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In departing email, Rogers calls on his staff ‘to continue to challenge ill-founded arguments ... and never be afraid to speak the truth to those in power’
'Beginning of the end' for PM in wake of Lord Frost resignation and lockdown party scandal
18/12/2021
The resignation of the UK's top Brexit negotiator could be the "beginning of a very rapid end" for Boris Johnson, a political journalist has told LBC.
A string of ministers opposed to a no-deal Brexit are expected to resign the government rather than wait to be sacked by the new PM.
Amal Clooney has quit as a UK Special Envoy over the Government's plans to break international law with the Internal Market Bill.
Work and pensions secretary also leaves parliamentary Conservative party and sends excoriating letter to No 10
Amber Rudd's resignation letter
07/09/2019
“assault on decency and democracy” / “political vandalism”
Anne Milton resigns: Tory minister quits over fears about Boris Johnson pursuing no-deal Brexit
23/07/2019
Ms Milton becomes second Tory minister to quit ahead of appointment of new PM.
Northern Ireland’s first minister has paid the price for believing the promises of the hard Brexiteers.
The First Minister of Northern Ireland has faced mounting opposition from within her own party.
Foster will step down as DUP leader on 28 May.
Arlene Foster resigns: DUP leader and Northern Ireland First Minister to step down after no confidence letter
28/04/2021
Two-thirds of party chairmen said they had lost confidence in her leadership.
Foster says she will stand aside as DUP leader on 28 May and as first minister a month later
Boris Johnson critic Sir Alan Duncan resigns from Foreign Office with fiery letter with more exits reportedly imminent
22/07/2019
Sir Alan Duncan has quit as a minister at the Foreign Office, Downing Street sources confirmed, on a day of several reportedly imminent resignations.
His departure sparked claims the "chaotic" Brexit department was struggling to cope.
Brexit minister Lord Frost has resigned from the Cabinet, the Mail on Sunday has reported.
The UK Prime Minister announced that she is to step down on June 7. How did the long goodbye unfold? Who will come next? And what will it mean for Brexit?
A UK diplomat in charge of Brexit at the British embassy in the US has quit.
Politician tells Commons he can no longer sit for party that refuses to compromise.
David Gauke vows to quit as justice secretary if Boris Johnson wins race to be prime minister
21/07/2019
Prominent no-deal critic says crashing out of EU would lead to national ‘humiliation’.
Lady Sugg hands in resignation after overseas aid cut by a third.
Liz Truss only became foreign secretary as part of Boris Johnson's major cabinet reshuffle in September, taking over from Dominic Raab. She had been international trade secretary before that, with post-Brexit deals the focus of her brief.
The French government has demanded Britain issue a “rapid clarification” to the status of Brexit following Theresa May’s announcement that she will be resigning.
The resignation of Brexit negotiator David Frost shows just how hard it will be to keep the Conservative Party united.
PHILIP Hammond, Rory Stewart and David Gauke have quit ahead of Boris Johnson entering Downing Street.
How the UK lost the Brexit battle
27/04/2019
The course of Brexit was set in the hours and days after the 2016 referendum. / It was at 6:22 a.m. on June 24, 2016 — 59 minutes before the official tally was unveiled — that the European Council sent its first “lines to take” to the national governments that make up the EU.
The former head of the government legal service resigned when No 10 threatened to break an international treaty. With the difficult reality of Brexit now upon us, I asked whether we risk a repeat offence.
PM’s brother cites ‘unresolvable tension’ between family loyalty and national interest.
Friends and colleagues say top civil servant in intolerable position after advice ignored.
Justice secretary suggests he will quit if government breaks international law in ‘unacceptable’ way
13/09/2020
‘If I see the rule of law being broken in a way I find unacceptable then of course I will go. We are not at that stage’
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will replace Lord Frost as the UK's lead negotiator with the EU in post-Brexit talks.
Not satisfied, though, the U.K.'s conservatives may look to replace her with... Boris Johnson.
‘The country needs leadership not a lame duck PM’ says Labour.
Lord Frost quit in a letter to the prime minister last week, and will leave immediately rather than in January as was originally planned.
Ministers reportedly trying to persuade advocate general for Scotland to reverse decision.
Former minister quit government to block Boris Johnson from suspending parliament.
Margot James says she is prepared to quit government along with other Tories
Richard Porritt, Steve Anglesey and Geri Scott ponder another chaotic week in Brexit. The team tackle the PM's worst week yet and ask the big question of the day: Will Nigel Farage make it to space in a Tesla? Meanwhile Geri brings all the milkshake lobbers to the yard and demands: "Stop throwing drinks!" And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
Her [Theresa May's] plans for EU citizens in a no-deal Brexit scenario has been criticised by Alberto Costa, a loyalist MP who works as a parliamentary private secretary for David Mundell, the Scottish secretary. Mr Costa will table a motion to protect the right of three million EU citizens in the UK and one million UK citizens in the event of no deal.
Dominic Grieve, a leading Conservative opponent of Brexit, has predicted that up to a dozen ministers – including six from the cabinet – could resign if Britain leaves the EU without a deal.
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster laid out her plan to quit, sparking further upheaval at a time when London and Dublin are seeking to calm tensions in the region.
