Tories deny purge as Lord Barwell hits back after losing party whip
Summary
Conservative Lord Gavin Barwell lost the party whip after criticizing Tory leader Kemi Badenoch's stance on centrist policies like net zero targets. The Conservative Party says Barwell was removed for conduct reasons, not because of political beliefs.Key Facts
- Lord Gavin Barwell, a former MP and chief of staff to Theresa May, lost the Conservative party whip.
- Barwell criticized Kemi Badenoch for rejecting supporters of net zero climate targets and Europe-related human rights rules.
- Badenoch wants to move the Conservative Party more to the right on policy.
- Barwell learned about losing the whip from a news article, not directly from the party.
- Conservative officials said Barwell’s removal was due to his conduct and lack of compliance with party rules, not just politics.
- Barwell was asked to meet the Conservative chief whip in the House of Lords but did not do so.
- He had made public statements against the opposition leader and his own party, which the party said undermined discipline.
- Party members say debate is allowed, but actions that damage respect and order are not tolerated.
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