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The Sky News presenter could be seen trying to keep his emotions in check as he challenged Mr Dowden, the chairman of the Conservative Party, over the parties.
Boris Johnson triggered 'Plan B' measures to control the rampant Omicron strain at a press conference last night, with fears that infections are now doubling every few days.
With businesses reeling from the impact of Plan B measures announced this week, it emerged that further rules could be introduced in the New Year if the variant proves more dangerous than feared.
The PM's former press secretary had been one of the more disaster-prone members of a notoriously dysfunctional government.
Boris Johnson is on the verge of bowing to mounting alarm about the risk of the NHS being overwhelmed by bringing in tougher restrictions.