Tory MPs in revolt as 170 sign letter demanding that Theresa May rejects long Brexit delay

Theresa May is today facing a Tory revolt after 170 of her MPs signed a letter begging her not to agree a long Brexit delay. A letter was sent to No10 which was signed by 170 MPs - more than half their whole number - demanding the UK leaves the EU within the next few months. The letter insists the PM must uphold the Tories' manifesto commitments on Brexit, meaning there must be no long exit delay and no EU elections fought. In a serious challenge to her authority, it was also signed by 10 Cabinet ministers and 20 other members of her Government.