Keir Starmer urges PM to set out evidence for new lockdown measures
by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor from on (#58W7C)
Labour leader tells Boris Johnson country is owed explanation of rationale behind key restrictions
Boris Johnson must set out the scientific evidence behind the introduction of further lockdown measures in England, Keir Starmer has said, hinting his party could vote against implementing the 10pm hospitality curfew if the government fails to provide further evidence.
Labour's threat came as the former minister Steve Baker said he and other Conservative MPs would vote against the curfew when the measure to approve it comes before parliament.
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