UK Government Wins COVID Pass Vote Despite Record-Size Tory Rebellion

NHS COVID Pass and Negative COVID test advice is seen on a banner outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Watford at American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, England, on Aug. 21, 2021. Steve Bardens/Getty Images

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has fended off the largest Tory rebellion during his premiership with the support of Labour on mandatory NHS COVID Passes for nightclubs and large venues.

Among the 320 Conservative MPs who voted on the measure, almost one-third (96) voted against it, substantially higher than was expected.