Tewkesbury MP Laurence Robertson has been removed from his unpaid position as envoy to Angola and Zambia after he rebelled against the Government last night.
Mr Robertson was one of 101 Tories to reject the requirement for people to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to access large events.
He said: “I respect and understand the legitimate anxieties colleagues have about restrictions on the liberty of the people but I believe the approach that we are taking is balanced and proportionate and right for this country.”
Government whips had warned Mr Robertson in advance of yesterday that he would be removed from his position if he did not back the Covid measures.