Cheat Sheet with Ridge & Frost

Michael Gove says England's second national lockdown could last more than one month. He also defends the government against accusations it has moved too slowly to bring the restrictions in. SAGE scientist Sir Mark Walport explains the differences between this lockdown and the first one.

Conservative Sir Bernard Jenkin, Labour's Rosena Allin-Khan and Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield all call for a rethink on the government's decision not to fund free school meals during the holidays. Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis defends the government. Conservative colleagues Jenkin and Lewis also clash over whether Dido Harding should step down as head of Test & Trace.

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says the government is not planning another national lockdown. He slams Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for "posturing" over new restrictions, and raises the prospect of more financial support for people self-isolating. SAGE member Sir Jeremy Farrar says it's not too late for a "circuit break" lockdown, but that one is needed "now".

Nicola Sturgeon denies that coronavirus is out of control in Scotland, as case numbers continue to rise. The First Minister also defends the fact that only half of Scotland's daily testing capacity is being used. Sophy also asks her about former First Minister Alex Salmond.

After US President Donald Trump gave an update on his battle against Covid-19, Sophy speaks to his friend Nigel Farage. Former UK Ambassador to Washington Sir Christopher Meyer says the White House isn't being "open" about the President's health. Plus Sophy talks to Andy Burnham and Brandon Lewis about whether UK local lockdowns are working.

Conservative MP Steve Baker lays out why he and his colleagues plan to rebel against their own government. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says coronavirus rules must be followed if students are to return home from universities for Christmas. He also discusses the plight of struggling football clubs.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for the Prime Minister to apologise over problems with accessing tests for Covid-19. He also raises the prospect of backing a trade deal with EU, and lays out what makes him different from Jeremy Corbyn. Health Secretary Matt Hancock defends the testing system, and calls for people to follow newly-tightened coronavirus rules.

Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland defends the government's decision to break international law by overriding the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. He also explains the latest moves to contain coronavirus. Professor Peter Openshaw warns there is little time left to avert a major spike in Covid-19 infections.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says this week is "the moment of reckoning" for a trade deal between the UK and EU. He also defends new trade adviser Tony Abbott after previous comments about lowering standards to secure agreements. Former Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott praises Extinction Rebellion protesters, and reveals she was asked to appear on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab explains why the government has reimposed quarantine for Britons returning to the UK from Spain, and why it was done with so little notice. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair calls for more coronavirus testing, and lays out his concerns about the future of the Union. Plus Sophy and the team look back over the last few months.