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Brexit live: Cameron and Corbyn meet in the Commons for first post-Brexit PMQs Brexit live: Cameron tells Corbyn 'for heaven's sake man, go'
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12:56
Cameron is responding to Corbyn.
He says he is glad there was a mature discussion last night.
He says he will do everything he can, as prime minister or as a backbench MP, to ensure the UK maintains a strong relationship with Europe.
(You could read that as a hint that he would not take a job in his successor’s cabinet. And also a hint that he will not stand down as an MP before the election, although during the 2015 election campaign he did say he would serve as an MP for the whole of this parliament.)
On the fiscal rule, he says Corbyn sounds like “a stuck record”. He thinks, whatever the problem, the solution is more spending and more debt. He says you cannot have economic stability without sound finances. This has been proved the world over, including in some of Corbyn’s favourite countries, like Venezuela.
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Corbyn is responding to Cameron now.
He says he is glad that Cameron adopted a more conciliatory approach than Nigel Farage did yesterday.
He says we are already seeing a negative effect on business. Does Cameron think that Britain can negotiate a deal giving access to the single market, but also allowing the UK to control EU immigration?
He asks when Cameron expects article 50 to be triggered.
He asks what conversations Cameron has had with the Scottish and Welsh governments. And what status do the Scottish negotiations with the EU have?
He says the government needs a clear plan for investment, not more austerity.
And he urges Cameron to abandon his fiscal rule.
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Cameron's statement on the EU summit
Cameron is now making a statement on the EU summit.
He says the tone of the meeting was one of sadness and regret. But there was agreement that the decision of the British people must be respected.
He says EU leaders agreed that the UK was not turning its back on Europe.
He says MPs also have an obligation to bring the country together. He says he had to reassure EU leaders concerned about the hate crimes taking place.
He says the UK remains a full member of the EU until it leaves. Many EU countries said it was impossible to have all the benefits of single market membership without some of the costs. This is an issue that the next prime minister will have to think through carefully, he says.
He says that there was no clamour at the summit for the UK to trigger article 50 early.
While the UK is leaving the EU, it must continue to work with EU partners for prosperity and security for years to come.
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Anushka Asthana
Bullying, intimidation, harassment and death threats have been “unleashed against MPs from the right to the left of the party”, according to Lisa Nandy, who stepped down as shadow energy secretary yesterday.
Writing in the Guardian she warned against her party being “smashed apart by a polarised, toxic, angry battle” that is silencing the sensible majority.
“This is the choice before the Labour party. To turn outwards and lead, or inwards to certain destruction. If we choose the latter path we will die and we will deserve to. It is not too late to change,” she writes.
Nandy, who is considered on the soft left of the party and is seen as a potential leadership contender in the future, struggled with her resignation and did not vote in the confidence ballot because she felt it was a side-show. She believes Corbyn must stand again and a choice given to the members.
Related: Labour must unite and face the country, or die | Lisa Nandy
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James Berry, a Conservative, asks for a reassurance that EU citizens in the UK have a secure future here.
Cameron says the first thing to do is to tell them their contribution is welcomed. He says at the moment all their rights are guaranteed. We are still members of the EU. He says the leave campaigners said EU nationals would be entitled to stay. But the government is not in a position to offer a guarantee now, because the negotiations have not taken place.
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Angela Eagle in deep conversation between benches with Corbyn's PPS Steve Rotherham.Surely not discussing her leadership bid in the chamber!
Corbyn chatting with Clive Lewis, across Watson (who chuckled at Gapes Q about Khan being a "Labour winner"), is kinda awks. #pmqs
MPs Corbyn had a conversation with during #PMQs: Kate Osamor, Clive Lewis, Dennis Skinner.MPs he's not talking to: Tom Watson.
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Labour’s Paul Blomfield says those leading the leave campaign gave promises that no region would leave out from leaving the EU. Will Cameron ensure those promises are kept?
Cameron says a future government will have to look at this. There will be challenges, he says.
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Bernard Jenkin, a Conservative, asks Cameron to condemn Nigel Farage, and what he said in the European parliament yesterday.
Cameron says he has made his views about Farage clear. He says Farage’s “Breaking Point” poster was appalling. It was clear what Farage was trying to do with it, he says.
12.28pm BST
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Cameron v Corbyn - Snap verdict
Cameron v Corbyn - Snap verdict: Ironically, that was one of Corbyn’s best PMQs performances for some time. There was some irony in hearing Corbyn ask about the economic damage caused by the Brexit vote - because during the campaign he suggested that George Osborne’s warnings about the economic impact of Brexit were exaggerated and implausible - but he asked direct, pertinent questions, and obtained relatively informative, interesting replies. It was only towards the end that Corbyn broadened it out, and asked two questions attacking Cameron’s record more generally. At this point Cameron’s real feelings started to show. He criticised Corbyn for not doing enough to campaign for a remain vote (echoing a point made by many in the Labour party) and then he let rip at the end with a soundbite with vague echoes of Leo Amery in the Norway debate (quoting Cromwell to the Rump Parliament): “You have sat too long here for any good you have been doing. Depart, I say, and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go.” (That was Amery, of course; Cameron’s was a diluted version.) In the light of the fact that Corbyn was better than usual today, this pre-cooked barb was a little undeserved, but that won’t stop it sounding effective when he appears on the TV news.
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Cameron says Corbyn should resignCameron says Corbyn should resign
Corbyn says the vote last week was against the status quo. Cameron has two months left. Will he leave a one nation legacy?Corbyn says the vote last week was against the status quo. Cameron has two months left. Will he leave a one nation legacy?
Cameron says it is complete nonsense to pretend the vote was about the state of the economy. We all have to take responsibility for the vote, he says. He says Corbyn says he put his back into it. He would hate to see what it is like when Corbyn is not trying.Cameron says it is complete nonsense to pretend the vote was about the state of the economy. We all have to take responsibility for the vote, he says. He says Corbyn says he put his back into it. He would hate to see what it is like when Corbyn is not trying.
Corbyn says the number of children in poverty has increased by 200,000. Will Cameron apologise to them?Corbyn says the number of children in poverty has increased by 200,000. Will Cameron apologise to them?
Cameron says relative income poverty is done. He says there are 300,000 fewer people in relative poverty than in 2010. And 500,000 fewer people in absolute poverty.Cameron says relative income poverty is done. He says there are 300,000 fewer people in relative poverty than in 2010. And 500,000 fewer people in absolute poverty.
Cameron says it might be in the Conservative party’s interest for Corbyn to stay, but it is not in the national interest. He tells Corbyn to go.Cameron says it might be in the Conservative party’s interest for Corbyn to stay, but it is not in the national interest. He tells Corbyn to go.
I would say, for heaven’s sake man, go.I would say, for heaven’s sake man, go.
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Cameron rules out suspending fiscal surplus ruleCameron rules out suspending fiscal surplus rule
Corbyn asks if Cameron will consider suspending the fiscal surplus rule which prevents investment taking place.Corbyn asks if Cameron will consider suspending the fiscal surplus rule which prevents investment taking place.
Cameron says he does not think that would be the right approach.Cameron says he does not think that would be the right approach.
He says it is important to keep the public finances strong.He says it is important to keep the public finances strong.
He says the government will have to consider the options for a relationship with the EU. He says his successor will take a decision. He wants the closest possible relationship.He says the government will have to consider the options for a relationship with the EU. He says his successor will take a decision. He wants the closest possible relationship.
Corbyn says there is evidence of racist attacks increasing. What monitoring is in place? And what is being done to help the police?Corbyn says there is evidence of racist attacks increasing. What monitoring is in place? And what is being done to help the police?
Cameron says Corbyn is right to raise this. He says he reassured the Polish, Romanian and Czech prime ministers at the EU summit the government was dealing with this. A hate crime action plan will be published soon.Cameron says Corbyn is right to raise this. He says he reassured the Polish, Romanian and Czech prime ministers at the EU summit the government was dealing with this. A hate crime action plan will be published soon.
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Jeremy Corbyn also expresses support for the victims of the Turkish attack. And he says MPs should pay tribute to Lord Mayhew, who died at the weekend, for all he did during the peace process.
