Some of the main points from Andrea Leadsoms resignation statement.
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Leadsom, a former Tory leadership candidate in 2016, outlined four reasons for her decision in her letter.
She said: “1. I do not believe that we will be a truly sovereign United Kingdom through the deal that is now proposed;
“2. I have always maintained that a second referendum would be dangerously divisive, and I do not support the government willingly facilitating such a concession. It would also risk undermining our union which is something I passionately want to see strengthened;
“3. There has been such a breakdown of government processes that recent Brexit-related legislative proposals have not been properly scrutinised or approved by cabinet members;
“4. The tolerance to those in cabinet who have advocated policies contrary to the Government’s position has led to a complete breakdown of collective responsibility.”
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