Brexit: Amber Rudd says Boris Johnson's language 'does incite violence' – live news

Former cabinet minister says ‘casual approach to safety of MPs and their staff is immoral’Amber Rudd says PM’s Brexit rhetoric ‘legitimises violence’‘Benn Act is watertight’: Gauke deems Major’s Brexit fears misplacedBrexit uncertainty pushes UK to brink of recession 2.49pm BST Boris Johnson has penned a piece for parliament’s the House magazine ahead of the Conservative party conference saying the UK will leave the EU by 31 October “come what may”. It does not really add much to the debate as there is no indication of how this will be achieved in light of the Benn Act, which was passed to prevent a no-deal Brexit. He writesWe are leaving the European Union by 31 October come what may. This is absolutely crucial in order to renew and restore trust in our precious democracy. The British people have had enough of waiting; the constant message I hear from the public is that they are tired of delay. By getting on with the job we will unite and re-energise our great United Kingdom. I would much prefer the UK to leave the EU with a deal, and the government I lead is working flat out to do its part to make that happen. We have also stepped up preparations and will be fully prepared to leave without an agreement. 2.43pm BST Unfortunately, as well as receiving support (see previous post), the Labour MP, Jess Phillips, has also received more threats overnight. From Sky News:It reads, “Unless you change your attitude, be afraid, be very afraid… wherever you are, keep looking over your shoulder. The person standing behind you may not be friendly. You and your Remain friends have been warned.”Ms Phillips said: “The other thing that happened yesterday is that all day the phones in my Westminster [office] had to eventually be switched off because the line was being jammed with people. Continue reading…
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