Anarchy in UK: Brexit talks could stall as British PM faces potential leadership heave

Political chaos in the wake of shock resignations from Theresa May’s Cabinet is threatening to stall crucial negotiations over Brexit.

Anarchy in UK: Brexit talks could stall as British PM faces potential leadership heave
Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 - 01:00
Eoin English

The British prime minister could face a leadership heave after leading Brexiteers Boris Johnson and David Davis both quit over her new soft Brexit plan.

Tory backbenchers last night gathered amid suggestions there are 48 willing to sign and force a no confidence vote — the number needed for such a challenge.

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