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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
Ukip’s only MP, Douglas Carswell, has dramatically quit the party, declaring that – after Brexit – it is a case of “job done”.
The Clacton MP will sit as an independent, scotching – for now at least – rumours that he would rejoin the Conservatives.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a7649516.html |
He won't rejoin the Conservatives, because he has set a personal precedent of resigning and forcing a by election under such circumstances. He doesn't need to do so anyway, he is a Tory in all but name and the Tory whips will be able to count on his vote on all the important issues.