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BBC: Theresa May wins confidence vote 200 to 117

MassiveNights

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Mod Edit Update: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-46547246

Prime Minister Theresa May wins confidence vote with 200 out of 317 Tory MPs supporting her to stay on as leader
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Could be another dramatic and historic day in British politics tomorrow.



How it works and what might happen:

The 1922 Committee chairman - who is currently an MP called Graham Brady - does not reveal how many letters he has received until it reaches the 15% mark, which means 48 letters would have to be received.

This would trigger a vote of confidence in Mrs May among all Tory MPs that could happen as soon as the next day. It would be a secret ballot, and if she won, she would be immune from challenge for a year.

But if she lost, there would be a leadership contest, and she would not be able to stand.
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The 1922 Committee sets the timetable for the contest.

Tory MPs then choose two candidates to present to a vote of the wider membership of the party.

If necessary, they whittle the field down to two with a series of ballots where the lowest-ranking person is eliminated after each round.

Then it is time for the party members to vote for the winner. The two candidates would be expected to take part in debates to put their cases forward to members before the final voting deadline.

If there is only one candidate, that person becomes leader with no need for a vote from members.

Unless there is a general election, the winner of any Tory leadership contest would also be expected to become prime minister.
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UPDATE: CONFIRMED

Conservative MPs have triggered a vote of no confidence in Theresa May, plunging the Brexit process into chaos as Tory colleagues indicated they no longer had faith in the prime minister to deliver the deal.

Sir Graham Brady, the chair of the 1922 Committee, has received at least 48 letters from Conservative MPs calling for a vote of no confidence in May. Under party rules, a contest is triggered if 15% of Conservative MPs write to the chair of the committee of Tory backbenchers.

A ballot will be held on Wednesday evening, Brady said.
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Brexit in chaos as Tory MPs trigger vote of no confidence in May

https://www.theguardian.com/politic...sa-may?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard
 
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Lo-Volt

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It's worth mentioning that Laura almost kind of walked that back in another tweet, saying her sources in No. 10 did not hear this. I wonder who would be first and last to know if Brady directly asked the PM for a meeting when she's been traveling today?
 
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MassiveNights

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Lo-Volt said:
It's worth mentioning that Laura almost kind of walked that back in another tweet, saying her sources in No. 10 did not hear this. I wonder who would be first and last to know if Brady directly asked the PM for a meeting when she's been traveling today?
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Here it is for clarity:



Meeting being arranged or not, it's the senior sources saying letter threshold being reached that is the interesting part.
 
Mr_F_Snowman

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At this point the Queen might as well step in, dissolve Parliament and retake control. Pretty sure she'd do a better job than any of the morons we've elected to Parliament.

Give democracy a break for 5 years to regain some fucking sense and let Meghan, Kate and the Queen rule in the meantime. I'd be game
 
danm999

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Lo-Volt said:
It's worth mentioning that Laura almost kind of walked that back in another tweet, saying her sources in No. 10 did not hear this. I wonder who would be first and last to know if Brady directly asked the PM for a meeting when she's been traveling today?
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As an Australian and thus an expert in Prime Ministers being toppled, it isn't unusual for the inner circle to be the last to know.

That said I don't know how this 1922 Chairman works, do they have to notify May and No 10 before they get the necessary signatures?
 
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Mr_F_Snowman said:
At this point the Queen might as well step in, dissolve Parliament and retake control. Pretty sure she'd do a better job than any of the morons we've elected to Parliament.

Give democracy a break for 5 years to regain some fucking sense and let Meghan, Kate and the Queen rule in the meantime. I'd be game
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Ridiculous notion or not at least they'd have the fucking best interests of the country at heart.
 
Tregard

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I know of someone who put a bet on in January that Theresa May would not be PM by the end of the year.

So very close.
 
Lo-Volt

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danm999 said:
As an Australian and thus an expert in Prime Ministers being toppled, it isn't unusual for the inner circle to be the last to know.

That said I don't know how this 1922 Chairman works, do they have to notify May and No 10 before they get the necessary signatures?
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I think the chair of the 1922 does have to notify the party leader, yes. But as you imply, that may not have reached the cabinet or staff, or someone's tattling.

As an American, I find parliamentary politics fascinating, so. ;-)
 
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Mr_F_Snowman said:
At this point the Queen might as well step in, dissolve Parliament and retake control. Pretty sure she'd do a better job than any of the morons we've elected to Parliament.

Give democracy a break for 5 years to regain some fucking sense and let Meghan, Kate and the Queen rule in the meantime. I'd be game
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Bring back the royals! DO it!
 
Zampano

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Great. A months long Tory leadership contest. Good thing there are no pressing deadlines fast approaching.
 
IDreamOfHime

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Mr_F_Snowman said:
At this point the Queen might as well step in, dissolve Parliament and retake control. Pretty sure she'd do a better job than any of the morons we've elected to Parliament.

Give democracy a break for 5 years to regain some fucking sense and let Meghan, Kate and the Queen rule in the meantime. I'd be game
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Kate has the same feelings for Meghan as May does for Bojo or Rees-Mog.
You're trading one shit show for another!
 
Brotherhood93

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The interesting thing if the vote has been triggered is what this means for the opposition. It seems likely despite everything that May would survive the Tory vote but that means the best chance of getting rid of her is a no confidence vote from the opposition since the Tories couldn't do another one for 12 months. Corbyn has already been promised support by the other parties.

Obviously the main question would be if the Tories who want her out are willing to allow a big win for Labour and Corbyn by abstaining. How ironic would it be if the Brexiteers saved Brexit?
 
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IDreamOfHime said:
Kate has the same feelings for Meghan as May does for Bojo or Rees-Mog.
You're trading one shit show for another!
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Haha at least they're more likely to try and resolve their issues and work together for the good of the country... ...you know with them being somewhat normal human beings as oppose to the alien creatures currently infesting number 10 and the houses of parliament
 
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DrSlek said:
Why on Earth would anybody want to be PM right now with the brexit shitfest happening!?
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Hell, I'll be PM for 2 weeks if it means cancelling Brexit and we can get on with our lives. :)

Will have to see how this pans out, if May does go it's going to get even crazier, if only this was a fictional drama.
 
Slayven

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I been enjoying the last week of uk and American leaders getting what they deserve. it is like it is on a schedule somewhere
 
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Majora85

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She will win a vote of no confidence, this whole thing is just game playing. They could barely scramble together 48 letters.
 
Sabin

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Turns out Brexit was one of the dumbest ideas this decade. Who would've thought...
 
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At least the UK and US have each other to laugh at in these ridiculous times.
 
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