Tory Brexiteers deny plotting to overthrow Prime Minister
Leading Tory Brexiteers have dismissed claims of a plot to oust Theresa May over her controversial Chequers blueprint for leaving the European Union (EU).
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Michael Gove appeals for unity as Tory Brexiteers discuss unseating PM
Michael Gove has urged Tory MPs to rally behind Theresa May after hardline Brexiteers attended a meeting looking at ways to unseat the Prime Minister.
Theresa May’s future under pressure as Brexiteer wagons circle
Theresa May’s premiership was under fresh pressure after Tory MPs spent nearly an hour war-gaming how to oust her at a private meeting.
Chequers worse than status quo for business, Johnson claims in new May attack
Theresa May’s Chequers plan for a Brexit deal would be “substantially worse than the status quo” for British businesses, Boris Johnson has warned.
Boris Johnson offering no new ideas on Brexit, says Downing Street
Downing Street has delivered a stinging slapdown to former foreign secretary Boris Johnson, saying he has produced “no new ideas” on Brexit.
Protect police dogs by introducing ‘Finn’s Law’, Holyrood ministers urged
The Scottish Government is being urged to give police dogs the “protection they deserve” by including plans to make attacking such animals a specific offence.
Johnson unleashes ferocious attack on PM’s Brexit plans
Boris Johnson has launched a scathing attack on Theresa May’s Brexit strategy, branding it a “fix” that can only lead to victory for the EU.
Barnier ‘strongly opposed’ to PM’s Brexit trade deal proposals
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said he is “strongly opposed” to key parts of Theresa May’s proposals for a post-withdrawal trade deal.
David Davis: PM’s Chequers plan is actually almost worse than being in EU
Former Brexit secretary David Davis has branded Theresa May’s Chequers Brexit blueprint which triggered his Cabinet resignation as “actually almost worse than being in”.
Hague: Don’t bend the rules for Johnson and risk entryist surge
Bending leadership rules in favour of Boris Johnson would risk “swamping” the Tory party with entryists and causing long-term damage, Lord Hague has warned.
Conservatives set aim for women to make up 50% of election candidate list
Conservatives have set out an ambition for women to make up half of its list of approved candidates for Westminster elections.
All the key details about Theresa May’s Brexit plan
Here are some of the key details contained in the Government’s summary of the Brexit plan Theresa May’s Cabinet agreed at Chequers.
All the key details about Theresa May’s Brexit plan
Here are some of the key details contained in the Government’s summary of the Brexit plan Theresa May’s Cabinet agreed at Chequers.
Tory MPs pledge to cut plastic use
Dozens of senior Tories including Environment Secretary Michael Gove have promised to cut down on their plastic use for Lent in the latest sign of the party’s bid to burnish its green credentials.
Tory MPs pledge to cut plastic use
Dozens of senior Tories including Environment Secretary Michael Gove have promised to cut down on their plastic use for Lent in the latest sign of the party’s bid to burnish its green credentials.