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EU referendum live: Cameron says Brexit would be 'economic self-harm' EU referendum live: Cameron says Brexit would be 'economic self-harm'
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My colleague Damien Gayle was watching David Cameron on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, and has these quotes from the appearance. The prime minister spent a fair bit of the time playing down divisions over the issue:
Of course, it is a very vigorous debate and I’m not surprised by that for a moment, it raises very high passions. But I think we’re a grown up enough democracy that we can have this passionate debate where the public, the people will decide - not the politicians.
And then we accept the result, we accept the instructions of the public and we come back together again and form what I want to be radical reforming government with a growing economy and all that that can lead to. And I think that can happen.
He also insisted his own position remained tenable, whatever the result:
It’s my judgement and my manifesto that said we going to hold this renegotiation, we’re going to have a referendum and then we accept the instructions of the British people. I think it’s important people know the government is not impartial – we’re not saying on the one hand, on the other hand – we had a cabinet discussion and the government is saying very clearly we think it is in Britain’s interest, we’ll be safer, we’ll be stronger, crucially we’ll be better off as these figures out today showing that we could lose 400,000 jobs in the service sector. So the government’s got a very clear position.
As one example of what benefits remaining in the UK could bring, Cameron mentioned negotiating on behalf of Japanese car firms with factories in the UK:
Think of electric cars, lets take an example for the future, right? I want us to be a leader in electric cars. We should be round the table, in the European Union, writing the rules so they are good for Toyota, good for Nissan, good for Jaguar Land Rover.
If we’re not there the rules will be written, but they’ll be written by the Germans and the French so they’re good for Peugeot, good for Citroen, good for BMW and good for Mercedes.
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Peter Walker
This is Peter Walker taking over from Claire. Hello everyone. I’m minding the shop for Andrew Sparrow today, but fear not, he’s back this evening, watching Michael Gove present the Leave case. I’m on @peterwalker99 for comments, complaints and thoughts.
Nick Clegg was back in action, going head to head on Radio 4’s Today programme with Theresa Villiers, the Tory MP who is Northern Ireland secretary and a leading pro-Brexit campaigner. In truth it was fairly unilluminating stuff, barring Clegg’s initial claim that Remain had now “pretty comprehensively won” the economic case, a quote which will endear him even more to the quitters.
Much of the chat was over immigration, with Clegg making the point that leaving the EU will not make much difference, in part due to the number of arrivals from non-EU nations, and due what he called to a “back door” of people who could arrive from Ireland.
Villiers argued that the UK nonetheless needed to “take back control” of immigration, saying:
There are many things about out immigration system that just can’t be changed. I don’t think that’s healthy.
Clegg meanwhile stands by a claim he will make in a speech later that leaving the EU would cause “mass economic hardship”. He explains:
I think it is inconceivable that you could quit the world’s largest marketplace of 500m people, of which you are a leading members, and get better terms by not being a member of it.
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Rowena MasonRowena Mason
David Cameron, on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, has been repeating his insistence that he will not have to stand down if there is a vote to leave:David Cameron, on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, has been repeating his insistence that he will not have to stand down if there is a vote to leave:
I think it’s perfectly possible to hold a referendum, have a result and get on with the job.I think it’s perfectly possible to hold a referendum, have a result and get on with the job.
He said leaving the EU would be a “terrible way” to deal with the problem of reducing immigration and repeated his claim from last night that exiting the single market would wreck the economy.He said leaving the EU would be a “terrible way” to deal with the problem of reducing immigration and repeated his claim from last night that exiting the single market would wreck the economy.
The prime minister confirmed he was more than happy to meet Donald Trump during the campaign period. But he would not withdraw his condemnation of the Republican’s proposal for a ban on Muslims going to the US and claimed Trump had dropped this idea.The prime minister confirmed he was more than happy to meet Donald Trump during the campaign period. But he would not withdraw his condemnation of the Republican’s proposal for a ban on Muslims going to the US and claimed Trump had dropped this idea.
Cameron also revealed that he celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary a few days ago by going to an Italian restaurant – but did not exchange presents with his wife, Samantha.Cameron also revealed that he celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary a few days ago by going to an Italian restaurant – but did not exchange presents with his wife, Samantha.
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Labour’s Chuka Umunna and Tory MP James Berry, both members of the home affairs select committee, have written in response to today’s committee report on the deportation of offenders.Labour’s Chuka Umunna and Tory MP James Berry, both members of the home affairs select committee, have written in response to today’s committee report on the deportation of offenders.
Umunna tweeted a link to the article, on Politics Home, saying:Umunna tweeted a link to the article, on Politics Home, saying:
Brexiters are playing desperate games with our committee’s immigration report.Brexiters are playing desperate games with our committee’s immigration report.
(As my colleague Alan Travis reports, the claim in the report that the government’s record on deporting foreign national criminals would lead the public “to question the point of Britain remaining a member of the EU” split the Commons home affairs committee down the middle, with a 4-4 deadlock broken by Keith Vaz’s casting vote.)(As my colleague Alan Travis reports, the claim in the report that the government’s record on deporting foreign national criminals would lead the public “to question the point of Britain remaining a member of the EU” split the Commons home affairs committee down the middle, with a 4-4 deadlock broken by Keith Vaz’s casting vote.)
The Umunna-Berry article reads:The Umunna-Berry article reads:
The truth is we are a secure country that is more secure as a member of the European Union. When a European national commits a crime, it is easier for us to deport them to their home country to face justice and prison if we are in the EU because of our membership of the European arrest warrant system and the European prisoner transfer agreement …The truth is we are a secure country that is more secure as a member of the European Union. When a European national commits a crime, it is easier for us to deport them to their home country to face justice and prison if we are in the EU because of our membership of the European arrest warrant system and the European prisoner transfer agreement …
The system is not perfect and the government could be better. No one is denying that. But claims that our membership of the EU is a hindrance to the removal of foreign national offenders simply do not stack up.The system is not perfect and the government could be better. No one is denying that. But claims that our membership of the EU is a hindrance to the removal of foreign national offenders simply do not stack up.
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Former Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg, who has been on LBC radio this morning to talk Remain, says he didn’t watch David Cameron’s Sky News appearance yesterday.Former Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg, who has been on LBC radio this morning to talk Remain, says he didn’t watch David Cameron’s Sky News appearance yesterday.
In surely unconnected comments, Clegg says he left government after last year’s general election feeling “pretty peed off with Whitehall” and says the experience has left him more “anti-establishment”.In surely unconnected comments, Clegg says he left government after last year’s general election feeling “pretty peed off with Whitehall” and says the experience has left him more “anti-establishment”.
He bets a whopping £50 with LBC host Nick Ferrari that Britain will vote to stay in the EU.He bets a whopping £50 with LBC host Nick Ferrari that Britain will vote to stay in the EU.
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Labour’s deputy leader Tom Watson had a busy evening on Twitter after he criticised Labour supporters who hissed at BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg as she attempted to ask a question at Jeremy Corbyn’s speech in London yesterday.Labour’s deputy leader Tom Watson had a busy evening on Twitter after he criticised Labour supporters who hissed at BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg as she attempted to ask a question at Jeremy Corbyn’s speech in London yesterday.
I feel embarrassed that @bbclaurak was hissed in the course of doing her job today. It was rude and inappropriate.I feel embarrassed that @bbclaurak was hissed in the course of doing her job today. It was rude and inappropriate.
Watson dealt with the predictably large volume of replies with pretty good humour:Watson dealt with the predictably large volume of replies with pretty good humour:
@Sam_Lewis Oh yes I can see it now, the hissing revolution. I think you might be onto something there. Please write it all up in a pamphlet.@Sam_Lewis Oh yes I can see it now, the hissing revolution. I think you might be onto something there. Please write it all up in a pamphlet.
@edujdw You mean those hissers were just copiers? It's a theory no matter how implausible, I'll give you that.@edujdw You mean those hissers were just copiers? It's a theory no matter how implausible, I'll give you that.
@Kalista63 Sorry, I just had to rush to the mirror to practice hissing whilst smiling. Like rubbing your tummy and tapping your head.@Kalista63 Sorry, I just had to rush to the mirror to practice hissing whilst smiling. Like rubbing your tummy and tapping your head.
