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Boris Johnson faces 'certain' defeat over Covid curbs if opposition joins us, says Tory rebel

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Boris Johnson faces “certain” defeat if opposition parties join a Tory backbench revolt over coronavirus curbs, a leading Conservative rebel has warned.

Self-styled “ Brexit hardman” Steve Baker said he was “certain” there were enough Tories ready to force through an amendment this week which would mean the Prime Minister would have to give MPs a greater say on approving Covid-19 restrictions.

The rebellion comes amid mounting Tory anger at No10's handling of the crisis – and fears about civil liberties. The move is being pioneered by party grandee Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Conservative Backbench Committee.

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