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A Brexit supported businessman who bombarded MPs with a string of ‘vile’ emails including death threats has been jailed for a year.
Although his plans for citizens' juries to sort out Brexit are interesting, we’ve got our issues with Rory Stewart. But take a listen to him trying to talks sense into a typical “WTO, let’s go“ hard Brexiter on the BBC’s World At One, and your estimation of him will rocket.
Jeremy Corbyn and John Bercow ‘sent murder and decapitation threats’ during Brexit negotiations
19/02/2021
Paul Ritchie, 34, is accused of sending a stream of threats to prominent politicians including Amber Rudd, Jo Swinson, Chuka Umunna and Dominic Grieve
‘We should all have expected this....he lies, he’s disorganised, he betrays almost every personal commitment’. / Rory Stewart has warned it is “very disturbing” that Boris Johnson was ever elected as prime minister when he has a record as a proven liar.
Huge constitutional clash looms if Tory rebels join bid to spike guns of a new Tory leader. / Boris Johnson’s vow to deliver a no-deal Brexit is facing a major cross-party ambush after Labour moved to give parliament new control over the process.
Emails sent by Paul Ritchie included references to murdered politician Jo Cox.
Philip Hammond condemns ‘staggeringly hypocritical’ plan to purge Tory MPs who rebel over Brexit
31/08/2019
The ex-Chancellor continued his public feud with Boris Johnson, attacking the Prime Minister's 'hypocritical' plan to stifle dissent.
Matt Hancock Says Shutting Down Parliament To Force No-Deal Could 'Kill Brexit Altogether'
07/06/2019
Any attempt to shut down parliament to force through a no-deal exit from the EU could kill off Brexit completely, Tory leadership hopeful Matt Hancock has warned.
Former chancellor leads group of 20 Tories voicing concerns. / Philip Hammond has told Boris Johnson that leaving the EU without a deal would be a betrayal of the referendum result, as the former chancellor led a group of 20 Conservatives making clear their opposition to crashing out on 31 October.
The Speaker of the House, John Bercow, says ending the current session of Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit is "simply not going to happen".
It’s a big one this week as the redoubtable DOMINIC GRIEVE MP – former Attorney General, unbowed People’s Vote advocate... /
The former Cabinet minister stood for Tory leadership two months ago - but he's one of 21 MPs brutally purged by Boris Johnson over Brexit
Boris Johnson was represented by an empty lectern during Channel 4′s Tory leadership contest on Sunday evening, after the frontrunner to succeed Theresa May refused to take part.
Rory Stewart says more cabinet ministers could follow Amber Rudd in resigning.
Probable PM told he is on collision course with parliament unless he drops hardline agenda.
Rory Stewart vows to ‘bring down’ Tory leadership rival Boris Johnson over no-deal Brexit threat
13/06/2019
The Tory leadership candidate said MPs would set up parliament outside the Palace of Westminster if the frontrunner for PM tried to lock them out. / Tory leadership candidate Rory Stewart has said he will “bring down” front-runner Boris Johnson as prime minister if he tries to suspend parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit.
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for a deep dive into the murky pond of Brexit Britain. / The pair analyse the first round of Tory leadership voting and ask 'can anyone stop Boris Johnson?' / New European reporter Mia Jankowicz gives her views on the remaining candidates and, as always, a new Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.
PHILIP Hammond, Rory Stewart and David Gauke have quit ahead of Boris Johnson entering Downing Street.
The former Conservative leadership candidate vows to block the UK from leaving the EU without an agreement and force an extension. / Rory Stewart has told Sky News around a dozen Conservative MPs could rebel against the government as part of opposition moves to stop a no-deal Brexit on 31 October.
New European: Can Hunt topple Bozzie Bear?
21/06/2019
Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back to tackle another week in Brexit land. / The pair analyse a bizarre week of discarded ties and hectic voting and Richard bids farewell to his man crush Rory Stewart.
Leadership outsider would ‘bring Boris Johnson down’ if he tried to prorogue parliament. / The Conservative leadership outsider Rory Stewart, who has been unexpectedly catapulted into the next round of the contest, vowed he would set up “an alternative parliament” should the frontrunner, Boris Johnson, suspend parliament to pursue a no-deal Brexit.