Eurosceptics Tory MPs are plotting a Commons vote on an EU referendum next week. They're tabling an amendment to the Queens Speech
— Nick Robinson (@bbcnickrobinson) May 9, 2013
Developing…
UPDATE: It has the backing of two former chancellors. Lamont was just on the BBC to support Lawson.
UPDATE II:
Eurosceptic amendment would simply
express regret that no EU referendum bill so not say what type of vote or when. Vote likely Tues or Wed— Nick Robinson (@bbcnickrobinson) May 9, 2013
Tory backbenchers have put down #queenspeech amendment calling for EU referendum – signed by J Redwood DDavis Bone Leigh + J Cruddas (Lab)
— Mark D'Arcy (@DArcyTiP) May 9, 2013
Or maybe not?
UPDATE II: Ed's spokesman says he has "physically checked with Jon Cruddas" and the BBC are wrong. He has not signed.
— Guido Fawkes (@GuidoFawkes) May 9, 2013
Oh…
Guido understands that the BBC have confused Jon Cruddas with John Cryer. Jon Cruddas has not signed.
— Guido Fawkes (@GuidoFawkes) May 9, 2013
That would explain it.
