Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as Scots Christmas 'bauble' meet up idea raised

direct to your inboxThe first British patients will receive coronavirus vaccinations today - dubbed V-Day by health secretary Matt Hancock.The inoculations will be administered at dozens of hospital hubs throughout the country, including in Greater Manchester.The UK is to become the first country in the world to start vaccinating people with the Pfizer/BioNTech jab.Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was 'immensely proud' of the scientists who have developed the vaccine.He praised NHS staff for

prime minister predicted that Scots would vote to remain part the UK in another referendum but warned it would be a "hard battle" to keep the union together. Brown also described Boris Johnson as “completely out of touch” after the Prime Minister said Scottish devolution has been “a disaster”.

Sir Keir Starmer is self-isolating after coming into contact with a positive case. The 58-year-old politician will continue working but from home after a member of his private office staff caught the bug.

direct to your inbox A mum who was left 'scared' by Boris Johnson daily updates has lost half her body weight to protect herself from coronavirus.

the crisis. She said the right to leaving the UK is "inalienable" and taunted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to try to block another pro-independence majority at Holyrood.

festive tradition is the latest in line to fall victim to strict public health rules which already banned Halloween guising and bonfire night gatherings. The Scottish Government has not finalised the rules but carol singing is being reviewed along with other traditions, including popular Santa's grottos for children.Nicola Sturgeon said work is under way shortly after a Boris Johnson spokesman said permission was granted in England.

First Minister spoke ahead of her party’s annual conference today by telling members she has “never been so certain” the country will achieve independence.Her party is riding high in opinion polls and is widely tipped to win a majority of MSPs at next year's Holyrood election.That could set off a constitutional showdown with Westminster as the SNP uses its mandate to demand an IndyRef2 takes place.While Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly said he will not allow another referendum on

vote on the constitution. With the Nationalists currently soaring in the polls it means Boris Johnson could face huge pressure to allow an IndyRef2 to take place in the coming years - despite repeatedly saying he would not.

follow our blog.The government is meeting with the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to discuss plans to allow families to reunite over Christmas.A Cobra meeting bringing together the UK government and the devolved administrations will be held this afternoon to agree on a four-nation approach to relaxing coronavirus restrictions over the festive period.

pandemic, says Boris Johnson.The Prime Minister sent a message to the SNP on 'rebuilding' the UK 'from its ravages' in the wake of the pandemic that's killed over 50,000 Brits this year so far.Johnson insisted that this was no time for Scots to contemplate 'division or distraction about our national constitution'.The PM also slammed Nicola Sturgeon for her 'focus on separation' and vented that it 'had to stop'.His address was during a Scottish Conservative virtual conference.It comes days after

Boris Johnson after its emerged that the Prime Minister dubbed devolution 'north of the border' a 'disaster'.The Johnson comment emerged following a Zoom call with Tory MPs on Monday evening.It's claimed he said devolution was also 'Tony Blair's biggest mistake'.The claim was made in an article by The Sun on Monday.It read: "He said that 'devolution has been a disaster north of the border' and it was 'Tony Blair's biggest mistake'.  "Admitting he thought it was a good idea when he was Mayor of

Covid-19. Boris Johnson  remains symptom free but is following the instructions after being contacted by NHS Track and Trace.

Covid-19.Boris Johnson remains symptom free but is following the instructions after being contacted by NHS Track and Trace.Downing Street have confirmed that the UK Government leader will continue working whilst in quarantine at home.Mr Johnson was admitted to intensive care in April after catching the bug but went on to make a full recovery.A statement released on Sunday night said: "The Prime Minister has today been notified by NHS Test and Trace that he is required to self-isolate as a