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I'm not a quitter, says UK's May as leadership questions stack up

By William James

 

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May walks out of 10 Downing Street in London, January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

WUHAN, China (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday defied critics calling for her to resign, saying she was not a quitter and that she has a long-term job to do: delivering Brexit and domestic reform.

 

May has come under fire in recent days from several factions within her own party. She has been accused by eurosceptics of watering down Brexit, by pro-EU lawmakers of risking Britain's economy, and by others who say her domestic agenda is too timid.

 

"I've said to you before, I'm not a quitter and there is a long-term job to be done," she told reporters on her way to China for a trade visit when asked about the recent criticism of her leadership and reports of a potential attempt to oust her.

 

"That job is about getting the best Brexit deal, about ensuring that we take back control of our money, our laws, our borders, that we can sign trade deals around the rest of the world. But it is also about our domestic agenda."

 

The leadership question dominated a briefing with journalists on board a Royal Air Force jet to China where she will meet President Xi Jinping, with an eye on securing better access to Chinese markets and an eventual free trade deal.

 

Media reports have said the number of 'no confidence' letters submitted by lawmakers from May's own party is nearing the threshold which would trigger a leadership contest. The committee which holds the letters does not comment on the actual number.

 

May's future as leader of the ruling Conservative Party has been subject to heightened speculation after she gambled on a snap election last year which went badly wrong and cost her party its majority in parliament.

 

During a similar trade-focused visit to Japan last year May first used the "I'm not a quitter" phrase, vowing to fight the next British election as leader in 2022.

 

Since then the pressure has been amplified by gaffes, scandals, and a growing concern among some that constant infighting over Brexit was drowning out attempts to win back the voters the party lost at the 2017 election.

 

Responding to one of more than 10 questions about her leadership during a 25 minute briefing, May defended her record by singling out housing, education and employment rates as areas where her government has made progress.

 

But, she acknowledged a need to make sure the messages are better heard by voters and her own party.

 

"Are you asking me is there more for us to do, talk to people about, more generally about what we are achieving and what we are doing? ... Yes," she said.

"There is always more for us to be able to do to talk to people about what we're achieving."

 

(Reporting by William James; Editing by Paul Tait and Michael Perry)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2018-01-31

[lovelomsak]

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday defied critics calling for her to resign, saying she was not a quitter and that she has a long-term job to do: delivering Brexit and domestic reform.

She may not be a quitter but maybe many people want her to quit.

[Laughing Gravy]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

May has come under fire in recent days from several factions within her own party. She has been accused by eurosceptics of watering down Brexit, by pro-EU lawmakers of risking Britain's economy, and by others who say her domestic agenda is too timid

That is exactly it. She has watered it down.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

There is always more for us to be able to do to talk to people about what we're achieving."

Stop talking and do some action. Start sticking up for the country, as the UK has a lot of bargaining power. it would seem the EU don't want to bargain just punish. then walk away WTO. If you are not up to it which I don't think she is. Resign and let someone who is.

Edited January 31, 2018 by Laughing Gravy

[SheungWan]

24 minutes ago, Laughing Gravy said:

That is exactly it. She has watered it down.

Stop talking and do some action. Start sticking up for the country, as the UK has a lot of bargaining power. it would seem the EU don't want to bargain just punish. then walk away WTO. If you are not up to it which I don't think she is. Resign and let someone who is.

Do what we tell you or you are an Enemy Of The People. So says the swivel-eyed mob.

For reference to 'swivel-eyed', see remarks of Government minister Claire Perry: http://metro.co.uk/2018/01/29/tory-minister-calls-pro-brexit-mps-swivel-eyed-group-whatsapp-message-7268637/

 

Edited January 31, 2018 by SheungWan

[SheungWan]

2 hours ago, lovelomsak said:

She may not be a quitter but maybe many people want her to quit.

Certainly many hard brexiteers are busily trying to stab her in the back while pretending to support her.

[billd766]

The whining and moaning MPs had their opportunity to take over at the last election that TM called.

 

They failed, so now what they SHOULD be doing is supporting TM and the government on Brexit. If they don't want to do that, then quit and pay for the by-election from your own pockets and NOT from the taxpayers money.

