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

Boris Johnson will set out emergency measures to control the spread of coronavirus amid concerns the NHS risks being overwhelmed.
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)

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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