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If, as I expect, a quartet of Tory MPs quit the party today to become independents, in a way that is even more significant than the Labour defections. Because the minority government of @theresa_may will become even more of a minority, with even less grip on the Commons. So...
a general election moves significantly nearer
PS a non-defecting Tory MP makes the counter-argument to me that @lucianaberger @ChukaUmunna and the gang of Labour refuseniks could actually vote with @theresa_may if there are imminent votes of no confidence in the government, because...
they are not ready to fight election. So their defection makes May and Tories more secure. I am not sure. But it is worth putting to them! Hello @ChukaUmunna @MikeGapes @angelasmithmp @anncoffey_mp @joanryanEnfield @gavinshuker @lucianaberger @ChrisLeslieMP - what's the answer?
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