Wendy Morton

2022 - 10 - 19

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Who is the Chief Whip? What Wendy Morton's job involves and if ... (iNews)

Conservative whips demanded that all Conservative members vote against Labour's motion on the fracking, despite it being a matter of conscience for many ...

Those without a reasonable excuse for failing to vote with the Government can expect proportionate disciplinary action.” The minister at the despatch box was told, mistakenly, by Downing Street to say that it was not. When you hear about “the whip,” people tend to be referring to a document which is sent to MPs and peers that highlights upcoming parliamentary business. It can result in having the whip withdrawn. Losing the whip, or having it withdrawn, is very serious business. This is known as a “free vote”. But the Commons clarified that she did vote and simply forgot to swipe her pass. The chief whip’s role is to oversee and administer the whipping system. I voted early in the lobbies and then had important security issues to deal with at the Department (for) Transport. This might be to pass or amend a law, or indeed, the party might not want a bill to be turned into legislation at all. Defying a three-line whip has serious consequences. But as is clear, they are both in post and that’s good news.”

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Who is the Conservative chief whip? Wendy Morton to remain in ... (Evening Standard)

The chief whip resigned then unresigned in an tumultous day at the House of Commons.

In the chaos, the premier did not vote.— Kitty Donaldson (@kitty_donaldson) She set up an electronics company with her husband, designing and manufacturing electronic goods for the agricultural industry. [Conservative politician ](https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/conservative-party)who has served as chief whip of the [House of Commons](/topic/house-of-commons) and parliamentary secretary to the Treasury since September 2022. But who is the chief whip and what is she responsible for? [he chief whip, Wendy Morton, ](https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/wendy-morton)reportedly resigned and then [unresigned](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/liz-truss-latest-updates-watch-pmqs-live-keir-starmer-pensions-triple-lock-jeremy-hunt-b1033649.html) on Wednesday night, with a [No 10](/topic/no-10) spokesman issuing a statement to say that the “chief whip remains in post”. [Conservative ](/topic/conservative) [MPs](/topic/mps) would be expelled for defying the whip in response to a motion on fracking proposed by Labour.

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Wendy Morton: who is the Chief Whip in Liz Truss' Conservative ... (NationalWorld)

The Conservative government Chief Whip was reported to have resigned - but what do they do?

Widespread reporting followed that Morton, having been undermined, quit as MPs were filing through the voting lobbies. They make every effort to guarantee that their political party legislators attend voting sessions and vote in accordance with their party’s official policies. Former Labour minister Chris Bryant claimed that some MPs were “physically manhandled into another lobby and being bullied”. Following confusion over whether or not the vote was to be treated as a vote of confidence in Liz Truss, there were allegations of harassment and the “manhandling” of [MPs](/topic/mps) by top Tories to persuade them to vote a certain way. Advertisement

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The Wendy Morton hokey-cokey. You put your left foot in. Your right ... (ConservativeHome)

I was a Conservative MP for the best part of ten years, and have been a political journalist for the better part of 20. But as the old song about the ...

[apparently](https://twitter.com/MattChorley/status/1582802116392800256) been in a meeting with Truss in the aftermath of the vote. [second](https://twitter.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1582808337170587648), that Graham Stuart, the Minister responding to the debate, indicated that it wasn’t – without Morton having been told… [first](https://twitter.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1582808337170587648), it was confirmed earlier today that this afternoon’s vote on fracking would be treated by the whips as a vote of confidence in the Government…

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UK government's party discipline enforcer has resigned - Sun reporter (Reuters)

British Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip) Wendy Morton walks at Downing Street in London, Britain October 17, 2022. REUTERS/John Sibley.

[The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.](https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/about-us/trust-principles.html) LONDON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - British Conservative lawmaker Wendy Morton, who is the member of the government responsible for enforcing party discipline, has resigned, the Sun reported on Wednesday.

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Chief whip remains in post after reportedly resigning earlier (ITV News)

The chief whip and the deputy chief whip reportedly withdrawn their reported resignations, ITV News understands. | ITV National News.

The reported withdrawn resignations followed the resignation of Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who stepped down on Wednesday afternoon after sending "an official document from my personal email to a trusted parliamentary colleague." Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing replied: “She raises a point as to whether a member of the government has resigned. Earlier, Peston said that there was "total confusion" at No 10.

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Blow to UK PM Liz Truss: Chief Whip Wendy Morton resigns reportedly (ThePrint)

London [UK], October 20 (ANI): In yet another blow to UK Prime Minister Liz Truss after Home Secretary Suella Braverman on Wednesday tendered her ...

“The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP @grantshapps has been appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department @ukhomeoffice,” UK Prime Minister’s office said in a tweet. Truss on Wednesday appointed Welwyn Hatfield MP Grant Shapps as the new Home Secretary after the departure of Suella Braverman earlier today. The turmoil continued on Wednesday as the now former home secretary Suella Braverman announced her shocked resignation and took aim at the PM in her departure letter.

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Nicola Sturgeon demands election amid government chaos (The National)

NICOLA Sturgeon has called for a general election amid a chaotic evening in Westminster. It was widely reported on Wednesday evening that Chief Whip Wendy ...

