May warned not to 'cut off nose to spite face' as Tories revolt over Euratom

MPs say leaving European nuclear treaty without replicating benefits could lead to 'economically crushed' communities

The Conservative revolt over Theresa May's plan to withdraw from the Euratom nuclear treaty has grown, with one former minister accusing the government of cutting off its nose to spite its face.

A string of Tory MPs opposed leaving the body for nuclear cooperation during a Westminster Hall debate called by Labour's Albert Owen, suggesting May has no Commons majority for the move.