NewsSky NewsWhip threatened to pull funding for link road around Bath for rebelling on Brexit, ex-MP claims
A former Conservative MP said a government whip threatened to pull funding for a major link road around Bath if he rebelled against a Brexit vote. Ben Howlett, MP for Bath from 2015-2017, revealed the incident following senior Tory William Wragg telling the Commons he has been told of claims MPs who want Boris Johnson ousted have been intimidated and even blackmailed by the whips.
NewsSky NewsNet zero targets could cause more unrest and division than Brexit, Tory MP warns
Carbon emissions targets could be "bigger than Brexit" for the potential of causing unrest, and division in the country, an organising member of the Net Zero Scrutiny Group of MPs has warned. Serial rebel, Brexiteer and Tory backbencher Steve Baker helped establish the group of around 20 MPs who are concerned about the costs of reaching net zero.
NewsThe TelegraphBrussels backs down on clearing in post-Brexit boost for the City
Brussels has extended London’s lucrative clearing rights until 2025 in a significant backdown by the European Union and a post-Brexit boost for the City of London.
