Nearly a quarter of Conservative MPs failed to support the Prime Minister yesterday
A mass of ERG and other hard Brexiteers band together with a liberal sprinkling of Remainers.
MPs ETC
A dozen more seats open for candidate applications
Dagenham and Rainham, Bury South, Cardiff North and Bassetlaw are among the new tranche seeking a Conservative candidate.
Boles fights back against rulebook warfare with a loophole of his own
His association executive is expected to demand tonight that he makes his intentions clear. But the constitution allows him to simply refuse to answer.
“Defence will be pivotal in reinforcing Britain’s role as an outward-looking nation.” Williamson’s speech to the RUSI – full text
“If we are to live up to our global role then our armed forces must continue to be a lethal fighting force fully adapted to the demands of 21st-century warfare.”
Grantham and Stamford Association Chairman expects proceedings against Boles to begin next week
The latest email to local members confirms ConservativeHome’s recent report.
The Malthouse Compromise – an official explainer in full
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“A nation is a human thing. Influence is, at least in part, a reflection of our own self confidence.” Fox’s speech to Policy Exchange – full text
“We have so much to offer – to ourselves and to the world around us. A confident Britain will help build a confident future for all.”
What the ‘Malthouse Compromise’ entails
Details of the proposals negotiated to try to bring the Conservative Party together.
The eight Tory MPs who rebelled to vote against the Brady amendment
The amendment passed by 317 to 301 – and seven Labour MPs rebelled to back it.
The 17 Conservative MPs who rebelled to vote for the Spelman amendment
In the night’s only defeat for the Government, it passed by 318 votes to 310 – and with the largest rebellion from Conservative MPs.
The 12 Tory MPs who supported the Reeves amendment (a two-year Article 50 extension)
Despite their support, the amendment fell by 322 to 290 votes.
The 15 Conservative MPs who backed the Grieve amendment
The proposal was defeated by 321 to 301 votes.
The 17 Tory MPs who rebelled to support the Cooper amendment
Freeman joins the rebellion. But the amendment fell by 321 to 298.
Which Labour MPs defied their party on key amendments – including latest abstention news
The role of these MPs in pro-Leave seats abstaining on or voting against the Cooper amendment in defiance of the whip was crucial.
Commons Brexit votes. What to watch for this evening. All hangs on the Cooper amendment.
If it passes, a signal will be sent that the Commons is likely to take control of Brexit policy – even if the Brady amendment also passes.