No, I didn’t. Williamson “strenuously” denies that he was in any way involved in this leak”. His reply.
“I am confident that a thorough and full enquiry would have vindicated my position.”
Stewart is appointed DFID Secretary
He is one of the few middle-ranking Ministers who, while others were fleeing for the hills, girded himself up – and went out to fight for May’s Brexit deal.
Mordaunt becomes the first ever woman Defence Secretary
This is the post she has long wanted, and will have been disappointed not to get last time round.
Williamson fired over Huawei leak. May has “lost confidence” in him. Downing Street’s statement.
“The Prime Minister’s decision has been informed by his conduct surrounding the investigation.”
“The Conservative Party should stand up for all those who feel powerless in Britain today”- Gibb’s reformist speech
“If we fail to address the very real areas in which the capitalist system is failing – a long period of left-wing, socialist government is surely on its way.”
Candidate applications open in seven more seats, including two extremely close marginals
Six of the seven constituencies in the new tranche voted Leave in the referendum.
Exclusive. The full list of Conservative MEP candidates.
ConservativeHome reveals the full slate of 71 candidates, standing in every region and nation of the UK.
The list of Conservative MEP candidates for Scotland
The current incumbent tops the list, and is joined by five others, including two councillors.
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.