Commenting on the resignation of Stephen Phillips, the Conservative MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham, the Liberal Democrat Party President Sal Brinton said:
“Stephen Phillips has said he has irreconcilable policy differences with the government over: keeping the UK in the Single Market; child refugees and the Government’s reaction to the Brexit court case to name – to name but three issues.”
“I think there will be many backbench Conservative MPs who are feeling the same about this Conservative Brexit Government today. My message to them is this: search your conscience and make your voice heard. We cannot carry on like this.”
“Stephen is a thoroughly decent man and even though we are not in the same party I have admiration for a person who stands up for what they believe in. I wish Stephen well in the next chapter of his life.”