks ago i came _ and then about five or six weeks ago i came across what i've described as a metaphorical brown paper envelope with a _ a metaphorical brown paper envelope with a lot _ a metaphorical brown paper envelope with a lot of evidence in and suggesting it might be worth looking at the _ suggesting it might be worth looking at the downing street party and there _ at the downing street party and there was a lot of resources and impeach — there was a lot of resources and impeach together a picture of a number— impeach together a picture of a number ten impeach together a picture of a numberten where impeach together a picture of a number ten where these gatherings will take _ number ten where these gatherings will take place and it wasn't one party, _ will take place and it wasn't one party, there was often drinks at desks and — party, there was often drinks at desks and suggestions the prime minister— desks and suggestions the prime minister would turn a blind eye to some _ minister would turn a blind eye to some of— minister would turn a blind eye to some of the events going on and we established there were two main events, — established there were two main events, both the christmas party that everyone is well aware of now and an— that everyone is well aware of now and an earlier one in november when the country— and an earlier one in november when the country was in second lockdown, which _ the country was in second lockdown, which was _ the country was in second lockdown, which was a — the country was in second lockdown, which was a leaving do and we reported — which was a leaving do and we reported the story almost ten days a-o reported the story almost ten days ago and _ reported the story almost ten days ago and it— reported the story almost ten days ago and it still is remarkable to me people _ ago and it still is remarkable to me people were telling me it was a bubble — people were telling me it was a bubble story and it wasn't going to id bubble story and it wasn't going to go anywhere and i thought maybe they are right _ go anywhere and i thought maybe they are right but what this has shown is that many— are right but what this has shown is that many people are still quite scarred — that many people are still quite scarred by what happened in the run-up— scarred by what happened in the run-up to — scarred by what happened in the run—up to christmas last year and are concerned about what will happen this time _ are concerned about what will happen this time round. can are concerned about what will happen this time round.— this time round. can i ask you a auestion this time round. can i ask you a question about _ this time round. can i ask you a question about what _ this time round. can i ask you a question about what has i this time round. can i ask you a question about what has been l this time round. can i ask you a i question about what has been said most recently. the metropolitan police saying there is insufficient evidence to carry on with whatever it was exactly they were doing, it wasn't called an investigation on the prime minister says he has been reassured numerous times there was no party and no rules were broken. given what you have just told us, you say you have evidence and other people are saying it is not there. well, i have sources who have told me that _ well, i have sources who have told me that the — well, i have sources who have told me that the parties have taken place and as— me that the parties have taken place and as any— me that the parties have taken place and as anyjournalist, and both of you included, would understand we don't _ you included, would understand we don't ever— you included, would understand we don't ever betray our sources and that's— don't ever betray our sources and that's the — don't ever betray our sources and that's the condition in which people speak— that's the condition in which people speak to _ that's the condition in which people speak to us — that's the condition in which people speak to us and i'm sure there is plenty— speak to us and i'm sure there is plenty there if the met police decided they would look and it did say it— decided they would look and it did say it would not look at this time. let's _ say it would not look at this time. let's see — say it would not look at this time. let's see what comes forward as it all develops. let's see what comes forward as it all develops— all develops. christopher, can you ick u- all develops. christopher, can you pick up on — all develops. christopher, can you pick up on the _ all develops. christopher, can you pick up on the story _ all develops. christopher, can you pick up on the story for— all develops. christopher, can you pick up on the story for us? i all develops. christopher, can you pick up on the story for us? we i pick up on the story for us? we mentioned the papers this morning and the headlines vary from calling the prime minister a lawyer, to questioning the other parties that had taken place. — calling the prime minister a liar. how damaged is the prime minister by this? l minister a liar. how damaged is the prime minister by this?— prime minister by this? i think he is losina prime minister by this? i think he is losing his _ prime minister by this? i think he is losing his moral— prime minister by this? i think he is losing his moral authority i prime minister by this? i think he | is losing his moral authority here. the video— is losing his moral authority here. the video that _ is losing his moral authority here. the video that emerged _ is losing his moral authority here. the video that emerged on - is losing his moral authority here. i the video that emerged on tuesday which _ the video that emerged on tuesday which massively— the video that emerged on tuesday which massively backed _ the video that emerged on tuesday which massively backed up- the video that emerged on tuesday which massively backed up the i which massively backed up the excellent — which massively backed up the excellentjournalism _ which massively backed up the excellent journalism from i which massively backed up the| excellentjournalism from pippa which massively backed up the - excellentjournalism from pippa show the casualness — excellentjournalism from pippa show the casualness at _ excellentjournalism from pippa show the casualness at the _ excellentjournalism from pippa show the casualness at the heart _ excellentjournalism from pippa show the casualness at the heart of - excellentjournalism from pippa show the casualness at the heart of ten i the casualness at the heart of ten downing — the casualness at the heart of ten downing st — the casualness at the heart of ten downing st about _ the casualness at the heart of ten downing st about the _ the casualness at the heart of ten downing st about the rules - the casualness at the heart of ten downing st about the rules which| downing st about the rules which were _ downing st about the rules which were imposed _ downing st about the rules which were imposed on— downing st about the rules which were imposed on all— downing st about the rules which were imposed on all of— downing st about the rules which were imposed on all of us, - downing st about the rules which were imposed on all of us, all- downing st about the rules which were imposed on all of us, all of| were imposed on all of us, all of your— were imposed on all of us, all of your viewers _ were imposed on all of us, all of your viewers and _ were imposed on all of us, all of your viewers and readers - were imposed on all of us, all of your viewers and readers who i were imposed on all of us, all of. your viewers and readers who were told to _ your viewers and readers who were told to obey — your viewers and readers who were told to obey the _ your viewers and readers who were told to obey the rules _ your viewers and readers who were told to obey the rules and - your viewers and readers who were told to obey the rules and they- your viewers and readers who were i told to