Covid tiers revolt may leave ministers reliant on Labour in key vote
by Peter Walker and Jessica Elgot from on (#5B114)
George Eustice says up to 100 Tory MPs have concerns over post-lockdown tier system
Up to 100 Conservative MPs are concerned at England's new coronavirus tiers, meaning the government may have to rely on Labour votes to get the system approved by parliament, the UK environment secretary, George Eustice, has said.
Labour has not yet guaranteed its support for the system amid concerns in the party about the level of financial support available for the hard-hit hospitality industry.
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