“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.”
Six of the seven constituencies in the new tranche voted Leave in the referendum.
ConservativeHome reveals the full slate of 71 candidates, standing in every region and nation of the UK.
The current incumbent tops the list, and is joined by five others, including two councillors.
The Home Secretary says that he worries the streets are not safe for his own teenage children.
They range from Midlothian to South East Cornwall, from Rochester to Clwyd South.
“The European Council takes note of the commitment by the United Kingdom to act in a constructive and responsible manner throughout.”
Despite a three-line whip, only 133 Tory MPs actually voted with the Government. Several members of the Cabinet did not vote.
Who will stand? Will Tory incumbents run again? Is there capacity to fight a proper campaign? What would the message be?
Will many candidates want to stand, given the popular anger about such an election even happening?
The Chairman of Clwyd South has announced an Emergency General Meeting – at which he will vote for the motion of no confidence.
She hopes for agreement before the European elections, but the Government will “make responsible preparations to hold the elections should this not prove possible.”
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.
He resigned in December over Brexit, but has now been promoted from PPS to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State.
The high-ranking whip replaces Harrington, who stepped down in March.