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Law for third England lockdown expected to pass with Labour backing
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LOCKDOWN restrictions in England are expected to pass with ease in the Commons with the backing of Labour MPs tonight.

MPs have been recalled to Parliament early to vote on England’s third lockdown, that came into force on Tuesday.

Ahead of the vote, shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said that Labour MPs would be supporting the Covid-19 Restrictions Regulations law.

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