British MPs support new Covid-19 rules despite huge Tory rebellion

The Straits Times2021-12-15

LONDON (REUTERS) - British lawmakers on Tuesday (Dec 14) approved several rules to curb the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, despite strong opposition from many of Prime Minister Boris ...

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