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Here’s US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggesting he might actually make it to the UK before referendum day – previous reports said he’d be at his Turnberry golf resort in south-west Scotland on 24 June, the day of the result:Here’s US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggesting he might actually make it to the UK before referendum day – previous reports said he’d be at his Turnberry golf resort in south-west Scotland on 24 June, the day of the result:
On June 22- I will be going to Scotland to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated @TrumpTurnberry Resort, the worlds best.On June 22- I will be going to Scotland to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated @TrumpTurnberry Resort, the worlds best.
Aberdeen will also get a visit:Aberdeen will also get a visit:
After @TrumpTurnberry I will be visiting Aberdeen, the oil capital of Europe, to see my great club, @TrumpScotland.After @TrumpTurnberry I will be visiting Aberdeen, the oil capital of Europe, to see my great club, @TrumpScotland.
As will Doonbeg in County Clare:As will Doonbeg in County Clare:
After @TrumpScotland, I will visit @TrumpDoonbeg in Ireland, the magnificent resort fronting on the Atlantic Ocean.After @TrumpScotland, I will visit @TrumpDoonbeg in Ireland, the magnificent resort fronting on the Atlantic Ocean.
Then, on June 25th- back to the USA to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!Then, on June 25th- back to the USA to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
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Keith Vaz, who chairs the committee of MPs that has today produced a report blaming Britain’s membership of the EU for the government’s failure to deport 13,000 foreign offenders, is speaking on Radio 4’s Today programme.Keith Vaz, who chairs the committee of MPs that has today produced a report blaming Britain’s membership of the EU for the government’s failure to deport 13,000 foreign offenders, is speaking on Radio 4’s Today programme.
The “process of removing them should start almost immediately” upon leaving prison, Vaz says. Currently, he says, there are more than 5,700 foreign nationals living in the community post-sentence, amid uncertainty whether they will be deported or allowed to stay.The “process of removing them should start almost immediately” upon leaving prison, Vaz says. Currently, he says, there are more than 5,700 foreign nationals living in the community post-sentence, amid uncertainty whether they will be deported or allowed to stay.
This issue has becomeThis issue has become
something of an Achilles heel for the Home Office … They need to get a grip.something of an Achilles heel for the Home Office … They need to get a grip.
Home secretary Theresa May and David Cameron have “no lack of passion” for deportations, Vaz says, but there is a “lack of action”.Home secretary Theresa May and David Cameron have “no lack of passion” for deportations, Vaz says, but there is a “lack of action”.
Vaz says he is pro-Remain. But he says the first priority after the referendum should be for the government to tell Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, that there needs to be an EU directive compelling countries such as Poland to take back citizens convicted of criminal offences.Vaz says he is pro-Remain. But he says the first priority after the referendum should be for the government to tell Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, that there needs to be an EU directive compelling countries such as Poland to take back citizens convicted of criminal offences.
He points out that four Commonwealth countries – Jamaica, Pakistan, Nigeria and India – also make the top 10 list of foreign prisoners in the UK.He points out that four Commonwealth countries – Jamaica, Pakistan, Nigeria and India – also make the top 10 list of foreign prisoners in the UK.
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Morning briefingMorning briefing
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
Good morning, at the end of the first week of our daily EU referendum live blogs.Good morning, at the end of the first week of our daily EU referendum live blogs.
A change in the usual line-up today: I’m bringing you the morning briefing and steering the live blog until Peter Walker takes the chair. Andrew Sparrow – recuperating from Thursday night’s live blog on David Cameron’s Sky News outing – will be back this evening to watch Michael Gove face questions on behalf of the Leave campaign.A change in the usual line-up today: I’m bringing you the morning briefing and steering the live blog until Peter Walker takes the chair. Andrew Sparrow – recuperating from Thursday night’s live blog on David Cameron’s Sky News outing – will be back this evening to watch Michael Gove face questions on behalf of the Leave campaign.
Do come and chat in the comments below or find me on Twitter @Claire_Phipps.Do come and chat in the comments below or find me on Twitter @Claire_Phipps.
The big pictureThe big picture
Last night’s Sky News appearance by the prime minister in support of staying in the EU will be picked apart this morning by those wondering: did he help? Did he hinder? Did he mean it?Last night’s Sky News appearance by the prime minister in support of staying in the EU will be picked apart this morning by those wondering: did he help? Did he hinder? Did he mean it?
