Boris Johnson warns Remainer Tories that their jobs are not sinecures.
Boris Johnson is threatening to sack rebel Tory MPs who vote to block a No Deal exit from the European Union, it has been claimed.
The Prime Minister is set to prevent Remainer MPs within his party from standing at the next general election should they try to prevent a No Deal next week. It comes as a group of cross-party group MPs has agreed to work together to delay Brexit, which could come in the form of a no-confidence vote.
Among the rebel Tory MPs thought to be involved include Philip Hammond, 63, and former justice secretary David Gauke, 47, who has said next week may be the only chance for MPs to stop a no-deal Brexit.
Mr Johnson, 55, will treat Commons votes next week as indications of confidence in his government – disqualifying rebel Tory MPs from contesting their seats, according to Sun columnist James Forsyth.
When pressed for comment by MailOnline, Downing Street would not comment on whether Mr Johnson would following through with his promise, but added: ‘The PM hopes that all MPs will support him and recognise the result of the referendum.’
It’s really remarkable how few political leaders even attempt to maintain any semblance of control over those who are supposed to be their supporters.