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Brexit live: Farage 'disgusted' at May's refusal to promise EU nationals they can stay in UK Brexit live: Ken Clarke says May 'bloody difficult', Gove 'wild' and Leadsom's views 'extremely stupid'
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Ken Clarke says May 'bloody difficult', Gove 'wild' and Leadsom's views 'extremely stupid'
Sky News has just broadcast footage of Kenneth Clarke, the former Conservative chancellor, mocking three of the leading candidates in the leadership contest.
Clarke was in discussion with Sir Malcolm Rifkind, another former Tory cabinet minister. The two of them were chatting in the studio before going on air to discuss the contest, apparently unaware that their conversation was being recorded.
Here are the highlights.
The recording, which is so much fun that I’ve listened to it three times already without getting bored, also suggests that Clarke can be a difficult conversational companion. You keep hearing Rifkind trying to butt in, but Clarke won’t let get a word in edgeways.
Here are some more nuggets from the Clarke/Rifkind exchange pic.twitter.com/JApXZiwBGd
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An Andrea Leadsom reading listAn Andrea Leadsom reading list
Within the space of a week Andrea Leadsom has gone from being a relatively unknown energy minister to second favourite to become next prime minister. As a result journalists have been looking at her record in some depth. Here are some blogs and articles that shed light on her views.Within the space of a week Andrea Leadsom has gone from being a relatively unknown energy minister to second favourite to become next prime minister. As a result journalists have been looking at her record in some depth. Here are some blogs and articles that shed light on her views.
Watch Andrea Leadsom calling for minimum wage to be scrapped for small businesseshttps://t.co/Q6iatPUEVt pic.twitter.com/Ib3sVB2AlWWatch Andrea Leadsom calling for minimum wage to be scrapped for small businesseshttps://t.co/Q6iatPUEVt pic.twitter.com/Ib3sVB2AlW
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Letwin says government can invoke article 50 without a vote in parliamentLetwin says government can invoke article 50 without a vote in parliament
In his evidence to the Commons foreign affairs committee Oliver Letwin, the Cabinet Office minister, said the government did not accept that parliament had to vote on the decision to invoke article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty (the move that formally starts the two-year EU withdrawal process).In his evidence to the Commons foreign affairs committee Oliver Letwin, the Cabinet Office minister, said the government did not accept that parliament had to vote on the decision to invoke article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty (the move that formally starts the two-year EU withdrawal process).
Letwin reveals govt lawyers have advised Article 50 is a prerogative power so triggered by PM not parliament.Letwin reveals govt lawyers have advised Article 50 is a prerogative power so triggered by PM not parliament.
But Letwin adds parliament is involved in repeal of European Communities Act hence involved in Article 50But Letwin adds parliament is involved in repeal of European Communities Act hence involved in Article 50
He also hinted that the UK may not take up its sixth-month presidency of the EU next year. Britain is due to hold the presidency in the second half of 2017, but there is a mechanism that allows the EU to change the presidency rota.He also hinted that the UK may not take up its sixth-month presidency of the EU next year. Britain is due to hold the presidency in the second half of 2017, but there is a mechanism that allows the EU to change the presidency rota.
Will the UK still take up its presidency of the EU next year? Letwin: "It remains to be seen."Will the UK still take up its presidency of the EU next year? Letwin: "It remains to be seen."
And it looks like Letwin’s summer holiday is up the spout, now that he is in charge of the unit preparing for the Brexit negotiations.And it looks like Letwin’s summer holiday is up the spout, now that he is in charge of the unit preparing for the Brexit negotiations.
Another Brexit casualty - Oliver Letwin's summer holiday: "I am intending to be here almost every day of August, and all the days of July"Another Brexit casualty - Oliver Letwin's summer holiday: "I am intending to be here almost every day of August, and all the days of July"
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And here are some more Tory MPs backing Theresa May on Twitter.And here are some more Tory MPs backing Theresa May on Twitter.