Opinion: What finally sunk Boris Johnson
07/07/2022
he final lie that brought down the pyramid of untruths that sustained Boris Johnson's premiership was a particularly unedifying one.
Chancellor joins David Gauke in saying he could not work for leader seeking a no-deal Brexit.
The number of Conservative MPs willing to rebel and go against the government in tonight’s critical vote are creeping up, with a swathe of resignations, defections and rejections of the Prime Minister’s position.
Richard Harrington: Theresa May's business minister resigns ahead of critical Brexit vote
25/03/2019
Business minister Richard Harrington resigned from the government ahead of a key Brexit vote in the Commons.
Rishi Sunak has been warned that some of his ministers may resign over his post-Brexit deal with the EU if it jeopardises Northern Ireland’s place in the union.
Second referendum or revoking Article 50 'on the table', resigning Conservative minister admits
26/03/2019
'Anything from here, as far as they [Brexiteers] are concerned, gets softer in terms of Brexit,' says former health minister. / An ex-minister has suggested revoking Article 50 or a second referendum are "on the table", after Theresa May suffered another humiliating Brexit defeat.
A senior British diplomat in the US has quit with a blast at the UK government over Brexit, saying she could no longer "peddle half-truths" on behalf of political leaders she did not "trust."
One of Boris Johnson’s most senior law officers has quit in protest at the government’s plans to break international law over Brexit.
Government ignored legal advice over proposed withdrawal agreement changes.
Probable PM told he is on collision course with parliament unless he drops hardline agenda.
Alexandra Hall Hall said her position had become 'unbearable personally and untenable professionally'
Departure of Matthew Coats, who was part of Brexit preparations, described as ‘alarming’.
Seven MPs have resigned from the Labour Party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn's approach to Brexit and anti-Semitism. They are: Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Mike Gapes, Gavin Shuker and Ann Coffey.
Sir Jonathan Jones: Top Government lawyer becomes sixth senior Civil Servant to quit, as Boris Johnson plans Brexit deal challenge
08/09/2020
Sir Jonathan Jones, head of the Government’s Legal Service, has resigned reportedly over Boris Johnson’s plans to tweak the Northern Ireland protocol.
The prime minister could be in for a battle with eurosceptic Tories, a report suggests.
The Brexit cult that blew up Britain
21/10/2022
For a small band of libertarians, Liz Truss’ resignation is the final act in an 11-year project to remake Britain.
Theresa May announces her resignation
24/05/2019
Theresa May has bowed to intense pressure from her own party and named 7 June as the day she will step aside as Conservative leader, drawing her turbulent three-year premiership to a close.
Ministers threaten to quit as PM makes scant progress.
Theresa May is facing the threat of a revolt by Remain-supporting ministers ahead of a crucial cabinet meeting on her Brexit negotiations.
Expectations growing that Theresa May could be prepared to delay Brexit to prevent concerned ministers from resigning.
Theresa May resigns: PM breaks down as she announces departure amid Brexit gridlock and expected European election wipeout
24/05/2019
Theresa May has broken down as announced she was standing down as prime minister after just under three years in power. In a statement on the steps of 10 Downing Street, Ms May said she would resign as Conservative leader on June 7.
Theresa May to resign as prime minister
24/05/2019
Theresa May has said she will quit as Conservative leader on 7 June, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister.
Theresa May told to rescue Brexit within 10 days or face cabinet walkout to prevent no deal
16/02/2019
David Gauke hints he will quit if prime minister fails to ‘act responsibly’ by ruling out a no deal – with other ministers expected to follow.
Theresa May's demise - Chris Grey
24/05/2019
Almost within minutes of launching her ‘bold new offer to MPs’, in the form of the revised Withdrawal Agreement Bill, last Tuesday it was clear that it had failed and that Theresa May was finished. The only question was when, and now we know the answer. She will resign as Party leader on 7 June.
Conservative Party ‘drained of all substance and competence’.
Alexandra Hall Hall says UK ‘damagingly’ downplayed impact on NI peace process.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson appointed the foreign minister to lead talks with Europe on Sunday after the resignation of the Brexit minister sent shockwaves through the already troubled London administration.
UK needs to ‘leave ideology at the door’ in Brexit negotiations, says Belgian MEP [7 mins]
19/12/2021
We spoke to Belgian MEP Philippe Lamberts about Sir David Frost’s resignation and how it is being received in Europe.
Andrew Percy attacks ‘cack-handed’ move to scrap import tariffs if UK crashes out in October – triggering Ottawa’s refusal to ‘roll over’ existing EU deal.
Jonathan Jones resigns after plans emerge to alter legally binding Northern Ireland protocol
Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd resigned from the government and ruling Conservative Party on Saturday, saying she could not stand by while loyal party members were expelled.
Work and pensions secretary [Amber Rudd] resigns and quits Tories as Boris Johnson’s government plunged into further chaos
07/09/2019
‘I cannot stand by as good, loyal moderate Conservatives are expelled,’ MP says as she launches attack on Boris Johnson.
‘Brexit has devoured its own children’ says Welsh politics professor after Liz Truss resignation
20/10/2022
A Welsh politics professor has said that “Brexit has devoured its own children” after the Conservative party lost four Prime Ministers since the vote in 2016.
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