The Government is facing a backlash from MPs over its decision to extend their Christmas break to January 11.
MPs had been due to formally return to work in Westminster on January 5 but they are set to be given another week off.
The delay is said to have been requested by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle as parliamentary authorities try to protect against the spread of coronavirus.
But MPs believe the extended recess will send the wrong message to the nation and that the House of Commons should set an example and get back to work.
MPs were due to return to work on January 5 but their Christmas break is now set to be extended to January 11 because of coronavirus concerns
EU ambassadors have unanimously approved provisional application of the deal
MPs will vote on Boris Johnson s Brexit trade deal with the EU on Wednesday
Tory Brexiteers yet to give official verdict on deal but most expected to back it
Keir Starmer has ordered Labour MPs to vote for it but he is facing a rebellion
Michael Gove today defended the deal after a backlash from fishing industry
MPs are expected to participate in a remote debate to discuss the government s Brexit deal on Wednesday.
Around three quarters of MPs will take part in videolink talks after Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle encouraged them to stay at home unless absolutely necessary .
The Commons and Lords have been recalled from the Christmas break for the first time since 1998 to pass through the Future Relationship Bill which outlines the UK s free trade deal with the EU.
Around three quarters of MPs are expected to participate remotely for discussions of the government s Brexit trade deal on Wednesday. Pictured: Prime Minister Boris Johnson waiting to hear about possible Brexit deal agreement on December 23
Michael Gove claims Brexit trade deal will leave UK fishermen in a stronger position but industry chiefs blast they will be absolutely worse off as Keir Starmer faces a Labour revolt over backing the accord and EU ambassadors begin approval process
MPs will vote on Boris Johnson s Brexit trade deal with the EU on Wednesday
Tory Brexiteers yet to give official verdict on deal but most expected to back it
Keir Starmer has ordered Labour MPs to vote for it but he is facing a rebellion
Michael Gove today defended the deal after a backlash from fishing industry
The EU Approve The Final Touches of a Post-Brexit Trade Deal Published December 28th, 2020 - 12:30 GMT
This file photograph taken on December 10, 2020, shows the flags of the United Kingdom and the European Union next to the Brexit word in Brussels. The 27 EU member states gave the green light on December 28, 2020, for the post-Brexit trade deal to go into effect on January 1,2021, a spokesman said. Ambassadors from EU capitals met in Brussels to nod through the accord, using a procedure which will take effect at 3:00 pm (1400 GMT) on December 29. Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP
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However, the Labour leader is facing a rebellion over the instruction with a handful of shadow ministers reportedly considering quitting.