The former justice secretary tells Sky News the 'national interest' would trump his 'personal interest' over a no-deal Brexit.
A leading Conservative opponent of a no-deal Brexit has dismissed threats he could be thrown out the party if he sides with Labour in a House of Commons vote.
Former justice secretary David Gauke, part of the so-called"Gaukeward squad" of ex-Tory ministers opposed to the UK leaving the EU without a deal, told Sky News the"national interest" would trump his"personal interest". MPs opposed to a no-deal departure are expected to table legislation on Tuesday, when parliament returns from its summer break, aimed at forcing the prime minister to seek a further delay to Brexit in order to avoid quitting with no divorce agreement.
The prime minister is holding a summit with Tory whips at his Chequers country retreat on Sunday evening, to also be attended by his key aide Dominic Cummings, where they will determine the government's stance ahead of a looming parliamentary showdown this week.This will include discussions as to whether Conservative rebels should face the threat of having the Tory whip withdrawn and be de-selected as party candidates at the next general election.
In an interview with the Sunday Times, the prime minister did not rule out removing the whip or deselecting Tory MPs who rebel against his government.
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