 

Memo to MPs. You work for and are paid by the voters. Do the job you are paid to do.

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

If she feels it is necessary to start braying about "I'm not a quitter", things must be worse than we know.

People confident in their position do not make such protestations.

[MisterTee]

4 hours ago, lovelomsak said:

She may not be a quitter but maybe many people want her to quit.

Your post would be spot on if you only delete the "maybe".

[dick dasterdly]

2 hours ago, Laughing Gravy said:

That is exactly it. She has watered it down.

Stop talking and do some action. Start sticking up for the country, as the UK has a lot of bargaining power. it would seem the EU don't want to bargain just punish. then walk away WTO. If you are not up to it which I don't think she is. Resign and let someone who is.

Who on earth would want to take the job at the moment? 

 

It's hard to imagine that the outcome of brexit is going to result in anything other than:-

 

1) alienating MPs (if genuine brexit happens) - which is likely to result in that PM being quickly replaced - or

2) a large percentage of the electorate voting against the party if brexit is 'in name only'!

[SheungWan]

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

If she feels it is necessary to start braying about "I'm not a quitter", things must be worse than we know.

People confident in their position do not make such protestations.

They do if there is an organised campaign of back-stabbers from within their own Party

[SheungWan]

1 hour ago, dick dasterdly said:

Who on earth would want to take the job at the moment?

That is an easy question. No.1 in the queue Boris Johnson.

[thaibeachlovers]

Just now, SheungWan said:

They do if there is an organised campaign of back-stabbers from within their own Party

ergo she's not confident about her position.

If there is such a campaign, count me as a supporter. Hopefully she'll be gone soon.

[thaibeachlovers]

2 minutes ago, SheungWan said:

That is an easy question. No.1 in the queue Boris Johnson.

He's my choice. I prefer interesting politics.

[gamini]

1 hour ago, dick dasterdly said:

Who on earth would want to take the job at the moment? 

 

It's hard to imagine that the outcome of brexit is going to result in anything other than:-

 

1) alienating MPs (if genuine brexit happens) - which is likely to result in that PM being quickly replaced - or

2) a large percentage of the electorate voting against the party if brexit is 'in name only'!

Your quote 2) Large percentage of the electorate? It was just over 50% who voted for Brexit. I would think it is a lot less now,  many being better informed about the consequences.

[Retiredandhappyhere]

3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

If she feels it is necessary to start braying about "I'm not a quitter", things must be worse than we know.

People confident in their position do not make such protestations.

What is she supposed to say when asked if she is going to quit?     Saying "no, I am not a quitter" is hardly "braying.

 

It is a pity that the Tories, who are too weak to mount a serious challenge, do not stop their over-the-top criticisms and back the party they are supposed to support.  John Major went through all this and we ended up with Tony Blair.  Do they really want Corbyn in charge?  The truth is that no-one wants the Brexit job but delight in pulling everything May  does to pieces.  

[thaibeachlovers]

6 minutes ago, Retiredandhappyhere said:

What is she supposed to say when asked if she is going to quit?     Saying "no, I am not a quitter" is hardly "braying.

 

It is a pity that the Tories, who are too weak to mount a serious challenge, do not stop their over-the-top criticisms and back the party they are supposed to support.  John Major went through all this and we ended up with Tony Blair.  Do they really want Corbyn in charge?  The truth is that no-one wants the Brexit job but delight in pulling everything May  does to pieces.  

LOL. IMO every time she says anything she is "braying". If she had Thatchers's "balls" she'd have reduced the backstabbers to mush.

I agree it's a pity about the Tories, a has been party full of has been politicians and not a statesman among the entire sad collection of party hacks.

 

That Major, May, Blair, Brown et al were even considered for PM just shows, IMO, how pathetic British politics has become.

Sadly, it seems to be an affliction of all politicians everywhere now.

Corbyn would just be another bad politician in a long line of bad politicians.

[John1012]

She might not get the chance, hopefully the Tory party will grow some and pass a no confidence vote against her, and replace her with a genuine democrat who will respect the will of 17+  million voters.

 

[thaibeachlovers]

5 minutes ago, John1012 said:

She might not get the chance, hopefully the Tory party will grow some and pass a no confidence vote against her, and replace her with a genuine democrat who will respect the will of 17+  million voters.