Read the excellent round-up from my Westminster colleagues here, with the verdict of Guardian columnists here and John Crace’s sketch here. And I’ve picked out the choicest nuggets below:Read the excellent round-up from my Westminster colleagues here, with the verdict of Guardian columnists here and John Crace’s sketch here. And I’ve picked out the choicest nuggets below:
What we learnedWhat we learned
Cameron thinks voting for Brexit would be an act of “economic self-harm”:Cameron thinks voting for Brexit would be an act of “economic self-harm”:
I think if we’ve learnt anything over the last six years, if you don’t have a strong economy you can’t have the health service that you want, you can’t have the schools that you need, you can’t have the public services you want, and this would be an act of economic self-harm of the United Kingdom doing it to ourselves.I think if we’ve learnt anything over the last six years, if you don’t have a strong economy you can’t have the health service that you want, you can’t have the schools that you need, you can’t have the public services you want, and this would be an act of economic self-harm of the United Kingdom doing it to ourselves.
He still believes reducing net migration to the tens of thousands – it rose to 333,000 in 2015 – is “the right ambition”, but argued “it would be madness to try to do that by trashing our economy”:He still believes reducing net migration to the tens of thousands – it rose to 333,000 in 2015 – is “the right ambition”, but argued “it would be madness to try to do that by trashing our economy”:
When I made that ambition for Britain, that we should be seeing net migration come down to under 100,000, at that time the net migration between people leaving the UK to go and live and work in Europe and people coming from Europe to live and work here was broadly in balance … But we have obviously been living in quite extraordinary times when the British economy has been growing very strongly, we have created two million jobs in our country.When I made that ambition for Britain, that we should be seeing net migration come down to under 100,000, at that time the net migration between people leaving the UK to go and live and work in Europe and people coming from Europe to live and work here was broadly in balance … But we have obviously been living in quite extraordinary times when the British economy has been growing very strongly, we have created two million jobs in our country.
The EU drives Cameron “crazy” – but better the devil you know:The EU drives Cameron “crazy” – but better the devil you know:
If you are saying to me, are there regulations in Europe that annoy you? Yes! Are there things about Europe that frustrate you? Yes! … Sometimes this organisation drives me crazy but do I sit there and think Britain would be better off if we left, are we quitters, do we think we quit the European Union, we quit the single market and somehow we would be better off? Absolutely not. I’ll tell you what it would be like, we would be outside the room. The European Union doesn’t stop existing just because we’ve left.If you are saying to me, are there regulations in Europe that annoy you? Yes! Are there things about Europe that frustrate you? Yes! … Sometimes this organisation drives me crazy but do I sit there and think Britain would be better off if we left, are we quitters, do we think we quit the European Union, we quit the single market and somehow we would be better off? Absolutely not. I’ll tell you what it would be like, we would be outside the room. The European Union doesn’t stop existing just because we’ve left.
Calling the referendum was definitely a good idea:Calling the referendum was definitely a good idea:
I’m delighted we are holding this referendum. It was a promise I made; it’s a promise I’m proud to keep.I’m delighted we are holding this referendum. It was a promise I made; it’s a promise I’m proud to keep.
And so was sharing a platform with Sadiq Khan, despite previously accusing the London mayor of having links to extremists:And so was sharing a platform with Sadiq Khan, despite previously accusing the London mayor of having links to extremists:
Now Sadiq and I disagree about many things … but on this issue of Europe we agree. We think London will be better off, the country will be better off if we stay in and so we buried our differences, put aside the arguments we’d been having and appeared on a platform. I don’t think that’s double standards.Now Sadiq and I disagree about many things … but on this issue of Europe we agree. We think London will be better off, the country will be better off if we stay in and so we buried our differences, put aside the arguments we’d been having and appeared on a platform. I don’t think that’s double standards.
The Remain campaign is not Project Fear:The Remain campaign is not Project Fear:
I think there is a very positive case for staying in a reformed European Union – it’s about jobs, it’s about Britain’s strength and place in the world, it’s about keeping us safe – but I do think there are real risks from leaving and … I don’t accept it is scaremongering.I think there is a very positive case for staying in a reformed European Union – it’s about jobs, it’s about Britain’s strength and place in the world, it’s about keeping us safe – but I do think there are real risks from leaving and … I don’t accept it is scaremongering.
