U.K. Labour May Back Tory Rebels Over Johnson’s Covid Powers
- At least 40 Tories backing amendment to pandemic legislation
- Law set to be reviewed in House of Commons on Sept. 30
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The U.K.’s main opposition Labour Party is likely to back a bid by Conservative rebels to curb Boris Johnson’s emergency coronavirus powers, increasing pressure on the premier to back down or risk a damaging parliamentary defeat.
The government’s pandemic legislation is up for review on Sept. 30, and at least 40 Tories have put their names to an amendment that would give Parliament more of a say over measures to tackle the virus. In theory, that could be enough to overturn Johnson’s 78-seat majority -- if the opposition parties vote for it.