Boris Johnson has been branded “a walking advert for independence” ahead of a visit Scotland on Monday.
25.01.2022 - 12:20 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Nicola Sturgeon will make her weekly statement on coronavirus today as Omicron restrictions in Scotland are finally scrapped.
Social distancing rules in pubs and restaurants were lifted on Monday while nightclubs can now reopen for the first time in a month.
The First Minister will update MSPs later today on the latest steps in Scotland's fight against coronavirus.
The SNP leader is expected to provide more detail on a revised strategic framework” to move Scotland to a “less restrictive” society in managing the impacts of the pandemic.
It comes as amid reports Boris Johnson had a lockdown-busting birthday party in Downing Street in June 2020 at time when covid rules forbade social gatherings indoors.
In another shocking revelation of events in Downing Street, ITN News has discovered that up to 30 staff celebrated with the Prime Minister in the cabinet room where his wife, Carrie, surprised him with a cake.
It’s alleged that the Prime Minister’s wife helped organise a surprise get-together for him on the afternoon of 19 June just after 2pm.
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The SNP has made a fresh call on Boris Johnson to resign after the latest revelations in the partygate scandal allege the Prime Minister held a lockdown-breaking birthday bash in 2020.
Ian Blackford, SNP leader at Westminster, said Johnson was "sticking two fingers up at the rest of us" as allegations of lockdown breaches at the heart of the UK Government pile up.
The latest revelations come as senior civil servant, Sue Gray, finalises her report into allegations of multiple parties in Downing Street during the pandemic, which is expected to be published this week.
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Boris Johnson ending Covid isolation rules is a "distraction" from the PM's lockdown party scandal, said Professor Devi Sridhar who is a member of the Scottish Government Covid-19 Advisory Group.
Naman Ramachandran Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and the heir to the throne of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the second time he has tested positive, after a bout with the virus in 2020.“This morning The Prince of Wales has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating,” tweeted the official handle of the Prince of Wales and his wife The Duchess of Cornwall.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson could face a £10,000 fine over the partygate scandal as police move to question those involved in the rule-breaking events.
A public health expert has warned it would “probably be very unwise” for Scotland to follow England in lifting the self-isolation requirement if they test positive for covid.
A public health expert has warned it would “probably be very unwise” for Scotland to follow England in lifting the self-isolation requirement if they test positive for covid.
Police are reviewing whether a Christmas quiz in No 10 breached coronavirus restrictions after a picture emerged showing the Prime Minister and colleagues near an open bottle of prosecco and a packet of crisps.
The Scottish Government has confirmed 15 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours,
The Prime Minister is expected to make a statement today (Monday 31 January) on the latest update from the Sue Gray report.
Boris Johnson's leadership hangs in the balance as he waits for the release of Sue Gray's report into alleged rule-breaking parties in Downing Street.
The Scottish Government have confirmed 33 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.
The Scottish Government have confirmed 23 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.
The Scottish Government have confirmed no people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours.
Boris Johnson has confirmed that fully-vaccinated travellers arriving in England will no longer have to take a coronavirus test.
Boris Johnson has scrapped covid tests for vaccinated travellers arriving in the UK signalling a move towards a return to more normal summer holidays.
Nicola Sturgeon has said she is "determined" that Scots will be able to vote at a second referendum on independence by the end of next year.
The mandatory use of face coverings in certain public spaces will come to an end next week.
Boris Johnson is expected to make an announcement to end some Plan B restrictions next week after MPs were told they can be 'substantially reduced.'