obey the rules and they were laughing _ told to obey the rules and they were laughing about — told to obey the rules and they were laughing about them _ told to obey the rules and they were laughing about them internally. i told to obey the rules and they were laughing about them internally. you| laughing about them internally. you can have _ laughing about them internally. you can have a _ laughing about them internally. you can have a drink— laughing about them internally. you can have a drink in— laughing about them internally. you can have a drink in the _ laughing about them internally. you can have a drink in the garden- laughing about them internally. you can have a drink in the garden you l can have a drink in the garden you can have a drink in the garden you can talk— can have a drink in the garden you can talk to — can have a drink in the garden you can talk to your— can have a drink in the garden you can talk to your neighbours - can have a drink in the garden you can talk to your neighbours over. can have a drink in the garden you i can talk to your neighbours over the fence _ can talk to your neighbours over the fence and _ can talk to your neighbours over the fence and not — can talk to your neighbours over the fence and not in _ can talk to your neighbours over the fence and not in the _ can talk to your neighbours over the fence and not in the house - can talk to your neighbours over the fence and not in the house and i can talk to your neighbours over the fence and not in the house and the. fence and not in the house and the madness— fence and not in the house and the madness of— fence and not in the house and the madness of it. _ fence and not in the house and the madness of it, but _ fence and not in the house and the madness of it, but when _ fence and not in the house and the madness of it, but when the - fence and not in the house and the madness of it, but when the rulesl madness of it, but when the rules are seen— madness of it, but when the rules are seen like— madness of it, but when the rules are seen like that _ madness of it, but when the rules are seen like that internally- madness of it, but when the rules are seen like that internally in- madness of it, but when the rules are seen like that internally in ten downing _ are seen like that internally in ten downing st. — are seen like that internally in ten downing st, that's— are seen like that internally in ten downing st, that's a _ are seen like that internally in ten downing st, that's a big _ are seen like that internally in ten downing st, that's a big probleml are seen like that internally in ten. downing st, that's a big problem and it is the _ downing st, that's a big problem and it is the laughing _ downing st, that's a big problem and it is the laughing about _ downing st, that's a big problem and it is the laughing about them - downing st, that's a big problem and it is the laughing about them that i it is the laughing about them that is so _ it is the laughing about them that is so damaging _ it is the laughing about them that is so damaging to _ it is the laughing about them that is so damaging to the _ it is the laughing about them that i is so damaging to the government, and that— is so damaging to the government, and that is— is so damaging to the government, and that is why— is so damaging to the government, and that is why we _ is so damaging to the government, and that is why we are _ is so damaging to the government, and that is why we are not - is so damaging to the government, i and that is why we are not anywhere near the _ and that is why we are not anywhere near the end — and that is why we are not anywhere nearthe end of— and that is why we are not anywhere near the end of this _ and that is why we are not anywhere near the end of this story. _ and that is why we are not anywhere near the end of this story. we - and that is why we are not anywhere near the end of this story. we saw. near the end of this story. we saw allegra _ near the end of this story. we saw allegra stratton _ near the end of this story. we saw allegra stratton resigned - near the end of this story. we sawl allegra stratton resigned yesterday in tears _ allegra stratton resigned yesterday in tears. 0thers _ allegra stratton resigned yesterday in tears. others may _ allegra stratton resigned yesterday in tears. others may go _ allegra stratton resigned yesterday in tears. others may go as - allegra stratton resigned yesterday in tears. others may go as well. i in tears. others may go as well. it's in tears. others may go as well. it's not — in tears. others may go as well. it's not anywhere _ in tears. others may go as well. it's not anywhere near— in tears. others may go as well. it's not anywhere near the - in tears. others may go as well. it's not anywhere near the end. i in tears. others may go as well. i it's not anywhere near the end. can it's not anywhere near the end. can i ask one more _ it's not anywhere near the end. i ask one more thing in relation to the blame game, as it were. has borisjohnson given himself a get out by saying, repeatedly, i have been reassured, i have been reassured. so his claim is that he has been told it didn't happen, so is that a get out for him? it is that a get out for him? it definitely is. he started off with the denials— definitely is. he started off with the denials he _ definitely is. he started off with the denials he gave _ definitely is. he started off with the denials he gave to- definitely is. he started off with the denials he gave to keir- definitely is. he started off with. the denials he gave to keir starmer a week— the denials he gave to keir starmer a week yesterday— the denials he gave to keir starmer a week yesterday in _ the denials he gave to keir starmer a week yesterday in parliament i the denials he gave to keir starmerj a week yesterday in parliament and said simply— a week yesterday in parliament and said simply there _ a week yesterday in parliament and said simply there was _ a week yesterday in parliament and said simply there was no _ a week yesterday in parliament and said simply there was no rules- said simply there was no rules broken — said simply there was no rules broken and _ said simply there was no rules broken and then _ said simply there was no rules broken and then on _ said simply there was no rules broken and then on monday i said simply there was no rules. broken and then on monday there said simply there was no rules- broken and then on monday there was no party— broken and then on monday there was no party taking — broken and then on monday there was no party taking place _ broken and then on monday there was no party taking place and _ broken and then on monday there was no party taking place and then - no party taking place and then yesterday _ no party taking place and then yesterday he _ no party taking place and then yesterday he said _ no party taking place and then yesterday he said he - no party taking place and then yesterday he said he was i no party taking place and then i yesterday he said he was assured no party taking place and then - yesterday he said he was assured the rules were _ yesterday he said he was assured the rules were not — yesterday he said he was assured the rules were not broken _ yesterday he said he was assured the rules were not broken i _ yesterday he said he was assured the rules were not broken i think- yesterday he said he was assured the rules were not broken i think this i rules were not broken i think this is what _ rules were not broken i think this is what sajid _ rules were not broken i think this is what sajid javid _ rules were not broken i think this is what sajid javid said _ rules were not broken i think this is what sajid javid said to - rules were not broken i think this is what sajid javid said to you i rules were not broken i think this| is what sajid javid said to you this morning — is what sajid javid said to you this morning on— is what sajid javid said to you this morning on what _ is what sajid javid said to you this morning on what is _ is what sajid javid said to you this morning on what is happening i is what sajid javid said to you this i morning on what is happening here is the prime _ morning on what is happening here is the prime minister— morning on what is happening here is the prime minister is _ morning on what is happening here is the prime minister is circling - morning on what is happening here is the prime minister is circling with- the prime minister is circling with advisers — the prime minister is circling with advisers around _ the prime minister is circling with advisers around him, _ the prime minister is circling with advisers around him, some - the prime minister is circling with| advisers around him, some human shields _ advisers around him, some human shields from — advisers around him, some human shields from any _ advisers around him, some human shields from any further _ advisers around him, some human shields from any further criticism i shields from any further criticism and that— shields from any further criticism and that is— shields from any further criticism and that is what _ shields from any further criticism and that is what is— shields from any further criticism and that is what is happening, i shields from any further criticism and that is what is happening, so they are — and that is what is happening, so they are trying _ and that is what is happening, so they are trying to _ and that is what is happening, so they are trying to make - and that is what is happening, so they are trying to make sure - and that is what is happening, so they are trying to make sure that and that is what is happening, so. they are trying to make sure that i had my— they are trying to make sure that i had my advisers _ they are trying to make sure that i had my advisers and _ they are trying to make sure that i had my advisers and they - they are trying to make sure that i had my advisers and they told - they are trying to make sure that i had my advisers and they told me| had my advisers and they told me that i_ had my advisers and they told me that i trust— had my advisers and they told me that i trust them _ had my advisers and they told me that i trust them and _ had my advisers and they told me that i trust them and if— had my advisers and they told me that i trust them and if they - that i trust them and if they wereh't_ that i trust them and if they weren't being _ that i trust them and if they weren't being straight - that i trust them and if they weren't being straight with| that i trust them and if they - weren't being straight with me, that's— weren't being straight with me, that's their— weren't being straight with me, that's their problem _ weren't being straight with me, that's their problem and - weren't being straight with me, that's their problem and they. weren't being straight with me, - that's their problem and they might have to _ that's their problem and they might have to carry— that's their problem and they might have to carry the _ that's their problem and they might have to carry the can. _ that's their problem and they might have to carry the can. how- that's their problem and they might have to carry the can.— have to carry the can. how long do ou think have to carry the can. how long do you think these _ have to carry the can. how long do you think these tory _ have to carry the can. how long do you think these tory shields - have to carry the can. how long do you think these tory shields in - have to carry the can. how long do you think these tory shields in his| you think these tory shields in his own party will hang around? i you think these tory shields in his own party will hang around? i don't know. own party will hang around? i don't know everyone _ own party will hang around? i don't know. everyone has— own party will hang around? i don't know. everyone has to _ own party will hang around? i don't know. everyone has to work - own party will hang around? i don't know. everyone has to work and i own party will hang around? i don't know. everyone has to work and it| own party will hang around? i don'tl know. everyone has to work and it is christmas _ know. everyone has to work and it is christmas time _ know. everyone has to work and it is christmas time. [— know. everyone has to work and it is christmas time.— christmas time. i suppose i mean in su- ort, christmas time. i suppose i mean in sunport. being _ christmas time. i suppose i mean in sunport. being a _ christmas time. i suppose i mean in support, being a shield. _ christmas time. i suppose i mean in support, being a shield. well, - christmas time. i suppose i mean in support, being a shield. well, theyl support, being a shield. well, they will keep trying _ support, being a shield. well, they will keep trying to _ support, being a shield. well, they will keep trying to support - support, being a shield. well, they will keep trying to support the - support, being a shield. well, they will keep trying to support the pm, he is their— will keep trying to support the pm, he is their boss _ will keep trying to support the pm, he is their boss and _ will keep trying to support the pm, he is their boss and he _ will keep trying to support the pm, he is their boss and he will- will keep trying to support the pm, he is their boss and he will make . he is their boss and he will make sure _ he is their boss and he will make sure they— he is their boss and he will make sure they are _ he is their boss and he will make sure they are doing _ he is their boss and he will make sure they are doing their- he is their boss and he will make sure they are doing their best. he is their boss and he will make i sure they are doing their best for him _ sure they are doing their best for him the — sure they are doing their best for him. the problem _ sure they are doing their best for him. the problem he— sure they are doing their best for him. the problem he has- sure they are doing their best for him. the problem he has got- sure they are doing their best for him. the problem he has got is. sure they are doing their best for. him. the problem he has got is the feeling _ him. the problem he has got is the feeling amongst _ him. the problem he has got is the feeling amongst backbench - him. the problem he has got is the feeling amongst backbench tory. him. the problem he has got is the i feeling amongst backbench tory mps is it needs _ feeling amongst backbench tory mps is it needs a — feeling amongst backbench tory mps is it needs a grown—up— feeling amongst backbench tory mps is it needs a grown—up in— feeling amongst backbench tory mps is it needs a grown—up in ten- is it needs a grown—up in ten downing _ is it needs a grown—up in ten downing st. _ is it needs a grown—up in ten downing st, someone - is it needs a grown—up in ten downing st, someone that. is it needs a grown—up in ten. downing st, someone that can is it needs a grown—up in ten- downing st, someone that can tell them _ downing st, someone that can tell them what — downing st, someone that can tell them what is — downing st, someone that can tell them what is going _ downing st, someone that can tell them what is going on— downing st, someone that can tell them what is going on and - downing st, someone that can tell them what is going on and it - downing st, someone that can tell them what is going on and it was i them what is going on and it was said the — them what is going on and it was said the problem _ them what is going on and it was said the problem is— them what is going on and it was said the problem is that - them what is going on and it was said the problem is that when i them what is going on and it wasi said the problem is that when the grown-ups — said the problem is that when the grown-ups go _ said the problem is that when the grown-ups go away, _ said the problem is that when the grown—ups go away, the - said the problem is that when the grown—ups go away, the kids - said the problem is that when the | grown—ups go away, the kids have said the problem is that when the . grown—ups go away, the kids have a party— grown—ups go away, the kids have a party and _ grown—ups go away, the kids have a party and there _ grown—ups go away, the kids have a party and there needs _ grown—ups go away, the kids have a party and there needs to _ grown—ups go away, the kids have a party and there needs to be - grown—ups go away, the kids have a i party and there needs to be someone who can _ party and there needs to be someone who can get _ party and there needs to be someone who can get a — party and there needs to be someone who can get a firm _ party and there needs to be someone who can get a firm grip— party and there needs to be someone who can get a firm grip on— party and there needs to be someone who can get a firm grip on number. who can get a firm grip on number ten operations _ who can get a firm grip on number ten operations and _ who can get a firm grip on number ten operations and that _ who can get a firm grip on number ten operations and that stops - who can get a firm grip on number ten operations and that stops withi ten operations and that stops with dan rosenfeld, _ ten operations and that stops with dan rosenfeld, the _ ten operations and that stops with dan rosenfeld, the chief- ten operations and that stops with dan rosenfeld, the chief of- ten operations and that stops with dan rosenfeld, the chief of staff. i dan rosenfeld, the chief of staff. he is— dan rosenfeld, the chief of staff. he is in— dan rosenfeld, the chief of staff. he is in charge _ dan rosenfeld, the chief of staff. he is in charge of— dan rosenfeld, the chief of staff. he is in charge of running - dan rosenfeld, the chief of staff. i he is in charge of running number tenand— he is in charge of running number ten and heave _ he is in charge of running number ten and heave he _ he is in charge of running number ten and heave he has _ he is in charge of running number ten and heave he has assured - he is in charge of running number ten and heave he has assured the| he is in charge of running number. ten and heave he has assured the pm there _ ten and heave he has assured the pm there is— ten and heave he has assured the pm there is no— ten and heave he has assured the pm there is no party— ten and heave he has assured the pm there is no party could _ ten and heave he has assured the pm there is no party could be _ ten and heave he has assured the pm there is no party could be difficult - there is no party could be difficult for him _ there is no party could be difficult for him - — there is no party could be difficult for him - if— there is no party could be difficult for him - if he— there is no party could be difficult for him — if he has— there is no party could be difficult for him — if he has assured. - there is no party could be difficult for him — if he has assured. this i for him - if he has assured. this comes to _ for him - if he has assured. this comes to the — for him - if he has assured. this comes to the heart _ for him - if he has assured. this comes to the heart of _ for him - if he has assured. this comes to the heart of the - for him — if he has assured- comes to the heart of the problem. you need _ comes to the heart of the problem. you need a — comes to the heart of the problem. you need a grown—up in number ten and that— you need a grown—up in number ten and that should be the prime minister _ and that should be the prime minister. the buck should stop with him and _ minister. the buck should stop with him and it's— minister. the buck should stop with him and it's all very well with him throwing — him and it's all very well with him throwing aids under the bus and we saw allegra stratton go, and i agree that more _ saw allegra stratton go, and i agree that more may end up departing but the prime _ that more may end up departing but the prime minister is not answering the prime minister is not answering the question about november the 27, the question about november the 27, the party— the question about november the 27, the party we know he was at and allegations about other parties including the flat he shares with his wife — including the flat he shares with his wife carrie above number ten. he was allegedly at these parties, so it's very— was allegedly at these parties, so it's very difficult for him to continue _ it's very difficult for him to continue using the excuse that i've been _ continue using the excuse that i've been reassured that this particular one on— been reassured that this particular one on december the 18th was within the rules— one on december the 18th was within the rules when he was allegedly at other— the rules when he was allegedly at other ones and that's why it is important _ other ones and that's why it is important that simon case is allowed, _ important that simon case is allowed, and he has to have the prime _ allowed, and he has to have the prime minister's instruction on this, _ prime minister's instruction on this, to — prime minister's instruction on this, to expand the enquiry beyond december— this, to expand the enquiry beyond december the 18th and beyond the department for education to the other— department for education to the other alleged gatherings and it's important he does that and that he follows _ important he does that and that he follows through with his promise yesterday of making the enquiry public— yesterday of making the enquiry public and passing on any evidence that simon— public and passing on any evidence that simon case and covers to the police _ that simon case and covers to the olice. , ., ., ., ., ,, ., that simon case and covers to the olice. , ., ., ,, ., i. police. very good to talk to you, pi a, police. very good to talk to you, pippa. your _ police. very good to talk to you, pippa. your story _ police. very good to talk to you, pippa, your story initially - police. very good to talk to you, pippa, your story initially and i police. very good to talk to you, | pippa, your story initially and she broke the story. and christopher hope, chief political correspondent of the daily telegraph. good morning. now, can mike bring us good news about the cricket? ihla. morning. now, can mike bring us good news about the cricket?— news about the cricket? no. the day is over for england _ news about the cricket? no. the day is over for england fans. _ news about the cricket? no. the day is over for england fans. the - is over for england fans. the suffering _ is over for england fans. the suffering is over.— is over for england fans. the suffering is over. looking at the positives- _ suffering is over. looking at the positives. time _ suffering is over. looking at the positives. time to _ suffering is over. looking at the positives. time to recoup. - suffering is over. looking at the positives. time to recoup. still| positives. time to recoup. still some way _ positives. time to recoup. still some way for _ positives. time to recoup. still some way for the _ positives. time to recoup. still some way for the test to go, so maybe — some way for the test to go, so maybe they can put a force field around — maybe they can put a force field around the wicket and frustrate the australian — around the wicket and frustrate the australian bowlers. who around the wicket and frustrate the australian bowlers.