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Did Boris Johnson’s ‘No Restrictions’ Gamble Pay Off?

By deciding against implementing restrictions over the New Year Boris Johnson took a massive gamble. As more data emerges on the impacts of Omicron, we assess whether or not it’s a call he’ll come to regret.

With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.

  • Published 3 January 2022

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