thank you. everyone in north shropshire. thank yon-— everyone in north shropshire.ng bbc news, and that _ thank you. you are watching bbc news, and that was _ thank you. you are watching bbc news, and that was helen - thank you. you are watching bbc| news, and that was helen morgan speaking there, who hasjust been declared the winner in the north shropshire by—election. she is from the liberal democrat party. that is traditionally a safe conservative seat, so quite the news headline there that the conservatives have lost that seat. i am joined conservatives have lost that seat. iamjoined in conservatives have lost that seat. i am joined in the studio by lewis goodall who covers policy and politics for the bbc�*s policy and politics for the bbc�*s newsnight programme and a vote of nearly 18,004 helen morgan. vote of nearly 18,004 helen moraan. �* ., , �* vote of nearly 18,004 helen moraan. �* �* , ., morgan. and it wasn't “ust a victo . morgan. and it wasn't “ust a victory. iii morgan. and it wasn't “ust a victory. it hi morgan. and it wasn't “ust a victory. it is a

that was helen morgan speaking in north shropshire.l votes for helen morgan were 17,957. the votes for the conservative candidate were 12,032. there is much more on this on the bbc news website and the bbc news app. victoria is here for the top of the hour, but that is me for the night. thank you very much for your company. let's get the weather now with nick. hello. well, thursday brought an east—west split to the uk weather—wise. well, certainly in terms of where we had the blue sky or where we had the grey sky. across parts of eastern scotland and down the eastern side of england, some were treated to a largely sunny day from dawn until dusk, where it was the reverse across some western areas. the view from wales cloudy from dawn until dusk. it's the cloud that's going to win out for friday and the weekend. high pressure, lots of settled weather to come, but trapped underneath this high pressure, plenty of cloud. now, where there will have been some clear spells overnight — parts of eastern scotland, north—east england — a frost to

hard, and now what i would like to say to — and now what i would like to say to the people of north shropshirehave shown us. the candidate helen morgan around —— arrived here a short time ago to chairs from lib dem activists. they are absolutely thrilled as you would imagine. she headed in to continue watching count as it goes on, we think as i said that we will get the official declaration within the hour. still no sign of the conservative candidate who of course has had quite a difficult campaign here in north shropshire. with everything that has been happening down in westminster, it has made it very difficult for him and you would have to say the conservative supporters here in north shropshire tonight are looking pretty glum right now. we have got the figures for turnout as well, i can give you those. the turnout here was over 38,000, that is 46.3% up by 10% on the most recent by—election down in sidcup, and bexley. a decent turnout for a by—election, and yes, that result we think we will get within the next hour, a historic victory for the liberal democrats here in north shropshire. reme

-- in north shropshire. there was a bit - paying, do you think? -- in north shropshire. of this campaign anyway, because the previous long serving labour candidate here was not considered for selection and he said he would not be supporting the new labour candidate anyway and it felt throughout the campaign that the liberal democrats campaign was more high—profile. ed davey visited five times and circus targeted not come once. five times and circus targeted not come once-— come once. the thing about by elections. _ come once. the thing about by elections, and _ come once. the thing about by elections, and people - come once. the thing about by elections, and people forget i come once. the thing about by i elections, and people forget this, if you are in a certain part of the uk were the seat has not changed hands, or not in a lifetime, they put you in, yeah, they would be voting for us, box. suddenly, a situation, everybody on the conservative side they had heard of were coming and quite a few people on the lib dems side was there too. did it develop a sense of a buzz or

this will be feltjust like it's being felled here in north shropshire. it's being felled here in northshroshire. ., . ., ., let's discuss what this result means with james johnson, who was pollster for theresa may when she was prime minister; he's co—founder of the polling company, jl partners. a very good evening to you. we heard it there, there were absolutely local issues. they did play a part, but what do you believe really swung it for the liberal democrats? to what extent was this a referendum on the prime minister? i what extent was this a referendum on the prime minister?— the prime minister? i think it was. obviously local _ the prime minister? i think it was. obviously local issues _ the prime minister? i think it was. obviously local issues always - the prime minister? i think it was. obviously local issues always play | the prime minister? i think it was. l obviously local issues always play a 0bviously local issues always play a factor, but this was actually probably a by election defined by national issues. if you look at the year of a by election where the conservatives

north shropshire!worth street to much fanfare. as they celebrated, onlookers contemplated what had happened and why. i'm not a big fan of borisjohnson. he's disappointed all of us. not everyone was thrilled the conservatives had lost. it's very sad when you think they've held it for 200 years, nearly. but for others, it was a moment to mark. iam happy i am happy because it has smacked borisjohnson in the face. why did you vote for them? i had to get boris out. why? just everything, all the parties and everything that they've been having, because i lost a sister to covid. there is clear anger here at recent events in westminster, and that fuelled the lib dem campaign. but for some, it runs deeper. saffron's grandfather was a conservative mp for north shropshire. he says he understands why people turned away from the party. it's part of a national mood, but i think also, it's this mood that is here as well. taken for granted that we'd always be conservative. for this councillor and long—standing tory mem

