Furious Tory MPs' bid to humiliate Mr Johnson failed on Tueday after just 17 MPs voted to reject the measures, which also included scrutiny of the lockdown measures already in place on Merseyside. The Covid-19 regulations which enforce the rules on gatherings in England were backed by MPs with a majority of 270. Dozens of Tory rebels had been threatening to vote against the order that all pubs, bars and restaurants in England must close amid claims that it is not grounded in scientific evidence. During the debate Tory rebels demanded answers as to why children are counted as part of a group of six in England. The backbench rebellion on the measure is considered by backbenchers as part of an opening salvo in an escalating exchange of fire between Tory MPs concerned about civil liberties and Downing Street.

Source: Daily Mirror October 06, 2020 18:14 UTC