May’s Brexit Plan Imperiled by Tory Rebellion, Lawmaker Says
- Pro-leave lawmaker Baker says as many as 27 Tories in revolt
- ‘Wrecking amendments’ seen weakening May hand, Baker says
The Elizabeth Tower, more commonly known as 'Big Ben', and the Houses of Parliament are seen from the south side of the River Thames beside Westminster Bridge in central London on January 24, 2017. The British government must win parliament's approval before starting talks to leave the EU, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, in a landmark judgement and setback for Prime Minister Theresa May. / AFP / Isabel INFANTES (Photo credit should read ISABEL INFANTES/AFP/Getty Images)
Photographer: Isabel Infantes/AFP via Getty ImagesU.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a revolt from as many as 27 lawmakers in her ruling Conservative Party who want to “wreck” her Brexit law, a prominent anti-Europe campaigner said.
Members of May’s party could derail her plan to trigger the start of the U.K.’s exit from the European Union by supporting amendments to the draft law in Parliament next week, said Steve Baker, chairman of a group of pro-Brexit Conservative lawmakers.