the resulting north shropshire is the people _ resulting north shropshire is the people of north shropshired that the lib dems are the party— showed that the lib dems are the party who— showed that the lib dems are the party who have got it in them to beat _ party who have got it in them to beat the — party who have got it in them to beat the conservatives in seats like this and _ beat the conservatives in seats like this and other seats around the country — this and other seats around the country a _ this and other seats around the country. a few months ago when i wonderful— country. a few months ago when i wonderful colleague sarah greene won in chesham _ wonderful colleague sarah greene won in chesham and amersham, ed davey made _ in chesham and amersham, ed davey made the _ in chesham and amersham, ed davey made the brave decision, lots of people _ made the brave decision, lots of people raised an eyebrow when he decided _ people raised an eyebrow when he decided to move our resources there, he was _ decided to move our resources there, he was right— decided to move our resources there,

applause immediately after the declaration, candidate thanked supporters and said the result in north shropshireider significance for the country. in shropshire today, just like in bucks injune, we have on the support of the people who have always voted conservative and people who always opposed them. —— bucks. thousands of lifelong conservative voters, fed up with being taken for granted, and thousands of labour voters. granted, and thousands of labourvoters. people granted, and thousands of labour voters. people who believe that our politics should be about creating a better country for us all, not a nightly soap opera of calamity and chaos. all of them casting their ballots for the liberal democrat. and let me say specifically to all those labour supporters who lent their votes today, thank you. you have shown tonight together we can beat the conservatives, not behind closed doors, but with common sense at the ballot box. with me now is lewis goodall, who covers politics and policy for bbc newsnight. general brain, full of coffee, you have been up for hours. just t, i am leaving the copy for

alex forsyth, bbc news, north shropshire.vant, simon case, has stepped aside from leading the downing street party inquiry because of an event in his own office. 0ur political correspondent nick eardley is in westminster. how damaging is this for the government, nick? i don't think there's any doubt that this is a damaging episode after a series of damaging weeks for the government. series of damaging weeks for the government-— series of damaging weeks for the covernment. ,, ., .., , , ., government. simon case is the man who was brought in _ government. simon case is the man who was brought in by _ government. simon case is the man who was brought in by boris - government. simon case is the man. who was brought in by boris johnson, who was brought in by borisjohnson, just ten days ago to try and clear up just ten days ago to try and clear up whether there had been rule breaking in whitehall last christmas. the government hoped that would allow people to move on from this episode, but we are still talking about it, because ac

having come from third and managed to persuade the people of north shropshire that they were the bestto give a bloodied nose to the conservative party at the ballot _ conservative party at the ballot box, that is i think quite _ ballot box, that is i think quite significant in terms of simply— quite significant in terms of simply the tactics for the next general— simply the tactics for the next general election. the question for the — general election. the question for the labor party about thinking about where it wants to concentrate its efforts where _ to concentrate its efforts where it might, though i don't think— where it might, though i don't think there will ever be a founai— think there will ever be a formal arrangement, think there will ever be a formalarrangement, but think there will ever be a formal arrangement, but where it might — formal arrangement, but where it might want to withdraw some of its _ it might want to withdraw some of its campaigning and investment in order to allow a different— investment in order to allow a different political force or in some — differen

jonathan blake, bbc news, north shropshire. bbc.co.uk/news. the world meteorological organisation has confirmed the highest ever temperature recorded in the arctic, 38 degrees celsius. it was measured in siberia injune last year during an unprecedented heatwave more fitting to the mediterranean. it comes as scientists warn of dramatic changes to one of the biggest glaciers in antarctica. they say a floating section at the front of thwaites glacier that until now has been relatively stable could "shatter like a car windscreen". this could speed up ice loss that already amounts to 50 billion tonnes a year. time for a look at the weather. here“s darren bett. hello there, reeta, mild in the uk today, _ hello there, reeta, mild in the uk today, but— hello there, reeta, mild in the uk today, but not 20 degrees above average. — today, but not 20 degrees above average, like it was in the arctic. it is going to stay mild, but that comes with a lot of cloud, and i will be patches of

