As a PPS, I had to resign when I voted against the first meaningful vote. Understood that, due to collective responsibility. Even though a relatively minor position, I was bound by that code. It is inconceivable that any Minister defying a three line whip can stay in position.
New:
Jacob Rees-Mogg says that the 20 Tory ministers who abstained tonight in bid to take no deal off the table should quit:
‘Collective responsibility requires ministers to support government policy or to resign. It is a basic constitutional point’
It’s official. With final result just announced for Bedworth, we now have all 10 Council seats. When I was elected in 2015, we had 0…Great turnaround by fantastic hard working team. Well done alll👍👏
“Politcal Correction“ on
@GBNEWS
is fantastic watching. Wasn’t sure about
@Nigel_Farage
as a host but actually doing exceptionally well - overseeing a very balanced, grown up debate.
@DehennaDavison
doing an amazing job as well 👍
Given it a lot of thought & taken the opportunity to meet with many of the candidates, but can confirm I will be backing
@BorisJohnson
for leader. Best placed to deliver for the country at this crucial point in our history
Picking the next Party leader is a huge responsibility, but having worked with
@PennyMordaunt
I have absolutely no doubt that she can bring the party together & has all the values, integrity & conviction to take our country forward.
She would make an amazing Prime Minister!
Isn’t the Shadow Cabinet supposed to mirror the roles in the actual Cabinet, rather than randomly making them up so you can give people jobs? Just curious...
For the avoidance of doubt, this is what Jeremy Corby said at the dispatch box last Wednesday - "Let this Bill pass and gain Royal Assent, and then we will back an election"
My extract is taken from Hansard, the official record of Parliament.
By the way, Penny Mordaunt's absolute mauling of Angela Rayner at the dispatch box last year was by far our most read article of 2021, and our 7th most read since our site redesign a few years ago.
That's already pretty big endorsement.
If anyone was unsure of the motives of those in Parliament claiming to protect democracy by making no deal illegal, then the fact the motion they have tabled hands power to the EU & means our PM would have to agree to any extension they gave, should clear it up for you....
In 2015, when I was first elected, we didn’t hold any Council seats in Bedworth. Tonight we’ve won all 5 added to the 4 we won in 2018. An incredible result for
@BedworthTories
& huge testament to the hard work that everyone has put in over those years. Incredible!
@Conservatives
Reported in some areas of Press that my tweet yesterday, Larry the Cat was considering his position, was “mocking the situation”.
Clearly that was not my intention & in view of this, I wholeheartedly apologise to Larry, & indeed his wider family, for any distress caused.
Very positive conversation with Government tonight on making case for golf courses to remain open. Flagged the petition which at that time was 186k and rising....
Huge thanks to all bodies working with
@ParliamentGolf
for their work over last 24 hours to help
Tonight’s Parliamentary vote result, by coincidence, was 48% to 52%. Sound familiar..? I am sure all those campaigning that the 2016 referendum victory was not decisive enough will insist on tonight’s vote being re-run as well. Then again, maybe this only works one way...
Been asked a lot who I would support in a leadership campaign and if she goes for it, would definitely be
@PennyMordaunt
- We need strong leadership & not only can Penny bring that, she can also unite the party and country.
#PM4PM
.
@SajidJavid
has offered no evidence for further restrictions— or ‘Plan B’ - just as businesses desperately need a good Christmas.
These measures are divisive, discriminatory and are unlikely to stop spread.
It is with regret that I will not support the government’s measures.
For the avoidance of doubt, new rules come in to effect from 00:01 on 2nd December, so shops, beauty salons, and indeed golf courses, can open on that Wednesday
Great to see
@PennyMordaunt
has officially announced her intention to run as next party leader. You can watch why here👇
I will be backing her all the way 👍
#pm4pm
Anyone interested in Conservative Party leadership election should read this and question the motives of those in the competition who are briefing otherwise
Working with
@PennyMordaunt
is amazing - love being part of a positive campaign
Interesting day ahead, but
@BorisJohnson
definitely retains my support. For the record, never been asked by anyone to photo my ballot paper, “lend my support” or anything else...These are serious times & I believe Boris is the person to step up & lead
Only given 2 mins to speak in debate but set out some of reasons why I cannot support the Government Brexit deal tonight. The full speech I was due to deliver will appear on my FB page shortly
Have co signed a letter to PM with fellow Conservative MPs, including new intake from across the country, asking for a “change of course“ on HS2 and for it to be cancelled due to the collapsing business case.
