英國脫歐事務大臣藍韜文(Dominic Raab)周四(11月15日)決定辭職,指不能違背良心,支持首相文翠珊的脫歐方案。
與此同時,北愛爾蘭事務大臣瓦拉(Shailesh Vara)周四亦在Twitter宣布辭職,並上載了辭職信,表示無法支持脫歐協議,認為英國人民值得有更佳的協議。
Today, I have resigned as Brexit Secretary. I cannot in good conscience support the terms proposed for our deal with the EU. Here is my letter to the PM explaining my reasons, and my enduring respect for her. pic.twitter.com/tf5CUZnnUz
— Dominic Raab (@DominicRaab) 2018年11月15日
With much sadness and regret I have submitted my letter of resignation as a Northern Ireland Minister to the Prime Minister. A copy of my letter is attached.
— Shailesh Vara MP (@ShaileshVara) 2018年11月15日
It has been a joy and privilege to serve in the Northern Ireland Office and I will always cherish the fondest memories. pic.twitter.com/SN8j4OwhYD