let us be clear— north shropshire is, was as true blue as it gets.sively leave voting. older than average population. it is now represented by a liberal democrat. it takes their total in parliament to 13. that liberal democrat, helen morgan, overcame a conservative majority of 23,000— mammoth. this is how she did it— lib dems, leapfrogging from 3rd— they only got 10% of the vote in 2019— to first in 2021 with nearly 50%. and they did it by direct transference to the lib dems from the conservatives — whose vote was down some 25 points or so from 2019 and from the labour party. labour were in second in 2019— had 22% of the vote but there's big transference in 2021, labour voters deciding the lds had the best chance of winning and they were right. turnout was way down. we saw a similar thing in chesham and amersham—another tory safe seat, different part of the country, in buckinghamshire but massive tactical voting against the conservatives. long talked about it's now actually happening. and that translated to a swing of 34%. it's basically coming off t

the north shropshire by—election. three, two, one!he tory party acknowledges the government has been given a kicking. the lib dems say voters in the constituency spoke for the whole country. borisjohnson, the party is over. your government, run on lies and bluster, will be held accountable. it will be scrutinised, it will be challenged, and it can and will be defeated. i hear what the voters are saying in north shropshire and, in all humility, i've got to accept that verdict. we'll have all the latest on what this means for the conservatives and boris johnson's leadership. also this lunchtime... tighter covid restrictions will be brought in after boxing day in wales, as the first minister warns of an oncoming "storm of omicron". four young children die in a house fire in south london — a 27—year—old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect. some christmas cheer on the high street — there were better than expected retail sales in november, as people started their festive shopping early. inspired by strictly — dance schools

, and i_ into the vote in north shropshire, and i think— into the vote in north shropshire, and i thinkon the tory backbenchers about _ anxiety on the tory backbenchers about borisjohnson's anxiety on the tory backbenchers about boris johnson's competency, the extent— about boris johnson's competency, the extent number ten have a grip on things. _ the extent number ten have a grip on things. and— the extent number ten have a grip on things, and potentially at the electoral appeal of boris johnson, which _ electoral appeal of boris johnson, which has — electoral appeal of boris johnson, which has always been taken as read by other conservatives. he is a proven winner, he was the tory that took london. — proven winner, he was the tory that took london, he was the tory prime minister— took london, he was the tory prime minister who won a 80 seat majority only two _ minister who won a 80 seat majority only two years ago. yet here we are, the day— only two years ago. yet here we are, the day after— only two years ago. yet here we are, the day after he presided over a party— the day after he

you know it comes with the north shropshire by election at i the north shropshire by election at theby election at the moment, the tories hold it with a several_ the moment, the tories hold it with a several thousand majority so if the liberai— a several thousand majority so if the liberal democrats when it it will be — the liberal democrats when it it will be an— the liberal democrats when it it will be an astonishing reversal and a blow— will be an astonishing reversal and a blow to — will be an astonishing reversal and a blow to borisjohnson possible authority — a blow to borisjohnson possible authority. the thing about these christmas — authority. the thing about these christmas parties is i think they are really— christmas parties is i think they are really cutting through people were find it for bricking lockdown rules _ were find it for bricking lockdown rules last — were find it for bricking lockdown rules last year. they refined up to £10,000 — rules last year. they refined up to £10,000 for holding illegal party and it's— £10,000 for holding illegal party and it's another c

but i totally understand why people were frustrated and are frustrated in north shropshire.ponsibility, you deflect with a list of other things your government is doing. can i try... you accept you are to blame? look, i am responsible for everything that the government does. so of course i take personal responsibility. so which bit, what things that went wrong under your watch, that are your responsibility, are partly to blame? for instance, do you think the absolutely cavalier approach to lockdown rules by you and your staff in downing street, played a part in last night's defeat? i think people are frustrated and i understand that... basically what has been going wrong, sam, is in that in the last few weeks, some things have been going very well, but what they going very well, but what the people have been hearing, what people have been hearing is just a constant litany of stuff about politics and politicians and stuff that is not about them and isn't about the things that we can do to make life better. so to that extent, of course, you are right, and i think thejob of the

i don't want you in north shropshire. idon't want you or— in north shropshire.l have covid outbreaks amongst their squads, leading to their games being cancelled. that means that there have been nine premier league games, cancelled in the space of a week. liverpool played last night, but they are also suffering from a covid outbreak, with curtisjones, virgil van dijk and fabinho all missing their game with newcastle. it didn't stop them from coming from behind to beat newcastle 3—1 though, trent alexander—arnold with the pick of the goals. as it stands their game, with spurs is still set to go ahead on sunday. managerjurgen klopp is against the idea of the premier league taking firebreak and pausing games until boxing day. chelsea, who also have covid cases in their squad, and a depleted everton side also managed to play last night. mason mount put his side in front in the second half, but everton youngsterjarrad branthwaite clinched his first premier league goal to equalise for everton. meanwhile, their game at the weekend with leicester is one of the games, th

