Inside Politics: Boris Johnson pleads with public to help avoid second lockdown

The prime minister sent a clear warning that more ‘costly’ sacrifices lie ahead if people do not follow the rules, writes Adam Forrest

(Reuters TV)

Cheer up everyone! The Bank of England’s chief economist has told us the sky is not falling down – railing against “Chicken Licken” pessimists and predicting a spectacular bounce-back. Boris Johnson, who has been fond of attacking the “doomsters and gloomsters”, has promised it’s still possible to avoid a second lockdown if we all do the right thing. Over in the US, Donald Trump has told everyone to lighten up about the dire TV debate. Far from fear and loathing, the president said it was “fun”.

Inside the bubble

Our political commentator Andrew Grice on what to look out for today: