British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied accusations that he imposed a “lockdown by stealth” by re-introducing a series of COVID-19 restrictions to tackle the Omicron variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. Under the government’s “Plan B” measures, people have been asked to work from home if they can, vaccine passports have been introduced for large-scale events and nightclubs, and a mask mandate has been enforced in most indoor settings including cinemas and theatres. England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty said at a Downing Street press briefing on Wednesday that people should consider cutting back socialising around Christmas. The prime minister stopped short of matching Whitty’s warning but urged people to “think carefully” before attending celebrations. Greg Parmley, chief executive of industry body Live, said on Thursday that the “lockdown by stealth” is “pushing the live music sector to the edge.” “We are now facing a crippling blow …