Johnson aide resigns over lockdown party comments as UK implements ‘Plan B’ Omicron measures

British Prime Minister Boris #Johnson apologised and his adviser resigned on Wednesday after a video emerged of senior aides joking about a #Christmasparty at #DowningStreet last year when social events were banned under #Covid-19 rules. Later Wednesday, Johnson announced tighter coronavirus restrictions amid a surge in #Omicron cases, including guidance to work from home and mandatory Covid passports. 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on Twitter: https://f24.my/TWen Discover the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen