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What the papers say – December 28

The front pages are dominated by Boris Johnson giving New Year’s Eve parties the go-ahead.

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Tuesday 28 December 2021 03:18 GMT
What the papers say – December 28 (Peter Byrne/PA)
What the papers say – December 28 (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Archive)

The nation’s papers are almost wholly dedicated to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a Covid curb-free New Year’s Eve.

The Daily Telegraph, The Times and i lead with the PM confirming on Twitter there will be no new coronavirus restrictions imposed in England before the end of 2021.

The story also features on the front of The Independent, with the paper reporting the door remains open for measures to come into force in January.

The Daily Mail and Daily Star both celebrate the move, while the Daily Mirror questions why Mr Johnson did not make the announcement in person.

The Guardian says the decision puts England at odds with the other UK nations, which have all put limits on social gatherings and mass events.

Meanwhile, the Daily Express leads with a warning that soaring gas and electricity bills will create an “enormous crisis” in 2022.

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