But a tougher tier system will have a deep impact on socialising, with traditional Christmas meals looking increasingly unlikely. But the build-up will be far from normal, with carol singing, Christmas fetes and festive parties at risk of falling victim to restrictions. The PM said that England will return to the three tier system when lockdown ends on December 2. He said: "We all want some kind of Christmas, we deserve some kind of Christmas." The Prime Minister said: "Christmas can't be normal, but we've turned a corner and the escape route is in sight."

Source: Daily Mirror November 23, 2020 16:40 UTC