Brexit news – live: Boris Johnson’s renegotiation plan shot down by likely new EU chief, as Tories go to war over ambassador to US

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Michael Howard says Tory MPs would bring down government if Boris johnson suspends parliament

Senior Tories are at war over the appointment of a new ambassador to the US, as one ally of Boris Johnson accused Theresa May of being “in denial” over the fact she must soon give up the reins of power.

Mr Johnson has come under fire after it emerged that Sir Kim Darroch had decided to quit after Mr Johnson refused to support him during a televised leadership debate.

Elsewhere, Labour was plunged into fresh rows after whistleblowers claimed Jeremy Corbyn's team had interfered in the handling of antisemitism complaints.

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Key Points

• Johnson allies try to stop Theresa May appointing new US ambassador
• ... as Johnson faces backlash over revelation envoy quit over his lack of support
• Likely new EU chief signals she will not re-open Brexit talks
• Ex-PM warns Johnson Tories could bring down government if parliament suspended to force through no-deal
• Damning report finds significant problem with bullying and harassment in Westminster
• Backlash after whistleblowers claim Corbyn's team intervened in antisemitism cases

[11 July 2019 17:24 · Benjamin Kentish]

NEW: Tom Watson, Labour's deputy leader, has written to Jennie Formby, its general secretary, to raise concerns about the "unacceptable" treatment of whistleblowers

 

[11 July 2019 17:41 · Benjamin Kentish]

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