Of 20 emails demanding I vote for a particular MP today 1 is a C mber.5 UKIP,6 Against C,4 Unk'n,2 Vote C. Nice try I'm voting for TheresaOf 20 emails demanding I vote for a particular MP today 1 is a C mber.5 UKIP,6 Against C,4 Unk'n,2 Vote C. Nice try I'm voting for Theresa
Having spoken to all 5 leadership candidates & attended last night's hustings, I'll be voting for Theresa May for her judgement & experienceHaving spoken to all 5 leadership candidates & attended last night's hustings, I'll be voting for Theresa May for her judgement & experience
Voting is underway, & lots of thumbs up for Team Theresa @TheresaMay2016 #TM4PM pic.twitter.com/6HvTCisxGRVoting is underway, & lots of thumbs up for Team Theresa @TheresaMay2016 #TM4PM pic.twitter.com/6HvTCisxGR
I am backing @TheresaMay2016 to become the next Prime Minister & leader of the Party. Read my statement here: https://t.co/1GQR8cuf3u #TM4PMI am backing @TheresaMay2016 to become the next Prime Minister & leader of the Party. Read my statement here: https://t.co/1GQR8cuf3u #TM4PM
New PM needs experience & vision 2 navigate through these challenging times. That's why I’m backing @TheresaMay2016: https://t.co/zFaPuj5a5wNew PM needs experience & vision 2 navigate through these challenging times. That's why I’m backing @TheresaMay2016: https://t.co/zFaPuj5a5w
I am backing @theresamay2016 to be our next Party Leader & Prime Minister. Read my statement on why here: https://t.co/R2dKpg9ueS #TM4PMI am backing @theresamay2016 to be our next Party Leader & Prime Minister. Read my statement on why here: https://t.co/R2dKpg9ueS #TM4PM
But Dan Poulter has voted for Andrea Leadsom.But Dan Poulter has voted for Andrea Leadsom.
I have just voted for @andrealeadsom for next Tory leader & PM in the first round of voting todayI have just voted for @andrealeadsom for next Tory leader & PM in the first round of voting today
And David Morris is backing Stephen Crabb.And David Morris is backing Stephen Crabb.
Why I am backing my friend @scrabbmp to be the next Prime Minister https://t.co/UgfER41oD4 @Crabb4PMWhy I am backing my friend @scrabbmp to be the next Prime Minister https://t.co/UgfER41oD4 @Crabb4PM
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This is from the Spectator’s James Forsyth.This is from the Spectator’s James Forsyth.
May campaign not keen on tactical voting to keep Leadsom off ballot. But some ministers backing her are--& considering doing it unilaterallyMay campaign not keen on tactical voting to keep Leadsom off ballot. But some ministers backing her are--& considering doing it unilaterally
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Sturgeon says May's refusal to guarantee that EU nationals will be able to stay in UK is 'disgraceful'Sturgeon says May's refusal to guarantee that EU nationals will be able to stay in UK is 'disgraceful'
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, has joined those criticising Theresa May’s stance on EU nationals living in the UK (see 9am and 1.04pm). Sturgeon said May’s stance was “disgraceful” and “disgusting”. This is from Channel 4 News’s Matthew Moore.Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, has joined those criticising Theresa May’s stance on EU nationals living in the UK (see 9am and 1.04pm). Sturgeon said May’s stance was “disgraceful” and “disgusting”. This is from Channel 4 News’s Matthew Moore.
.@NicolaSturgeon calls @TheresaMay2016's position on EU migrants "disgraceful" and "disgusting". pic.twitter.com/0cNL0nCf9U.@NicolaSturgeon calls @TheresaMay2016's position on EU migrants "disgraceful" and "disgusting". pic.twitter.com/0cNL0nCf9U
And this is from Sturgeon’s chief of staff, Elizabeth Lloyd.And this is from Sturgeon’s chief of staff, Elizabeth Lloyd.
