Boris Johnson has refused to rule out the possibility of new Covid-19 restrictions in England over the Christmas period, amid a spate of new infections across Europe.

The Prime Minister said there were "storm clouds” gathering over the continent, with some nations imposing new restrictions to try and stem a spike in coronavirus cases.

Speaking at the first UK Government Covid-19 press conference since the conclusion of the COP26 climate summit, Mr Johnson said it was not yet clear the extent to which the “new wave will wash up on our shores”, but stressed “history shows that we cannot afford to be complacent”.

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out Christmas Covid-19 restrictions