Mr Johnson said this afternoon that the strain is already spreading through the country.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty said that danger was that people moving around the country would "seed" the variant.More than two million Brits have now tested positive for coronavirusCredit: PA:Press Association People in other tiers will be advised not to go into the highest bracket areas, while residents of Tier 4 must not stay overnight in lower infection spots.London is going into Tier 4 - but today, major shopping districts were busy with people buying gifts for Christmas Days that will now no longer happenThe rules will apply for at least two weeks, with the situation due to be considered at the next review point on December 30.
Nicola Sturgeon reiterated at her own press conference tonight that advice against cross-border travel remains, and the law will be changed to cut bubbles to one day.
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