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Will there be further Covid restrictions?

It is understood the PM has been presented with three options.

The Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has said Number 10 must set out "practical steps" on how it plans to tackle the spread of the Omicron variant, whilst supporting businesses and protecting public services. Yesterday, the health secretary, Sajid Javid, refused to rule out new measures in England before Christmas.

Today鈥檚 Nick Robinson hears the thoughts of Professor Mark Woolhouse, who advises the government on their Covid response, and Professor Carl Heneghan, who is sceptical of lockdowns. Following this, Nick asks Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, whether there will be further restrictions.

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