BORIS Johnson “is safe in his job”A Cabinet ally insists, despite fury, “partygate” – amid hopes Plan B will be lifted within days by the PM.
This morning, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawiinsistent Mr Johnson Keeping put.
The third time you ask if the PM’s are “safe in his job”The top Tory stated: “Yes, he is, because he’s human and we make mistakes. And, actually, he came to the despatch box and apologised and said he will absolutely submit himself to Parliament, because that’s our parliamentary democracy.”
Although Mr Zahawi has been widely regarded as a future leader, he dismissed the notion of a coordinated plan to save his boss’ career.
Johnson will soon announce THIS WEEK whether or not he plans to abandon Plan B restrictions. Downing Street had hinted at this today.
It is widely believed that the PM will cease working from home guidance and vacina passports after next Wednesday’s expiration. However, masks could remain.
Oliver Dowden, chairman of the Conservative Party, stated that “signs are encouraging”In a matter of weeks Plan B rules including work from home guidance will be reformed and covid passports will be axed.
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Classroom masks are likely to be destroyed in 9 days
The education secretary said he doesn’t want the requirement for face coverings at desks to stay “a day longer than necessary”.
He insisted that No. 10 was. “confident” the country can start to ditch wider Plan B restrictions from next Wednesday.
Mr Zahawi stated that Omicron has a large number of members “looking positive”And that is what the majority of cases in the country appear to be “plateauing”.
He also said that there are other ways to make money. “really good news”Teacher absences have fallen by a mere 1% since Christmas.
The education secretary was asked if guidance that masks should be worn in classrooms will be scrapped when Plan B is reviewed on January 6.
He said, “I don’t want them to be in class for a day longer that is necessary.”
“It can be hard for students to learn and interact with their teacher when they are wearing masks.
“I will review it on January 26 and I hope to be able to change the guidance.”
Tory MPs Divided
A fully fledged Tory Party civil war seems to have erupted, as anger over a series of leaks about alleged lockdown parties in Number 10 are engulfing Mr Johnson’s premiership.
Six Conservative MPs called on the Prime Minister not to resign so far. They argued that a change in senior officials would not reverse the situation. “terminal damage”The allegations were made against Johnson.
Former children’s minister Tim Loughton, in a post published on Facebook on Saturday, said: “It is not down to a simple Government policy change or a sacking of ministers or officials to put things right.
“In this case all roads lead back to Downing Street and the person whose name is on the front door.”
Tobias Ellwood, Senior Tory Tory said that the Prime Minster must “lead or step aside”Telling the BBC: “We need leadership.”
Boris Johnson is doomed according to all the laws and gravity of political gravity
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BY all the laws of political gravity, Boris is doomed – clinging by his fingertips until Dominic Cummings chooses to finish him off with hobnailed boots.
Even a barrage “red meat” policies to tempt unhappy voters is unlikely to save this Prime Minister.
The most outstanding politician of our time will pay a heavy price for an ill-timed BYOB party.
It’s all his own fault, of course. He has ignored the rules of survival, made his own rules and rejected the best advice offered by well-meaning friends.
Just as he saved his life from the pandemic, he will be evicted.As soon as the last Covid shackles have been broken, the shortest Downing Street reign will be over. The economy will then burst with the fastest recovery rate in Europe.
BoJo’s many enemies in the Tory party and elsewhere, especially the Remainiacs, the Whitehall Blob and the BBC, are already licking their lips.
These MPs will be joined by Red Wall MPs, who are indebted to him for their seats in Parliament.
They may feel unrestrained joy. It might also be fleeting.
PM calls on Royal Navy to stop Channel migrants while he tries stay at No10.
Boris Johnson plans to enlist Royal Navy in combating migrant Channel crossings. He launches a policy blitz to try to keep his job.
The PM also plans to ban boozing in Downing Street and fire failing advisers as he attempts to draw a line under partygate as part of his “Operation Red Meat” initiative.
