Now Malthouse withdraws from the leadership election. “There is an appetite for this contest to be over quickly.”
He leaves the field as the 1922 Committee agrees and announces rules for the conduct of the election.
Cleverly withdraws from the race: “I asked them to make a leap of faith…MPs weren’t comfortable with such a move”
“Despite much support, particularly from our party’s grassroots…it has become clear that it is highly unlikely that I would progress to the final two candidates.”
Motion of no confidence passed in Lee
The vote by Bracknell Conservatives leaves the future of their MP in doubt. Further little local difficulties may follow.
The Brexit Party wins the Euro-elections. The Liberal Democrats are second. Disaster for the two main parties.
The Conservatives are down to four MEPs: Hannan, McIntyre, Mobarik, and Van Orden.
Tributes to the Prime Minister. Senior Conservatives, leadership candidates.
From: Hunt, Javid, Gove, Hancock, Stewart, Truss, Rudd, Johnson, Leadsom, Raab, Harper and Baker.
“Never forget that compromise is not a dirty word. Life depends on compromise.” May will step down on June 7. Her statement. Full text.
“I am today announcing that I will resign as leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party on Friday 7 June so that a successor can be chosen.”
Early leadership election MP support numbers. Hunt 27, Johnson 19, Raab 13, Gove 12, Javid 10
What strikes us so far is how fluid the Parliamentary stage of the contest is presently set to be – and the low levels of certain commitment.
Mel Stride is appointed Leader of the House of Commons
The former Treasury Minister is regarded as a “safe pair of hands”. However, he may not stay in post for long.
“There has been a complete breakdown of collective responsibility.” The Commons leader’s resignation letter. Full text.
Leadsom quits – and slams May’s deal as now proposed; the second referendum plan and the by-passing of Cabinet.
No Deal is “a real threat to our future prosperity”. Hammond’s CBI speech – full text
There are worrying echoes of the 1970’s in the re-polarisation of the political debate today. Populism is on the rise.
“One last chance” to deliver Brexit. The Prime Minister’s statement. Full text.
She offers second referendum and customs unions votes, entrenched workers’ rights and a backstop termination date.
“Old threats return as new ones emerge.” Javid’s New Scotland Yard speech – full text
We are citizens of one of the safest countries in the world, and a genuine intelligence and security superpower.
“The talks between us…have now gone as far as they can.” Corbyn’s letter to May. Full text.
Yesterday’s meeting between the Prime Minister and the 1922 Committee Executive seems to have been decisive in Labour’s move to end the talks.
Brady’s statement following the ’22 Executive’s meeting with the Prime Minister. Full text.
The timetable for her departure as Conservative leader will be “agreed” after the Second Reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill.
Conservative candidates selected for Colne Valley and Portsmouth South
Both have chosen people with previous experience of their constituencies, which will stand them in good stead in the event of an early election.