• UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
NewsExplored
  • UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • LinkedIn

  • Tumblr

  • RSS

Politics

BREAKING NEWS: Clive Lewis resigns from Labour frontbrench before crunch Article 50 vote

BREAKING NEWS: Clive Lewis resigns from Labour frontbrench before crunch Article 50 vote
Newsexplored
8th February 2017
7
SHARES
ShareTweet
SubscribeRedditGoogleWhatsappStumbleuponPinterestDiggLinkedinTumblrTelegram
Views:
8

Clive LewisGetty

Shadow Business Secretary Clive Lewis has resigned amid the vote on Brexit

The shock resignation came as MPs voted on whether Prime Minister Theresa May should be allowed to trigger Article 50 and start the formal process for the UK to leave the EU.

Mr Lewis is the fourth shadow cabinet MP to leave as the UK negotiates its future.

His resignation came as the third reading of the EU notification bill took place late on Wednesday night. It signified the final vote at the House of Commons before it goes to the House of Lords.

And it was this vote that Mr Lewis felt that he could not support.

Related videos


  • Andrew Neil doubts Brussels will deliver Brexit deal on time

  • Business chief Martin Sorrell calls for 'soft and fast' Brexit

  • Brexit amendment defeated in House of Commons

Jeremy CorbynGetty

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said that he understood the difficulty that Mr Lewis had faced

He said in a statement: "When I became the MP for Norwich South, I promised my constituents I would be 'Norwich's voice in Westminster, not Westminster's voice in Norwich'.

"I therefore cannot, in all good conscience, vote for something I believe will ultimately harm the city I have the honour to represent, love and call home.

"It is therefore with a heavy heart that I have decided to resign from the shadow cabinet."

data-ad-format="auto">

Mr Lewis added that working with the shadow cabinet and Labour Party leader My Corbyn had "been a privilege."

He added that he would "continue to support our party and our leader from the back benches to the very best of my ability."

Liberal Democrat leader Tim FarronGetty

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron described Mr Lewis' move as"noble"


Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called Mr Lewis an "asset to the party" and said he "understands the difficulties for MPs representing constituencies that voted remain."

Mr Corbyn said: “I would like to thank Clive for his work in the shadow cabinet, which has underlined what an asset he is to the Labour party and our movement."

“I understand the difficulties MPs representing constituencies which voted remain have in relation to the European Union withdrawal bill. MPs have a duty to represent their constituents as well as their party. However, the Labour party respects the outcome of the EU referendum, so we have asked all Labour MPs to vote for the bill at its third reading tonight.”

Meanwhile, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron described his actions as a "noble thing to do."

Mr Lewis was just the latest casualty from the labour front benches to quit after Mr Corbyn’s decision to whip his MPs to back Brexit.

Brexit voteGetty

MPs votes were announced tonight on triggering Article 50

Government Loses Brexit Vote Appeal
Tue, January 24, 2017

Britain's most senior judges ruled that Prime Minister Theresa May does not have the power to trigger the formal process Article 50 for the UK's exit from the European Union without Parliament having a say.




Play slideshow

Brexit

1 of 12

Issued by the Supreme Court of (top row, from the left) Lord Neuberger, Lord Mance, Lord Kerr, Lord Sumption, (bottom row, from the left) Lady Hale, Lord Clarke, Lord Wilson and Lord Hodge, who agreed with the majority decision that the Government could not trigger Article 50 without Parliamentary approval.

The prime minister got the nod of approval from MPs to push ahead with triggering Article 50 during a decisive House of Commons vote this evening.

MPs tonight voted 494 to 122 in favour of approving the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill, which will now proceed to the House of Lords.

Despite a Labour rebellion, which saw a number of MPs ignore Jeremy Corbyn’s three-line whip, the bill passed by a clear 372 majority at 8.15pm this evening.

This is a breaking news story. Please refresh for updates.

