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politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Rees-Mogg warns Tories against blocking Boris Johnson's return to Parliament.

Former Cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has warned the Conservatives against any attempt to block Boris Johnson if he seeks to stand in another parliamentary constituency, saying it could plunge the party "into civil war". Mr Johnson resigned as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip on Friday over the investigation into Partygate. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called for a snap election, while Mr Johnson suggested Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was not running a "proper Conservative" government.

via BBC|

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politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Brexit U-turn: Tories abandon plan to scrap 'bendy banana' rule.

The UK government has U-turned on its promise to scrap thousands of EU regulations by the end of the year, with only 600 laws set to be revoked. Among the regulations to remain is EU Regulation No 1333/2011, which governs the shape and curve of bananas. Brexiteers, including Jacob Rees-Mogg, have criticized the move, with Rees-Mogg comparing Prime Minister Boris Johnson to a member of the corrupt House of Borgia. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has blamed Whitehall officials for the decision and acknowledged the risks of legal uncertainty.

via Daily Mail|

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