Live updates as Boris Johnson announces Tier 4 restrictions and toughens Christmas bubble plans

Boris Johnson has cancelled Christmas for millions of people across London and south-east England after scientists said that a new coronavirus variant is spreading more rapidly.

By Abbey Maclure

Published 19th Dec 2020, 15:38 BST

Updated 19th Dec 2020, 16:35 BST

The rest of England, including Yorkshire, will also see the Christmas “bubble” policy – allowing up to three household to meet up over the holiday period – severely curtailed, applying on Christmas Day only.

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