Summary

  • Boris Johnson has faced MPs' questions at the final PMQs of 2020

  • The PM was challenged on the impact easing restrictions over Christmas could have on the coronavirus infection rate

  • Mr Johnson said people should act with "extreme caution" but added he didn't want to "criminalise" people's long made plans

  • The PM will hold a press conference in Downing Street later with Chief Medical Officer for England, Prof Chris Whitty

  • Mr Johnson said he has "every hope" there will be a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, but adds the UK will "prosper mightily" whatever happens

  • Earlier, the president of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the "next few days" will be decisive for UK-EU trade negotiations

  • Government targets for building new homes have been revised after concerns were raised by some Conservative MPs

  • Lower prices for clothing and food pushed UK inflation down to 0.3% in November, but games at toys became more expensive

  • Inflation is one of the key measures of financial wellbeing, because it affects what consumers can buy for their money

  1. Good morningpublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2020

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