Nicola Sturgeon tells @GlennBBC that Theresa May comments a disgrace "human beings are not bargaining chips"Nicola Sturgeon tells @GlennBBC that Theresa May comments a disgrace "human beings are not bargaining chips"
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Theresa May’s campaign team has sought to clarify her stance on EU nationals living in the UK in light of the continuing criticism she is receiving for failing to guarantee that they will be able to stay. (See 9am.) A source said:Theresa May’s campaign team has sought to clarify her stance on EU nationals living in the UK in light of the continuing criticism she is receiving for failing to guarantee that they will be able to stay. (See 9am.) A source said:
At last night’s meeting of the 1922 committee Theresa was very clear about the position of EU nationals in Britain, and argued that it was equally important to consider the rights of British nationals living abroad. Her position is that we will guarantee the legal status of EU nationals in Britain as long as British nationals living in EU countries have their status guaranteed too.At last night’s meeting of the 1922 committee Theresa was very clear about the position of EU nationals in Britain, and argued that it was equally important to consider the rights of British nationals living abroad. Her position is that we will guarantee the legal status of EU nationals in Britain as long as British nationals living in EU countries have their status guaranteed too.
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Greg Hands, the chief secretary to the Treasury, declared this morning that he was backing Theresa May. The Sun’s Tom Newton Dunn reads that as evidence that May has secured the backing of George Osborne, the chancellor, who has been keeping his intentions to himself.Greg Hands, the chief secretary to the Treasury, declared this morning that he was backing Theresa May. The Sun’s Tom Newton Dunn reads that as evidence that May has secured the backing of George Osborne, the chancellor, who has been keeping his intentions to himself.
One of the most intriguing endorsements yet - Team Osborne is coming in behind May and not Gove;https://t.co/j4gi2Q1DOKOne of the most intriguing endorsements yet - Team Osborne is coming in behind May and not Gove;https://t.co/j4gi2Q1DOK
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Richard AdamsRichard Adams
The Tory leadership race is dragging politics into primary school test results, with Labour and the Lib Dems using today’s key stage 2 Sats statistics as a weapon to bash contender Michael Gove and his backer Nicky Morgan.The Tory leadership race is dragging politics into primary school test results, with Labour and the Lib Dems using today’s key stage 2 Sats statistics as a weapon to bash contender Michael Gove and his backer Nicky Morgan.
Tim Farron, the Lib Dem leader, said: “These Sats results show starkly that they are gambling the futures of these young people on Michael Gove’s misty-eyed world view where every school is a prep or grammar school, students are robotic and teachers skip around teaching past participles and antonyms by rote to seven-year-olds. It sounds more like an Enid Blyton book than reality.”Tim Farron, the Lib Dem leader, said: “These Sats results show starkly that they are gambling the futures of these young people on Michael Gove’s misty-eyed world view where every school is a prep or grammar school, students are robotic and teachers skip around teaching past participles and antonyms by rote to seven-year-olds. It sounds more like an Enid Blyton book than reality.”
And then there’s this from Lucy Powell, who resigned from Labour’s frontbench last week: “Nicky Morgan should spend less time sucking up to Tory leadership candidates and more time trying to sort out the mess they have created. There’s no dressing these results up – there has been a big drop in results and standards have fallen due to the chaos and confusion in assessment created by Tory ministers past and present.”And then there’s this from Lucy Powell, who resigned from Labour’s frontbench last week: “Nicky Morgan should spend less time sucking up to Tory leadership candidates and more time trying to sort out the mess they have created. There’s no dressing these results up – there has been a big drop in results and standards have fallen due to the chaos and confusion in assessment created by Tory ministers past and present.”
The Sats show a bigger gap in attainment in reading and maths than in previous years, which the Department for Education and Morgan attribute to the new tougher Sats.The Sats show a bigger gap in attainment in reading and maths than in previous years, which the Department for Education and Morgan attribute to the new tougher Sats.
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Kate ConnollyKate Connolly
Time was when British commentators loved to compare Angela Merkel, when she first came into office over a decade ago, to Margaret Thatcher. Merkel was going to be Germany’s Eiserne Frau or Iron Lady. No one makes that comparison any more. Instead, German commentators are right now struck by the strong resemblances between Theresa May and their own leader, Angela Merkel, writes our Berlin correspondent, Kate Connolly.Time was when British commentators loved to compare Angela Merkel, when she first came into office over a decade ago, to Margaret Thatcher. Merkel was going to be Germany’s Eiserne Frau or Iron Lady. No one makes that comparison any more. Instead, German commentators are right now struck by the strong resemblances between Theresa May and their own leader, Angela Merkel, writes our Berlin correspondent, Kate Connolly.
