Politics
This Clement Attlee quote on referendums is going viral
“I could not consent to the introduction into our national life of a device so alien to all our traditions as the referendum which has only too often been the instrument of Nazism and fascism”.
“Very strong” rumours in Westminster that election could be called this week
Boris Johnson has called a cabinet meeting ahead of a no-deal showdown with MPs when they return from the summer recess.
Archbishop of Canterbury tells Remainers to “stop whingeing” and accept the result of the referendum
He said Remainers “have to stop whingeing” and “do something about reuniting the country.”
Chaos of no-deal Brexit endangers NHS says BMA as medical professionals issue chilling warning
“The BMA has been clear of the danger that Brexit poses to the NHS, its staff and patients – a no-deal will severely damage our health service and the nation’s health."
Tory split widens amid reports MPs stopping no-deal Brexit barred from standing at next election for party
Philip Hammond called the Conservative purge 'staggeringly hypocritical' as 8 current cabinet ministers had defied the Tory whip this year.
Britain First member issues “official warning” to people turning up at Jacob Rees-Mogg’s house
He said the far-right organisation will “hunt people down” and “come to your house” if anyone doorsteps the Conservative MP.
Port of Calais to stage no-deal Brexit rehearsal
Michael Gove will witness the practice run during a visit to France on Friday afternoon.
“Hundreds of thousands” expected to march this weekend
32 #StopTheCoup demonstrations to take place this weekend with Momentum calling on its members to “occupy bridges and blockade roads” in conjunction with them.
Ken Clarke says he would vote for Jeremy Corbyn unity government to stop Boris Johnson’s ‘Ukip rebranded’
Former Tory Prime Minister John Major to help High Court judicial review of Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament.