It’s a Third Reading for the Bill by 327 to 299. But an amendment has been added…
An amendment from Stephen Kinnock may pave the way for further consideration of the Withdrawal Agreement.
Spelman joins yesterdays rebels as the Benn Bill gains Second Reading by 329 to 300
The whip will apparently not be withdrawn from her. The rationale for the decision is that, unlike yesterday, this vote had not been declared one of confidence.
Would the Withdrawal Agreement be acceptable without the backstop? 2) Barclay’s reply to Redwood
In a letter dated May this year, the Brexit Secretary attempted to assuage concerns about the implications of Theresa May’s deal for the United Kingdom.
The rebels – 21 Tory and two Labour – on the Letwin SO24 motion
Mark Spencer has reportedly rung round to inform them that they have lost the Whip.
No, Philip Hammond’s reselection last night does not protect him from being deselected if he loses the Whip
The Party’s rules – and the history of legal challenges to them – make for grim reading for the former Chancellor.
Lee’s defection surprises nobody
The Bracknell MP had jumped ship to the Lib Dems in mind if not in deed earlier in the year.
Burt, Simpson, Greening: all will stand down at the next election
They are not necessarily three birds of a feather: ConservativeHome is told that Simpson will vote with the Government this evening.
Would the Withdrawal Agreement be acceptable without the backstop? 1) Redwood’s letter to Cox
“There is much more I could object to. This is no Treaty to take back control, no Treaty for a newly independent nation.”
Saying one thing, but suggesting another. Johnson’s real message to MPs is: vote me down – and I’ll force an election.
Here’s the full text of his brief address outside Downing Street less than an hour ago.
CCHQ have opened selections for 21 new seats across England and Wales
Two-thirds of this latest tranche come with a caveat that applicants may be deselected if the boundary review goes ahead.
The Prime Minister’s full prorogation letter to Conservative MPs
“As always my door is open to all colleagues…”
“The backstop is anti-democratic” and “risks weakening…the Belfast Agreement”. Johnson’s letter to Tusk. Full Text.
“It cannot form part of an agreed Withdrawal Agreement. That is a fact we must both acknowledge. I believe the task before us is to strive to find other solutions.”
Conservative National Convention election results announced
The new officers representing the ‘voluntary party’ are named.
The Party’s new line-up of Deputy and Vice Chairmen
Whately and Scully jointly hold the Deputy Chairmanship.
The four finalists for the Canterbury Conservative candidate selection
Four female candidates contest tonight’s selection meeting for this very marginal seat – without any need for an all-women quota.