Mr Johnson will also vow to turbo-charge growth across the North and Midlands when he publishes the Government’s long-awaited Levelling Up plan next week.
Yet former Cabinet ministers said the PM’s populist initiatives do not go far enough to save his skin — and by last night six Tory MPs had gone public to call for him to quit.
Under Mr Johnson’s drive, the Navy would take over from the Border Force within the next few weeks in the battle to prevent migrants crossing the Channel in small boats to get into the UK.
Government insiders believe the sight of Navy vessels patrolling will deter people-smuggling gangs from sending dinghies across the stretch.
New blow
Yesterday, ex-minister Tim Loughton became the sixth Tory MP publicly calling for the resignation of the PM.
Lord Kenneth Baker, former chairman of the party, claimed that partygate claims were untrue “hanging around Boris’ neck”He predicted that he would be gone in a matter of months.
He said: “I think at some point this year there will be leadership election.”
Mr Johnson is not expected to be seen out in public again until Wednesday, when he will face the wrath of his MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions.
Experts say Britain has passed Omicron peak
BRITAIN has reached the Omicron peak. Experts believe that the end to the pandemic could be within sight.
Infections and hospital cases are falling across the country — the first time both measures have dropped since the ultra-contagious Covid variant swept the UK at the end of last year.
The World Health Organization’s Covid special envoy David Nabarro said Britain could now see “light at the end of the tunnel”.
Professor Paul Hunter of the University of East Anglia said that life could return to normal this summer.
He said: “Covid will soon be just one of the causes of the common cold and will be a pain in the behind, maybe flaring up in winter.
“We will need boosters for the most vulnerable but I can’t see widespread mask use or testing being warranted. I think it’s quite plausible that we won’t have any restrictions by summer. That is a reasonably realistic expectation. Ultimately, we will live in a society that this thing circulates quite widely and every few years we’ll get a dose of the cold.”
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Patients with long-term Covid can also experience fainting spells.
According to some reports, long-term Covid patients also experienced fainting spells.
Data from Portugal and Spain showed that 4.2% of Covid patients felt fainted or fainted during the early stages.
It appears to be more common in people older than 60.
It comes as around 20 Omicron symptoms have been revealed as ones you are most likely to get.
It doesn’t mean other variants aren’t possible, but those who have caught it have reported the most.
Omicron warning sign: Lightheadedness may indicate a possible Omicron warning sign
OMICRON symptoms can vary for each person who catches the variant. They are often more severe than the Covid three.
Some people won’t have any, while others will have some. Others might have several.
There are some signs that you may be getting the virus.
These have included sore throats, night sweats and headaches as early warning signs.
And now a new report from Germany has suggested fainting spells could be a sign of Omicron.
Doctors in Berlin have found a link after a 35-year-old came to hospital suffering recurrent fainting spells – who was then found to have Covid.
Education secretary insists PM is staying put
Nadhim Zahawi, Education Secretary, insisted that Johnson would remain put this morning.
The third time you ask if the PM’s are “safe in his job”The Tory at the top said, “Yes, he does, because he’s human, and we make mistakes.”
“And, actually, he came to the despatch box and apologised and said he will absolutely submit himself to Parliament, because that’s our parliamentary democracy.”
Although Mr Zahawi has been widely regarded as a future leader, he dismissed the notion of a coordinated plan to save his boss’ career.
“Untrue that PM was not warned in advance about the event”
Tonight No10 reiterated their insistence that “It is untrue that the Prime Minister was warned about the event in advance.”
“As he said earlier this week he believed implicitly that this was a work event.
“He has apologised to the House and is committed to making a further statement once the investigation concludes.”
North East reports the highest numbers of cases in Britain
With almost twice the case rate (2.015 per 100,000), the North East reports the highest numbers of cases in the UK than London (1.16).
The region saw a growth in Omicron behind the capital – which bore the brunt of the variant when it first emerged in early December, before it spread across the country.
But the Government coronavirus dashboard shows that in the North East, cases have been receding for around a week.
