Commons rebellions expected at votes on curfew and rule of six

Conservative and Labour MPs are unhappy with lack of evidence behind 10pm closing time

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MPs could signal growing discontent with the government’s coronavirus restrictions at key votes on the regulations this week, amid growing calls for the government to publish the scientific advice behind the 10pm curfew on pubs and restaurants in the UK.

Conservative and Labour MPs have signalled they could withdraw backing for implementing the rule of six regulation and the curfew at votes expected this week.

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