Politics
Threats backfire as Tory rebels vow to defy ‘hypocritical’ Boris Johnson government over no-deal Brexit
Conservative MPs defy Johnson’s threats to have their the whip withdrawn if they vote for legislation designed to stop a no-deal Brexit and warn their party is becoming the Brexit Party.
These are the Tory rebels willing to vote to prevent No Deal
Former chancellor Philip Hammond and leadership contender Rory Stewart are among the MPs willing to block a No Deal.
Details of ‘last chance’ Bill to block no-deal Brexit revealed
The Bill requires the Government to either reach a deal with the EU, or gain Parliament’s approval for a no-deal exit by October 19.
Lord Advocate to argue that suspending Parliament is an ‘abuse of power’
Scotland’s Lord Advocate has applied to argue against Boris Johnson’s attempts to prorogue Parliament ahead of the Brexit deadline.
Pound sinks to new lows against the dollar on election speculation
Investors in the currency are now contending with uncertainty around Brexit and a possible general election.
‘I don’t want an election, you don’t want an election’ – Johnson may ignore MPs if they vote to block no-deal exit
Boris Johnson used a statement in Downing Street to call on MPs to resist an attempt to block a no-deal Brexit.
EU considers re-classifying No Deal as a “major disaster” similar to volcanoes and floods
Under the proposal, the worst-hit EU countries will be able to request cash from the bloc’s Solidarity Fund to deal with the no deal fallout.
Portrait of Michael Gove ‘visible from space’ drawn on beach in Brexit protest
Campaign group Led By Donkeys travelled to Redcar to
Blair would vote for Corbyn in general election to stop no-deal Brexit
The former premier called for Labour to throw its weight behind supporting legislation to prevent a no-deal Brexit.