Omicron ‘disappearing in all parts of UK except one
OMICRON is “disappearing” across the UK other than one region, with hopes Plan B will be lifted within days.
Data suggest that the super-mutant strain is losing some of its grip. Experts are cautiously optimistic.
At peak times, approximately 208,000 people experienced symptoms of Covid.
But this has now reduced to 155,000, according to estimates from the ZOE COVID Symptom Study, which tracks the outbreak using millions of app users’ data.
Professor Tim Spector, an epidemiologist, is the one who led the research.Twitter: “Zoe shows Omicron cases disappearing fast all over the U.K. except NEast – down from peak of 208000 to 155000 per day so still high but looking good.”
PM calls on Royal Navy to stop Channel migrants while he tries stay at No10.
Boris Johnson plans to enlist Royal Navy in combating migrant Channel crossings. He launches a policy blitz to try to keep his job.
The PM also plans to ban boozing in Downing Street and fire failing advisers as he attempts to draw a line under partygate as part of his “Operation Red Meat” initiative.
Mr Johnson will also vow to turbo-charge growth across the North and Midlands when he publishes the Government’s long-awaited Levelling Up plan next week.
Yet former Cabinet ministers said the PM’s populist initiatives do not go far enough to save his skin — and by last night six Tory MPs had gone public to call for him to quit.
Under Mr Johnson’s drive, the Navy would take over from the Border Force within the next few weeks in the battle to prevent migrants crossing the Channel in small boats to get into the UK.
Government insiders believe the sight of Navy vessels patrolling will deter people-smuggling gangs from sending dinghies across the stretch.
Keir Sternmer refuses to apologize for drinking office beer
Sir Keir Sterner, Labour leader has refused to apologize after he was photographed drinking beer in an office while coronavirus rules prohibited indoor socialising.
Sir Keir insists that no rules were broken when he had a meal at a take-out in a constituency office while he worked on the election campaign for 2021.
He refused to apologize repeatedly and was called a “scumbag”. “hypocrite”Caller during his LBC Radio call-in show.
Boris Johnson has been reprimanded by the Labour leader over the No 10 parties he held during 2020, when England was in lockdown.
Sir Keir was pictured in the office of City of Durham MP Mary Foy on April 30 2021 in the run-up to May’s local elections and the Hartlepool parliamentary by-election.
He said: “The picture of me was in a constituency office up in the North East, it was I think, three or four days before the May elections, so we’re really busy. I was with my team going across the country from place to place. We’re in the office, working in the office and we stopped for a takeaway, and then we carried on working and that is the long and the short of it. There was no breach of the rules. There was no party. And there was absolutely no comparison with the Prime Minister.”
Omicron appears to be letting go of UK
Omicron seems to be moving away from the UK. Yesterday, 70,924 Covid cases had been reported. This is the lowest daily total in over a month.
On December 14, when 59610 positive tests were performed, infections fell below 70,000.
It is the third day in a row that the number of people testing positive has fallen below 100,000 in a promising sign the country is moving past the Omicron peak.
UK Daily Covid Cases fall 40% in one week
THE UK’s daily Covid cases are down on last Monday’s figures by 40 per cent.
Last week new infections were 142,224 and today they are 84,429, in a huge drop.
Yesterday 70,924 new infections were reported in 24 hours, with 88 deaths logged.
This was the lowest figure for a month, after Omicron began to spread throughout the country.
The last time infections dropped below 70,000 was on December 14 when 59,610 positive tests were recorded.
Covid isolation slashed to five days from today
Major Covid rule changes came in today for Brits in a major boost for struggling businesses.
People in England who test positive for the virus can now leave isolation after five full days after daily cases more than halved in a fortnight.
The rule change was confirmed by the Health Secretary last week – after experts had called for isolation to be slashed while the NHS struggles with mass staff absences.
Fresh research suggested slashing isolation to five days would only result in an extra two in 100 people leaving quarantine while still infectious.
