Tory Steve Baker accuses Boris Johnson of 'creating a miserable dystopia' by re-imposing Covid curbs

Daily Mail ^ | Dec 13 | By JACK MAIDMENT,

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Tory MP Steve Baker today accused Boris Johnson of 'creating a miserable dystopia' by re-imposing coronavirus restrictions as the Prime Minister braces for a massive Conservative revolt over 'Plan B'.

Mr Baker lashed out at Mr Johnson and claimed 'at least' 60 Tory MPs will vote against the Government on Tuesday when they are asked to rubber-stamp the PM's latest Covid curbs.

If such a rebellion does materialise it would be the largest suffered by Mr Johnson during his premiership.

However, the PM's crackdown will almost certainly be agreed by the House of Commons after Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the Labour Party will vote in favour of the new rules.

Sir Keir said this morning he believes the measures are 'necessary' to counter the 'great threat' posed by the Omicron variant.

He said Labour will act in the 'public interest' and support 'Plan B' as he insisted he will resist calls to take 'political advantage' of the situation.

Mr Johnson triggered his 'Plan B' last week in a bid to buy the UK time in the fight against Omicron.

Many Tory backbenchers have reacted with fury to the measures, with some having already pledged to vote against the moves in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The decision to make vaccine passports compulsory for large venues has gone down particularly badly with backbenchers.

The passes will need to be shown to gain access to indoor venues with more than 500 people, unseated outdoor venues with more than 4,000 people and any venue with more than 10,000 people from Wednesday.

The 'Plan B' measures also include compulsory mask-wearing in most public indoor settings, as well as guidance for employees to work from home where they can.

[Eagles6]

There was, actually, hope for Boris, at one time.

Not anymore.

[Rennes Templar]

He could have been great
Went totally Deep State

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Boris went through that door.