Furious Tory MPs reject Theresa May’s threats over Brexit votes

Whips warn pro-remainers over ‘Corbyn support’ but ex-minister says leadership challenge is likelyTheresa May faced a growing Tory revolt over her leadership as it emerged that Remain-supporting Conservative MPs are being told by party whips that they will be seen as “supporting Jeremy Corbyn” if they attempt to soften the Brexit bill.Furious Conservatives, including former ministers, said such threats and arm-twisting from the whips’ office would “backfire&rd