Ministers struggle to combat Omicron: Politics Weekly podcast

Rowena Mason analyses the latest government Coronavirus plans as schools return and hospitals face being overwhelmed by staff shortages

Rowena Mason and Sonia Sodha look at the problems facing the NHS and schools, as the government lifts some restrictions. Plus, Peter Walker, Jon Henley and Severin Carrell look at how Westminster’s Covid-19 plan differs from the rest of the UK and Europe. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod">theguardian.com/politicspod</a>