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'I have every confidence we won't be seeing another national lockdown'

Asked whether the approval of the Pfizer vaccine means the government can rule out a new national lockdown, Mr Williamson says: "None of us want to see a national lockdown and none of us expect to see a national lockdown."

He adds he has "every confidence we won't be seeing another national lockdown", if people continue to follow the rules.

Downing Street has suggested the prime minister could get a COVID vaccine live on TV, if it would encourage others to get one.

Asked if he would consider doing the same, Mr Williamson replies: "I'm sure your viewers have better things to watch than me having a vaccine live on TV!"

He also adds he is likely to be "down the pecking order" for a vaccine, with the most vulnerable prioritised.

But, Mr Williamson continues: "If you really think your viewers would be that interested to see me have a vaccine, I'm sure I would do it."

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