Lockdown restrictions pass after MPs vote overwhelmingly in favourÂ
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6 January 2021 ⢠7:18pm
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With Labour supporting the lockdown, the vote in the recalled House of Commons passed comfortably by 524 votes to 16, giving the Government a majority of 508.
Boris Johnson, however, did face rebellion within his ranks, with 12 Conservative MPs voting against the stay-at-home rules. They were joined by four DUP MPs opposing the regulations.
Former Tory minister Sir Desmond Swayne branded lockdowns a complete failure while Sir Robert Syms said the measures, which are in place until March 31, were essentially a blank cheque for three months to Public Health England to do what they wish .