Asked if this is a Government functioning well, he said: “This is a Government that is functioning well.” Asked if there was a breakdown in party discipline on Wednesday evening, he told the PA news agency: “The Government won the vote with a majority of 90.” Meanwhile, Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg said “this is a Government that is functioning well.” [SNP](https://www.thenational.scot/politics/snp/)'s Westminster leader [Ian Blackford](https://www.thenational.scot/politics/ian-blackford/) also called on Truss to go after he re-tweeted a video of Tory MP Charles Walker slamming the UK Government. A vote on fracking was originally meant to be a de-facto vote of confidence in the UK Government although Climate Minister Graham Stuart was told to announce this was suspended. [the departure of Suella Braverman](https://www.thenational.scot/news/23062149.suella-braverman-departs-uk-home-secretary-after-mishandling-documents/) as home secretary [followed by bullying allegations](https://www.thenational.scot/news/23062727.chris-bryant-alleges-mp-manhandled-voting-government-sky-news/) in the lobby outside the [Commons](https://www.thenational.scot/politics/westminster/).

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UK's PM Truss may have lost another: MPs claim Tory Chief Whip ... (FXStreet)

There are rumours that the Tory Chief Whip Wendy Morton, has resigned. This is yet to be confirmed, but if it is true, this will be the second resigna.

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Truss's Press Office Says Chief Whip Will Remain in Post (Bloomberg)

Morton was heard tendering her resignation in Parliament on Wednesday following a brutal fight to contain a parliamentary rebellion. Morton's deputy, Craig ...

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UK Conservative Chief Whip Wendy Morton Resigns (Bloomberg)

Chief Whip Wendy Morton resigned from Liz Truss's UK government following a brutal fight to contain a parliamentary rebellion on Wednesday, according to two ...

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Blow to UK PM Liz Truss: Chief Whip Wendy Morton resigns reportedly (The Statesman)

Politicians have claimed Conservative MPs were being "manhandled" and bullied into voting with the government to oppose a ban,

Truss on Wednesday appointed Welwyn Hatfield MP Grant Shapps as the new Home Secretary after the departure of Suella Braverman earlier today. But Number 10 later stated that both remained in their posts. The turmoil continued on Wednesday as the now former home secretary Suella Braverman announced her shocked resignation and took aim at the PM in her departure letter.

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Liz Truss latest news: Tory MP William Wragg submits letter of no ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

A senior Tory MP has publicly announced he has submitted a letter of no confidence in Liz Truss's leadership as he savaged the Government over its ...

He told Sky News: “The people who are criticising the Prime Minister, and I get why people are frustrated, we look at poll numbers, of course it is disconcerting if you are a member of the Government. We will always work to protect the most vulnerable and that is what we did with the energy price guarantee. “I would no longer maintain a position as a chair of one of the select committees of the House. I am prepared to face the consequences of my decision." I wish she was staying and I very much hope the Prime Minister will feel able to bring Suella back in the new year." I hope it was worth it for the ministerial Red Box, I hope it was worth it to sit round the Cabinet table. His priority is protecting the most vulnerable people," according to a Government source. They said the plotters now have "nowhere to go". And reports of ugly scenes in the division lobby only add to a wider sense of chaos. "While it was not broadcast that word in any context is beneath the standards I set myself and I apologise unreservedly. "It is a pitiful reflection on the Conservative Parliamentary Party at every level." "But I think the most important thing is to make sure people in this country know they've got security."

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Blow to UK PM Liz Truss: Chief Whip Wendy Morton reportedly resigns (Business Standard)

In yet another blow to UK Prime Minister Liz Truss after Home Secretary Suella Braverman on Wednesday tendered her resignation, it is alleged that Chief ...

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Truss on Wednesday appointed Welwyn Hatfield MP Grant Shapps as the new Home Secretary after the departure of Suella Braverman earlier today. "The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP @grantshapps has been appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department @ukhomeoffice," [UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman objects to increasing visas for Indians](/article/international/uk-home-secretary-suella-braverman-objects-to-increasing-visas-for-indians-122100600363_1.html) [Suella Braverman may be only Indian-origin MP in new Truss-led UK Cabinet](/article/international/suella-braverman-may-be-only-indian-origin-mp-in-new-truss-led-uk-cabinet-122090400594_1.html) [UK PM Liz Truss has told staff she expects them to wear ties and smarten up](/article/international/uk-pm-liz-truss-has-told-staff-she-expects-them-to-wear-ties-and-smarten-up-122090801047_1.html) [UK PM Liz Truss picks top team; Indian-origin Braverman is Home Secretary](/article/international/uk-pm-liz-truss-picks-top-team-indian-origin-braverman-is-home-secretary-122090700057_1.html) [Rishi Sunak, Suella Braverman on shortlist of eight in UK PM race](/article/international/rishi-sunak-suella-braverman-on-shortlist-of-eight-in-uk-pm-race-122071201584_1.html) The turmoil continued on Wednesday as the now former home secretary Suella Braverman announced her shocked resignation and took aim at the PM in her departure letter. [UK](/topic/uk) Prime Minister [Liz Truss](/about/who-is-liz-truss) after Home Secretary Suella Braverman on Wednesday tendered her resignation, it is alleged that Chief Whip Wendy Morton resigned.

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