Dark rumours in Westminster over Tory whips’ behaviour

The chief whip, Julian Smith, is said to have overseen a military-style operation to keep MPs under control.Dark rumours have been circulating around Westminster this week about the government whipping operation, with talk of misdemeanour lists to keep troublesome MPs in line, and alleged attempts to put pressure on those threatening to rebel on Brexit.The Conservative party was forced to deny the suggestion that one politician had been reduced to tears by “bullyboy tactics” before b