Michael Gove (left) likened hardline Eurosceptics to 'mid-50s swingers' waiting for actress Scarlett Johannson
Michael Gove today likened hardline Eurosceptics to 'mid-50s swingers' waiting for actress Scarlett Johannson to turn up at a party.
The extraordinary barb from the Environment Secretary came as Cabinet met to discuss the prospects of Theresa May's Brexit deal getting through the Commons next week.
The PM is scrambling to win over mutinous MPs as she stares down the barrel of a disastrous defeat.
But ministers have been going all-out to make clear to critics that killing off the package will not result in their ideal vision of Brexit - as some Tories hope.
At Cabinet today, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd warned that history would take a 'dim view' if the government allowed the UK to leave with no deal, saying the country would be less safe.
Ms Rudd insisted politicians had to accept the world 'as we find it, not as we wish it to be'.
And she was backed by Mr Gove who compared Brexiteers who are refusing the accept the Withdrawal Agreement - such as Jacob Rees-Mogg - to over-picky swingers who were waiting for the perfect partner to arrive at a party.
Jacob Rees-Mogg has been spearheading Tory Eurosceptic resistance to the Brexit deal
Responding to Mr Gove's reference to the Holywood actress, Ms Rudd quipped that some MPs might be waiting for Pierce Brosnan.
Justice Secretary David Gauke, who has condemned wishful thinking by Brexiteers, waded in to say that Labour seemed to be holding out for Scarlett Johannson 'on a unicorn'.
Jeremy Corbyn has said he wants the UK to be in a customs union but able to strike trade deals elsewhere - something Brussels has flatly rejected.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid is also said to have spoken negatively about the consequences of no-deal, suggesting the government's ability to tackle illegal immigration might be reduced.
With the prospect of Mrs May's plan passing the Commons looking remote, opponents are pushing their own visions of how to proceed.
Labour's Yvette Cooper and Tory former education secretary Nicky Morgan have tabled an amendment to the Finance Bill today designed to make it harder for the government to press ahead with no deal.
The change would effectively limit the Treasury's tax-raising powers, making it more difficult to respond to the disruption from crashing out.
At Cabinet today, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd (pictured left) warned that history would take a 'dim view' if the government allowed the UK to crash out, Responding to Mr Gove's lewd joke, she also suggested some MPs might prefer Pierce Brosnan (right)
Theresa May (pictured today) is scrambling to win over mutinous MPs as she stares down the barrel of a disastrous defeat in the vote on her Brexit deal, due to happen next Tuesday
Business Secretary Greg Clark told MPs in the House today that no deal 'should not be contemplated'.
As the PM wooed Tory MPs in Downing Street last night, business minister Richard Harrington made clear he will resign if the government backs no-deal after Mrs May's plan is defeated.
Several Cabinet members, including Mr Gauke, have also signalled they would quit - while some Conservatives have insisted they would vote no-confidence in the government to avoid a chaotic departure.
Meanwhile, senior Tory Dominic Grieve and Labour's Chris Bryant are thought to be mulling a joint effort to force the date of Brexit vote forward.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid, left, is also said to have spoken negatively about the consequences of no-deal, suggesting the government's ability to tackle illegal immigration might be reduced. Andrea Leadsom, right, urged the Prime Minister to seek more concessions from the EU
They could try to table an amendment to the government's scheduling plan that would mean the showdown happening on Thursday rather than next Tuesday.
Ministers want to hold another five days of debate starting tomorrow before the vote takes place.
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Michael Gove (left) likened hardline Eurosceptics to ‘mid-50s swingers’ waiting for actress Scarlett Johannson
Michael Gove today likened hardline Eurosceptics to ‘mid-50s swingers’ waiting for actress Scarlett Johannson to turn up at a party.
The extraordinary barb...
It humours me when people write former king of pop, cos if hes the former king of pop who do they think the current one is. Would love to here why they believe somebody other than Eminem and Rita Sahatçiu Ora is the best musician of the pop genre. In fact if they have half the achievements i would be suprised. 3 reasons why he will produce amazing shows. Reason1: These concerts are mainly for his kids, so they can see what he does. 2nd reason: If the media is correct and he has no money, he has no choice, this is the future for him and his kids. 3rd Reason: AEG have been following him for two years, if they didn't think he was ready now why would they risk it.
Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.
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