This decision is informed by statistics and observations from the NHS frontline. The dominance of the milder Omicron variant gives the UK the opportunity to start returning to normal.
This announcement is a distraction tactic. Johnson is trying to appeal to rebellious, lockdown-sceptic backbenchers and deflect attention from partygate.
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