 

Exactly, but who is that genuine democrat that will have the support of all the party and the voters? 

None spring to mind.

I want the one with the silly hairdo ( Boris ), as I prefer entertaining politics. I've given up expecting anything out of parliament to actually benefit me.

[Basil B]

4 hours ago, SheungWan said:

Certainly many hard brexiteers are busily trying to stab her in the back while pretending to support her.

Should start by sending "Son of Trump" and  the other hard line brexiteers to the back benches...

Edited January 31, 2018 by Basil B

[dunroaming]

21 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Exactly, but who is that genuine democrat that will have the support of all the party and the voters? 

None spring to mind.

I want the one with the silly hairdo ( Boris ), as I prefer entertaining politics. I've given up expecting anything out of parliament to actually benefit me.

I agree with that.  The good of the country is not at issue, it is all about political score pointing and personal ambitions.  It really is hard to imagine anyone from this shower of so-called politicians being capable of leading the country.

 

The thing that drives the division in the country is Brexit and that continues to be the case.  The Tories failures are far more than that and Labour, under Corbyn would certainly be no better.  Britain is full of creative, intelligent people and they deserve much better than this. 

[dogpatch55]

All the tory mob should quit!!  Corbyn would be better than any of them!!

[soalbundy]

but she should be

[Baerboxer]

3 hours ago, John1012 said:

She might not get the chance, hopefully the Tory party will grow some and pass a no confidence vote against her, and replace her with a genuine democrat who will respect the will of 17+  million voters.

 

 

And ignore the will of 16+ million. Or the democratic principle of the electorate changing their minds.

 

But that what happens when your're dumb and arrogant enough to not bother putting any rules in about necessary winning margins, voter turnout etc. And Cameron and mates are certainly arrogant if not dumb.

[Baerboxer]

2 hours ago, dogpatch55 said:

All the tory mob should quit!!  Corbyn would be better than any of them!!

 

I hope you're joking. Regardless of the inept, banal, devoid of talent and ethics Tories, Corbyn would be even worse. A 70's style Marxist leaning socialist who thinks re-nationalizing industries, squeezing as much out of businesses and individual citizens as he can, and breaking up the UK are the answers. Vote Corbyn if you really want to see the UK go down the pan.

 

The pound and stock market would go into free fall - and he wouldn't give a toss because he wants an electorate without wealth, reliant on the state and therefore controlled by the state. 

[nontabury]

4 hours ago, gamini said:

Your quote 2) Large percentage of the electorate? It was just over 50% who voted for Brexit. I would think it is a lot less now,  many being better informed about the consequences.

Not according to an article in today’s Times. Many more would now support Brexit, as they now Realise that project fear was simple a scare tactic,and that many of those who voted remain,have come to realise what the dictatorial E.U stands for.

[nontabury]

3 hours ago, dogpatch55 said:

All the tory mob should quit!!  Corbyn would be better than any of them!!

Would that be Corbyn, the man of principle, who for 30yrs continually voted against the EEC and then the E.U. Then amazingly,in order to obtain the leadership of the Labour Party, did an about turn.

[ilostmypassword]

2 hours ago, nontabury said:

Not according to an article in today’s Times. Many more would now support Brexit, as they now Realise that project fear was simple a scare tactic,and that many of those who voted remain,have come to realise what the dictatorial E.U stands for.

What you failed to mention that the article in question was an opinion piece.

[nontabury]

3 hours ago, ilostmypassword said:

What you failed to mention that the article in question was an opinion piece.

Are not ALL articles and reports regarding the future economy of an independent U.K. official or not, JUST opinions.

[ROGER DUNN]

May is too weak to do the job that she was ' Elected' to do,

She should stand up to the Bullies in Brussels and tell them

OUR deal or NO deal, and as for taking more Illegals forget it ,

They let them into their country, they should stay in their country.

The UK is only so Big, and the countrymen are being Denied what they

have worked and paid taxes for to give to all these FREELOADERS

Who have no Intensions of Working.

Reese- Mogg seems to be what the people should have as He has

Guts whereas May is Pathetic.