New lockdown levels announcement and PM calls devolution 'disaster'

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce the results of the Scottish Government’s review of its tiered local lockdown system across the country today. [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Nov 17, 2020 Good morning, Winter is coming, and so are new lockdown restrictions. Thank you for your support for The Scotsman. While you're here, please consider taking out a digital subscription with us from just £3 a month. Fury as Boris Johnson calls devolution a 'disaster' But first, let's reflect on these comments made by Boris Johnson. The Prime Minister is said to have called devolution a 'disaster north of the border' in a video call to his MPs. He's also reported to have called it former Prime Minister Tony Blair's 'biggest mistake', in remarks Downing Street has not denied. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was quick to respond - saying Mr Johnson's comments were 'worth bookmarking' and writing on Twitter: "The only way to protect and strengthen [Scottish Parliament] is with independence." [What do you make of this? See how Scottish party leaders reacted here.]( New Scottish lockdown levels to be announced Back to Covid. Today is the day we take a deep breath and brace for new, potentially tougher, lockdown restrictions. Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce them this afternoon and has suggested some areas of Scotland could go into the toughest Level 4 for a 'limited period' to protect health services this winter. [Find out exactly when the announcement takes place and what it might mean for your area here.]( Do not miss the latest coronavirus news If you want to keep up to date with everything that's happening surrounding the pandemic, and what it means for you, follow our [live blog](. 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