north shropshire!em victor had arrived in 0wsworth street to much fanfare. as they celebrated, onlookers contemplated what had happened and why. i'm not a big fan of borisjohnson. he's disappointed all of us. not everyone was thrilled the conservatives had lost. it's very sad when you think they've held it for 200 years, nearly. but for others, it was a moment to mark. i am happy because it has smacked borisjohnson in the face. why did you vote for them? i had to get boris out. why? just everything, all the parties and everything that they've been having, because i lost a sister to covid. there is clear anger here at recent events in westminster, and that fuelled the lib dem campaign. but for some, it runs deeper. saffron's grandfather was a conservative mp for north shropshire. he says he understands why people turned away from the party. it's part of a national mood, but i think also, it's this mood that is here as well. taken for granted that we'd always be conservative. for this councillor and long

what i would like to say that the people of north shropshire now, _ the people of north shropshire nowy have shown in us. �* , ~ , ., us. but will they keep that faith in you _ us. but will they keep that faith in you at _ us. but will they keep that faith in you at the - us. but will they keep that faith in you at the next - faith in you at the next general election? that is the question. is this a protest vote and when it comes to what some people may call the real thing they will go back to the conservatives, go back to labour, whichever party they normally vote for?— labour, whichever party they normally vote for? this seed has been _ normally vote for? this seed has been conservative for i normally vote for? this seed i has been conservative for 200 years — has been conservative for 200 years and _ has been conservative for 200 years and people told us they were — years and people told us they were being taken for granted and that— were being taken for granted and that wasn't good enough —— seat~ _ and that wasn't good enough —— seat~ what— and that wasn't good enough —— seat. wha

and last night the win in north shropshire sent a clear and last night, the win in north shropshire sentry disappointing result, and i totally understand people's frustrations. i hear what the voters are saying in north shropshire. as 2021 drew to a close, boris johnson found himself having to prove to at least some in his party that he should keep hisjob. in a year in which he also got married and his wife carrie had had their second child together, a daughter. after the shock of 2020, this year did show a return to a bit more politics as normal, for the good and the not so good. the prime minister saw his authority tested in ways it hadn't been before, and of course the virus proved its ability to throw everything in the air again. which all points towards a new year which is no more certain than this one. hello there. we've had some big contrasts in the weather today — much of the time for england and wales has been rather grey with some low cloud, some mist and fog, outbreaks of rain and drizzle pretty widely as well. but it's not been like that everywhere. in scotland and northern i

i am job in addition to being the mp for north shropshire?— north shropshire?olely i north shropshire? i am quite sure she would focus 11096 solely on i she would focus 110% solely on representing the constituents of north shropshire. and that is a busy, full timejob and north shropshire. and that is a busy, full time job and she would do it brilliantly. busy, full time “0b and she would do it brilliantly.— it brilliantly. that is definitely no? she would _ it brilliantly. that is definitely no? she would definitely i it brilliantly. that is definitely | no? she would definitely focus it brilliantly. that is definitely i no? she would definitely focus 11096 on her full-time _ no? she would definitely focus 11096 on her full-time job, _ no? she would definitely focus 11096 on her full-time job, which - no? she would definitely focus 11096 on her full-time job, which is i no? she would definitely focus 11096 on her full-time job, which is one i on herfull—timejob, which is one job, being mp for the constituents of shropshire. yes, she does need a second or third

as 2021 are saying in north shropshire. 2021 due to are saying in north shropshire. is 2021 due to ather, a daughter. after the shock of 2020 this year did show a return to a bit more politics as normal. forthe a return to a bit more politics as normal. for the good and the not so good. the prime minister saw his authority tested in ways it hadn't been before and of course the virus proved its ability to photo in the again. which points towards a new year which is no more certain than this one. —— ability to throw everything in the again. hello there. you'll have to rely on morecambe and wise, i'm afraid, to bring the sunshine this christmas period. there's going to be a lot of cloud around, so that rules out a white christmas for most of us. however, there is a possibility across the pennines and through the higher ground of scotland, we could wake up to a light dusting of snow over the next couple of days. but for most of us, the talking point will be how mild it is, particularly across england and wales — temperatures into double figures. it's not the warmest we've seen over the c

tonight, the people of north shropshire have spoken on behalf of the british people.at st safest the victory on what should be the safest of tory territory comes after a turbulent few weeks

