MP quits over May Brexit

THE MP for Bolton West and Atherton has become the latest to resign from government over Brexit.

Chris Green, parliamentary private secretary to the Department for Transport, announced his resignation from the position following the 1922 Committee meeting with the Prime Minister on Monday.

He said in his letter to Theresa May: “It must be clear to the electorate that, even if we do not fully leave at the end of March 2019, our full independence is gained in time for them to cast their judgment at the following general election.”

He continued: “The direction the negotiations had been taking have suggested that we would not really leave the EU and the conclusion and statements following the Chequers summit confirmed my fears.

“I recognise that delivering Brexit is challenging, however I had hoped at tonight’s meeting that there would be some certainty that my fears were unfounded, but, instead they have been confirmed.”