What we didn’tWhat we didn’t
Cameron resisted efforts by Sky News political editor Faisal Islam to say when he would meet his pledge to cut net migration to under 100,000:Cameron resisted efforts by Sky News political editor Faisal Islam to say when he would meet his pledge to cut net migration to under 100,000:
Islam: You seriously think it can be fulfilled whilst we stay in the European Union? How can it be fulfilled?Islam: You seriously think it can be fulfilled whilst we stay in the European Union? How can it be fulfilled?
Cameron: Because there have been years and there will be again where people from Britain choose to go and work overseas and …Cameron: Because there have been years and there will be again where people from Britain choose to go and work overseas and …
Islam: Can you see it happening in any period whilst you are still prime minister, in the next four years?Islam: Can you see it happening in any period whilst you are still prime minister, in the next four years?
Cameron: I’m not going to put a date on it.Cameron: I’m not going to put a date on it.
And he didn’t commit to withdrawing the Treasury claim that each household would be £4,300 worse off out of the EU, which MPs on the Treasury committee called “misleading” and “deeply problematic”.And he didn’t commit to withdrawing the Treasury claim that each household would be £4,300 worse off out of the EU, which MPs on the Treasury committee called “misleading” and “deeply problematic”.
The key exchangeThe key exchange
Quizzed by the studio audience, Cameron was criticised by recent graduate Soraya Bouazzaoui, who said she was a Remain voter but thought the “in” campaign had been “nothing but scaremongering”.Quizzed by the studio audience, Cameron was criticised by recent graduate Soraya Bouazzaoui, who said she was a Remain voter but thought the “in” campaign had been “nothing but scaremongering”.
The prime minister began his “positive case for staying” but was interrupted by Bouazzaoui:The prime minister began his “positive case for staying” but was interrupted by Bouazzaoui:
I know waffling when I see it, OK? I’m sorry, but you have not answered my question.I know waffling when I see it, OK? I’m sorry, but you have not answered my question.
The zingerThe zinger
Courtesy of Sky News’ Faisal Islam, on the subject of scaremongering:Courtesy of Sky News’ Faisal Islam, on the subject of scaremongering:
But it doesn’t stop at the economy does it? What comes first, world war three or the global Brexit recession?But it doesn’t stop at the economy does it? What comes first, world war three or the global Brexit recession?
The Leave campaign verdictThe Leave campaign verdict
Iain Duncan Smith didn’t think much of his party leader’s performance:Iain Duncan Smith didn’t think much of his party leader’s performance:
They’ve thrown the kitchen sink at it, probably the kitchen, and it was probably made in Germany. They would be 20 points ahead if this was working, but instead they hear tonight that the public think they are scaremongering.They’ve thrown the kitchen sink at it, probably the kitchen, and it was probably made in Germany. They would be 20 points ahead if this was working, but instead they hear tonight that the public think they are scaremongering.
You should also know:You should also know:
There are still over 13,000 foreign-national offenders in the country, who could fill towns the size of Louth in Lincolnshire, Beccles in Suffolk or Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland, and almost 6,000 of these are living within communities.There are still over 13,000 foreign-national offenders in the country, who could fill towns the size of Louth in Lincolnshire, Beccles in Suffolk or Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland, and almost 6,000 of these are living within communities.
Poll positionPoll position
A happy day for those who love to hear what pollsters and journalists – rather than the people they’re surveying – think. Who doesn’t love an expert view from a member of the media, right?A happy day for those who love to hear what pollsters and journalists – rather than the people they’re surveying – think. Who doesn’t love an expert view from a member of the media, right?
The Political Studies Association has rather wittily faced this head-on in its new study, released today, including among a “selection of comments from our experts” the expectation-dampening verdict that: “This study is going to be comprised of completely arbitrary figures, and is probably worthless.”The Political Studies Association has rather wittily faced this head-on in its new study, released today, including among a “selection of comments from our experts” the expectation-dampening verdict that: “This study is going to be comprised of completely arbitrary figures, and is probably worthless.”
Anyway, here’s what it says – with only a fraction of journalists and academics, and zero pollsters predicting a win for Leave:Anyway, here’s what it says – with only a fraction of journalists and academics, and zero pollsters predicting a win for Leave:
DiaryDiary
Read theseRead these
Christopher Hope in the Telegraph has been hanging out with Farage at Headingley cricket ground:Christopher Hope in the Telegraph has been hanging out with Farage at Headingley cricket ground:
He produces his EU British passport, and waves it. A few Yorkshire cricket club members crane their necks to see what the fuss is about.He produces his EU British passport, and waves it. A few Yorkshire cricket club members crane their necks to see what the fuss is about.
