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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
Tory leadership candidates have turned on “dictator” Dominic Raab after he refused to rule out suspending Parliament to push through Brexit by the end of October.
Tory leadership debate: Rory Stewart compares Brexit promises to cramming rubbish into a bin
16/06/2019
Rory Stewart has compared his Conservative leadership rivals’ promises to negotiate a new Brexit deal to trying to cram too much rubbish into a bin.
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.
Probable PM told he is on collision course with parliament unless he drops hardline agenda.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Tory MP says Betty Boothroyd could be enlisted as Speaker if Johnson prorogues parliament
Rory Stewart makes 'offer' to Nigel Farage and says Conservatives should work with Brexit Party
16/06/2019
Tory leadership hopeful Rory Stewart has reached out to Nigel Farage by saying he wanted to work with the Brexit Party so the UK could exit the European Union.
Rory Stewart claims 100 Conservative MPs would rebel against Boris Johnson to stop no-deal Brexit
17/06/2019
Rory Stewart has claimed up to 100 Conservative MPs would vote with him to stop Boris Johnson carrying out a no-deal Brexit – but ruled out joining with Labour to topple his government.
The international development secretary warned rivals to be "straight" with voters or risk "collapsing the country".
It’s a big one this week as the redoubtable DOMINIC GRIEVE MP – former Attorney General, unbowed People’s Vote advocate... /
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.
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.
Rory Stewart says more cabinet ministers could follow Amber Rudd in resigning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".