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Theresa May Rejects Claims By Tory Defectors She Has Abandoned 'Moderate' Politics

PM writes to Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen.
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The Waugh Zone Thursday February 21, 2019

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The Independent Group Has The Potential To Break The Political Glass Ceiling For Women – But Only If It Makes Feminist Policies A Priority

This collaboration is a symptom of outspoken women having been sidelined in mainstream politics for too long. But that is not necessarily the same thing as a determination to centre them.
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Labour Split 'Scabs' Will 'Regret It', Says Corbyn Ally Amid Claims Party May Shift Brexit Stance

Leadership "very close" to backing new "remain and reform" policy on Brexit, says MP.
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Breakaway MP Tried To Hack Labour Voter Database, Party Claims

But The Independent Group denies any wrongdoing.
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How Tory Splitters Reached Breaking Point, Why More Could Quit, And What It Means For Brexit

The inside track...
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Ex-Tory MP Anna Soubry Claims Theresa May Has 'A Problem With Immigration'

Conservative defector says PM opposes single market because of links to free movement.
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Derek Hatton Suspended From Labour 2 Days After Rejoining

It comes amid fears as many as 10 MPs are preparing to resign and join the new Independent Group.
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“Led By Donkeys” Campaign Follows Theresa May To Brussels

Prime Minister Theresa May is in Brussels, trying to get legal assurances to cement a deal before the March 29 deadline, while at home members of her party defect to the Independent Group. If that wasn’t stressful enough, a giant billboard went up in Brussels, reminding the world that May had actually spoken in favour of the European Union before becoming PM.
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David Cameron Warns Tories To Stay 'Modern' And 'Compassionate' Following Defections

Former PM says party must be open to "different views" on Brexit.
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