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BORIS Johnson abandoned plans for a second national lockdown amid fears that Rishi Sunak would step down.
The Chancellor had warned that the economic carnage he caused would make his job almost impossible.
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The allies have taken credit for saving Britain alone from a brutal regime of restrictions on freedom and movement.
Medical and scientific experts had demanded strict restrictions to stop a second deadly wave of coronavirus.
But after a crucial summit, Mr. Sunak sought a one-on-one meeting with the prime minister and made it clear that he “would not wear it.”
A senior deputy said: “It was feared that he would find it difficult to continue if he was ignored.
“It all depends on the Chancellor that we avoid dealing a blow to the economy and instead take a more balanced approach. Rishi saved the day. “
‘MOST NOISY’
It has emerged that a “loud majority” of experts were in favor of a shutdown just 48 hours before Johnson went on television to speak to the nation about his next steps.
But Sunak made a powerful argument or kept Britain open to protect millions of jobs and businesses.
Downing Street insisted that neither the chancellor nor any government adviser threatened to resign over the restrictions.
A source close to Johnson said: “The Prime Minister listened to a wide range of arguments before deciding on the next course of action.
“It took a balanced approach, with maximum social measures to reduce the infection rate and at the same time have minimal impact on the economy.”
The prime minister faces a new battle this week as rebel MPs try to seize control of his emergency powers.
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The leader of the Conservative advocates, Sir Graham Brady, has tabled a cross-party amendment that would give parliament the final say on any additional Covid restrictions.
At least 60 rebel Conservatives will join Labor, Scottish nationalists and other smaller parties in a bid to defeat the government in a move that echoes the tactics of the remaining MPs during the Brexit crisis.
In an attempt to quell the revolt, Johnson has offered a vote next month on the continuation of the “rule of six,” but the rebels plan to go ahead.
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