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It's been another helter-skelter day in Westminster, as three more MPs have jumped ship and joined the new rebel Independent Group.
MPs Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen switched from the Conservatives to join the new party, which was introduced to the Commons on Monday after seven Labour MPs defected.
The trio, which are all pro-EU, have cited Brexit and Theresa May's handling of the negotiations for switching allegiances, with Allen citing that May had been bullied by Jacob Rees-Mogg's European Research Group.
Soubry, Allen and Wollaston were joined by the former Labour MP Joan Allen, who quit the party last night to join the Independent Group, which now has 11 MPs.
With the group now having taken their seats in the Commons, a discussion about the future of British politics and what this means for Brexit has begun to happen and, as you can imagine, people have a lot to say.
However, this isn't what you've come here for, is it? No, you want memes and jokes - and here are 14 of the best from another chaotic day in British politics.
We'll start with SNP MP Mhairi Black and her face in this picture, which basically tells you all you need to know
I think @MhairiBlack speaks for most of us on the state of Westminster these days... https://t.co/Y1SYIwMsCD— Sean Geeney (@Sean Geeney) 1550663176
#NewProfilePic https://t.co/CcbMtjUaDQ— Mhairi Black MP🏳️🌈 (@Mhairi Black MP🏳️🌈) 1550664018
Soubry, Allen and Wollaston who all resigned an hour before PMQs, were probably having a great time.
Next up is the great picture of diversity in the Conservative Party.
A snapshot of diversity in the Conservative Party at today's #PMQs https://t.co/VaTZthB7DY— Stuart Henderson (@Stuart Henderson) 1550665228
What sort of formation would this new 11 form?
This is how I see it but open to suggestions. Wollaston in nets (safe pair of hands). Shuker/Allen wing backs (both… https://t.co/P2spbnRgWG— Tom Peck (@Tom Peck) 1550663468
We wouldn't fancy their chances against Alan Sugar.
Not sure I think much of the new Apprentice candidates... #TorySplit #LabourSplit https://t.co/6cimEwlFW1— Charlotte Hodges (@Charlotte Hodges) 1550673906
Nicola Sturgeon didn't hold anything back.
Unusually heard a bit of #PMQs. Striking how symbiotic the May/Corbyn relationship seems - collusion of silence on… https://t.co/exPBy0hOL8— Nicola Sturgeon (@Nicola Sturgeon) 1550665822
Anna Soubry's speech also raised a few eyebrows.
Anna Soubry certainly isn't holding back https://t.co/dZrjjCN8Vo— PoliticsJOE (@PoliticsJOE) 1550670312
There was more confusion over Jeremy Corbyn's statements.
Jeremy Corbyn accused of lack of clarity over Labour MP resignations, with many believing he secretly wanted them t… https://t.co/oKQgJ2Fysz— Have I Got News For You (@Have I Got News For You) 1550663219
Amazingly, none of this was mentioned during PMQs, which is all so very British.
Can you imagine if Theresa May returned to her pre-2016 referendum self?
Would be pretty funny if Theresa May joined the #IndependentGroup— Greg Jenner (@Greg Jenner) 1550664324
Might as well role this one out again, for old times sake.
Oh, go on then, one more time. We've earned it. #PMQs #LabourSplit #TorySplit https://t.co/998dtpQyKW— Kippy Woo (@Kippy Woo) 1550665785
Don't worry Britain, everything will be fine (possibly).
Welcome to Britain. What is happening? No one knows. What party does your MP belong to? Shut up. What does our futu… https://t.co/Qoz5iFxfKk— TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) 1550661810
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