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EU referendum live: Juncker calls for immediate start to Brexit negotiations EU referendum live: Juncker calls for immediate start to Brexit negotiations
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President Barack Obama stands by his comment that Britain will move to the back of the queue when it comes to trade deals with the United States after Brexit, the White House said on Friday.
“Obviously, the president stands by what he said and I don’t have an update of our position,” White House spokesman Eric Schultz said.
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Saturday’s front pages are out and, unsurprisingly, the papers are all leading on Brexit. Equally unsurprisingly, they’re heavily polarised.
GUARDIAN:.Over. And out #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/0p5B1gawDh
TELEGRAPH: Birth of a new Britain #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/FHi5zgxEBX
THE TIMES: Brexit earthquake #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/fnO0JT9Zf7
SUN EXCLUSIVE: Why should I do the hard s**t? #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/HW4vmOjGoU
DAILY MIRROR: So what the hell happens now? #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/8IyZTEGX73
DAILY EXPRESS: We're out of the EU #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/uo1QEPtckm
INDEPENDENT DIGITAL: Welcome to Boris Island #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/rHK9xJWTPG
THE I: Caught Out #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/kFufUVIcYV
THE NATIONAL: Indyref 2 - We're ready #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/wWdF8NhcUt
And there’s even polarisation within the Daily Mail’s offices.
DAILY MAIL HISTORIC EDITION: Take a bow, Britain! #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/VpurBk5KXo
SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL: Disunited Kingdom #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/ZVm2nyxdyh
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Meanwhile, Reuters reports that major Wall Street banks are scouring Europe to find a new home for their traders, bankers and financial licences.Meanwhile, Reuters reports that major Wall Street banks are scouring Europe to find a new home for their traders, bankers and financial licences.
“The question becomes, where exactly do they move to? There’s no clear answer on that. You might end up having a more fragmented financial industry in Europe,” Edward Chan, a partner at law firm Linklaters, told the news agency.“The question becomes, where exactly do they move to? There’s no clear answer on that. You might end up having a more fragmented financial industry in Europe,” Edward Chan, a partner at law firm Linklaters, told the news agency.
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British financial institutions will have more limited access to the EU’s internal market once it leaves the bloc, the chair of the council of eurozone finance ministers says.British financial institutions will have more limited access to the EU’s internal market once it leaves the bloc, the chair of the council of eurozone finance ministers says.
Jeroen Dijsselbloem told RTL television that some institutions would leave the City and that limited access was the price of Brexit.Jeroen Dijsselbloem told RTL television that some institutions would leave the City and that limited access was the price of Brexit.
A few years ago, London took out adverts in the Asian edition of the Financial Times saying it was the place to come if you wanted to do business in the EU. Now they can’t place that advert, and the Asians will go to Amsterdam or Frankfurt instead.A few years ago, London took out adverts in the Asian edition of the Financial Times saying it was the place to come if you wanted to do business in the EU. Now they can’t place that advert, and the Asians will go to Amsterdam or Frankfurt instead.
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The UK’s longterm debt outlook was cut to ‘negative’ from ‘stable’ by the ratings agency Moody’s, which said the Brexit vote would hit the country’s medium-term growth outlook.The UK’s longterm debt outlook was cut to ‘negative’ from ‘stable’ by the ratings agency Moody’s, which said the Brexit vote would hit the country’s medium-term growth outlook.
It maintained the EU’s outlook at ‘stable’.It maintained the EU’s outlook at ‘stable’.
Moody’s also affirmed European Union’s AAA rating and the United Kingdom’s Aa1 rating on Friday, Reuters reported.Moody’s also affirmed European Union’s AAA rating and the United Kingdom’s Aa1 rating on Friday, Reuters reported.
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There are reports of anti-Brexit protests in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.There are reports of anti-Brexit protests in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.
Hundreds gathered in Scotland to show their support for migrants and protest against what they describe as a “torrent of racism” unleashed during the referendum campaign.Hundreds gathered in Scotland to show their support for migrants and protest against what they describe as a “torrent of racism” unleashed during the referendum campaign.
In London, one group went to London Bridge – the site of the offices of Rupert Murdoch’s News UK, the parent company of the Sun and Times newspapers. The two papers took opposing stances on the referendum; the former backing Brexit and the latter Remain.In London, one group went to London Bridge – the site of the offices of Rupert Murdoch’s News UK, the parent company of the Sun and Times newspapers. The two papers took opposing stances on the referendum; the former backing Brexit and the latter Remain.
Meanwhile at London Bridge pic.twitter.com/QDin4VoMXQMeanwhile at London Bridge pic.twitter.com/QDin4VoMXQ
About 30 were also reported to have demonstrated outside the gates of Downing Street, saying they had been “robbed” of their futures and chanting: “No borders! No Boris!”About 30 were also reported to have demonstrated outside the gates of Downing Street, saying they had been “robbed” of their futures and chanting: “No borders! No Boris!”
