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Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another deep dive into the putrid pool of British politics. / The pair argue over whether it was a good week for Remain and get under the skin of Dominic Cummings.
Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd resigned from the government and ruling Conservative Party on Saturday, saying she could not stand by while loyal party members were expelled.
Work and pensions secretary [Amber Rudd] resigns and quits Tories as Boris Johnson’s government plunged into further chaos
07/09/2019
‘I cannot stand by as good, loyal moderate Conservatives are expelled,’ MP says as she launches attack on Boris Johnson.
The government is trying to "purge" Tory rebels who oppose it over Brexit, ex-Justice Secretary David Gauke says.
Former justice secretary accuses prime minister of plotting snap general election.
Philip Hammond condemns ‘staggeringly hypocritical’ plan to purge Tory MPs who rebel over Brexit
31/08/2019
The ex-Chancellor continued his public feud with Boris Johnson, attacking the Prime Minister's 'hypocritical' plan to stifle dissent.