In a commentary for the German TV station NTV, Wolfram Weimer writes: “The home secretary has the best chance. With her, London would get a duplicate of the German chancellor.”In a commentary for the German TV station NTV, Wolfram Weimer writes: “The home secretary has the best chance. With her, London would get a duplicate of the German chancellor.”
Reflecting on the fact that it has in the past not infrequently been a woman who has steered Britain out of a crisis, listing Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria and Margaret Thatcher as examples, Weimer says, now it could well be May’s turn to take up the role. He describes the 59-year-old as “something like the Angela Merkel of England. A pastor’s daughter who operates in an aloof and sober way, but who always knows exactly what she wants. Like Merkel, May was also the general secretary of her party during a time of crisis, like Merkel she applied ointment to the wound, like Merkel, May has managed to assert herself against all manner of macho men, with a cool determination.”Reflecting on the fact that it has in the past not infrequently been a woman who has steered Britain out of a crisis, listing Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria and Margaret Thatcher as examples, Weimer says, now it could well be May’s turn to take up the role. He describes the 59-year-old as “something like the Angela Merkel of England. A pastor’s daughter who operates in an aloof and sober way, but who always knows exactly what she wants. Like Merkel, May was also the general secretary of her party during a time of crisis, like Merkel she applied ointment to the wound, like Merkel, May has managed to assert herself against all manner of macho men, with a cool determination.”
She is also “ambitious just like her German prototype … and in London they talk of her having the ‘stamina of a German’,” he notes.She is also “ambitious just like her German prototype … and in London they talk of her having the ‘stamina of a German’,” he notes.
And, he adds, just as Merkel got her party back on track following the fall of (Helmut) Kohl over a spending affair which engulfed her Christian Democrats, “so too Theresa May could become the big reconciler of the deeply split Tories.”And, he adds, just as Merkel got her party back on track following the fall of (Helmut) Kohl over a spending affair which engulfed her Christian Democrats, “so too Theresa May could become the big reconciler of the deeply split Tories.”
Die Welt calls May the “Ingenious survivor of the Brexit Drama”, drawing again on pastor’s daughter comparisons, and calling both women sober decision-makers, neither of whom are showy or keen for the limelight.Die Welt calls May the “Ingenious survivor of the Brexit Drama”, drawing again on pastor’s daughter comparisons, and calling both women sober decision-makers, neither of whom are showy or keen for the limelight.
Both are part of a new ‘femokratie’ it says, coming to “clean up the mess created by the men”, in the guise of “postmodern Elektras in trouser suits with rubber gloves”. Like Merkel, it considers May to be “businesslike, technocratic, a safe, calm hand, who one can trust to steer the party and the country in a calm and collected manner”.Both are part of a new ‘femokratie’ it says, coming to “clean up the mess created by the men”, in the guise of “postmodern Elektras in trouser suits with rubber gloves”. Like Merkel, it considers May to be “businesslike, technocratic, a safe, calm hand, who one can trust to steer the party and the country in a calm and collected manner”.
The broadcaster Deutschlandfunk says it is no surprise that May is “often compared to the German chancellor. She too is the daughter of a pastor and is married but with no children”.The broadcaster Deutschlandfunk says it is no surprise that May is “often compared to the German chancellor. She too is the daughter of a pastor and is married but with no children”.
Like Merkel she is “indomitable, strict, extremely hard-working and astute. But also unapproachable, serious, and rather shy … she is not jovial, she doesn’t talk until she’s blue in the face”. Her somewhat sober image only intensified during her time in office as home secretary, it adds. But a major difference between the two, the broadcaster points out, is that unlike Merkel, May has not tended to stand up for immigration.Like Merkel she is “indomitable, strict, extremely hard-working and astute. But also unapproachable, serious, and rather shy … she is not jovial, she doesn’t talk until she’s blue in the face”. Her somewhat sober image only intensified during her time in office as home secretary, it adds. But a major difference between the two, the broadcaster points out, is that unlike Merkel, May has not tended to stand up for immigration.
