Tom Goodenough Tom Goodenough

Which Tory MPs back Brexit, who doesn’t and who is still on the fence?

David Cameron has claimed his deal with the EU gives Britain ‘special status’. The PM has also said Brexit would be a ‘leap in the dark’ but with the high-profile loss of Michael Gove and Boris Johnson to the out campaign, it seems that not all Conservative MPs agree with him. Who are the other Tories who have turned their back on the PM? And which of David Cameron’s party colleagues have voiced their approval for staying in the EU? Here The Spectator has put together a list of every Conservative MP – showing who is in, out, or yet to make up their mind about the big question of Europe.

So far, 17 members of the Cabinet—or 78 per cent—have said they want Britain to stay in Europe, whilst five—or 22 per cent—want out

It’s a mixed bag amongst Tory Ministers, too, with 48—or 71 per cent—opting ‘In’, 12—or 17 per cent—for ‘Out’ and 3 MPs yet to say.

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