we have north shropshire cominu away. we have north shropshire coming op _ away. polls and the thought and what is called operation revenge. wait a week for the prime minister. tt revenge. wait a week for the prime minister. :, , , ., :, , minister. it has been a horrible week. ithink— minister. it has been a horrible week. i think we _ minister. it has been a horrible week. i think we are _ minister. it has been a horrible week. i think we are seeing - minister. it has been a horrible | week. i think we are seeing the urgent unravelling of what is happening at number ten. you brought up happening at number ten. you brought up the question of the team. a team normally has a manager. dominic cummings has gone and there is no manager in number ten. sometimes they are playing 4—4—2 or whatever it is and there is no one telling them what formation they need a no psychologist getting them on the right state of mind for extreme urgency. it isjust right state of mind for extreme urgency. it is just chaotic and what will happen in the next week or two will happen in the n

i hear what the voters are saying in north shropshire.ome in his party that he should keep hisjob, in a year in which he also got married and his wife carrie had had their second child together, a daughter. after the shock of 2020, this year did show a return to a bit more politics as normal — for the good and the not so good. the prime minister saw his authority tested in ways it hadn't been before, and of course the virus proved its ability to throw everything up in the air once again. which all points towards a new year which is perhaps no more certain than this one. hello. it's been very mild again today and it could be the warmest new year's eve and new year's day on record. we are going to stick with this exceptionally mild air in the uk, blustery winds come with that but where the winds are coming from is significant because it is those warm southerly winds bringing warmth from the azores, from madeira and heading north into the uk bringing a lot of cloud. these are the temperatures we have into the early evening, 1a or 15 widely a

i hear what the voters are saying in north shropshire.arty that he should keep hisjob. should keep hisjob, in a year in which he also got married and his wife carrie had had their second child together, a daughter. after the shock of 2020, this year did show a return to a bit more politics as normal — for the good and the not so good. the prime minister saw his authority tested in ways it hadn't been before, and of course the virus proved its ability to throw everything up in the air once again. which all points towards a new year which is perhaps no more certain than this one. this is bbc news — the headlines: borisjohnson defends the government's decision not to impose further covid restrictions in england before the new year — and says as many as 90% of those seriously ill haven't had a third vaccine dose. the overwhelming majority of people who are currently ending up in intensive care in our hospitals are people who are not boosted. but the scottish parliament is being recalled to address the record numbers of covid infections in the

i hear what the voters are saying in north shropshire. to at least some in his party that he should keep hisjob. in a year in which he also got married and his wife carrie had had their second child together, a daughter. after the shock of 2020 this year did show a return to a bit more politics as normal. for the good and not so good. the prime minister saw his authority tested in ways it hadn't been before and of course the virus proved its ability to throw everything in the air again. which points towards a new year which is no more certain than this one. hello there. merry christmas to you. some of us will see some snow during this christmas period, mainly across the hills of the northern half of the uk. further south, it'll tend to be milder, so any precipitation will be rain. and we've got areas of low pressure pushing into the south west and they're weather fronts bringing outbreaks of rain. as these weather fronts slowly push north—eastwards into that stubborn area of colder air which is sitting to the north—east of the country, th

i hear what the voters are saying in north shropshire.e in his party that he should keep hisjob. in a year in which he also got married and his wife carrie had had their second child together, a daughter. after the shock of 2020, this year did show a return to a bit more politics as normal. for the good and the not so good. the prime minister saw his authority tested in ways it hadn't been before, and of course the virus proved its ability to throw everything in the air again. which all points towards a new year which is no more certain than this one. hello, merry christmas. if you have plans today to get out for a boxing day walk, the weather looks really mixed out there. we have a bit of everything thrown into the forecast. some rain and sleet and hill snow around but it should ease later on. and there will be some sunshine for those lucky few across south—west england, wales and perhaps northern ireland. for the bulk of the uk, though, it is quite cloudy. we have a couple of weather fronts pushing northwards. as milder air pushes into

alex forsyth, bbc news, north shropshire.hire by—election. here's a full list of them. and you can find more details about the by—election on our website — bbc.co.uk/news. and coverage on the website as the result is announced on the website. now on bbc news, it's time for the travel show with christa larwood. this week on the travel show: heading back for the first time in over two years. let's go to gate! squeals this aussie girl is finally going home. laying on a special treat as a thank you to thailand's monkeys. and how the aftermath of the second world war helped to create one of berlin's most famous takeaway snacks. but first, with the christmas holiday season beginning, many will be crossing their fingers for a return to something more like normality when compared to this time last year. particularly those expats heading home to family. and for australians who've been abroad during the pandemic, which includes myself, reuniting with family back home this year will be especially significant. there are a few things you

