The list of Conservative MEP candidates for Scotland
The current incumbent tops the list, and is joined by five others, including two councillors.
MPs ETC
Javid’s speech on knife crime: “We cannot afford to leave anyone behind.” Full text.
The Home Secretary says that he worries the streets are not safe for his own teenage children.
The list of Conservative Associations which passed the pro-Brexit AGM motion
They range from Midlothian to South East Cornwall, from Rochester to Clwyd South.
“Such an extension should last…no longer than 31 October 2019.” The EU’s statement. Link to text.
“The European Council takes note of the commitment by the United Kingdom to act in a constructive and responsible manner throughout.”
The 99 Conservative MPs who opposed the latest Brexit delay motion
Despite a three-line whip, only 133 Tory MPs actually voted with the Government. Several members of the Cabinet did not vote.
The practicalities of fighting a Euro election look no more appealing than the principle of holding one
Who will stand? Will Tory incumbents run again? Is there capacity to fight a proper campaign? What would the message be?
Exclusive: “We will be contesting the European Elections on 23rd May 2019”, CCHQ writes to Tory candidates
Will many candidates want to stand, given the popular anger about such an election even happening?
Conservative Association schedules emergency motion of No Confidence in the Prime Minister
The Chairman of Clwyd South has announced an Emergency General Meeting – at which he will vote for the motion of no confidence.
“The United Kingdom is seeking a further extension to…30th June 2019” – May’s latest letter to Tusk
She hopes for agreement before the European elections, but the Government will “make responsible preparations to hold the elections should this not prove possible.”
Appointments 6) Foster mans the barricades at Wales, the Cabinet Office, and the Whips Office
He fills the roles vacated by Nigel Adams, and rounds out Theresa May’s latest bid to fill out at least the higher ranks of her Government.
Appointments 5) Quince rejoins the Government at Work & Pensions
He resigned in December over Brexit, but has now been promoted from PPS to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State.
Appointments 4) Stephenson is now part of the Business & Industrial Strategy team
The high-ranking whip replaces Harrington, who stepped down in March.
Appointments 3) Kennedy now Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at Health
The Prime Minister’s Parliamentary Private Secretary steps up to plug another gap in her short-staffed ministry.
Appointments 2) Cleverly joins the Department for Exiting the European Union
He takes over the role vacated by Heaton-Harris, who resigned yesterday over Theresa May’s decision to reach out to Jeremy Corbyn.
Appointments 1) Tomlinson now Minister of State at Work & Pensions
The Prime Minister has started filling some of the extraordinary number of vacancies in her ministry we identified this morning.