Brexit is one of the most divisive issues in the UK – splitting friends, family and all the main political parties along Leave and Remain lines. But if you think you’ve had some bruising arguments about Brexit these past two years, spare a thought for one particularly political household.
Chief Brexiteer Andrea Jenkyns has been a vocal supporter of (a) Standingup4Brexit (b) deposing Theresa May since July. The Conservative MP was among the first to openly call for May to go – using a memorable PMQs to accuse her of adopting a Remain strategy:
Dismayed, disgusted. MPs get your letters in. The only way to save #Brexit is a new leader. The fight continues..
— Andrea Jenkyns MP 🇬🇧 (@andreajenkyns) November 14, 2018
At the other end of the spectrum is Jenkyn’s husband Jack Lopresti – the pair have a son nicknamed Brexit Clifford. Also a Brexiteer, the MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke has – as of this weekend – adopted a different stance with regards to the Brexit deal.
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