SEVERAL Tory MPs have confirmed they will be voting in favour of preventing a No-Deal Brexit despite being threatened with deselection if they do so.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the MPs would not be able to stand as Tories in the next General Election if they vote against the Government, but several former Cabinet ministers have ignored the threat.
Today and tomorrow MPs will attempt to gain control of the Commons to pass legislation to prevent the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
It may be the first week back at Westminster after summer recess, but the next few days will have a huge impact on how Brexit plays out. Johnson is set to suspend Parliament from next week until October, limiting the time available to stop a No-Deal Brexit and putting pressure on MPs to get legislation through over the next few days.
If the legislation passes, Johnson is likely to call a General Election for October 14.
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According to Buzzfeed News there are 14 confirmed Tory MPs ready to vote against the Government. These are former justice secretary David Gauke, former shadow defence secretary and grandson of Winston Churchill Nicholas Soames, former international development secretary Rory Stewart, former education secretary Justine Greening, former attorney general Dominic Grieve, former chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster Oliver Letwin, former chancellor Philip Hammond, Antoinette Sandbach, Alistair Burt, former minister for business and industry Richard Harrington, former minister for defence procurement Guto Bebb, former immigration minister Caroline Nokes, former culture minister Margot James and former universities minister Sam Gyimah.
There are three MPs, featured on a list leaked to ITV political editor Robert Peston yesterday, who are now saying they are undecided. These are former chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster David Lidington, former culture minister Ed Vaizey, and Steve Brine.
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Former environment secretary Caroline Spelman, former minister for disabled people Sarah Newton and former Europe and the Americas minister Alan Duncan say they will vote with the Government.
Former business minister Greg Clark, Father of the House Ken Clarke, former health minister Stephen Hammond, former parliamentary under-secretary of state for justice Phillip Lee and former skills and apprenticeships minister Anne Milton are all unconfirmed.
No Scottish Conservatives are rumoured to vote against the Government.
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