Brexit minister resigns in protest at Theresa May extending Article 50
Chris Heaton-Harris has become the second minister to resign in protest at Theresa May opening Brexit talks with Jeremy Corbyn, saying his own job was now “irrelevant”. The former Brexit minister said he could not accept any further delay to EU withdrawal, criticising Ms May for not embracing a no-deal departure instead.
Name: Chris Heaton-Harris
Continent: Europe
Country: UK
Company: British Government
Branch: Politician – Minister
Position: Brexit Minister
Reason: Resigned
Announcement Date: April 02, 2019, 10:00pm
Resignation Date: April 02, 2019, 10:00pm