Ruth Davidson has resigned as leader of the Scottish Conservative Party.
Her decision comes as Boris Johnson’s move to suspend the British Parliament prompted a major backlash.
Here at home, a former Clare Labour TD claims its now a waiting game for Ireland and the EU.
The voice of protestors there, who are among thousands demonstrating in the wake of a decision by the British Prime Minister to suspend Parliament for a month.
It means that MPs won’t sit for part of the run up to October’s Brexit deadline, which some claim is a move to halt efforts to prevent the UK from leaving the European Union without a deal.
More than a million people have signed a petition calling on Boris Johnson to revoke his decision, but Commons leader Jacob-Rees Mogg says people are over-reacting.
Boris Johnson’s administration was dealt another blow, after the leader of he Conservatives in Scotland announced she’s resigning.
Ruth Davidson took the job in November 2011, but says having a son has made her realise she now wants to make a “different choice.”
She’s said that professional reasons have also formed part of her decision, and that she’s never hidden the conflict she feels over Brexit.
Ms. Davidson had this outgoing message for MPs.
Here at home, Minister for European Affairs, helen McEntee has said that a o deal Brexit is looking increasingly likely, given the latest developments in the UK.
There have been calls for an early recall of the Dáil to discuss the impact of what’s happening on Ireland but Clare’s Independent TD has dismissed this call as “premature”.
Dr Michael Harty has accused the British Prime Minister of playing a high risk strategy.
A former Clare Labour TD believes the British Government will proceed regardless of the views of Irish Government or the European Union.
Michael McNamara says it’s now a waiting game for everyone outside the UK.
With the British Parliament and Ms. Davidson stepping down, it looks like the backlash is set to continue with only 63 days until the October 31st deadline.
