Lib Dems Respond to Tory MP Stephen Phillips' Resignation.
Baroness Sal Brinton
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."