The four nations have agreed that the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions over the Christmas period will still go ahead as planned according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

A statement is set to be released by the four nations of the United Kingdom shortly.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Prime Minister’s Questions that the four nations agree that ‘we should proceed in principle with the existing plans for Christmas’ and that the public should take personal responsibility for the safety of their families of the festive period.