In July, the Court of Appeal ruled that “the only way in which she can have a fair and effective appeal is to be permitted to come into the United Kingdom to pursue her appeal”.

“While New Zealand has a number of natural advantages that have assisted us in managing the virus, I do absolutely believe that international cooperation continues to be key to getting the virus under control."

The man who said Obama played too much golf. He is cementing his position as among our very worst presidents."

But more areas could be in top Tier 3 than before November lockdown, ahead of Christmas relaxation

“A number of people – who just happen to share the quality of being friends of the Conservative Party – were just given the nod."

However, Sage colleague Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter said it is “perfectly reasonable” to return to a tiered approach but warned a national easing over Christmas will have costs.

'Whether it's giving contracts worth millions of pounds to their chums or giving lobbyist mates jobs and access to secret information, this government is making a mockery of our national effort against coronavirus.'

“We have no idea what the virus could do to somebody. I understand people want to get together, it’s been an incredibly difficult year … but at what cost?”

"All the snowflake accounts p*ssing themselves over the two covid tests a week 'freedom pass' headline are the same ones who told people 'if you don't like it then move to another country' after Brexit vote."