Raab defends Covid Plan B as Johnson’s Government faces its biggest Tory revolt

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab insisted the measures were not a ‘slippery slope’ as he sought to reassure Tory critics.

But more than 70 Tories have expressed concerns about the Covid pass proposals – due to come into effect on Wednesday – with claims they are illogical and illiberal.

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