forward looking, because the forces of tyranny are very much at work in the united states government right now. borisjohnson faces more questions about his leadership following tuesday s huge rebellion by conservative mps over his plans to introiduce new restrictions to stop the spread of the 0mnicron variant. the plans were passed, but only with the support of the opposition. the rebellion is the latest in a series of problems for the prime minister who also faces more allegations that othe rleading conservatives held christmas parties last year during lockdown. here s our political correspondent ben wright. the ayes to the right, 369. the noes to the left, 126.