Plan B Covid passes approved by MPs despite Tory backbench rebellion

New Covid restrictions designed to slow down the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in the UK have passed through the House of Commons, with 369 ayes to 126 noes. However, significant opposition from Tory MPs to Covid passes meant Boris Johnson had to rely on Labour support to get the new measure through. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub Cuts, covid and community in Blackpool: 'There's no such thing as a hopeless case' ►    • Cuts, covid and community in Blackpool: 'T...   The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►  / theguardian   Twitter ►   / guardian   Instagram ► https://instagram/guardian