Why Conservative divisions are back on display
Sir Simon Clark became the second former minister publicly calling for the PM to resign.
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Sir Simon Clark became the second former minister publicly calling for the PM to resign.
The public notices when a party is divided, and repeated Tory rebellions are proving a recurring headache for the prime minister.
But the government appears relatively confident they can get their plans through the Commons, says BBC's Chris Mason.
Jeremy Hunt says it is "silly" to claim the measures he announced on Monday hinted at the timing of the next national poll, as Sky News hears Conservatives have been told to be ready from 1 January.
The key phrase I keep using in my copy is widely expected. It’s widely expected that the general election will take place next year. But,…