Letter in full below.
Delighted to have been appointed Vice Chair of
@Conservatives
with responsibility for Local Government campaigns, working alongside our fantastic Chair
@nadhimzahawi
to help our amazing Councillors & candidates across the country keep delivering for their local areas👍
Last chance for
@Conservative
Party members to vote for the candidate who has the best vision for the future of our country and party - that is clearly
@trussliz
👍👍
Leadership voting paper there when I got home tonight. In the post & don’t think anyone will be surprised who my Cross went to. Happy to give a clue...
@BackBoris
@BorisJohnson
27 days after entering a national lockdown in Tier 1, North Warwickshire & Bedworth will emerge in Tier 3. And not just any Tier 3, an enhanced Tier 3. What was the point of the lockdown again?
@tomhfh
Exactly! Will be judged on longer term content rather than any minor teething troubles.
The intro from
@afneil
will have other broadcasters rightly worried & if delivered as promised, exactly the shake up our media needs. Nothing wrong with celebrating the good stuff we do.
Bit surprised there is not more coverage of the fact a judge today has rejected the legal challenge against Prorogation of Parliament. He stated there was no contravention of the law by Government & he had not been persuaded it was a matter for the courts.
Excited to have been appointed as PPS to Secretary of State for BEIS, the fantastic
@andrealeadsom
Great Department & lots to do in the coming months! As a former small business owner & select committee member, Have a real interest in this area.
Just arriving back in to London. Today is my fifth wedding anniversary. Funnily enough, the last time (before I was elected) Parliament was recalled, was the day after our wedding. Something in the air this time of year... Anyway, happy anniversary, Mrs T!
Great session out today in Erdington campaigning for the fantastic
@Bobby_Alden
If you follow the polling, it would point to around 9k Labour majority. Feels very different on ground & lots of support for Bobby, so be very interested to see how this pans out tonight. Good luck!
On the face of it, the looks to be ticking the major Brexit boxes but need to see the detail - Parliament will vote on it on 30th so plenty of time to go through.
I just find it amazing that a majority of 1, out of 650 can outdo the majority of 17.4m people. Parliament voted to respect the referendum result, yet is doing everything it can to deny that. You can frame it however you like, but that is the reality.
I find it incredible that after tonight’s votes in Parliament which tie hands of Govt in Brexit negotiations, it looks like both Labour & Lib Dem’s will vote tomorrow to block a General Election. Obviously no conviction in their hollow beliefs. Clearly just about blocking Brexit
Unbelievable results in North Warwickshire part of constituency. Following on from winning every seat in Bedworth, we have done the same here including all County seats & 3 Borough by elections- 2 of each are gains from Labour. Incredible team - so proud!
@Conservatives
For what it’s worth, I appreciate the unenviable position the PM is in, it is important that as MPs we get the opportunity to debate the substance of what was announced today. My view is Parliament should be recalled next week to get the opportunity to ratify the measures.
Very sad to hear the PM has been moved to intensive care. First & foremost, my thoughts are with his family at this time.
He is a tough cookie & I know that with our amazing NHS, he is getting the best care.
Get well soon Boris, we need you back as soon as possible!
One of finest bits of tv I have seen for many years is Her Majesty tapping her tea cu to the drum beat of We Will Rock you. Self deprecating yet confident. Britain at its very best🇬🇧 Happy jubilee!
Copy of letter on its way to
@BorisJohnson
asking for golf to be able to continue during enhanced measures, due to proven health benefits it brings to around 3m participants- backed by people from across industry
Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for
#Golf
@craig4nwarks
and industry bodies have written to the Prime Minister asking the Government to allow golf to continue during lockdown by highlighting the positive health benefits the game offers.
