The prime minister, not known for holding strong religious beliefs, goes as far as to suggest that getting jabbed against COVID is in line with Christ's teaching, because it is being a good neighbour.
As a result, according to YouGov, Labour now has a six-point poll lead, Mr Johnson's approval rating is as bad as Theresa May's just before she was ousted, and Sir Keir's lead over the prime minister is his biggest as Labour leader.After defying calls to impose more COVID curbs in England this week or immediately after Christmas, the prime minister declares in his Christmas message:"After two years of this pandemic, I can't say that we are through it.
And he continues:"Getting jabbed not just for themselves, for ourselves, but for friends and family and everyone we meet.
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