He says people are worried about insecurity. What meetings has the chancellor had with major companies to address the concerns generated by the Brexit vote?
Cameron says Mayhew was an excellent public servant, and a kind and goodly man.
He says the government is in a strong position to meet these challenges. Much of the deficit has been paid down. But the consequences will be difficult.
There are going to be some choppy waters ahead.
He says the business secretary has met firms already. Tomorrow Cameron is meeting his business advisory committee.
Corbyn says the credit rating agencies have downgraded the UK. What will this cost the UK and pension funds?
Cameron says Corbyn is right. The cost will depend on what happens to interest rates.
He says the head of the ECB said there would be difficulties. Cameron says there is no doubt these will be “difficult economic times”.
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Cameron says at last night’s dinner the French president mentioned the Somme commemorations.
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The Lib Dem MP Alistair Carmichael pays tribute to Cameron for his service to the country. Before he goes, though, will he reconstitute the Gibson inquiry into rendition by the security services.
Cameron says the CPS investigated recently, and decided there were no grounds for a prosecution. He says the right approach is for the intelligence and security committee to look into these matters.
12.02pm BST
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David Cameron starts by offering support to the victims of the Turkish airport attack.
He also says he will be taking part in a commemoration for the centenary of the Battle of The Somme.
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Tom Watson smiles at Corbyn, says what from a distance seem to be a few friendly words as the Labour leader sits next to him #PMQs
PMQs. Jeremy Corbyn enters the Commons. Not even a single cheer. Labour MPs continue chatting among themselves
11.59am BST
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Cameron and Corbyn at PMQs
PMQs is about to start.
This will be one of the most peculiar PMQs for years. Because of the binary nature of politics, when either the prime minister or leader of the opposition is struggling, the other one is generally on the up. To have both of them on the brink of departure is highly unusual.
11.53am BST
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Brown calls for all-party commission to investigate globalisation after Brexit vote
Gordon Brown, the former prime minister, has delivered a major speech on Brexit in Scotland this morning.
To understand the causes of the anti-establishment rebellion we should set up an all-party commission that brings in people with much to contribute from all over the world and usher in a national conversation on all aspects of globalisation. The aim should be to make globalisation work for the British people in an inclusive and fair way, asking how we can take new measures – to raise skills, to compete in new areas, to help the low paid, to increase the supply of jobs, to relieve communities under pressure – and thus respond to the insecurities that globalisation can bring. This is the central economic issue of our times. Given that we are trying to address the concerns of people who feel left behind by global change we should encourage a national conversation on global change that includes that immigration brings great benefits but has to be managed.
To narrow the areas of uncertainty on our trading relationships we must not only investigate all the main options for our continued relations with Europe while outside the EU – the Norway, Swiss and WTO options, and I believe we should favour the Norway option – that as part of the EEA we retain membership of the single market, but that we investigate the protocol and use of the EEA’s safeguard clause for managing immigration.
And this is from my colleague Severin Carrell, who was there.
Gordon Brown insists "myth" that Labour voters delivered #Brexit needs challenged: proper perspective needed as right wing Tories to blame
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And Emma Lewell-Buck has announced she is resigning as a shadow communities minister.
Today I'm stepping down as Shadow Minister heartbroken at state of Party & recent events so sorry things have came to this, statement later
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Harman says Corbyn should resign
Harriet Harman, the former Labour deputy leader, has joined those calling on Jeremy Corbyn to resign. These are from the BBC’s Laura Kuennsberg.
Harriet Harman urges Corbyn to go
Harman - 'Jeremy has no right or mandate to stay in office despite his failure and take the party down with him'
Significant particularly because as former dep and acting leader Harman has always stayed neutral on leadership
11.36am BST
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Pat Glass resigns after just 48 hours as shadow education secretary
In these peculiar times it would not be a normal day if we got to lunchtime and had not had a Labour resignation. Today’s has arrived. Pat Glass is resigning from her post as shadow education secretary – a job she only took up on Monday.
It is with a heavy heart that I have today resigned as Shadow SoS Education. My dream job but the situation is untenable
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