@EnglandGolf
@RandA
@ThePGA
Definitely backing
@TheSun
campaign to “End the Veterans Vendetta.” Well done to colleague
@JohnnyMercerUK
for all the work he has done on this. We should be doing all we can to support our Veterans!
Not Party political point as saw many Labour MPs in audience, incl Emily Thornberry being very respectful of our service personnel. But, didn’t notice Jeremy Corbyn at tonight’s Service of Remembrance. Royal family & PM made it - What was more important to Mr Corbyn tonight?
Gove sacked by Johnson.
There had been rumours MG threatened to quit by 9pm had the Prime Minister not resigned by that point.
PM clearly trying to gain first mover advantage.
Pretty good indicator of why a General Election is needed. Even when this Opposition agrees with something, they vote it down. They need to start listening to their constituents...
Turns out once again, we do this all very well..!
God bless Her Majesty & thank you for your amazing service- the last few days have been a fitting tribute for your work. Happy & glorious ❤️
#PlatinumPartyatthePalace
When you look back, big winners last night were Reform, not Labour.
Interesting thing is that Reform voters are going to get exactly the opposite of what they wanted. As they said in Auf Wiedersehen Pet- Thats democracy - everyone gets what nobody wants 😊
The last people I would want in control of our innovative digital sector are Jeremy Corbyn & John McDonnell. Aside from the national security issue, they just have no clue about business. None whatsoever.
We’d like you to meet Frazer, our eight year-old fan.
He is blind after going through 64 operations to try and save his eyesight, but he is still full of joy 💛
We wanted to give him the best day of his life.
🫶
@Young_Wolves
x
@LeminaM_13
If we want to get a good deal, it is imperative we keep “no deal” on the table & not be afraid to use it if the EU don’t want to work with us to achieve one.
As someone who ran a business for 20yrs, this a pretty basic negotiating strategy if genuinely trying to achieve a result
Vote will be shortly on calling a General Election. As Parliament is unwilling to deliver Brexit, I will be supporting the Prime Minister to go to the country & seek another mandate to deliver on the Brexit I know the majority of my constituents want to see delivered.
Delighted to help host a
@BackBoris
event today in the West Midlands. Fantastic support & great to hear passionate supportive words from colleagues including
@VotePursglove
@PeterBoneUK
& Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP
#BackBoris
Today, we have written to the Interim Chair of
@ipsaUK
asking that they freeze MPs' pay.
In the current circumstances we do not consider a pay rise appropriate or justifiable. Whilst so many of our constituents face uncertainty, it is only right we play our part.
Great piece in today’s Telegraph from
@BorisJohnson
on why University isn’t for everyone & the need for more apprenticeships. As someone who didn’t go to university myself, I wholeheartedly agree!
@BackBoris
Delighted to be re-adopted last night as
@Conservatives
candidate for North Warwickshire & Bedworth for the next General Election, which has to happen before 24th January 2025.
@NWarksConserv
@PennyMordaunt
tops another poll.
Final vote tomorrow & be great to see MP colleagues backing the candidate who:
☑️ Isn’t a “more of the same” candidate
☑️ only one of final 3 not to have taken a safe seat & actually won one from Labour
☑️ Can win next General Election
Not quite sure how Labour can have a "fully costed manifesto" when a couple of days later they say..."Ah, we forgot this pledge and it will only cost the tax payer (another) £58bn". Not really what I think of when I hear "fully costed".
So to me, the whole point about whether Corbyn watches the Queens Speech or not is irrelevant....
What is important is the fact he felt the need to pretend/mislead (you decide) that he did watch it, when clearly he doesn’t. What is the motive in that?
Visited
@GEHNHSnews
today to discuss with Management Team their readiness to deal with Coronavirus risks.
Very reassuring to hear about the comprehensive systems in place to deal with the threat. Sure I speak for all in passing on my thanks for all being done & for work ahead.