In the Brexit dispute, a British minister and two ministers want to prevent an unregulated exit from the EU, and are on course for confrontation with Prime Minister Theresa May. A „no deal“ Brexit would weaken national security, severely damage the economy and could lead to the collapse of the United States According to Labor Minister Amber Rudd, Economics Minister Greg Clark and Justice Minister David Gauke.
If next week no breakthrough in parliament, the Brexit must be postponed, called the EU-friendly trio yesterday in a guest post for the newspaper „Daily Mail“. Britain wants to leave the European Union on 29th March. May holds on that date and also does not exclude a separation without agreement.
Again voted in Westminster
The Prime Minister wants to make a statement on Tuesday in the House of Commons in London. On Wednesday, the parliamentarians then vote on the further, possibly pioneering Brexit steps.
The public appeal of the three ministers is also directed against the Brexit hardliners in their Conservative Party. About 80 of these Brexiteers have gathered in the European Research Group around arch-conservative backbencher Jacob Rees-Mogg. This group is putting pressure on the prime minister.
Dozens of loyal Tories so far had threatened May to vote for a postponement of Brexit yesterday instead of risking a „no deal“ with chaotic consequences. The influence of the Brexit hardliners of the European Research Group was full, it was said. The group acts like a party within the party.
A dozen former Torys and Labor MPs formed a „Independent Group“ in Parliament last week calling for more parliamentarians to join them. Mays minority government, which is supported by the Northern Irish party DUP, relies on each vote.
