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MPs approve extension of Covid-19 restrictions until July 19 despite Tory revolt; The Prime Minister was spared a defeat as Labour backed plans for a four-week delay to the end of lockdown measures.

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Byline: By, Katie Dickinson

MPs have approved the extension of coronavirus restrictions in England until July 19, after Boris Johnson faced pressure from members of his own party over the delay.

The Prime Minister was spared a defeat as Labour backed plans for a four-week delay to the end of lockdown measures, aimed at buying more time for the vaccine programme.

MPs voted 461 to 60, a majority of 401, on Wednesday to approve regulations delaying the easing of the measures.

For now, limits on numbers for sports events, theatres and cinemas will remain in place, nightclubs will stay shuttered and people will be asked to continue working from home where possible.

It comes after furious Tories rounded on Mr Johnson, Matt Hancock and the Government's scientific advisers over the extension of COVID restrictions in England.

They cast doubt on the Prime Minister's commitment that July 19 would be a "terminus" date for the lockdown after he was...

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