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Alistair Burt to resign as health ministerAlistair Burt to resign as health minister
Jeremy Corbyn is not the only party leader losing frontbenchers. The health minister, Alistair Burt, has just told MPs that he will leave the government when the new prime minister takes over. This is from the Telegraph’s Ben Riley-Smith.Jeremy Corbyn is not the only party leader losing frontbenchers. The health minister, Alistair Burt, has just told MPs that he will leave the government when the new prime minister takes over. This is from the Telegraph’s Ben Riley-Smith.
Alistair Burt, Tory health minister, just announced he will step down from front bench when new leader is installed.Alistair Burt, Tory health minister, just announced he will step down from front bench when new leader is installed.
I have not seen a more detailed explanation yet for his move.I have not seen a more detailed explanation yet for his move.
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Boris Johnson explains why he's not backing GoveBoris Johnson explains why he's not backing Gove
And, talking of Boris Johnson, he has just been speaking to Sky News about why he is backing Andrea Leadsom. It is because she is very experienced and “very, very capable” and because she will build a good team, he said.And, talking of Boris Johnson, he has just been speaking to Sky News about why he is backing Andrea Leadsom. It is because she is very experienced and “very, very capable” and because she will build a good team, he said.
And why aren’t you backing Michael Gove, he was asked. Johnson smiled, and replied:And why aren’t you backing Michael Gove, he was asked. Johnson smiled, and replied:
Because Andrea Leadsom, I think, has all the qualities that you need at the moment. She’s got a lot of zap, a lot of drive, and all the experience. Plus I think she can articulate what’s needed at the moment, which is a bit of an antidote to some of the gloom and negativity and misunderstanding about what the Brexit vote means. Because some people think that it’s the end of the world. It’s not. On the contrary, it’s a massive opportunity for this country.Because Andrea Leadsom, I think, has all the qualities that you need at the moment. She’s got a lot of zap, a lot of drive, and all the experience. Plus I think she can articulate what’s needed at the moment, which is a bit of an antidote to some of the gloom and negativity and misunderstanding about what the Brexit vote means. Because some people think that it’s the end of the world. It’s not. On the contrary, it’s a massive opportunity for this country.
At least, that’s the anodyne answer. An honest reply would have been a lot more interesting.At least, that’s the anodyne answer. An honest reply would have been a lot more interesting.
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Speaking in the European parliament this morning, Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European parliament, described Boris Johnson, the leading Tory Vote Leave campaigner, and Nigel Farage, the outgoing Ukip leader, as “retro-nationalists”.Speaking in the European parliament this morning, Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European parliament, described Boris Johnson, the leading Tory Vote Leave campaigner, and Nigel Farage, the outgoing Ukip leader, as “retro-nationalists”.
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Crispin Blunt accuses Cameron of 'dereliction of duty' over failure to prepare for BrexitCrispin Blunt accuses Cameron of 'dereliction of duty' over failure to prepare for Brexit
Crispin Blunt, the Conservative MP who chairs the foreign affairs committee, told Oliver Letwin that it was a “dereliction of duty” for David Cameron not to make any contingency planning for a Brexit vote. There were only two possible outcomes from the referendum, he said. And, since Cameron said he was planning to remain as prime minister whatever the result, he should have planned for a leave vote, he said.Crispin Blunt, the Conservative MP who chairs the foreign affairs committee, told Oliver Letwin that it was a “dereliction of duty” for David Cameron not to make any contingency planning for a Brexit vote. There were only two possible outcomes from the referendum, he said. And, since Cameron said he was planning to remain as prime minister whatever the result, he should have planned for a leave vote, he said.
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Letwin says that his unit is preparing a series of option papers for the next government. He wants to have them ready for 9 September, when the new prime minister is elected.Letwin says that his unit is preparing a series of option papers for the next government. He wants to have them ready for 9 September, when the new prime minister is elected.
Those option papers will not include recommendations, he says.Those option papers will not include recommendations, he says.
He says they will cover issues like how the UK could maintain policing and security cooperation with EU countries after Brexit.He says they will cover issues like how the UK could maintain policing and security cooperation with EU countries after Brexit.
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Oliver Letwin gives evidence to the foreign affairs committee on BrexitOliver Letwin gives evidence to the foreign affairs committee on Brexit
Oliver Letwin, the Cabinet Office minister who is overseeing preparations for the EU withdrawal negotiations, is giving evidence to the Commons foreign affairs committee now. You can watch the hearing here.Oliver Letwin, the Cabinet Office minister who is overseeing preparations for the EU withdrawal negotiations, is giving evidence to the Commons foreign affairs committee now. You can watch the hearing here.
