Downing Street has refused to slap down a leading member of the government who claimed Theresa Mays top team are “the worst example of ill-discipline in cabinet in British political history.”
Chief Whip Julian Smith made the remarks in an interview with the BBC, set to be broadcast on Monday evening, as he hit out at attempts to “destabilise” Mays premiership.
Smith also claimed the result of the 2017 General Election – which saw the Conservatives lose its parliamentary majority – should have alerted colleagues to the fact a softer Brexit was on its way.
Asked about Smiths comments on the lack of discipline, the Prime Ministers Official Spokesman said: “The PM has said on any number of occasions that this is a subject that brings out strong emotions in MPs on all sides of the debate. I think that whats important is everybody in government continues to work towards the goal of delivering on the referendum verdict.”
When pressed, he added: “I havent discussed it with her. Ill leave it to historians to make their judgements on Read More – Source
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