plans are approved. Dozens of Tory MPs are furious their areas are being left under tight restrictions as England emerges from a nationwide lockdown.Up to 100 MP Tory MPs could refuse to back the measures despite an assurance they will get a review in January.Johnson is expected to win the Commons vote on the new rules but only because Labour and the SNP are to abstain on the measures.
Boris Johnson facing revolt 'from up to 70 Tory MPs' over tough new restrictions when lockdown ends
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with reports today that it will include a continued ban on household mixing and more areas in the highest category of restrictions.But Mr Johnson faces the threat of a backbench rebellion as dozens of Tory MPs have said they will not back the measures without scientific evidence they 'will save more lives than they cost'.A letter from the Covid recovery group (CRG) is said to have been signed by 70 Conservative MPs.Only the chairs Mark Harper and Steve Baker have been publicly identified so
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29.11.2020 / 02:35
Boris Johnson warns of 'disastrous consequences' for NHS if tiers aren't introduced after lockdown ends
hereIn a further olive branch to MPs, the Prime Minister committed to publish more data and outline what circumstances need to change for an area to move down a tier, as well analysis of the health, economic and social impacts of the measures taken to suppress coronavirus.Only the Isle of Wight, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly will be under the lightest Tier 1 controls, while large swathes of the Midlands, North East and North West are in the most restrictive Tier 3.In total, 99% of England
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27.11.2020 / 12:49
Coronavirus daily headlines as Boris Johnson faces revolt over allocation of tiers
The prime minister is facing a revolt from members of his own party after the majority of the country was placed under tough new measures to control coronavirus.Health secretary Matt Hancock outlined which areas would be placed under which tiers in Parliament yesterday.Just three places in England managed to avoid being placed in either Tier 2 or Tier 3, which both include tougher controls on the hospitality industry.Now, a number of MPs have said they will not support the new measures when they
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25.11.2020 / 20:03
Tory Minister quits over Boris Johnson's cut to overseas aid budget
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24.11.2020 / 00:17
'Tis the season to be jolly careful': What Boris Johnson said about Covid restrictions over Christmas
Boris Johnson warned "Christmas will be different this year" as he laid out the new rules which will replace the national coronavirus lockdown.
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23.11.2020 / 20:16
MPs burst out laughing in the Commons as Boris Johnson experiences technical issues
a statement on his Covid winter plan as he isolates.He outlined plans for a new, 'tougher' three-tiered system when the national lockdown ends on December 2.After delivering his statement, MPs then put questions to the Prime Minister but the sound was eventually lost on his video link.There was a ripple of laughter in the Commons from MPs and the house was suspended for three minutes.Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said: "Have you pressed the button Prime Minister?"He added: "I think we're
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23.11.2020 / 13:07
When is Boris Johnson announcing new lockdown measures today?
Boris Johnson will set out plans for a strengthened three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions to replace the national lockdown in England.The Prime Minister will also detail a limited relaxation in the rules for over Christmas, which would allow a small number of households to be able to mix for a set number of days.However Mr Johnson is not expected to be currently in a position to give the specifics.The PM will make a statement today in the Commons at 3.30pm to MPs, however he will appear