the conservatives lose the north shropshire by—election and a seat they held for nearly 200 years tohe liberal democrats, in the seventh biggest by—election swing in modern political history. borisjohnson is facing calls to remove cabinet secretary simon case, who's leading an inquiry into downing street christmas parties after it was alleged parties were held in his own department. the uk has reported a record 93,000 new covid—19 cases — the highest since the start of the pandemic. coming up in sportsday, we'll look back on another difficult day for england and the second ashes test. we will also have the latest on covid—19's impact on football. we'll also look ahead to the heavyweight fight between joseph also look ahead to the heavyweight fight betweenjoseph parker and the finale to the extreme ecs. that's all in sportsday at 6.30. now is the film review. hello and welcome to the film review on bbc news. to take us through this week's cinema releases is mark kermode. hi, mark. what have you been watching?— we have spider—man: no way home. we have the lost daughter, the directorial

would that affect how you might vote in this by—election in north shropshire? , i don't think it would. i think i will stick to who i think will do the bestjob for shropshire. there is a lot riding on this increasingly heated race, which hasn't escaped those at this festive wreath making. what are the issues on your mind? probably education, the health service as well. and basic morals of the person who is actually going to be standing in parliament for us as well. i have been a conservative voter all my life and i will not be - voting conservative. what is the reason? parties in downing street and downright lies. - i don't think it does them any favours, i think we have to wait and see. i am sick to death of people going on about the party, though. it is when the polls open next week that we will know whether the ghosts of christmases past have effected the political present. alex forsyth, bbc news, north shropshire. and you can find a full list of all candidates standing in the north shropshire by—election, on thursday december 16th, on the bbc website, that's

leading it and it's obviously the dems— were leading it and it's obviously the dems are leading in north shropshirented out. she's— shropshire. as katie pointed out. she's more — shropshire. as katie pointed out. she's more alert than and me. | shropshire. as katie pointed out. she's more alert than and me. i got a model with _ she's more alert than and me. i got a model with this _ she's more alert than and me. i got a model with this poll— she's more alert than and me. i got a model with this poll that shows it's labour— a model with this poll that shows it's labour that's leading. either way it_ it's labour that's leading. either way it not— it's labour that's leading. either way it not a good look for boris johnson — way it not a good look for boris johnson. especially because in north shropshire _ johnson. especially because in north shropshire this is a by election which — shropshire this is a by election which is — shropshire this is a by election which is only happening because boris _ which is only happening because borisjohnson decided to which is only happening because boris johnson deci

there are a total of 1a candidates standing in the north shropshire by—election.where you are. have a very good night. this is bbc news. the headlines — nearly 100 members of britain's governing conservative party have voted against new coronavirus restrictions in defiance of the prime minister, borisjohnson. however, the new restrictions were passed with the support of the opposition labour party. the world health organization has warned that the new omicron coronavirus variant is spreading at an unprecedented rate. the who director—general says it's likely that omicron is already present in most countries around the world. the first major real—world study since the omicron outbreak suggests that two doses of the pfizerjab appear to provide 70% protection against hospitalisation, but only 30% against actual infection. the us has led international condemnation of the 18—yearjail sentence imposed on the former opposition leader sergei tikhanovsky in belarus. the us secretary of state, antony blinken, said the verdict was politically motivated.

which is also the day of i the north shropshire by-election, of the north shropshire by—election, ofght mean, but i want to pick up your thoughts on this about where the government finds itself this weekend. the kind of pause in hostilities while various reports and investigations go on, but it does not mean the stories have stopped altogether or, presumably, this regulation. ida. stopped altogether or, presumably, this regulation.— this regulation. no, i was speaking to someone _ this regulation. no, i was speaking to someone in _ this regulation. no, i was speaking to someone in government - this regulation. no, i was speaking to someone in government too - this regulation. no, i was speaking to someone in government too has bracing themselves with the old metaphorical tin hat on with the arrival of the sunday paper front pages which i know you will talk about later on.— pages which i know you will talk about later on. thank you for the lot, about later on. thank you for the plot. 10:30pm — about later on. thank you for the plot, 10:30pm and _ about later on. thank you for the plot

i will not work— for north shropshire. i will not work for— for north shropshire.ill never take a second job and always fight for the place _ second job and always fight for the place that— second job and always fight for the place that i call home. it is second job and always fight for the place that i call home.— place that i call home. it is a very rural constituency, _ place that i call home. it is a very rural constituency, how _ place that i call home. it is a very rural constituency, how well - place that i call home. it is a very rural constituency, how well do . rural constituency, how well do farmers feel they fared after brexit? a lot of them are hoping that the trade deals would really open markets for them. the that the trade deals would really open markets for them. the farmers i have been speaking _ open markets for them. the farmers i have been speaking to _ open markets for them. the farmers i have been speaking to in _ open markets for them. the farmers i have been speaking to in the - open markets for them. the farmers i have been speaking to in