‘We are going to have a mass bonfire of these things – flames licking high into the air,’ he says. ‘We will all stand around, drinking beer, playing music – it will be wonderful.’‘We are going to have a mass bonfire of these things – flames licking high into the air,’ he says. ‘We will all stand around, drinking beer, playing music – it will be wonderful.’
Former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright, writing in the Times with former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer and former Greek PM George Papandreou, says the US needs to weigh in on the EU’s most pressing issue – refugees:Former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright, writing in the Times with former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer and former Greek PM George Papandreou, says the US needs to weigh in on the EU’s most pressing issue – refugees:
For the past year, Europe has been divided and paralysed by the humanitarian crisis on its shores. Confidence in the EU has fallen, while the appeal of populism has grown.For the past year, Europe has been divided and paralysed by the humanitarian crisis on its shores. Confidence in the EU has fallen, while the appeal of populism has grown.
At a time when the continent faces a host of serious challenges — including Russia’s aggressive policies in the east, a debt crisis and the prospect of Brexit — Europe cannot continue on this path without jeopardising its future. It is time for the EU to show the world it can act, compassionately but decisively, to bring this crisis under control. And it is time for the United States to step up and assist.At a time when the continent faces a host of serious challenges — including Russia’s aggressive policies in the east, a debt crisis and the prospect of Brexit — Europe cannot continue on this path without jeopardising its future. It is time for the EU to show the world it can act, compassionately but decisively, to bring this crisis under control. And it is time for the United States to step up and assist.
And John Harris in the Guardian says we are “witnessing the tragic decline of David Cameron”:And John Harris in the Guardian says we are “witnessing the tragic decline of David Cameron”:
If the UK votes to leave the EU, Cameron is obviously toast; if remain wins, for the remainder of his time he’ll be serially tormented by many of his MPs yelling about betrayal, and making the most of the Tories’ small majority.If the UK votes to leave the EU, Cameron is obviously toast; if remain wins, for the remainder of his time he’ll be serially tormented by many of his MPs yelling about betrayal, and making the most of the Tories’ small majority.
Baffling claim of the dayBaffling claim of the day
Michael Gove has told Sky News ahead of his appearance this evening that he will be wearing a tie, although he doesn’t expect it to be of much help to him:Michael Gove has told Sky News ahead of his appearance this evening that he will be wearing a tie, although he doesn’t expect it to be of much help to him:
Most of my ties are very unlucky.Most of my ties are very unlucky.
Celebrity endorsement of the dayCelebrity endorsement of the day
More of a non-endorsement, really, from the Dalai Lama, who has distanced himself from a Leave.EU poster that suggested he backed Brexit.More of a non-endorsement, really, from the Dalai Lama, who has distanced himself from a Leave.EU poster that suggested he backed Brexit.
The Dalai Lama favours a more balanced approach to migration. Let's reclaim democratic control on June 23rd! pic.twitter.com/S7Ws8bnoJaThe Dalai Lama favours a more balanced approach to migration. Let's reclaim democratic control on June 23rd! pic.twitter.com/S7Ws8bnoJa
Tenzin Taklha, secretary to the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, said:Tenzin Taklha, secretary to the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, said:
We are not aware of any campaign using His Holiness’ image in regard to the issue of the UK leaving the European Union and would certainly not have given permission.We are not aware of any campaign using His Holiness’ image in regard to the issue of the UK leaving the European Union and would certainly not have given permission.
The day in a tweetThe day in a tweet
As good a way as any to decide this thing:As good a way as any to decide this thing:
Let's try a totally unscientific Twitter poll... Did David Cameron have a good night or a bad night? #InOrOut #EUrefLet's try a totally unscientific Twitter poll... Did David Cameron have a good night or a bad night? #InOrOut #EUref
If today were a European delicacy ...If today were a European delicacy ...
It would be a (Belgian) waffle. Or for Brexiteers, a Birds Eye potato waffle, made from British spuds.It would be a (Belgian) waffle. Or for Brexiteers, a Birds Eye potato waffle, made from British spuds.
And another thingAnd another thing
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