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Brexit: Cross-party talks to resume | Brexit: Cross-party talks to resume |
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Talks between the government and Labour on Brexit will resume later as MPs return to Westminster following the Easter break. | |
Cabinet ministers will meet senior opposition figures in an attempt to solve the impasse by finding a deal that could win the support of MPs. | |
But some Tory MPs are angry the talks with Labour are even taking place. | |
Leading backbencher Nigel Evans called on Theresa May to step down as prime minister "as soon as possible". | |
The joint executive secretary of the back bench 1922 Committee told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "The only way we're going to break this impasse properly is if we have fresh leadership of the Conservative Party... | |
"If there was an announcement today by the prime minister then of course we could start the process straight away." | |
His comments came after it emerged that Mrs May faces a no-confidence challenge from Tory campaigners. | |
More than 70 local association chiefs have called for an extraordinary general meeting to discuss her leadership and a non-binding vote is to be held at the National Conservative Convention EGM. | More than 70 local association chiefs have called for an extraordinary general meeting to discuss her leadership and a non-binding vote is to be held at the National Conservative Convention EGM. |
Under party rules, MPs cannot call another no-confidence vote until December 2019. | Under party rules, MPs cannot call another no-confidence vote until December 2019. |
However, if the grass-roots vote showed a lack of confidence - it could put pressure on the 1922 Committee to find a way of forcibly removing the PM from office. | |
Mrs May is due to chair a cabinet meeting in the morning, and her de facto deputy, David Lidington, will attend the talks with Labour later. | |
Senior members of the 1922 committee will meet in the afternoon. | |
Ribble Valley MP Mr Evans said there were "severe problems" over Brexit and he hoped Mrs May "does accept the fact the call for her resignation now is growing into a clamour". | |
Earlier, Mr Evans, told the BBC Mrs May "had been reaching out to the Labour Party and Jeremy Corbyn, when she should have been reaching out to the people". | |
In separate news, Change UK will launch its European election campaign in Bristol, while Nigel Farage's Brexit Party will unveil its candidates in London. | In separate news, Change UK will launch its European election campaign in Bristol, while Nigel Farage's Brexit Party will unveil its candidates in London. |
The UK has been given an extension to the Brexit process until 31 October. | The UK has been given an extension to the Brexit process until 31 October. |
This means the UK is likely to hold European Parliament elections on 23 May. | This means the UK is likely to hold European Parliament elections on 23 May. |