1. Been talking to MPs ahead of PM's lockdown statement - no question a lot of Tories are v angry, not just about the decision, but about how its been handled, and No 10's attitude to those arguing for a different course
2. Senior MP says 'I've just had enough of being lectured or accused of being mad, bad, or dangerous to know'
3. A lot of concern about precedents being set - Charles Walker even planning to ask PM for a written constitution to underpin rights he believes are being ridden over roughshod right now by pandemic measures
4. But - while some of the wannabe rebels are well known like Sir Graham Brady, only a dozen or so at the moment are prepared to say publicly right now they will vote against govt plan on Wednesday, others estimate as many as 40 might rebel
5. But Labour will definitely back the plan - so no chance in any case that the lockdown will be blocked, but the level of Tory support does matter, backbenches already pretty hacked off after v bumpy few months
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