on thursday the conservatives lost in the north shropshire by—election, a seat they had held for 200erings around westminster last december continued to swirl around. here's helen catt reporting on sunday on the latest revelations about what went on in downing street a year ago. it's the christmas quiz that downing street says was virtual, but is now posing very real questions for the prime minister. pictured here with two aides hosting a round on 15 december last year. on the video call, number 10 staff, some dialling in from home, others apparently gathered in groups elsewhere in the building. at the time, indoor socialising with others was banned in london. a number of newswatch viewers felt the coverage of that quiz, and more widely of alleged parties over the last couple of weeks, was excessive and threatened to distract the public from the increasing dangers posed by the pandemic. belinda craig emailed: and tim semmens had this to say: well, we asked to talk to someone from the bbc�*s politics department about this, but no—one was available. politics department about this, inst

borisjohnson�*s leadership have increased after his conservative party lost a by—election in north shropshirety to win by nearly 6,000 votes in the traditionally safe tory seat. the result follows a difficult week for the prime minister with a major commons rebellion over his tougher covid measures and criticism of downing street parties held in breach of lockdown rules. and now, the country's top civil servant — the cabinet secretary simon case — has stepped aside from leading the inquiry into those parties after it emerged an event had been held in his own office. 0ur political editor laura kuenssberg reports. all: three, two, one! cheering. they might not do subtle... it turns out that if you take the people for granted, there is a price to pay. but there was nothing subtle about the lib dems' dramatic burst of the tory bubble in this by—election. thousands upon thousands of voters switched sides. anger with the conservatives means a new lib dem is on their way to the commons. i think this is a watershed moment and i think we brought new hope to the whole nation, who have been so worried a

votes are being counted in the north shropshire by—election. typhoon rai has made landfall, bringing with it heavy rains and winds exceeding 100mph. thousands have been evacuated from their homes and schools in the storm's expected path have been closed. the bbc�*s philippines correspondent howard johnson reports. power and communication lines remain down on siargao island, a tropical idyll popular with backpackers and surfers. normally abuzz with updates from social media influencers, the area has fallen eerily quiet. it is hoped the philippine air force will land on siargao island tomorrow to assess the extent of the damage. philippines' state meteorologists say typhoon rai is now moving towards two other islands, bringing with it winds of up to 165 kilometres per hour and inundating the central philippines with heavy rain. videos posted on social media show the philippine coastguard helping to move families from flooded coastal and riverside communities. thousands of people had evacuated their homes before the typhoon hit, but the united nat

also the dayj of the north shropshire by-election, of the north shropshire by—election, so who knowsi would like your thoughts on where the government finds itself, the pause in hostilities whilst various reports and investigations go on but it does not mean that the stories have stopped all the speculation. i was talking to someone in government who has bracing themselves with the metaphorical tin hat on for the arrival of sunday newspaper front pages which you will be talking about a little later.— pages which you will be talking about a little later. 11:30pm this evenina! about a little later. 11:30pm this evening! the — about a little later. 11:30pm this evening! the government - about a little later. 11:30pm this evening! the government are i about a little later. 11:30pm this | evening! the government are not lickin: evening! the government are not licking their _ evening! the government are not licking their lips _ evening! the government are not licking their lips at _ evening! the government are not licking their lips at the _ evening! the government are not licking their li

it couldh't— defeat in north shropshire. much worse for the prime minister.— couldn't get much worse for the prime minister. sticking with the same story. _ prime minister. sticking with the same story. we _ prime minister. sticking with the same story, we will— prime minister. sticking with the same story, we will go _ prime minister. sticking with the same story, we will go to - prime minister. sticking with the same story, we will go to the - prime minister. sticking with the l same story, we will go to the front page of the sunday telegraph. as you can imagine by now, the story is significant and is across lots of the front pages. the headlines on the front pages. the headlines on the sunday telegraph, chaos at number 10 as a brexit negotiator leaves, and also talking about the more substantial problem of covid. what you make of the sunday telegraph front page? it is what you make of the sunday telegraph front page? it is quite clear that lord _ telegraph front page? it is quite clear that lord frost's _ telegraph front

clearly the vote in north shropshire is a very disappointing result and i totally understand people'se trouble for the prime minister tonight — the uk's top civil servant steps aside from leading an inquiry into parties held in downing st against lockdown rules — because of an event in his own office. also on the programme. a record number of covid boosters across the uk — on the same day as a record number of reported positive covid cases.

