Boris Johnson’s majority threatened in vote on coronavirus powers

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Ben Stansall/PA)

Boris Johnson is facing the growing prospect of a defeat on his plans to extend the emergency coronavirus laws after Labour joined more than 40 Conservative MPs in indicating support for a rebel plan to force a vote on powers.

Labour sources indicated on Friday it was likely the party will back a proposed amendment to the Coronavirus Act tabled by influential Tory Graham Brady who is trying to force greater parliamentary scrutiny for the restrictions.