After @trussliz is reminded by @hilarybennmp that she voted Remain, she replies:
The reason I'm proposing this bill "is because I'm a patriot and I'm a democrat".
NI Cttee chairman
@Simon4NDorset points our that sounded like those who oppose her are not patriots
The reason I'm proposing this bill "is because I'm a patriot and I'm a democrat".
NI Cttee chairman
@Simon4NDorset points our that sounded like those who oppose her are not patriots
Theresa May is up for this. Clearly trying to catch the Dep Speaker's eye.
Feels like she might put down a marker and warn @trussliz she may oppose this NIreland Protocol Bill
Feels like she might put down a marker and warn @trussliz she may oppose this NIreland Protocol Bill
What's going to irritate May is that both @BrandonLewis and @trussliz have left the chamber.
Yep, Theresa May is letting rip. "I have to say to the *lone* minister on the front bench, I do not welcome this bill."
May says the bill will break international law.
She also savages the way the bill gives ministers sweeping powers with Henry VIII powers.
I wrote about that wider drift here last week
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She also savages the way the bill gives ministers sweeping powers with Henry VIII powers.
I wrote about that wider drift here last week
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May asks whether the bill will uphold international law, achieve its aims or enhance the UK standing in the world
And all three her answer is No.
And all three her answer is No.
May signed off her speech by ridiculing Liz Truss's line about patriotism
"As a *patriot*, I would not want to do anything that would diminish this country in the eyes of the world...I cannot support it."
Prob one of several Tory absentions tonite, tho real rebellion weeks away
"As a *patriot*, I would not want to do anything that would diminish this country in the eyes of the world...I cannot support it."
Prob one of several Tory absentions tonite, tho real rebellion weeks away
And May added this barb about Johnson's threats to the EU.
“As I discovered after I had faced a no confidence vote, despite having won that confidence vote, they then start to ask themselves is it worth negotiating with these people in govt because WILL THEY ACTUALLY BE THERE?”
“As I discovered after I had faced a no confidence vote, despite having won that confidence vote, they then start to ask themselves is it worth negotiating with these people in govt because WILL THEY ACTUALLY BE THERE?”
And as Tory MPs look increasingly over Boris Johnson's shoulder, some are now talking up @grantshapps as their next leader.
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Commons voted by 295 to 221 for 2nd reading of @trussliz NI Protocol Bill
Majority of 74.
Feels like unhappy Tory MPs keeping powder dry for rebellion in later Bill stages when they can inflict max damage.
Majority of 74.
Feels like unhappy Tory MPs keeping powder dry for rebellion in later Bill stages when they can inflict max damage.
Remember there are 359 Tory MPs. As well as 'slipping' some Mps to given them the night off, plus DUP votes, that means a fair chunk of abstentions
Vote breakdown out now confirms only 283 Tory MPs voted for the 2nd reading
(And nearly 40 Labour MPs didn't vote either)
(And nearly 40 Labour MPs didn't vote either)
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