Live updates as Boris Johnson sets out new emergency Covid lockdown measures

By Abbey Maclure
Published 4th Jan 2021, 19:20 BST
Updated 4th Jan 2021, 19:24 BST
The Prime Minister will address the nation at 8pm (Image: PA Wire)The Prime Minister will address the nation at 8pm (Image: PA Wire)
The Prime Minister will address the nation at 8pm (Image: PA Wire)
Boris Johnson will set out emergency measures to control the spread of coronavirus amid concerns the NHS risks being overwhelmed.

Making a televised address to the nation at 8pm, the Prime Minister is expected to announce tougher restrictions across England.

Scroll down for live updates from the briefing.

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