— australian bowlers. who knows? michael carberry _ australian bowlers. who knows? michael carberry was _ australian bowlers. who knows? michael carberry was talking - australian bowlers. who knows? michael carberry was talking to l australian bowlers. who knows? | michael carberry was talking to us earlier and he said, the england team is brilliant at coming back. slow starters but it's been done before. , ., , ., ., before. they need a bit of a miracle- — before. they need a bit of a miracle. it's _ before. they need a bit of a miracle. it's only _ before. they need a bit of a miracle. it's only the - before. they need a bit of a miracle. it's only the first . before. they need a bit of a i miracle. it's only the first test before. they need a bit of a - miracle. it's only the first test of the series. — miracle. it's only the first test of the series, so that is what england have to _ the series, so that is what england have to get — the series, so that is what england have to get in their heads at least after— have to get in their heads at least after a _ have to get in their heads at least after a difficult day. england's cricketers have it all to do after a long hard day in the field on day two of the first ashes test. australia were in control for much of the day — david warner and marcus labuschagne both making half centuries. england did finally make the breakthrough removing both men — warner falling for 94. two further quick wickets followed — but travis head removed all english hope — hitting an unbeaten century — the third fastest in ashes history. and england's bowlers ran out of ideas — so resorted to a different type of tactic. thankfully head was okay and all smiles. australia closing on 343—7 — a lead of 196. chelsea head coach thomas tuchel criticised his side after an injury time goal ruined their hopes of winning their champions league group.. they were 3—2 up and poised to finish top until magomed ozdoev equalised with this rocket for zenit st petersberg with virtually the last kick of the game. we need a higher level of sprint, higher— we need a higher level of sprint, higher level _ we need a higher level of sprint, higher level of— we need a higher level of sprint, higher level of running, - we need a higher level of sprint, i higher level of running, intensity, concentration— higher level of running, intensity, concentration level. _ higher level of running, intensity, concentration level. it's _ higher level of running, intensity, concentration level. it's easy, - higher level of running, intensity, concentration level. it's easy, it's| concentration level. it's easy, it's the basics. — concentration level. it's easy, it's the basics, and _ concentration level. it's easy, it's the basics, and the _ concentration level. it's easy, it's the basics, and the basics - concentration level. it's easy, it's the basics, and the basics need l concentration level. it's easy, it's| the basics, and the basics need to be pushed — the basics, and the basics need to be pushed to— the basics, and the basics need to be pushed to a _ the basics, and the basics need to be pushed to a higher— the basics, and the basics need to be pushed to a higher level- the basics, and the basics need to be pushed to a higher level whilei the basics, and the basics need to. be pushed to a higher level while we are in the _ be pushed to a higher level while we are in the lead. _ be pushed to a higher level while we are in the lead, and _ be pushed to a higher level while we are in the lead, and it cannot- be pushed to a higher level while we are in the lead, and it cannot drop . are in the lead, and it cannot drop because _ are in the lead, and it cannot drop because we — are in the lead, and it cannot drop because we are _ are in the lead, and it cannot drop because we are in _ are in the lead, and it cannot drop because we are in the _ are in the lead, and it cannot drop because we are in the lead - are in the lead, and it cannot drop because we are in the lead on - are in the lead, and it cannot drop because we are in the lead on thisi because we are in the lead on this is what _ because we are in the lead on this is what is — because we are in the lead on this is what is happening _ because we are in the lead on this is what is happening right- because we are in the lead on this is what is happening right now- because we are in the lead on this is what is happening right now toi is what is happening right now to us. manchester united were held to a 1—1 draw by young boys at old trafford mason greenwood with the goal for ralf rangnick's side who had already qualified as group winners. but there were other highlights for the home fans, the debuts for zidane iqbal the first british—born player of south—asian heritage to make a senior appearance for the club and charlie savage the son of former wales international robbie. tonight's europa conference game between tottenham and rennes has been postponed after a number of positive covid tests at the london club. eight players and five staff have tested positive . spurs have also been advised to close the first team area of their training ground. they're due to visit brighton on sunday in a premier league game which is believed to be under review. so more news to 50 more news to come on so more news to come on that but the game _ so more news to come on that but the game tonight we know is definitely off because of that covid outbreak. time _ off because of that covid outbreak. time to _ off because of that covid outbreak. time to talk to carol, and if you want to apologise? i time to talk to carol, and if you want to apologise?— want to apologise? i always do listen to you. _ want to apologise? i always do listen to you, carol, _ want to apologise? i always do listen to you, carol, honestly. | listen to you, carol, honestly. there — listen to you, carol, honestly. there was _ listen to you, carol, honestly. there was a lot for me and michael carberry— there was a lot for me and michael carberry to — there was a lot for me and michael carberry to talk about, so i apologise if we weren't too attentive to your bulletin an hour ago. _ attentive to your bulletin an hour ago. your— attentive to your bulletin an hour ago, your weather forecast. mikel mike i would forgive you anything, you don't need to apologise. i infill you don't need to apologise. i will bu ou a you don't need to apologise. i will buy you a copy _ you don't need to apologise. i will buy you a copy next _ you don't need to apologise. i will buy you a copy next time - you don't need to apologise. i will buy you a copy next time i - you don't need to apologise. i will buy you a copy next time i see you. if buy you a copy next time i see you. if you _ buy you a copy next time i see you. if you make — buy you a copy next time i see you. if you make it — buy you a copy next time i see you. if you make it a whine, you are definitely forgiven.— if you make it a whine, you are definitely forgiven. now you know the real carol. _ definitely forgiven. now you know the real carol. - _ definitely forgiven. now you know the real carol. - glass— definitely forgiven. now you know the real carol. - glass of- definitely forgiven. now you know the real carol. - glass of wine. i definitely forgiven. now you know| the real carol. - glass of wine. we love our weather _ the real carol. - glass of wine. we love our weather watchers - the real carol. - glass of wine. we l love our weather watchers pictures, so i am showing you another beauty from this morning, a lovely sunrise taken in midlothian but of course it's that time of year when we ask you to vote for your favourite picture of the season from the weather watchers and this time it is autumn and we have had some fabulous ones sent in on the last few months and we have managed to narrow it down to ten finalists, so what we are asking you to do is go onto the link here and scroll down to the pick of the season, choose your favourite one and vote. and on the same link you will find the terms and privacy notice and you will also notice that the vote closes at 1159 on sunday december the 12th, so get voting now and thank you for doing so. today's weather, a bright start and a chilly start and there are showers which will push east and later on we have some rain coming in from the west so here is the line of showers, continuing to drift east and the showers fragmenting and behind it some sunshine and then here comes the rain. initially into northern ireland and then through western scotland and western england and wales. mild in the south—west today with a high of 11 but elsewhere if you are out christmas shopping, it's