David Davis and Steve Baker have RESIGNED following Brexit Chequers meetingBREXIT Secretary David Davis has resigned from the Cabinet following the Brexit outcome reached at Chequers.
Sarah O’Grady, the wife of David Davis’ chief of staff Stewart Jackson, said: “Breaking. David Davis resigns.
“He decided he couldn’t sell out his own country. Resignation.”
Steve Baker, Conservative MP and Brexit minister, has also quit the Government following Mrs May’s proposal.
Before his resignation, it was understood a leadership challenge against Theresa May was imminent with letters calling for a no-confidence vote in the Prime Minister piling up.
Letters are said to be being lodged with Graham Brady, Chairman of the influential 1922 Committee.
Conservative MP Peter Bone supported Mr Davis’ decision, stating: “David Davis has done the right thing, a principled and brave decision.
"The PM's proposals for a Brexit in name only are not acceptable."
Two senior sources confirmed Mr Davis’ resignation from the Cabinet.
Mr Davies was appointed Brexit Secretary in 2016 following Mrs May’s election as Prime Minister.
There is growing speculation that Mrs May’s plans may spark a leadership challenge by pro-Brexit Conservative MPs.
A leadership contest could be triggered if 48 Conservative MPs formally submit letters to the 1922 Committee.