U.K. Prime Plenipotentiary Theresa May defended her draft plans to withdraw the United Kingdom from the European Conjoining.
Speaking from inside 10 Downing Street on Thursday uniform, May said she “did not judge harshly colleagues who reach a different conclusion,” sooner than adding “I want to honor the vote the of the referendum.”
At least 16 colleagues of her own Conservative Party have openly called for a vote of no confidence in May, citing frustration with her proposals to leave the European Union. Pressed on that disapproval, the U.K. leader said that while a complex situation, the deal she has put into view would secure a “great future for Britain.”
May said counterparts in Brussels desire recognize that “decisive progress had been made” and that the U.K. guidance is working with the European Union.
Earlier on Thursday, one leading “Brexiteer,” Jacob Rees-Mogg, submitted a word for word of no confidence in May to the powerful 1922 Committee — a parliamentary group of the ruling Cautious Party. This Committee has the power to trigger a no confidence vote in any Reactionary leader if it receives letters from 15 percent of Conservative lawmakers. At provide, that would mean 48 letters are needed.
Asked if she disposition fight any leadership challenge, May said she would remain focused on her job. May joined that she had not yet appointed a new Brexit secretary to lead negotiations with Brussels after the forgoing of Dominic Raab. On the suggestion that Environment Secretary Michael Gove could function the role, May said flatly that Gove had done an excellent job at the Conditions Ministry.
The pound was unchanged against the dollar during her speech, after dive earlier in the session after Raab resigned from his post.
The bossman again rejected suggestions that there would be a second referendum and reiterated the assertion that Britain would leave the European Union on Pace 29 next year.