going to be a chilly day. as we head through the evening and overnight the weather front in the west will drift towards the east and we will see snow on the hills and we will see snow on the hills and behind ita and we will see snow on the hills and behind it a plethora of showers coming in on the north—westerly breeze and some of those wintry on higher ground. and it could be cold enoughin higher ground. and it could be cold enough in sheltered glens in scotland and also parts of north—east england for a touch of frost, so if you are stepping out early tomorrow, it will be a cold one and we will still have this weather front in the east to clear away taking the rain with it and then we are in a straight north—westerly so we are are looking at a breezy day, blowing and a lot of showers especially to areas exposed to the north—westerly wind, for example, the north—west of the country and some of those will be wintry on the hills but some of them will go further inland across wales, cheshire and the midlands and down into southern counties and a cooler day tomorrow and we'll be looking at 11 in the south—west, more likely to be nine, but you can see the next system is waiting in the wings and thatis system is waiting in the wings and that is also coming our way. that is a warm front and as the name suggests behind it we will pull in some milder conditions but there will be a lot of cloud around and some missed and murkiness and fog in the morning so a murky start and then in comes this rain and you would expect temperatures to rise on the day but you might expect them to fall in the latter part of the day but on saturday what will happen is as the weather moves across bringing rain behind it, temperatures will rise, so this is the temperature you can expect, at around three in the afternoon and by the time we get to five o'clock the temperatures in the east will have risen and on sunday it looks like it will be mild for the time of year for us all. the uk is sending too much of its unwanted rubbish to romania — according to the authorities in bucharest. a bbc investigation has found that household waste is being sent illegally and now the romanian government is demanding that the uk does more to stop the shipments. angus crawford reports. british household waste a long way from home. tonnes and tonnes of it discovered by customs officers at airport in romania. it's a microwave. environmental police say it's worthless junk which can't be recycled illegal to export but cheaper to send here than disposing of it properly in the uk. this was one of many shipments and other containers did get through. the authorities believe some of the waste came here a vast private landfill now under police investigation. we can't get inside the site so we're driven round the back. the mounds of rubbish stretch away into the distance. the operators say it's only romanian waste but the environmental guard insist there's rubbish from across europe and that includes from the uk. we headed to a meeting with local campaigners. so we're being followed and spotted the whole way? but when we get it to the village the head of dump security follows us and calls in the site manager. we want to talk about british waste at the landfill site. impossible. villagers say that's nonsense. i don't know a percent but they are british waste there. it's immoral illegal. and all the time security is watching. so what's the romanian government doing about british waste? we are shutting the door at all the amount of illegal waste. what more can the british government do to stop these illegal exports? i believe that the british government should have also increased the checkings at their border regarding the exports. we are doing whatever we can in our part. still the shipments come. this time its old fridges from the uk. look at the dirt and mould. they have no safety certificates say the authorities. there's money to be made from broken electricals. we're on our way to a village that lives off the trade burning them to extract copper and aluminium. but it's illegal and they're hostile. we need a police escort. in the fields around mounds of waste most of it from romania but some from abroad. this is what's left over after a bonfire of plastic. we're told every night they set fires here burning old television sets, cables, computers. there's still quite an unpleasant smell in the air. and we're told some of the things they burn here have been sent all the way from the uk. a dirty business polluting the land. it's destroying the quality of the water. quality of the soil as you see. it's destroying the quality of the air and the quality of the life. and still the burning goes on. an environmental crisis made in romania fuelled in part by waste from abroad. angus crawford, bbc news, romania. a defra spokesperson told us they were "very concerned" about the issue and that the government is introducing tougher controls that will make it harderfor criminals to obtain and export rubbish illegally. 23 years since it first made its way onto our screens sex and the city is back! the reboot series "and just like that�* follows carrie miranda and charlotte who are now 50—somethings living in new york. the first episode has just aired in the last hour. let's take a look. carrie? carrie? i can't believe it. i cannot believe _ carrie? carrie? i can't believe it. i cannot believe it. _ carrie? carrie? i can't believe it. i cannot believe it. it's _ carrie? carrie? i can't believe it. i cannot believe it. it's been - i cannot believe it. it's been forever _ i cannot believe it. it's been forever. i cannot believe it. it's been forever-— i cannot believe it. it's been forever. ., , , forever. do we hug or bump elbows? smoke signals. _ forever. do we hug or bump elbows? smoke signals, sign _ forever. do we hug or bump elbows? smoke signals, sign language? - forever. do we hug or bump elbows? l smoke signals, sign language? where are we these days? and where is the fourth musketeer? where is samantha? 0h, she is no longer with us. no, she didn't — 0h, she is no longer with us. no, she didn't die _ 0h, she is no longer with us. no, she didn't die. i— 0h, she is no longer with us. no, she didn't die. ijust— 0h, she is no longer with us. no, she didn't die. ijust meant- 0h, she is no longer with us. no, she didn't die. ijust meant she . 0h, she is no longer with us. no, j she didn't die. ijust meant she is not with— she didn't die. ijust meant she is not with us — she didn't die. ijust meant she is not with us. she's _ she didn't die. ijust meant she is not with us. she's in— she didn't die. ijust meant she is not with us. she's in london. - she didn't die. ijust meant she is not with us. she's in london. thank god. not with us. she's in london. thank god- after— not with us. she's in london. thank god- after the _ not with us. she's in london. thank god. after the horror _ not with us. she's in london. thank god. after the horror show - not with us. she's in london. thank god. after the horror show we - not with us. she's in london. thank god. after the horror show we have j god. after the horror show we have been through, ijust god. after the horror show we have been through, i just assume anyone god. after the horror show we have been through, ijust assume anyone i haven't seen in awhile has passed on or gave up and move to palm beach. no, she moved to the uk.— or gave up and move to palm beach. no, she moved to the uk. smart. sexy sirens in their — no, she moved to the uk. smart. sexy sirens in their '60s _ no, she moved to the uk. smart. sexy sirens in their '60s are _ no, she moved to the uk. smart. sexy sirens in their '60s are still— sirens in their '605 are still viable over there. enjoy. sirens in their '605 are still viable overthere. enjoy. enjoy. bag! viable over there. en'oy. en'oy. by! rememberh viable overthere. enjoy. enjoy. by! rememberwhen we viable overthere. enjoy. enjoy. by! remember when we couldn't air kiss hello and goodbye. yes. remember when we couldn't air kiss hello and goodbye.