What is included in Labour’s 10 point plan
Labour’s 10 point plan for living with Covid:
- Retain volunteer responders to assist with vaccination (next winter)
- Prioritise testing and make it fit for the future
- Fix sick pay
- Playing our part in vaccinating the world
- Prioritise children’s learning
- Launch exercises to learn lessons
- Publish a “road map” for future decision-making
- Transform the “front door” of the NHS and use Covid’s legacy to build resilience and bring waiting lists down
- Transform social care
- Turbo-charge research and innovation
UK daily Covid cases fall 40% in a week
THE UK’s daily Covid case numbers are down by 40% compared to last Monday’s figures.
The number of new infections last week was 142,224. Today, they are 84.429. This is a significant drop.
Yesterday saw 70,924 new infections reported in just 24 hours. There were also 88 deaths.
After Omicron started to spread across the country, this was the lowest monthly figure.
The December 14th, 2009 was the last day that infections fell below 70,000. There were 59610 positive tests.
Omicron IS found to be milder than most other strains according to research
Omicron is milder than other strains according to a string of highly positive studies. The first UK report revealed that Omicron’s risk of hospitalisation was 50% to 70% lower than Delta.
Health officials repeatedly stated that Omicron booster jabs are effective in protecting against covid and give the best chance of surviving the pandemic.
The Sun’s Jabs Army campaign is helping get the vital extra vaccines in Brits’ arms to ward off the need for any new restrictions.
Dowden is optimistic that Plan B will be in place ‘for the shortest time possible’
Tory party chairman Oliver Dowden was optimistic as he said Plan B would remain in place for “the shortest period possible”.
He said: “I’m under no doubt the kind of burdens this puts on hospitality, wider business, schools, and I want us to get rid of those if we possibly can.
“The signs are encouraging but, clearly, we will wait to see the data ahead of that final decision.”
No10: PM doesn’t refer to himself as “big dog”
The Prime Minister is not referring to himself as “big dog”No. 10 said it.
According to reports, a concerted effort was made to save Boris Johnson (due to the partygate scandal), “Operation: Save Big Dog”It was launched.
However, the official spokesperson for the Prime Minister was not able to answer a question about whether Johnson was mentioned by staff. “big dog”He stated: “I’ve never heard that term used.”
When asked if the PM refers to himself by his nickname, the spokesperson replied: “Certainly not that I am aware of.”
These are the Omicron key symptoms
According to experts, a runny or irritated nose and headache are the two most important symptoms.
Professor Irene Petersen, a professor of epidemiology and health informatics at University College London,The Independent: “A runny nose and headache are symptoms of many infections, but may also be the first symptoms – and only symptoms – of Covid.
“Therefore, if you have these symptoms, I’d encourage you to use lateral flow tests for a couple of days.”
No10 refuses confirmation that PM was interviewed in person by Sue Gray
Downing Street declined to comment on whether Sue Gray interviewed the Prime Minister.
The Telegraph reported that Boris Johnson spoke to Nadhim Zahawi, Education Secretary, as part of her inquiry. “submitted himself to that investigation”.
The official spokesperson of the Prime Minister, however, stated: “As with any individual I wouldn’t get into commenting on the process of the ongoing investigation.”
When asked by the PM’s spokesperson if he attended a party for James Slack, former director of communications, he replied: “Again, as others have been asked, I’m not able to comment on that while that investigation is ongoing in terms of attendance and things like that.”
When asked if he’d spoken to Ms Gray, a spokesperson replied: “Again, it’s not for me to talk about who the investigation has spoken to or who it hasn’t.”
Education Secretary: “Numbers look positive”, says Education Secretary
Today, Education Secretary Nadhim Zhawi said “the numbers are looking positive”In the UK’s battle against Covid.
Mr Zahawi said that he is confident that after we review the January 26th report, we will be in a better position to lift some of these restrictions. We are witnessing the virus becoming endemic.
“I hope we’ll be one of the first major economies to demonstrate to the world how you transition this from pandemic to endemic.”