THERESA MAY has suffered a ministerial resignation ahead of crunch Commons votes on Brexit, with Phillip Lee hitting out at the Government’s “irresponsible” approach.
Remain-supporting Dr Lee quit as justice minister, saying he could not support “how our country’s exit from the EU looks set to be delivered”.
He said his main objection to Government policy was over the “wish to limit Parliament’s role in contributing to the final outcome” and signalled he would rebel on the issue in the Commons later.
Dr Lee also wrote: “When the Government is able to set out an achievable, clearly defined path, one that has been properly considered, whose implications have been foreseen, and that is rooted in reality and evidence, not dreams and dogma, it should go to the people, once again, to seek their confirmation.”
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