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The secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, Dr Shuja Shafi, has called for Britain’s political leaders to unite the country after a campaign that has targeted immigrants.The secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, Dr Shuja Shafi, has called for Britain’s political leaders to unite the country after a campaign that has targeted immigrants.
Clearly, this referendum has shown that there is disenchantment not only with the European Union but also with the way politics is carried out in our country.Clearly, this referendum has shown that there is disenchantment not only with the European Union but also with the way politics is carried out in our country.
Our political leaders must now address these concerns in an inclusive and conciliatory way. We have witnessed a campaign that has been divisive and at times has led to the scapegoating of immigrants and minority groups.Our political leaders must now address these concerns in an inclusive and conciliatory way. We have witnessed a campaign that has been divisive and at times has led to the scapegoating of immigrants and minority groups.
It is vitally important now that those in power must come together and heal divisions. We must also work hard to change the tone of our politics, to continue to be welcoming to those who are in need and to be an outward looking country.It is vitally important now that those in power must come together and heal divisions. We must also work hard to change the tone of our politics, to continue to be welcoming to those who are in need and to be an outward looking country.
And while our country has voted to officially leave the European Union, we hope we can nevertheless retain bonds of friendship and peace with the rest of the continent.And while our country has voted to officially leave the European Union, we hope we can nevertheless retain bonds of friendship and peace with the rest of the continent.
Reacting to the resignation of David Cameron, Dr Shuja Shafi said:Reacting to the resignation of David Cameron, Dr Shuja Shafi said:
We thank the prime minister for his public service. While the government’s relationship with Muslim communities has been extremely challenging, we commend David Cameron for speaking out against Islamophobia. We hope his successor takes greater strides in working with Muslim communities and in resisting the temptation of xenophobia and intolerance that this result could possibly bring.We thank the prime minister for his public service. While the government’s relationship with Muslim communities has been extremely challenging, we commend David Cameron for speaking out against Islamophobia. We hope his successor takes greater strides in working with Muslim communities and in resisting the temptation of xenophobia and intolerance that this result could possibly bring.
The Muslim Council of Britain did not take a position during the referendum campaign, but did urge British Muslims to exercise their vote.The Muslim Council of Britain did not take a position during the referendum campaign, but did urge British Muslims to exercise their vote.
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The UK should be denied access to the single market if it does not comply with EU environmental laws in areas such as chemicals and food safety, the vice-chair of the European parliament’s environment committee tells the Guardian.The UK should be denied access to the single market if it does not comply with EU environmental laws in areas such as chemicals and food safety, the vice-chair of the European parliament’s environment committee tells the Guardian.
Benedek Jávor, a Green MEP, said: “If food safety standards or chemical standards are weakened in the UK, it raises the issue of the compatibility of British products with the EU market.Benedek Jávor, a Green MEP, said: “If food safety standards or chemical standards are weakened in the UK, it raises the issue of the compatibility of British products with the EU market.
“I believe that if the UK is to stay in the single market, we have to ensure that its products fulfil all of the EU’s environmental and food safety standards.”“I believe that if the UK is to stay in the single market, we have to ensure that its products fulfil all of the EU’s environmental and food safety standards.”
Beyond questions of market access, the UK is likely to soon be cut free from EU laws such as the birds and habitats directive, which anchors the world’s largest coordinated network of protected nature reserves.Beyond questions of market access, the UK is likely to soon be cut free from EU laws such as the birds and habitats directive, which anchors the world’s largest coordinated network of protected nature reserves.
These spread across 18% of European territory – and 8% of Britain – providing havens to threatened wildlife and sites of natural beauty.These spread across 18% of European territory – and 8% of Britain – providing havens to threatened wildlife and sites of natural beauty.
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More exits from the EU are inevitable if the bloc maintains its current course, Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, according to Reuters.More exits from the EU are inevitable if the bloc maintains its current course, Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, according to Reuters.
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The French newspaper Libération has released its weekend edition front page.The French newspaper Libération has released its weekend edition front page.
A slightly mocking headline, with a subheading that reads: “Shock in the UK and plenty of questions among other EU nations after the Boris Johnson-backed Brexit win.”A slightly mocking headline, with a subheading that reads: “Shock in the UK and plenty of questions among other EU nations after the Boris Johnson-backed Brexit win.”
A la une de @libe ce week-end : «Good luck»https://t.co/BPDFO3GN03 pic.twitter.com/fDEMEFfPZKA la une de @libe ce week-end : «Good luck»https://t.co/BPDFO3GN03 pic.twitter.com/fDEMEFfPZK
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More quotes from President Obama are now emerging. He, too, is calling for Britain’s special relationship with the US to persist.
