NEWS
Prime Minister announces ‘inhuman’ Christmas restrictions, cancelling festivities for millions
In its latest U-turn, the Government has effectively cancelled Christmas for 16million people, such as in London, where festivities are now limited to just one household. The Prime Minister announced new ‘Tier Four’ restrictions less than a week after he said it would be ‘frankly inhuman’ to cancel Christmas — Sunday Telegraph
‘We’re not going to be knocking on people’s doors on Christmas Day’: Police officers say new ‘Tier Four’ restrictions ‘don’t make sense’ as thousands vow to ignore the rules — Mail on Sunday
State pupils given Cambridge place without interview — Times
Principal of Prince Charles’ former boarding school demands The Crown carries a disclaimer after claiming show gave misleading view of royal’s time there — Mail
Keir Starmer promises more devolution for Scotland — Sunday Express
COMMENT
Merry? No, this year we need an Angry Christmas! — Peter Hitchens, Mail on Sunday
The simple truth is that lockdowns do not work — Jonathan Sumption, Telegraph
Cancelling celebrations a week before Christmas is a potent way to destroy a Prime Minister’s credibility — Patrick O’Flynn, Sunday Telegraph
Cavalier Boris Johnson is now a sad, sober Roundhead — Tim Shipman, Sunday Times
