Philip Hammond: Deselecting Tory MPs over Brexit 'hypocritical'
It would be"staggeringly hypocritical" for the government to sack Conservative MPs who rebel over its Brexit plans, former chancellor Philip Hammond says.No 10 would stop any Tory MP who votes to block a no-deal Brexit from standing for the party in a general election.But Mr Hammond said eight current cabinet members had themselves defied the party whip this year by voting against Theresa May's Brexit deal.
But the fact that today's reports aren't being denied is yet another indication that Downing Street is, it appears, doing its best to dissuade wavering Conservatives from supporting legislation designed to block a no-deal Brexit. However, some MPs take the view that this administration is being deliberately provocative, perhaps with the aim of being able to create that"People versus parliament" narrative in the event of a general election.
Despite insisting during the Tory leadership campaign that he thought proroguing Parliament was a bad idea, Mr Javid has now defended the plan.
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