While the UK’s relationship with the EU will change, one thing that will not change is the special relationship that exists between our two nations. That will endure. The EU will remain one of our indispensable partners.
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The Pentagon has sought to calm fears for the special relationship after the Brexit vote, insisting that the United States is confident Britain will remain a strong ally in Nato, which “will continue to perform its very important function”.
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Jean-Claude Juncker, the European commission president, has called for Brexit negotiations to start straightaway, arguing that there is no need to wait until October.
He told Germany’s ARD television station:
Britons decided yesterday that they want to leave the European Union, so it doesn’t make any sense to wait until October to try to negotiate the terms of their departure. I would like to get started immediately.
He said the EU would pursue a “reasonable approach” in negotiating the separation. “It’s not an amicable divorce, but it was not exactly a tight love affair anyway.”
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President Obama has paid tribute to David Cameron at a summit in California.
David has been an outstanding friend and partner on the global stage and, based on our conversation, I’m confident that the UK is committed to an orderly transition out of the EU.
We agreed that our economic and financial teams will remain in close contact as we stay focused on ensuring economic growth and financial stability.
I then spoke to Chancellor [Angela] Merkel of Germany and we agreed that the United States and our European allies will work closely together in the weeks and months ahead.
I do think yesterday’s vote speaks to the ongoing changes and challenges that are raised by globalisation.
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The mayor of Calais has raised the prospect of migrants camped in Calais could be sent to the UK as a result of Brexit because it could see the unravelling of the border deal that currently keeps many of them in France.
Natacha Bouchart told French broadcaster BFM TV:
The British must take on the consequences of their choice.
We are in a strong position to push, to press this request for a review and we are asking the president to bring his weight [to the issue].
We must put everything on the table and there must be an element of division, of sharing.
This echoed calls from Xavier Bertrand, the centre-right president of the Hauts-de-France region, who tweeted: “The English wanted to take back their freedom, they must take back their border.”
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The US would have preferred a remain vote, the US vice president, Joe Biden, has said on a visit to Ireland.
In a speech at Dublin Castle, he attacked “reactionary politicians and demagogues peddling xenophobia, nationalism and isolationism” and said the US wanted to keep growing economic ties with the European Union.
Of course, yesterday a majority of the British people voted to leave the European Union, and as longstanding friends of the United Kingdom, the United States respects their decision.
[It is] not how we would have preferred it to be. But we respect their position.
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After cancelling his planned appearance at Glastonbury, Jeremy Corbyn is now believed to be preparing to give a speech tomorrow morning instead.
Amid moves to depose him as Labour leader, a source says he intends to set out a “Labour vision for the future” following the Brexit vote.
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Jeremy Corbyn has given an interview to Channel 4 News. He urged Dame Margaret Hodge to withdraw her no confidence motion.
Margaret is obviously entitled to do what she wishes to do. I would ask her to think for a moment: a Tory prime minister resigned, Britain’s voted to leave the European Union, there are massive political issues to be addressed - is it really a good idea to start a big debate in the Labour party when I was elected less than a year ago with a very large mandate – not from MPs, I fully concede and understand that, but from the party members as a whole?
But Ben Bradshaw, the Labour former culture secretary, has just told Sky News that Corbyn should resign. He said that David Cameron had taken responsibility and resigned, and that Corbyn should do the same.
Jeremy is a decent man. He believes in the interests of the Labour party and I think the wise thing for him to do now would be to reflect, do the honourable thing and step down, and let us go forward under a new leadership.
That’s all from me. My colleague Kevin Rawlinson is taking over.
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The Labour MP Graham Jones has said he is “inclined” to back Dame Margaret Hodge’s motion of no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn. He said:
Vast swathes of white working-class voters, particularly north of the Trent, turned their backs on our message and our leader. I want a damn good explanation from Jeremy Corbyn as to why we ended up in this mess. If I am not satisfied, I will support the motion.
The Labour MP Stephen Kinnock has backed the no confidence motion too.
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The referendum results means that the prospect of a third runway being built at Heathrow must now be slim. The Davies commission said it should go ahead last year, and the government was due to make a final decision soon after the referendum. But the leave vote means it is likely that David Cameron will be replaced by Boris Johnson, a strong opponent of a Heathrow third runway.
John Stewart, chairman of anti-Heathrow expansion group Hacan, said:
Brexit must cast doubts on whether a third runway at Heathrow will ever be given the green light. The prime minister and the chancellor have lost the fight of their lives. Outers like Boris Johnson, who is fiercely opposed to Heathrow expansion, have won. At the very least, a decision on a new runway must now be up in the air.
The Davies commission said a new runway at Gatwick would be an acceptable alternative. That is an option Johnson could support.
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