With Johnson reluctant to repeat a national lockdown that would further hurt a struggling economy, the government is trying to contain a surge in cases, as well as growing anger

He has faced backlash from all sides of the House over the decision to abandon digital voting options, including from MPs with health conditions who are unable to participate in proceedings

Gagan Mohindra and Claire Coutinho for the Conservative Party and Navendru Mishra for Labourwere the first time winners

A total of 3,322 candidates are standing across the 650 seats in the House of Commons this year. Polling stations at all constituencies across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland opened at 07:00 GMT

Senior aides said Johnson was prepared to \"squat\" in Downing Street even if MPs declare no confidence in his government and agree a caretaker prime minister to replace him