The Conservative MP William Wragg has accused the Government of The of “blackmail” of Tory rebels and said they should report it to police.
The House of Commons Public Administration Committee chair and critic of Boris zJohnson said that MPs were being subjected to intimidation over their perceived opposition to the Prime Minister
In a statement in Parliament, Wragg said Tory rebels had been threatened with losing money for their constituencies which comes from the taxpayer.
He also claimed that No10 staff, special advisers and government whips also encouraged embarrassing stories being released to journalists if they did not support the Prime Minister
“Intimidation of a member of Parliament is a serious matter. Moreover, the reports of which I am aware would seem to constitute blackmail.” he told the House,adding
“ “As such it would be my general advice to colleagues to report these matters to the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.”
