Exclusive: Labour, Liberal Democrats and SNP MPs plot to bring down the Government over Queen’s Speech – Telegraph.co.uk

Labour, Liberal Democrat and SNP MPs are joining forces to try to bring down Theresa May's Government by passing amendments in Wednesday'sQueens Speech.

The Opposition parties only need seven MPs to change sides to overturn the Government's 13-strong working majority which could trigger a no confidence motion in Parliament.

The parties are looking at defeating the Government on amendments covering legal rights for tenants to demand protection from the risk of fire, easier access to the single market, a Brexit commission, hundreds of millions of pounds more for the NHS and an open Irish border after Brexit.

The amendments will be published in the next 24 hours and come as leftwing activists prepare to march on Parliament in a Day of Rage protest against austerity tomorrow.

If any of the amendments are voted through it could signal the end of the Government. Historically if the Queens...

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