Can the government avoid a showdown with Tory backbenchers?
Coffee House Shots
The Spectator
4.4 • 2.1K Ratings
🗓️ 28 September 2020
⏱️ ? minutes
Summary
Graham Brady's amendment to give backbenchers a vote over new coronavirus restrictions looks set to pass through the Commons this week, provided it is selected by the Speaker. With the government determined not to give MPs a say, can they avoid a showdown with Tory backbenchers? Cindy Yu speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls.
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