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Brexit live: Cameron accepts there may be a case for an early election Brexit live: Cameron accepts there may be a case for an early election
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Rajeev Syal
Chi Onwurah, who is currently a shadow culture minister, is going to replace Angela Eagle as shadow business secretary, according to a Labour source. But, in a sign of Corbyn’s relative weakness, Onwurah is only taking the job on the understanding that she does not have to endorse Corbyn in a future leadership contest.
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Here are some pictures from the pro-Corbyn demonstration outside the House of Commons.
"Kick out the Tories, red and blue. Stop the anti-Corbyn coup," is the chant that greets me in Westminster. pic.twitter.com/r2CL4xqo0D
"London calling to the faraway town / now the war is declared and battle come down" blaring at Momentum rally. pic.twitter.com/lbUyiaji84
Some of the chants at Momentum rally. https://t.co/fJx6XG5clZ
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Seumas Milne turned away by guards from Jeremy Corbyn's meeting with the PLP. "It's too full"
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Even Jeremy Corbyn’s press aides cannot get in.
The PLP meeting is so packed this evening Corbyn's own press team can't get in #yplive
6.15pm BST
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PLP debates no confidence motion in Jeremy Corbyn
The meeting of the parliamentary Labour party (PLP) has just started. The PLP meets every Monday at 6pm when the Commons is sitting, but tonight it is discussing the no confidence motion in Jeremy Corbyn, which will be put to a secret ballot tomorrow.
I was in the committee corridor a few minutes ago and MPs were saying they had never seen the room, committee room 14, so full. (The wifi was playing up, so I’m back in the Guardian’s Commons office.)
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Vikram DoddVikram Dodd
Police said there had been a 57% rise in hate crimes reported to a special website since Britain voted to leave last Friday. The national police chiefs council said at least 85 reports had been received through its online reporting site, and the overall figure may be higher.Police said there had been a 57% rise in hate crimes reported to a special website since Britain voted to leave last Friday. The national police chiefs council said at least 85 reports had been received through its online reporting site, and the overall figure may be higher.
There were 85 reports to the site called True Vision between Thursday 23 June and Sunday 26 June, compared with 54 reports in the corresponding four days four weeks ago, police said.There were 85 reports to the site called True Vision between Thursday 23 June and Sunday 26 June, compared with 54 reports in the corresponding four days four weeks ago, police said.
A spokesperson for the national police chiefs council said these figures should not be read as showing a 57% increase in hate crime, but an increase in reporting through one mechanism. Other hate crimes are reported directly to police forces, or to community groups like Tell Mama and Community Security.A spokesperson for the national police chiefs council said these figures should not be read as showing a 57% increase in hate crime, but an increase in reporting through one mechanism. Other hate crimes are reported directly to police forces, or to community groups like Tell Mama and Community Security.
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Jack Dromey has resigned as shadow policing minister, Sky’s Katy Scholes reports.Jack Dromey has resigned as shadow policing minister, Sky’s Katy Scholes reports.
Jack Dromey, Shadow Policing Minister, confirmed as having resignedJack Dromey, Shadow Policing Minister, confirmed as having resigned
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Steven MorrisSteven Morris
The Welsh first minister is writing to police commissioners asking them to take action to tackle “hateful incidents” against non-British people and citizens from ethnic minority communities following the referendum result.The Welsh first minister is writing to police commissioners asking them to take action to tackle “hateful incidents” against non-British people and citizens from ethnic minority communities following the referendum result.
Carwyn Jones said the effects of an “ugly atmosphere” created by the Leave campaign was being felt on the streets of Wales and there had been concerning reports of abuse.Carwyn Jones said the effects of an “ugly atmosphere” created by the Leave campaign was being felt on the streets of Wales and there had been concerning reports of abuse.
Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Jones said:Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Jones said:
Members cited examples of hateful incidents directed against non-British people in their constituencies over the weekend, and equally distressingly, against people from ethnic minorities born here in Wales. Ministers resolved to issue a clear statement today that such racism is completely unacceptable in Welsh society.Members cited examples of hateful incidents directed against non-British people in their constituencies over the weekend, and equally distressingly, against people from ethnic minorities born here in Wales. Ministers resolved to issue a clear statement today that such racism is completely unacceptable in Welsh society.