because we have also got this by—election north shropshire coming up and their threat off the back ofhin the conservative party by the way this has vaulted over the last couple of weeks and a lot of frustration when you talk to tory mps about the sort of perceived failure of downing street to get a grip on this story and for these details to stop coming out quite like this and it is, as you said, big week electorally for the conservative party. there is a by—election north shropshire which should in normal times be a safe conservative seat so any change there would be a huge shock. it is also really be quick because the mps will vote on these public health measures that we have been talking about. these new restrictions. that comes on tuesday and even though labour is going to back them so they are likely to pass and become law they are about 60 conservative mps over who had said that they will not support them so you can expect a lot more sort of internal argument as this week progresses. labour adviser, ayesha. some pretty strong words from kier starmer. , ~ , starmer. yes, we did.

the conservative party last the north shropshire sate for the 1st time in almost 2 centuries. earlier this week, a 100 and pays from bar as johnston's own party voted against his plan to strict at corona virus. measures and re, simmons reports from when in shropshire country life in north shropshire has been synonymous with conservative voting for nearly 2 centuries. but not anymore. morgan, helen, margaret, lillian, liberal democrats. 17957. o helen morgan is now the m. p from centralized opposition party smashed at 23000 majority for boris johnson's conservative party, the period of no structure have spoken. on behalf of the british people, they said loudly and clearly voice johnson, the parties ada. johnson responded by saying he took full responsibility. i totally understand people's frustrations. i. i hear it what the voters are saying in north structure and you'll humility. i got to accept over that verde the liberal democrat party with its battle ground headquarters in the grounds of a stately home brought in activists from all over the country a mile down the road. the

about 4:15am, the liberal democrats smashed what had been a tory majority of over 20,000 in north shropshire of claims of sleaze and misbehaviour in downing street. borisjohnson, the party is over. thank you very much. thank you. many of the prime minister's mps pin the blame for this staggering result on the chaos under his roof. does he? i'm responsible for everything that the government does and of course i take a personal responsibility. what people have been hearing is just a constant litany of stuff about politics and politicians and stuff that isn't about them. but it keeps coming. it's emerged this man's team — simon case, the most senior civil servant in the country — had a virtual quiz in the office called �*a christmas party�* during lockdown. he was the one meant to be investigating whitehall parties. but tonight, miraculously, he stepped aside. another revered, perhaps even feared, civil servant sue gray will ask the questions instead. 232. shame! jeering it's just the latest in a series of missteps and mistakes for number 10. it began when the government tried to change the rul

i hear what the voters are saying in north shropshire and, in all humility, i've got to accept that verdictnorth korea marks ten years since kim jong—un became supreme leader. we begin with more evidence — if any were needed — that the 0micron strain of coronavirus is continuing to spread rapidly around the world. the headline figures are coming from europe, in particular the uk. in the last 2a hours, for a third successive day, the number of infections has reached a new record high. just over 93,000 cases were confirmed in that time frame — that's nearly 60% more than a week ago. the increase in people being treated in hospital, though, is less dramatic — 163 across the uk, just 2% more. it's unclear whether this means the new variant is weaker or the uk public have gained more protection. in the us, cases are jumping sharply too. america's top expert, says it's vital everyone gets their boosterjab. we are facing a very important delta surge and we are looking over our shoulder and in oncoming 0micron surge. clearly, unvaccinated individuals are really at a high risk of serious involvement

voters in north shropshire go to the polls in a by—election on thursday.ere for us in oswestry. good evening to you. ignore the rains and look at the lights. we've been speaking to candidates, 14 in total, standing in the by—election. owen patterson resigned. the conservative counted it is... i'm joined now by the conservative candidate, neil shastri—hurst. thank you very much forjoining us. how do you answer on the door step of the anger the people are feeling about the investigations? the prime minister has — about the investigations? the prime minister has been _ about the investigations? the prime minister has been absolutely - about the investigations? the prime minister has been absolutely clear. about the investigations? the prime minister has been absolutely clear - j minister has been absolutely clear — there will be an investigation. if there will be an investigation. if there has been misconduct... i share there has been misconduct... i share the anger people. i went back onto the anger people. i went back onto the covid front line the pandemic

country life in north shropshire has been synonymous with conservative voting for nearly 2 centuries. but not anymore. morgan, helen, margaret, lillian, liberal democrats. 17000. $957.00, helen morgan is now the m. p from centralized opposition party that smashed at 23000 majority for boris johnson's conservative party. if he had no structure have spoken on behalf of the british people, they said loudly and clearly vice johnson, the parties either. johnson responded by saying he took full responsibility. i totally understand people's frustrations. i, i hear what the vouchers are saying in nor structure and your humility. i gotta accept either that verde, the liberal democrat party with its battle ground headquarters in the grounds of a stately home brought in activists from all over the country a mile down the road. they quickly conquered the market town of wim. the conservative club a desolate place in defeat. talking to people here. and it's plain to see that this isn't just about public unease midway through a government term. it's about trust, political leadership, and one person.