Chancellor Philip Hammond’s days in the UK’s top finance job may be numbered, given Theresa May’s imminent departure as prime minister – and the palpable dislike of Brexit-backing MPs for his support for remaining in the EU.
He appears to be enjoying a little more freedom, given comments this morning to Sky News suggesting he could not serve in a no-deal Brexit cabinet. He said:
I couldn’t support a government policy stance that said as a matter of choice we are going to pursue a no-deal exit.
Hammond – who says he has never defied the Conservative whip in 22 years as an MP – also did not rule out voting against a Tory government to block no deal. He said:
The national interest trumps party interest. If I am presented with a difficult choice, I will act with what I believe will be the best interests of the country.
Global News 
Leave a comment