Many local MPs and Councillors are putting out messages this Christmas explaining the tier rules and trying to lift morale.

Reigate and Banstead Borough Leader Cllr Mark Brunt was among them putting out a heartfelt video containing a message about the anguish of changing plans this Christmas.

Cllr Brunt went on to say local coronavirus vaccinations were now under way in Reigate.

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