— hello and goodbye. yes, i miss it. carrie, hello and goodbye. yes, i miss it. carrie. party _ hello and goodbye. yes, i miss it. carrie. party of — hello and goodbye. yes, i miss it. carrie, party of three? _ let's speak to entertainment journalist caroline frost. good morning. what did we make of that? , good morning. what did we make of that? y , , good morning. what did we make of that? y ,, ~ ., ., that? oh, my goodness. a lot of --eole that? oh, my goodness. a lot of people are _ that? oh, my goodness. a lot of people are tuning _ that? oh, my goodness. a lot of people are tuning in _ that? oh, my goodness. a lot of people are tuning in and - that? oh, my goodness. a lot of people are tuning in and i - that? oh, my goodness. a lot of people are tuning in and i have l that? oh, my goodness. a lot of| people are tuning in and i have to say it— people are tuning in and i have to say it is— people are tuning in and i have to say it is on— people are tuning in and i have to say it is on the now tv platform in a crash _ say it is on the now tv platform in a crash when _ say it is on the now tv platform in a crash when it logged on and i think— a crash when it logged on and i think it — a crash when it logged on and i think it tells us about the popularity but i have seen bits and you saw _ popularity but i have seen bits and you saw the clip there, they are very— you saw the clip there, they are very appealing and the characters are richly — very appealing and the characters are richly formed as usual and there is a lot— are richly formed as usual and there is a lot of— are richly formed as usual and there is a lot of familiarity and lots of iniokes — is a lot of familiarity and lots of injokes and knowing references is a lot of familiarity and lots of in jokes and knowing references and no side _ in jokes and knowing references and no side out — in jokes and knowing references and no side out a camera but almost could _ no side out a camera but almost could be — no side out a camera but almost could be with all of our existing knowledge and love of what has gone on in the _ knowledge and love of what has gone on in the past. is it knowledge and love of what has gone on in the past-— on in the past. is it for people who used to watch _ on in the past. is it for people who used to watch it, _ on in the past. is it for people who used to watch it, and _ on in the past. is it for people who used to watch it, and are - on in the past. is it for people who used to watch it, and are being - used to watch it, and are being addicted to it or grew up with it or have the affinity with whichever character or will it appeal to new viewers? . , ., �* , viewers? primarily the former. it's a very comforting _ viewers? primarily the former. it's a very comforting presence - viewers? primarily the former. it's a very comforting presence and . viewers? primarily the former. it'sj a very comforting presence and we know _ a very comforting presence and we know these women are what they have been through and we are willing to follow— been through and we are willing to follow them. the bigger challenge will be _ follow them. the bigger challenge will be reaching out to younger, newer. — will be reaching out to younger, newer, fresher, wider audiences. nice _ newer, fresher, wider audiences. nice to _ newer, fresher, wider audiences. nice to see — newer, fresher, wider audiences. nice to see lots of diversity and fresher— nice to see lots of diversity and fresher faces and voices on screen which _ fresher faces and voices on screen which was — fresher faces and voices on screen which was much needed. that was one of the _ which was much needed. that was one of the major— which was much needed. that was one of the major criticisms of the original— of the major criticisms of the original series, so they have accommodated both on—screen and in the writers _ accommodated both on—screen and in the writers room which is good to see _ the writers room which is good to see this— the writers room which is good to see. this first episode is seen setting — see. this first episode is seen setting. the comedy is there and the timing _ setting. the comedy is there and the timing is _ setting. the comedy is there and the timing is intact. there is a lot of knowing — timing is intact. there is a lot of knowing reference to samantha's absence — knowing reference to samantha's absence. they've dealt with that very quickly. did absence. they've dealt with that very quickly-— absence. they've dealt with that very quickly. did they deal with it well? i very quickly. did they deal with it well? lthink— very quickly. did they deal with it well? i think there _ very quickly. did they deal with it well? i think there is _ very quickly. did they deal with it well? i think there is some - very quickly. did they deal with it well? i think there is some stuffl very quickly. did they deal with it | well? i think there is some stuff in between the _ well? i think there is some stuff in between the lines _ well? i think there is some stuff in between the lines we _ well? i think there is some stuff in between the lines we have - well? i think there is some stuff in between the lines we have to - well? i think there is some stuff in between the lines we have to read j well? i think there is some stuff in i between the lines we have to read as fans, _ between the lines we have to read as fans, because they talk about her and it— fans, because they talk about her and it happens early on and i don't want _ and it happens early on and i don't want to— and it happens early on and i don't want to ruin — and it happens early on and i don't want to ruin it, she's not dead, she is away. _ want to ruin it, she's not dead, she is away, but — want to ruin it, she's not dead, she is away, but they refer to differences and to the efforts they have made to keep in touch and i think— have made to keep in touch and i think this — have made to keep in touch and i think this could be a bit of an in -a- think this could be a bit of an in gag for— think this could be a bit of an in gag for both the writers and her co-stars — gag for both the writers and her co—stars where we know there has been _ co—stars where we know there has been friction within previous years, so it's— been friction within previous years, so it's all— been friction within previous years, so it's all quite clever. | been friction within previous years, so it's all quite clever.— so it's all quite clever. i don't know if we — so it's all quite clever. i don't know if we will _ so it's all quite clever. i don't know if we will run _ so it's all quite clever. i don't know if we will run it - so it's all quite clever. i don't know if we will run it again, l so it's all quite clever. i don't l know if we will run it again, but can we talk about the hat? it rather commands attention. i was rather drawn to the hat. this commands attention. i was rather drawn to the hat.— drawn to the hat. this is what they do so well- — drawn to the hat. this is what they do so well- as _ drawn to the hat. this is what they do so well. as well— drawn to the hat. this is what they do so well. as well as _ drawn to the hat. this is what they do so well. as well as all - drawn to the hat. this is what they do so well. as well as all the - do so well. as well as all the comedy— do so well. as well as all the comedy and the political, feminist crusades— comedy and the political, feminist crusades that these women go through. — crusades that these women go through, sometimes it can come down to a wonderful scene stealing outfit~ — to a wonderful scene stealing outfit. ., .,, to a wonderful scene stealing outfit-- we _ to a wonderful scene stealing outfit.- we get - to a wonderful scene stealing outfit.- we get shoes j to a wonderful scene stealing - outfit.