Julian Smith: Chief whip attacks cabinet’s post-election Brexit strategy

Julian Smith: Chief whip attacks cabinet’s post-election Brexit strategy

Media captionThe chief whip, Julian Smith: “The government should have been clearer on the consequences” The government should have made clear after the 2017 election that it would “inevitably” have to accept a closer relationship with the EU after Brexit, the Tory chief whip has said. In a BBC documentary, Julian Smith – who manages […]

Julian Smith: Chief whip attacks cabinet’s post-election Brexit strategy

Julian Smith: Chief whip attacks cabinet’s post-election Brexit strategy

Media captionThe chief whip, Julian Smith: “The government should have been clearer on the consequences” The government should have made clear after the 2017 election that it would “inevitably” have to accept a closer relationship with the EU after Brexit, the Tory chief whip has said. In a BBC documentary, Julian Smith – who manages […]

Rees-Mogg defends AfD tweet

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Jacob Rees-Mogg says he does not support the German far-right AfD party Conservative British MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has defended his tweet of a speech made by the co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The prominent Brexit supporter posted the footage of Alice Weidel speaking in Germany’s parliament. […]

Rees-Mogg defends AfD tweet

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Jacob Rees-Mogg says he does not support the German far-right AfD party Conservative British MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has defended his tweet of a speech made by the co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The prominent Brexit supporter posted the footage of Alice Weidel speaking in Germany’s parliament. […]

Brexit: Chief whip attacks cabinet’s post-election strategy

Brexit: Chief whip attacks cabinet’s post-election strategy

Media captionThe chief whip, Julian Smith: “The government should have been clearer on the consequences” The government should have made clear after the 2017 election that it would “inevitably” have to accept a softer Brexit, the Tory chief whip has said. In a BBC documentary, Julian Smith – whose role is to maintain discipline among […]

Brexit: PM cannot ‘ignore’ soft Brexit MPs, says minister

Brexit: PM cannot ‘ignore’ soft Brexit MPs, says minister

Image copyright PA Image caption The justice secretary argued Theresa May’s deal remained the best outcome It would not be “sustainable” to ignore MPs if they vote for a softer Brexit, Justice Secretary David Gauke has said. On Monday, Parliament will hold an indicative vote on Brexit alternatives. A customs union with the EU is […]

Brexit: PM cannot ‘ignore’ soft Brexit MPs, says minister

Image copyright PA Image caption The justice secretary argued Theresa May’s deal remained the best outcome It would not be “sustainable” to ignore MPs if they vote for a softer Brexit, Justice Secretary David Gauke has said. On Monday, Parliament will hold an indicative vote on Brexit alternatives. A customs union with the EU is […]

Schools and NHS could be held accountable over youth crime

Image copyright PA Image caption Home Secretary Sajid Javid wants to make it a legal duty to report concerns over at-risk young people Teachers, NHS workers and police officers could be held accountable for failing to spot violent crime among young people under government plans announced on Monday. Home Secretary Sajid Javid has launched a […]

Brexit: PM cannot ‘ignore’ soft Brexit MPs, says minister

Image copyright PA Image caption The justice secretary argued Theresa May’s deal remained the best outcome It would not be “sustainable” to ignore MPs if they vote for a softer Brexit, Justice Secretary David Gauke has said. On Monday, Parliament will hold an indicative vote on Brexit alternatives. A customs union with the EU is […]

Brexit: PM cannot ‘ignore’ soft Brexit MPs, says minister

Brexit: PM cannot ‘ignore’ soft Brexit MPs, says minister

Image copyright PA Image caption The justice secretary argued Theresa May’s deal remained the best outcome It would not be “sustainable” to ignore MPs if they vote for a softer Brexit, Justice Secretary David Gauke has said. On Monday, Parliament will hold an indicative vote on Brexit alternatives. A customs union with the EU is […]