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London, Jul 9 (AFP) Britain's Brexit Minister David Davis and one of his deputies has resigned in a major blow for Prime Minister European Union even after leaving the bloc
"The general direction of policy in a weak negotiating position, and possibly an inescapable one," Davis said in a letter to May yesterday.
British media reported that junior Brexit Minister Steve Baker had also stepped down.
The resignations as a result of the negotiations in the United States of America at a retreat at Checkers outside London.
Davis said the plan would be "make the need for a decision by Parliament rather than a real one".
"I am also convinced that our negotiating approach will not lead to further claims for concessions," he said, concluding that Your Ad Here "Your Ad Here" (19659002) May be in a letter saying that "Brexit plan will undoubtedly mean the return of powers from Brussels to the United Kingdom".
"I would like to thank you warmly for everything you have done over the past two years as Secretary of State for State of the United States," she said.
A long-time eurosceptic, Davis was appointed two years ago to head up the newly-created Department for Exiting the European Union after the European Union in a shock referendum.
He became the public face of Br exit, leading the British delegation in Brussels, had a greater role in the negotiating strategy.
The 69-year-old had been reportedly threatened to quit several "Brexit", 1965, "Breeding, Amidst, Uncertainty, and Uncertainty."
Conservative MP Peter Bone said Davis had "done the right thing", adding: "The PM's proposals for a Brexit in name only is not acceptable. "
Jacob Rees-Mogg, leading Brexit hardliner, told Sky News:" This is very important. It raises the most serious questions about the PM's ideas. Ian Lavery, chairman of the opposition Labor Party, said: "This is absolute chaos and Theresa May has no authority left."
May's plan would create a free UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN REPUBLIC OF THE UNITED STATES (19659002) It is unclear whether Brussels will accept this
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, a leading Brexit supporter, was widely described as having a "turd" before agreeing to support it.
Davis, a sharp operator and a gut- instinct politician, was a "Leave" campaigner in the referendum on Britain's EU membership.
He was well acquainted with the Brussels beat: he was Europe minister between 1994 and 1997 as the European issue tore apart then Conservative pri Me John Major's Government.
Born in London, Davis pursued a career at Tate and Lyle's sugar giant.
He also served as a reservist in the Special Air Service The British army's elite special strength unit, before entering politics.
Noted for his love of climbing and flying, his ascent in politics began in 1987 when he was elected to parliament, representing a seat in northern England.
Davis was the front-runner in the 2005 Conservative Party leadership contest, but lost out to David Cameron, shedding momentum after a party conference speech fell flat.
When the Conservatives returned to power in 2010, he never got a government post and spent his time on the backbenches campaigning on civil liberties.
After Cameron resigned after defeat in the Brexit referendum, Cameron was replaced by Cameron. (AFP) KIS
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