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The embattled Prime Minister has had a tough few days, facing fierce criticism for the lates notice of the Tier 4 restrictions.

Mark Harper, the former Conservative chief whip and current chairman of the Covid Recovery Group, has led calls for Parliament to be recalled to allow MPs to “hold ministers to account”.

In a tweet, Mr Harper said: “The developing serious situation arising from the Government’s announcement yesterday reinforces why Parliament should be recalled to debate these matters and hold ministers to account on behalf of our constituents.”

Conservative former minister Sir Desmond Swayne accused the Government of being “frightened” of such scrutiny, adding: “How convenient when Parliament went into recess on Thursday suddenly they were then able to produce this revelation.

“Let’s see the evidence then, let’s have Parliament back and show us and convince us, come clean.

“I want Parliament to be recalled so we can scrutinise properly in a democracy decisions that are being made which affect our economy radically and our liberty.”

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