Prime Minister Boris Johnson has secured support for COVID passes in England, thanks to the support of Congleton's MP Fiona Bruce.

This is despite the biggest revolt by Conservative MPs since he entered Number 10.

99 Tories voted against the government, but the measure was passed by a majority of 243 thanks to Labour support.

This now means NHS Covid passes, showing a recent negative test or full vaccination, must be shown to get into many large venues in Congleton, including nightclubs, from today.

Fiona Bruce, who has an office in Congleton's Riverside, was one of 285 Conservatives to vote for the changes, amid the emergence of the Omicron variant.

Tuesday's vote on the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No.2) Regulations 2021 saw 385 ayes to 100 noes in Westminster.

Parliamentarians also voted to allow compulsory face masks in most indoor settings, to make vaccinations compulsory for NHS workers in Congleton and England, along with daily lateral flow tests for fully vaccinated people who come into contact with Covid cases, instead of isolation.

Fiona Bruce made no further comment on her yes vote.

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Parliament goes into recess on Thursday December 16.

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