The Conservative MPs who rebelled on Sunday Trading
Twenty five Tory MPs joined Labour and the SNP in opposing liberalisation, and provided the Government’s margin of defeat.
Cameron’s speech to the Scottish Conservative Conference: full text
“We need to tell voters that we’re the party that can challenge the SNP – now the only party that can challenge the SNP.”
Project Fear Scare Story of the Week: The pro-EU campaign’s dodgy £3,000 figure
This central pillar of their argument is, in the words of Andrew Tyrie, based on “a scandalous misuse of data”.
The majority of ethnic minority Conservative MPs are backing Leave
Meanwhile, Leave campaigners are pitching targeted messages to voters from a non-EU background.
Project Fear Scare Story of the Week: The defence letter which unravelled overnight
“Sovereignty and security are intrinsically linked and in recent years we’ve seen the EU erode our sovereignty” – General Sir Michael Rose.
As Cameron is questioned in the Commons, a Tory generation gap opens wide
While the tally of Leave MPs has risen sharply since the draft renegotiation was presented, the debate didn’t reflect the increase.
Fresh Start Project statement on Cameron’s deal: full text. “Britain should leave.”
“We do not believe that the deal finally offered by our European partners is one we can support as the basis for our continued membership of the EU.”
Leave or Remain? The seven competing pressures on MPs who are yet to declare
For some it was a simple decision. But others are feeling the heat from the leadership, their grassroots and a host of other factors.
Boris’s EU statement: full text
“I want a better deal for the people of this country. To save them money and to take back control, that’s really, I think, what this is all about.”
Gove’s statement in full: “By leaving the EU we can take control”
“I believe our country would be freer, fairer and better off outside the EU. And if, at this moment of decision, I didn’t say what I believe I would not be true to my convictions or my country.”
The EU deal: link to full text
Here it is so that you can read it for yourself.
The Prime Minister’s press conference statement: full text
“I will be campaigning with all my heart and soul to persuade the British people to remain in the reformed European Union that we have secured today.”
Project Fear Scare Story of the Week: The AA’s petrol price panic
The motoring organisation sallied forth, but swiftly apologised for its claim.
Leave or Remain: The battle for junior ministers’ hearts and minds
We’re told that a room is booked in Parliament for Monday night, with a view to announcing ministerial Leave supporters.
Which way will Conservative MPs go in the referendum?
Published estimates vary greatly.