Original Article

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Share on Skype (Opens in new window)

Related

Related Itemsbreakingclivefrontbrenchlabourlewisresigns
Politics
8th February 2017
Newsexplored @newsexploredweb

Related Itemsbreakingclivefrontbrenchlabourlewisresigns

More in Politics

  • Read More
    Freeports: What are they and where will they be?

    Views:8 Published 32 minutes ago image copyrightGetty Images The locations of eight new freeports in England have...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
  • Read More
    The seven key questions facing Nicola Sturgeon

    Views:8 By Nick EardleyBBC political correspondent image copyrightPA Media Scotland’s first minister is set to give evidence...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
  • Read More
    Vaccine passports: Do I need one for going out, work and travel?

    Views:8 By Eleanor LawrieBBC News image copyrightGetty Images Vaccine passports could soon be needed to go on...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
  • Read More
    What next for the Holyrood inquiry if Salmond does not appear?

    Views:8 By Philip SimBBC Scotland News image copyrightGetty Images image captionThe inquiry committee has been moving between...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
  • Read More
    Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?

    Views:8 By Kevin PeacheyBBC News Published 2 days ago image copyrightGetty Images This year’s Budget will be...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
  • Read More
    Climate change: Six questions about the Cumbria coal controversy

    Views:8 By Roger HarrabinBBC environment analyst image copyrightWest Cumbria Mining Company image captionThe mine would extract coking...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
  • Read More
    Could indyref2 be held without the UK’s consent?

    Views:8 By Philip SimBBC Scotland political reporter image copyrightGetty Images image captionThe case has been brought by...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
  • Read More
    Covid-19: NI lockdown to be extended until 5 March

    Views:8 image copyrightPacemaker Coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland will be extended until 5 March, the first...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
  • Read More
    Covid: What is universal credit – and what other benefits are available?

    Views:8 image copyrightGetty Images Labour and some Conservative MPs are calling on the government to keep a...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
  • Read More
    Brexit: Five surprising consequences

    Views:8 By Reality Check teamBBC News image copyrightGetty Images While the UK government had been warning of...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
  • Read More
    Covid-19: Northern Ireland’s R-rate ‘falls significantly’

    Views:8 image copyrightPA Media image captionMichelle O’Neill and Arlene Foster appeared at their first joint press conference...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
  • Read More
    Brexit: ‘Problems’ in first week of post-deal GB-NI trade

    Views:8 By Conor MacauleyBBC NI Agriculture & Environment Correspondent image copyrightReuters image captionThe first lorries to cross...

    Newsexplored 8th February 2017
Scroll for more
Tap
data-ad-format="auto">
NewsExplored

NewsExplored - Making sure all the latest news is explored?

Contact us for help

  • Popular

  • Latest

  • Comments

  • Transfer rumours: Kounde, Haaland, Bremer, Neuhaus, Balogun, Ziyech, Raphinha
    Sports13th February 2021
  • Station reopening at Bow Street brings first trains for 56 years
    UK14th February 2021
  • Manchester United 3-3 Everton: Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores late goal to deny hosts
    Sports6th February 2021
  • Super Bowl half-time show: How did The Weeknd do?
    Entertainment8th February 2021
  • George Floyd death: How will jurors be selected in Derek Chauvin trial?
    USA8th March 2021
  • George Floyd trial: Why is it so important?
    USA7th March 2021
  • LeBron James: NBA superstar’s evolution from high school prodigy
    USA4th March 2021
  • What is Biden doing differently at US border?
    USA3rd March 2021
  • Les Rehrer says:

    Hello Its me :P and thanks for this post

  • optumrx login says:

    Thank For News.

  • Kent Laatsch says:

    Please let me know if you're looking for a writer…

  • Bob says:

    RT News was where I learned that Erdogan controlled isis.…

Copyright © 2018 Top News Theme. Theme by MVP Themes, powered by Wordpress.

Brexit VICTORY! MPs vote in Commons to give FINAL approval on bill to trigger Article 50
BREAKING NEWS: Diane Abbott votes FOR Brexit after missing last Article 50 vote
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok