On Tuesday night the government has voted in favour of new “Plan B” coronavirus rules to tackle growing Omicron cases, despite a strong backlash from its own MPs.
Downing Street’s plans include compulsory face masks, new rules on self isolation, mandatory vaccines for NHS staff and the introduction of COVID passports – the latter being a huge stumbling block for backbenchers.
Many said they would support some measures, but more than 70 were expected to rebel against the passes. COVID passes will come into effect from Wednesday.
The vote on self-isolation for vaccinated people who came into contact with COVID-19 infected people was unanimous and did not require a vote.
The measures, in more detail, are:
Vaccine-only COVID passports becoming mandatory for entry to nightclubs and venues of more than 500 indoors, 4,000 unseated outdoors and any venue of more than 10,000 capacity. A negative lateral flow test would also be sufficient. – Passed by 369 votes to 126
A retrospective vote on face masks becoming a legal requirement in most indoor venues – Passed by 441 votes to 41
Vaccinated people who come into contact with COVID cases will now be asked to take daily lateral flow tests instead of isolating – Passed without a vote
Compulsory COVID vaccines to be introduced for frontline NHS workers – Passed by 385 votes to 100
Here’s how your MP voted:
Victoria Atkins – Louth and Horncastle – Did not vote
Louth and Horncastle MP Victoria Atkins
Gareth Davies – Grantham and Stamford
Gareth Davies, Grantham and Stamford MP. | Photo: Conservatives
Face covering expansion – Aye
Covid passes – Aye
Mandatory vaccinations – Aye
Sir John Hayes- South Holland and The Deepings
Sir John Hayes MP for South Holland and the Deepings also spoke during the debate on Wednesday.
Face covering expansion – Aye
Covid passes – No
Mandatory vaccinations – Aye
Dr Caroline Johnson – Sleaford
North Hykeham and Sleaford MP Caroline Johnson
Face covering expansion – Aye
Covid passes – Aye
Mandatory vaccinations – Aye
Sir Edward Leigh – Gainsborough
Gainsborough MP Edward Leigh.
Face covering expansion – No
Covid passes – No
Mandatory vaccinations – No
Karl McCartney – Lincoln
MP for Lincoln, Karl McCartney. | Photo: UK Parliament
Face covering expansion – No
Covid passes – No
Mandatory vaccinations – No
Holly Mumby-Croft – Scunthorpe
Holly Mumby-Croft.
Face covering expansion – Aye
Covid passes – No
Mandatory vaccinations – No
Lia Nici – Grimsby
Lia Nici.
Face covering expansion – Aye
Covid passes – Aye
Mandatory vaccinations – Aye
Martin Vickers – Cleethorpes
MP for Cleethorpes, Martin Vickers.
Face covering expansion – Aye
Covid passes – Aye
Mandatory vaccinations – Aye
Matt Warman – Boston
Boston and Skegness MP Matt Warman.
Face covering expansion – Aye
Covid passes – Aye
Mandatory vaccinations – Aye
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