Three Tory MPs join breakaway group
Three Tory MPs have resigned from the party to join an independent group, set up by former Labour MPs. Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen wrote a joint letter to Theresa May to confirm their departure. The three held a press conference, criticising the government for letting the “hard-line anti-EU awkward squad” take over the party.
Name: Anna Soubry
Continent: Europe
Country: UK
Company: Conservative Party
Branch: Politician
Position: MP
Reason: Resigned
Announcement Date: February 19, 2019, 11:00pm
Resignation Date: February 19, 2019, 11:00pm
Source 1: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-47306022