- we get shoes and outfit. choose. we get shoes and we've always _ outfit. choose. we get shoes and we've always had _ outfit. choose. we get shoes and we've always had shoes. - outfit. choose. we get shoes and we've always had shoes. in - outfit. choose. we get shoes and we've always had shoes. in the i outfit. choose. we get shoes and - we've always had shoes. in the shoes are very— we've always had shoes. in the shoes are very much on screen but clearly there _ are very much on screen but clearly there is— are very much on screen but clearly there is a _ are very much on screen but clearly there is a new addition to the meme worthy— there is a new addition to the meme worthy moments. you there is a new addition to the meme worthy moments-— worthy moments. you alluded to art reflectin: , worthy moments. you alluded to art reflecting. all _ worthy moments. you alluded to art reflecting, all this, _ worthy moments. you alluded to art reflecting, all this, reflecting - reflecting, all this, reflecting real life in terms of their friendships and there is also another hint that miranda's character might reflect about how they have moved on and that might reflect in real life and you were talking about diversity as well. for sure. just talking about diversity as well. for sure- just as _ talking about diversity as well. for sure. just as back in the original series— sure. just as back in the original series there were moments where as younger— series there were moments where as younger fans we thought, that is awkward — younger fans we thought, that is awkward and i'm not ready for this and they— awkward and i'm not ready for this and they broke the taboo zone created — and they broke the taboo zone created conversations about things that women had not had a chance to explore _ that women had not had a chance to explore previously on screen, so i think— explore previously on screen, so i think they— explore previously on screen, so i think they will do the same again. 0bviously— think they will do the same again. obviously they are a different age and they— obviously they are a different age and they have growing and grown—up children— and they have growing and grown—up children to _ and they have growing and grown—up children to deal with, but they also have their— children to deal with, but they also have their own position in the world and there _ have their own position in the world and there is— have their own position in the world and there is a big discussion about miranda _ and there is a big discussion about miranda choosing not to colour her hair which — miranda choosing not to colour her hair which will hit home with huge numbers— hair which will hit home with huge numbers of women and it is a huge decision, _ numbers of women and it is a huge decision, but she finds herself entangled in quite a new, uncomfortable new world which they will have _ uncomfortable new world which they will have to navigate. we've already seen in _ will have to navigate. we've already seen in each of the scenes in the first episode, we see that they will be faced _ first episode, we see that they will be faced with things that they are not ready— be faced with things that they are not ready for because let's face it, they've _ not ready for because let's face it, they've had — not ready for because let's face it, they've had a comfortable manhattan life up _ they've had a comfortable manhattan life up until now. the they've had a comfortable manhattan life up until now.— life up until now. the 'oy of this and it goes * life up until now. the 'oy of this and it goes back _ life up until now. the 'oy of this and it goes back to _ life up until now. the joy of this and it goes back to the - life up until now. the joy of this and it goes back to the title, . life up until now. the joy of this | and it goes back to the title, sex and the city, it dispelled so many taboo is on the ideas that women could enjoy sexual relationships withoutjudgment, and now they are all kind of settled down, save, so is there still going to be that kind of women in their '505 embracing that side of life? i of women in their '50s embracing that side of life?— that side of life? i hope so. i really hope _ that side of life? i hope so. i really hope so. _ that side of life? i hope so. i really hope so. on _ that side of life? i hope so. i really hope so. on the - that side of life? i hope so. i really hope so. on the one l that side of life? i hope so. i - really hope so. on the one hand, the point _ really hope so. on the one hand, the point was _ really hope so. on the one hand, the point was to— really hope so. on the one hand, the point was to be singletons in the city and — point was to be singletons in the city and they have all paired up and they have _ city and they have all paired up and they have gone their ways and none of them _ they have gone their ways and none of them are — they have gone their ways and none of them are suffering financially and it's — of them are suffering financially and it's a — of them are suffering financially and it's a very protected bubble, but it's— and it's a very protected bubble, but it's aspirational also. are they having _ but it's aspirational also. are they having to — but it's aspirational also. are they having to deal with silloth? i think so. having to deal with silloth? i think so they've — having to deal with silloth? i think so. they've reached the crossroads and a _ so. they've reached the crossroads and a woman or man's life when you wonder— and a woman or man's life when you wonder if— and a woman or man's life when you wonder if that is all there is, what else is— wonder if that is all there is, what else is out— wonder if that is all there is, what else is out there and i'll be ready to go— else is out there and i'll be ready to go with — else is out there and i'll be ready to go with them. fist else is out there and i'll be ready to go with them.— to go with them. at least it is a ro er to go with them. at least it is a proper go _ to go with them. at least it is a proper go at — to go with them. at least it is a proper go at a _ to go with them. at least it is a proper go at a thing _ to go with them. at least it is a proper go at a thing again, - to go with them. at least it is a proper go at a thing again, not| to go with them. at least it is a - proper go at a thing again, not like the wrens thing. there was nothing really there. — the friends. 50 the wrens thing. there was nothing really there. - the friends.- really there. - the friends. so far i've really there. - the friends. so far we seen — really there. - the friends. so far we seen no _ really there. - the friends. so far i've seen no sign _ really there. - the friends. so far i've seen no sign of— really there. - the friends. so far i've seen no sign of james - really there. - the friends. so far i've seen no sign of james corden i've seen no sign ofjames corden in shot _ i've seen no sign ofjames corden in shot. friends, idon't i've seen no sign ofjames corden in shot. friends, i don't think they were _ shot. friends, i don't think they were brave _ shot. friends, i don't think they were brave enough to risk the legacy and quite _ were brave enough to risk the legacy and quite rightly and this is a really— and quite rightly and this is a really high stakes ambitious, throw everything at it. you could say they have less _ everything at it. you could say they have less to — everything at it. you could say they have less to lose because they kind of wrecked — have less to lose because they kind of wrecked it with the films and wrecked — of wrecked it with the films and wrecked the legacy, but this could be the _ wrecked the legacy, but this could be the redemption and where we take them back— be the redemption and where we take them back to our hearts.— them back to our hearts. caroline, thank ou them back to our hearts. caroline, thank you very _ them back to our hearts. caroline, thank you very much. _ "and just like that" — the reboot series of sex and the city is available to watch on sky 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