Absolutely nothing has changed in the status of foreign nationals living and working in Wales. They remain welcome as they always have been - before devolution, before the EU. Wales has always been a welcoming country and we must not lose sight of that.Absolutely nothing has changed in the status of foreign nationals living and working in Wales. They remain welcome as they always have been - before devolution, before the EU. Wales has always been a welcoming country and we must not lose sight of that.
It is incumbent on all of us, no matter how we voted last week, to stand up to anybody who thinks they now have licence to abuse people of different races or nationalities. They have no such licence and should anyone suffer from this sort of abuse, they should report it to the police immediately. I am today writing to the four Welsh police and crime commissioners, asking for them to be alive to this changing situation, and to provide appropriate support to any affected communities.It is incumbent on all of us, no matter how we voted last week, to stand up to anybody who thinks they now have licence to abuse people of different races or nationalities. They have no such licence and should anyone suffer from this sort of abuse, they should report it to the police immediately. I am today writing to the four Welsh police and crime commissioners, asking for them to be alive to this changing situation, and to provide appropriate support to any affected communities.
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Esther AddleyEsther Addley
Britain’s number 5 tennis player James Ward has made a surprising intervention into the Brexit debate on the opening day of Wimbledon, urging people to “stop panicking” and revealing that he had voted to leave and was happy with his decision.Britain’s number 5 tennis player James Ward has made a surprising intervention into the Brexit debate on the opening day of Wimbledon, urging people to “stop panicking” and revealing that he had voted to leave and was happy with his decision.
In a press conference immediately after his straight sets defeat by the defending champion Novak Djokovic, Ward said: “Yeah, I voted out. I’m not fussed saying it. I don’t know others who are or not. But yeah, I voted out. I’m happy with my decision.”In a press conference immediately after his straight sets defeat by the defending champion Novak Djokovic, Ward said: “Yeah, I voted out. I’m not fussed saying it. I don’t know others who are or not. But yeah, I voted out. I’m happy with my decision.”
Ward, the son of a London black cabbie who is being sponsored at the tournament by the Sun newspaper, added: “I think we’ll be all right. Everyone needs to stop panicking and we’ll be fine.”Ward, the son of a London black cabbie who is being sponsored at the tournament by the Sun newspaper, added: “I think we’ll be all right. Everyone needs to stop panicking and we’ll be fine.”
He declined to give his reasons, and said he wasn’t overly worried that life on the tour would be more expensive following the collapse in the pound. “It’s still an expensive life out there anyway. I don’t think it’s going to change too much.”He declined to give his reasons, and said he wasn’t overly worried that life on the tour would be more expensive following the collapse in the pound. “It’s still an expensive life out there anyway. I don’t think it’s going to change too much.”
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George Osborne’s efforts to calm the markets over Brexit proved fruitless as more than £40bn was wiped off the value of Britain’s biggest companies, the Press Association reports.George Osborne’s efforts to calm the markets over Brexit proved fruitless as more than £40bn was wiped off the value of Britain’s biggest companies, the Press Association reports.
The FTSE 100 Index plunged back below the 6,000 mark, slipping 2.6% to 5,982.2, despite Mr Osborne offering his assurances that the UK is “about as strong as it could be to confront the challenge our country now faces”.The FTSE 100 Index plunged back below the 6,000 mark, slipping 2.6% to 5,982.2, despite Mr Osborne offering his assurances that the UK is “about as strong as it could be to confront the challenge our country now faces”.
On the currency markets, sterling plunged to a fresh 31-year low of 1.3151 US dollars, before rallying back to a 3.4% fall to 1.321 US dollars. Yields on 10-year government bonds also slid below 1% for the first time.On the currency markets, sterling plunged to a fresh 31-year low of 1.3151 US dollars, before rallying back to a 3.4% fall to 1.321 US dollars. Yields on 10-year government bonds also slid below 1% for the first time.
Heavyweight financial stocks, housebuilders and travel firms bore the brunt of the sell-off on the London market, with low-cost carrier easyJet sitting at the top of the biggest fallers after warning over profits.Heavyweight financial stocks, housebuilders and travel firms bore the brunt of the sell-off on the London market, with low-cost carrier easyJet sitting at the top of the biggest fallers after warning over profits.
Shares in easyJet were down 22% after the firm said it will take a 28 million hit following two months of turbulence and warned that Brexit would have a negative impact on the airline.Shares in easyJet were down 22% after the firm said it will take a 28 million hit following two months of turbulence and warned that Brexit would have a negative impact on the airline.
There is more on this on our business live blog.There is more on this on our business live blog.
