England plunged into toughened lockdown tiers at midnight after MPs approve plan

Boris Johnson had been facing revolt from Tory MPs who disagreed with the measures (Picture: PA/EPA)Ministers have voted in favour of the Government’s tougher three-tier system which will replace national lockdown restrictions when they end tomorrow.Boris Johnson has been facing the biggest rebellion of his premiership as he desperately attempted to convince Tory rebels to back the plans, which will come into effect shortly after midnight on Wednesday.Following a heated debate, MPs have vo