Jo Johnson quits Boris Johnson’s Tory party to spend less time with his family September 5, 2019 Boris Johnson’s brother has quit as minister and MP, saying he is “torn between family loyalty and the national interest”. Jo Johnson resigned as universities and science minister this morning, citing “unresolvable tension” for the decision. He will stand down as MP of Orpington at the next election. Read more: Boris Johnson’s first PMQs: The [...]
PM’s election plan scuppered as Labour holds out until Halloween September 4, 2019 The Prime Minister has claimed Labour is running scared after losing yet another vote, this time on whether to hold an election. Facing the house after it was revealed he had failed to secure the required two-thirds majority for an election, Boris Johnson told MPs he could “only speculate as to the reasons” opposition leader [...]
‘The house has spoken’ Benn bill passes – and shock amendment September 4, 2019 MPs voted to demand the Prime Minister requests an extension to Brexit tonight – but with a surprise amendment passing by mistake. The Benn bill passed its third reading by 327 votes to 299 – a majority of 28. An amendment put forward by Stephen Kinnock, to bring the Withdrawal Bill agreed under Theresa May [...]
Chancellor Sajid Javid proclaims ‘end of austerity’ in spending round September 4, 2019 Sajid Javid has proclaimed the “end of austerity” with a new spending round that protects every government department, with an additional £2bn to spend on Brexit planning. The chancellor said he would “turn the page on austerity”, tipping the country to move from “a decade of recovery to a decade of renewal”. Read more: Javid [...]
Rebel, rebel: Boris Johnson faces day two of Brexit defiance September 4, 2019 Westminster is still reeling from the events of last night, which saw more than 20 Tory MPs, including two ex-chancellors, were sacked after rebelling against Prime Minister Boris Johnson. But today promises to be just as dramatic – with the creeping possibility that the country will be going to the polls once again. Read more: [...]
Backed. Sacked. Cracked? Boris Johnson threatens election as 21 Tories rebel September 4, 2019 Boris Johnson expelled more than 20 MPs from the Tory party last night after they rebelled against him in the battle to stop a no-deal Brexit. Parliament last night voted 328-to-301 in favour of a motion giving MPs control of the order paper today, allowing them to propose legislation aimed at forcing Johnson to seek [...]
March of the moderates: PM loses key Brexit vote to rebels September 3, 2019 More than 20 Tory MPs have defied Boris Johnson and his threats of deselection to pave the way to block a no-deal Brexit. Parliamentarians this evening voted 328-to-301 in favour of a motion giving MPs control of the order paper tomorrow. That means they can debate, and potentially pass, a bill that will force Johnson [...]
Labour MPs attempt to reintroduce old Brexit deal September 3, 2019 A number of Labour MPs are seeking to reintroduce the old Brexit agreement, struck during Theresa May’s leadership, in the hope of blocking a no-deal. Stephen Kinnock and a team of 17 MPs including Gloria De Piero, John Mann, Caroline Flint and Sarah Champion, who argue that a further extension will “leave the most of [...]
Live: Rebel numbers creep up ahead of critical Brexit vote September 3, 2019 The number of Conservative MPs willing to rebel and go against the government in tonight’s critical vote are creeping up, with a swathe of resignations, defections and rejections of the Prime Minister’s position. Sir Nicholas Soames has said he would “with a heavy heart” defy the whip and vote for the motion enabling backbenchers to [...]
Brexit: Boris Johnson urges MPs to vote down ‘Corbyn’s Surrender Bill’ September 3, 2019 MPs have been sent a briefing from Number 10, instructing them to stand with the government instead of what it dubs “Corbyn’s Surrender Bill”. Read more: Everything you need to know: Your guide to today’s Brexit showdown The email, which has been seen by City A.M., says voting with the opposition over the next two [...]