Related: Pound hits new 31-year low, as Brexit fears grip markets – business liveRelated: Pound hits new 31-year low, as Brexit fears grip markets – business live
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The Unite union is calling for cross-party action to tackle the growing abuse of migrants. Harish Patel, Unite’s national officer for equalities, said:The Unite union is calling for cross-party action to tackle the growing abuse of migrants. Harish Patel, Unite’s national officer for equalities, said:
The numerous incidents of hate crime and racial abuse seen since the referendum result take our country back to more divided times. Those who brought poison and division to the EU referendum debate should not just hang their heads in shame but also make it abundantly clear that they condemn the racism and prejudice now showing its face. This poison must not be allowed to take root.The numerous incidents of hate crime and racial abuse seen since the referendum result take our country back to more divided times. Those who brought poison and division to the EU referendum debate should not just hang their heads in shame but also make it abundantly clear that they condemn the racism and prejudice now showing its face. This poison must not be allowed to take root.
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Labour’s Heidi Alexander asks Cameron what assurances the Brexit ministers have given him that, if when we leave the EU, there will be an extra £350m a week available for the NHS.Labour’s Heidi Alexander asks Cameron what assurances the Brexit ministers have given him that, if when we leave the EU, there will be an extra £350m a week available for the NHS.
Cameron says he does not want to refight the campaign. He says there were different views as to the economic impact of Brexit.Cameron says he does not want to refight the campaign. He says there were different views as to the economic impact of Brexit.
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In the chamber Labour’s Paula Sherriff asks Cameron to set up an all-party commission to consider the race hate crime that has been on the rise since the referendum. Cameron says he will consider this.In the chamber Labour’s Paula Sherriff asks Cameron to set up an all-party commission to consider the race hate crime that has been on the rise since the referendum. Cameron says he will consider this.
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Boris Johnson has not been in the Commons chamber for David Cameron’s statement. Michael Gove was there, but some people did not see him because he was standing by the Speaker’s chair, not sitting on the front bench.Boris Johnson has not been in the Commons chamber for David Cameron’s statement. Michael Gove was there, but some people did not see him because he was standing by the Speaker’s chair, not sitting on the front bench.
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Earlier Graham Brady, chair of the Conservative backbench 1922 committee, was asked on Sky News if he thought there should be an early election once a new party leader had been chosen. Brady said that the government had just been given a clear steer as to what voters wanted in the referendum, and that he thought it reasonable for the government to get on with the Brexit negotiations before calling an election.Earlier Graham Brady, chair of the Conservative backbench 1922 committee, was asked on Sky News if he thought there should be an early election once a new party leader had been chosen. Brady said that the government had just been given a clear steer as to what voters wanted in the referendum, and that he thought it reasonable for the government to get on with the Brexit negotiations before calling an election.
Could new Conservative leader call snap election? "We should get on with EU negotiations before a general election" https://t.co/QOS99XmGCkCould new Conservative leader call snap election? "We should get on with EU negotiations before a general election" https://t.co/QOS99XmGCk
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Cameron says he will be appointing another European commissioner to replace Lord Hill, who resigned at the weekend. As a full paying member of the EU, the UK is entitled to a commissioner, he says.Cameron says he will be appointing another European commissioner to replace Lord Hill, who resigned at the weekend. As a full paying member of the EU, the UK is entitled to a commissioner, he says.
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We will get the result of the no confidence vote in Jeremy Corbyn tomorrow at 4pm, Sky reports.We will get the result of the no confidence vote in Jeremy Corbyn tomorrow at 4pm, Sky reports.
Update - #Labour to hold vote of no confidence in leader Jeremy #Corbyn tomorrow with the result announced at 4pmUpdate - #Labour to hold vote of no confidence in leader Jeremy #Corbyn tomorrow with the result announced at 4pm
My colleague Jessica Elgot says up to 70% of Labour MPs are expected to vote for Corbyn to go.My colleague Jessica Elgot says up to 70% of Labour MPs are expected to vote for Corbyn to go.
Lab source says they have seen 'whites of their eyes' of 65-70% of PLP who say they will vote for #Jexit in Corbyn no confidence pollLab source says they have seen 'whites of their eyes' of 65-70% of PLP who say they will vote for #Jexit in Corbyn no confidence poll
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Cameron says collective responsibility has been reimposed on the government. The government is now of one view, he says.Cameron says collective responsibility has been reimposed on the government. The government is now of one view, he says.