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Westministenders: Well this is getting interesting!

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RedToothBrush · 15/11/2018 14:52

The Minister responsible for writing a deal with the EU has succeeded in coming to an agreement. And has subsequently resigned because he can not agree with it. This man previously didn't know where Dover was, and why this was important. This man is a solicitor used to writing and reading complicated documents.

And we are supposed to believe he has done the honourable thing and has quit on a matter of principle. And has in no way, been a Carpetbagger all along and has deliberately intended to scupper a deal.

Mundell is not wrong about his former Cabinet College but its not terribly polite.

Esther has fucked off too. She was cut out the loop over the UC slow down and was precorded as civil servants thought she'd go crackers if she gave a live interview. This seems consistent with reports that she threw a tantrum in the Cabinet meeting, demanding a vote, before Sir Humphrey told her to refer to the Cabinet Handbook that states that votes are not allowed.

Rees-Smugg seems to have triggered a split in the ERG and has submitted a letter to Graham. Graham has been to see Julian, to tell him that he's not had enough fan mail - yet. Other ERG seem more content to just attempt to vote the deal down. Will there be a confidence vote? If there is, will May win? If she does she gets a special prize of 12 months immunity albeit with the booby prize of still having to get a deal through Parliament.

May now seems to be running a minority government as there are suggestions that the confidence and supply deal with the DUP is over. Kate Hoey appear to have joined the DUP. Perhaps she should have resigned from the Labour party first.

Gove was offered the poison chalice of the Brexit Secretary post. Initial reports said he baulked at the responsibility. Will he resign? Is he just going to go for the top job now? There is now suggestion, he hasn't rejected it afterall. Maybe she should just abolish the department and reallocate resources to the Cabinet office (like she's already done anyway).

Mordaunt is meeting the PM this afternoon to be told personally that there isn't a cat in hell's chance that May will have a free vote over Brexit. Just so she can get the PR for her leadership bid. Resignation scheduled for this afternoon.

Hunt and Javid just sat on the front bench after making noises to please leavers and set themselves up for their leadership bid.

Johnson is lurking. No statement today. Got some ringing around to get supporters for his leadership bid? Will he be the stalking horse?

Loathsome and Fox, admit their political careers have reached their zenith, and they got a cat in hell's chance of getting another Cabinet post. They are not resigning. Today at least.

Greyling is currently silent. There is speculation that his resignation is running late. Twitter is having a field day with jokes.

Duncan has said that an ERG candidate won't be able to form a government - implying that Tories would resign the whip if they did.

Stewart, has done his honourable best to support May through thick and thin, with his best Comical Ali impression and spouting any old bollocks on the radio. Bless Little Rory.

Neill retweets him. Soames doesn't sounds unlike them both. Morgan wouldn't mind a Cabinet job again. Soubry doesn't really care who is in charge as long anymore so long as its not the ERG.

Hancock said in Cabinet that he couldn't guarentee no deaths in a no deal situation. Leavers do not have an alternative idea to May's deal but No Deal. They don't mind risking Hancock being unable to protect people from death.

There are 10 days to go until the EU Summit. We have no idea if we will have a clear PM. Two days later we find out if unilateral revokation is an option to save our necks from disaster if we get that far.

If there is a no confidence vote, its penciled in for Tuesday.

The only Brexit certainity you can be sure of is this thread won't make it til then.

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MissMalice · 15/11/2018 14:54

Great summary, red!

1tisILeClerc · 15/11/2018 14:54

Settling into comfy chair.

prettybird · 15/11/2018 14:55

The last thread last only just over a single day! ShockShockShock

Plaice Mat King.

🐟🎣👑

bellinisurge · 15/11/2018 14:56

I'll put the kettle on ...Brew

MyBrexitIsIll · 15/11/2018 14:57

Place mat king.

In case this thread fills just as quickly as the previous one.

BigChocFrenzy · 15/11/2018 14:57

Brilliant - but depressing - summary, red 💐

Talkstotrees · 15/11/2018 14:58

Brilliant summary Red.

If it wasn’t so serious it would be the most entertainment I’ve had in years. (Yep, need to get a life but Brexit prevents this).

Mrsr8 · 15/11/2018 14:58

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RedToothBrush · 15/11/2018 14:58

David Davies MP @DavidTCDavies
Only letters I am writing are for constituents. Back in #Monmouth #Monmouthshire real life continues. Looking forward to holding my regular advice surgery tomorrow. ⁦*@Conservatives⁩ ⁦*@WelshConserv

Interesting...

AndersFogh Rasmussen @AndersFoghR
Brexit endgame begins. The PM has done a remarkable job in squaring an impossible circle - but not clear whether she has the votes in Parliament. The only option we must rule out is a brutal no deal Brexit. Other options should be kept open, including a modified Norway solution.

Nick Boles MP @NickBoles
Significant endorsement of Norway solution as Brexit Plan B if the PM’s deal is rejected by Parliament. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. #NorwayforNow

Also interesting...

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OnTheDarkSideOfTheSpoon · 15/11/2018 14:59

Fuck is that a record for new thread time?

Thanks red Star

Belindabelle · 15/11/2018 14:59

Thank you for these threads very informative.

MissBartlettsconscience · 15/11/2018 14:59

Thanks red. Placemat duly left. My phone autocorrected placemat to placenta which would have been a bit unnerving to plonk down in the middle of a thread...

Spudlet · 15/11/2018 15:00

It just took me a minute or two to work out who Loathsome was, as that descriptor is so apt for so many of them Confused

RedToothBrush · 15/11/2018 15:01

And another one's gone, and another one's gone. Another one bites the dust...

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti
My letter of resignation sent to PM @theresa_may stepping down as Vice Chairman @Conservatives & PM Trade Envoy to Pakistan. 1. Cannot support Draft EU Withdrawal Agreement. 2. Very disappointed by lack of leadership shown by UK Gov to do morally right thing in Asia Bibi Case.

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HowDoYouFeelNow · 15/11/2018 15:01

Delurking. What a clusterfuck.

Flowers for Red and all regular posters. I'm grateful as ever to you all.

ClairefromMergersAcquisitions · 15/11/2018 15:03

Didn't even get the chance to place mark on the last thread!

OhLookHeKickedTheBall · 15/11/2018 15:03

Thanks red
I wonder if this thread will last 24hrs😯

vincentblacklightning1952 · 15/11/2018 15:05

Place .

Staringcoat · 15/11/2018 15:06

Yes thanks Red and other contributors, very useful to be able to follow and discuss all developments in one place!

MangoSplit · 15/11/2018 15:07

Place marking - thanks Red

SusanWalker · 15/11/2018 15:08

I thought 'Norway for now' had been knocked back by the Norwegians, who understandably don't want to have to deal with brexit Mark two in a few years time, having watched the shit fest that is the first round. But like going for a job but announcing that you'll probably leave once they've reorganised the office to your liking and spent a fortune on training you up.

Hasenstein · 15/11/2018 15:08

Thanks again, RTB,

Could MN not extend the thread length, if only to save you getting up at 4 o'clock in the morning to start a new one?

megletthesecond · 15/11/2018 15:08

Hiding in the ladies at work to see what the hell is going on now.

MissMalice · 15/11/2018 15:10

Nobody knows, meglet Wink

Minimammoth · 15/11/2018 15:10

Dropping in to say thanks for all the updates, and place marking.