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Older Conservatives Conspire for a ‘Parliamentary Blockade’ to Prevent Boris Johnson from Imposing Limits on Public Freedom Without Scrutiny
- Conservative MPs unhappy with new restrictions like the Rule of Six are planning a revolt
- A new amendment could force ministers to first put the measures to a vote by the deputies.
- The parliamentarian who heads the accusation says that ministers must follow democratic processes
Senior Conservatives are planning a parliamentary lockdown to prevent Boris Johnson from having the final say on the new lockdown measures, according to The Sunday Telegraph.
Altrincham and Sale West MP Sir Graham Brady plans to introduce an amendment that would force ministers to put any new measures to the vote first.
Parliamentarians will vote next week on reauthorization of the government’s use of such emergency powers under the 2020 Coronavirus Act.
Sir Graham Brady (center) seeks to force a vote by MPs on emergency measures against coronavirus amid concerns that restrictions on public freedom will be imposed without parliamentary scrutiny. Senior Conservative MPs are said to be angry that they are unable to debate new measures, such as the Rule of Six and £ 1000 fines for circumventing self-isolation, which will take effect next week. Brady said there is “no justification for ministers to rule with emergency powers without reference to normal democratic processes” now that parliament is in session (file photo).
A Downing Street spokesperson told The Telegraph: “It is absolutely vital that parliamentarians participate in this process as these decisions will have a great impact on them and their constituents and we will continue to discuss these plans with all parliamentarians.”
But some high-ranking Conservative MPs are angered by new restrictions on public liberty, such as the Rule of Six, which was introduced without a debate in the Commons.
Drinkers are seen in the city of Nottingham on Saturday. The fear of a second wave of coronavirus has prompted Boris Johnson to institute strict new rules to limit the spread of the virus. But some in his party are unhappy with the changes that they feel unfairly restrict the freedom of his constituents.
Fines of up to £ 1000 were also passed for violating self-isolation without parliamentary scrutiny.
Sir Brady, chairman of the 1922 Conservative Backbenchers Committee, said parliament has been meeting since April.
“Now there is no justification for ministers to rule with emergency powers without reference to normal democratic processes.”
