Boris Johnson facing revolt 'from up to 70 Tory MPs' over tough new restrictions when lockdown ends
with reports today that it will include a continued ban on household mixing and more areas in the highest category of restrictions.But Mr Johnson faces the threat of a backbench rebellion as dozens of Tory MPs have said they will not back the measures without scientific evidence they 'will save more lives than they cost'.A letter from the Covid recovery group (CRG) is said to have been signed by 70 Conservative MPs.Only the chairs Mark Harper and Steve Baker have been publicly identified so far.But MP for Bolton West Chris Green voted against the second lockdown and is among those who has made clear he opposes tougher measures being brought in.In a lengthy blog post published on Thursday, Mr Green said as a Member of Parliament he has