Tory Rebel Dominic Grieve Says No-Deal Brexit Can Still Be Stopped

Grieve said that, if it comes to it, he would be part of the push to bring down Johnson’s administration in order to prevent a no-deal departure.

But he said he was yet to decide whether he would leave the Conservatives, as he previously said he would if Johnson came to power.

The PM needs to rely on the vote of every last one of his MPs currently, having been dealt a blow by the loss of the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election.

His working majority, including the DUP MPs who prop up his government, is down to just one.

Tory party chairman James Cleverly on Sunday sought to rule out Johnson calling a general election in order to boost his numbers in Parliament.

Cleverly, appearing on Sky News, said the PM would not “initiate” the vote.