MPs, setting out the risks posed by the new Covid variant. Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed a packed meeting of backbench The party's leader Sir Keir Starmer said the rebellions were "a very significant blow to the already damaged authority of the prime minister" but stopped short of explicitly calling for him to resign Labour backed the plans, saying it was putting public health above party politics
The prime minister told a meeting of backbench Tory MPs that the government had "no choice" and it was still unclear whether Omicron was milder than previous variantsīut Tory rebels argued the measures impinged on people's freedoms and were disproportionate The health secretary had argued the measures were necessary to slow the spread of Omicron and buy time for boosters to be rolled out Plans to allow fully vaccinated people to take daily tests rather than self-isolate if they come into contact with a Covid case were approved without opposition - this also applies in England only MPs also backed compulsory face masks in most indoor public places in England - although 38 Tories rebelled It's been a dramatic evening here in Westminster, with Boris Johnson facing his biggest rebellion since becoming prime minister.Ī total of 98 Conservative MPs voted against plans for mandatory Covid passes for some large venues in England - but the measure was passed by a majority of 243 thanks to Labour supportĪnd 63 Tories voted against mandatory vaccination for England's front-line NHS staff
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