First death due to Omicron announced in UK, as Johnson faces into difficult week

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Image: PA Images UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Image: PA Images Updated 27 minutes agoAs dissatisfaction on the Conservative backbenches has grown, the UK Prime Minister heads into the next few days against a backdrop of rebellion.The new variant is set to become the dominant strain of coronavirus in London, just weeks after it was first detected in the UK.

The prime minister announced earlier today that the first patient confirmed to have a case of the Omicron variant had died. Already, more than 70 of his own MPs have signalled they either will or are considering, opposing some of the plans. #Open journalism No news is bad news Support The Journal Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to youEducation Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said by-elections are sometimes used by voters to “send a message”.

The Conservative Party leader also faces allegations that he misled his ethics adviser over what he knew about a controversial refurbishment of his No 11 flat.

Why do people still not get we are being played! This Christmas bug! The Government knew it had broken out in Africa but still allowed planes to fly into GB. Now even though it is very mild the Government are scaremongering, saying it is extremely dangerous. Get a grip people!

How when most people are Doubled Vaccinate?

As a predominantly milder varient overtaking Delta should help in the longer term.

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