Tory MP in House of Commons groping allegation steps down
MP Ross Thomson, who led Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party leadership campaign north of the border, insisted claims by Paul Sweeney were “false”.
MP Ross Thomson, who led Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party leadership campaign north of the border, insisted claims by Paul Sweeney were “false”.
Nigel Farage, Ann Widdecombe and other party figures had been denouncing the Conservative Government’s Withdrawal Deal in scathing terms.
The MP for Cities of London and Westminster said: 'I still believe in my heart that the UK would be better served by remaining in or very closely aligned to the EU'
The Labour leader cautioned MPs against backing an agreement even if there was a confirmatory referendum.
The South Cambridgeshire MP warned that the Conservative Party "had become utterly unrecognisable, uncompassionate and willing to wreck the economy and peace in Ireland by not just contemplating, but actively courting a No Deal Brexit."
Theresa May’s hapless Brexit strategists and ill-fated advisers are rewarded in her resignation honours list.
“The government’s intention, or willingness, to lead the country into a no-deal exit is a threat to our country."
Conservative MPs defy Johnson’s threats to have their the whip withdrawn if they vote for legislation designed to stop a no-deal Brexit and warn their party is becoming the Brexit Party.
Former chancellor Philip Hammond and leadership contender Rory Stewart are among the MPs willing to block a No Deal.
TheLondonEconomic.com – Open, accessible and accountable news, sport, culture and lifestyle.
Read more
We do not charge or put articles behind a paywall. If you can, please show your appreciation for our free content by donating whatever you think is fair to help keep TLE growing and support real, independent, investigative journalism.
Editorial enquiries, please contact: [email protected]
Commercial enquiries, please contact: [email protected]
© The London Economic Newspaper Limited t/a TLE thelondoneconomic.com - All Rights Reserved. Privacy
© The London Economic Newspaper Limited t/a TLE thelondoneconomic.com - All Rights Reserved. Privacy
© The London Economic Newspaper Limited t/a TLE thelondoneconomic.com - All Rights Reserved. Privacy