I will be monitoring it closely, and posting any highlights, but without covering it in full.I will be monitoring it closely, and posting any highlights, but without covering it in full.
Letwin started by saying that his team would not be taking decisions about the terms of withdrawal. That was a matter for the next prime minister, he said.Letwin started by saying that his team would not be taking decisions about the terms of withdrawal. That was a matter for the next prime minister, he said.
And he said he was not starting the withdrawal negotiations.And he said he was not starting the withdrawal negotiations.
But what he and the team of civil servants are doing is making preparations for those negotiations, he said.But what he and the team of civil servants are doing is making preparations for those negotiations, he said.
For example, they need to pull together a cadre of experts specialist in trade negotations.For example, they need to pull together a cadre of experts specialist in trade negotations.
And they want to pull together as much information as possible, he said.And they want to pull together as much information as possible, he said.
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Michael Dougan, professor of European law at the University of Liverpool, has been giving evidence to the Commons Treasury committee this morning about Brexit. My colleague Patrick Wintour has some of the highlights.Michael Dougan, professor of European law at the University of Liverpool, has been giving evidence to the Commons Treasury committee this morning about Brexit. My colleague Patrick Wintour has some of the highlights.
Prof. Michael Dougan: EFTA countries can be taken to EFTA court by EFTA surveillance authority. Judgements are binding in international law.Prof. Michael Dougan: EFTA countries can be taken to EFTA court by EFTA surveillance authority. Judgements are binding in international law.
This means that if the UK adopted a Norway-style arrangement that involved membership of EFTA (the European Free Trade Association) it would still be subject to the decisions of a foreign court.This means that if the UK adopted a Norway-style arrangement that involved membership of EFTA (the European Free Trade Association) it would still be subject to the decisions of a foreign court.
Dougan on withdrawal:"main worry is it is a job that cannot be done by parliament alone, requires enormous delegation of power to executive"Dougan on withdrawal:"main worry is it is a job that cannot be done by parliament alone, requires enormous delegation of power to executive"
Dougan to Treas Sel Comm. French legal service has told French govt is that it would be possible for UK to trigger Art 50, and then revoke.Dougan to Treas Sel Comm. French legal service has told French govt is that it would be possible for UK to trigger Art 50, and then revoke.
Dougan: To secure an EEA agreement, UK must avoid a veto by Swiss, 3 EFTA countries, 27 EU countries and European Parliament. 32 vetoes.Dougan: To secure an EEA agreement, UK must avoid a veto by Swiss, 3 EFTA countries, 27 EU countries and European Parliament. 32 vetoes.
The EEA is the European Economic Area, which comprises all EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.The EEA is the European Economic Area, which comprises all EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Many experts (boo) to Treasury Sel Comm say national elections in France and Germany mean no sense in triggering Art 50 until late 2017,Many experts (boo) to Treasury Sel Comm say national elections in France and Germany mean no sense in triggering Art 50 until late 2017,
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Here is Sky News’ latest tally on how many declared MP supporters each candidate in the Tory leadership contest has.Here is Sky News’ latest tally on how many declared MP supporters each candidate in the Tory leadership contest has.
Latest on MPs from @SkyNews in Tory leadership contest MAY:122CRABB:25GOVE:27FOX:8LEADSOM:40Latest on MPs from @SkyNews in Tory leadership contest MAY:122CRABB:25GOVE:27FOX:8LEADSOM:40
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Labour is going to hold an emergency debate in the Commons tomorrow on the rights of EU nationals living in the UK, Andy Burnham, the shadow home secretary, says.Labour is going to hold an emergency debate in the Commons tomorrow on the rights of EU nationals living in the UK, Andy Burnham, the shadow home secretary, says.
Shadow Cabinet has agreed to hold an emergency debate tomorrow on EU nationals living in UK. Please ask your MP to support Labour motion. RTShadow Cabinet has agreed to hold an emergency debate tomorrow on EU nationals living in UK. Please ask your MP to support Labour motion. RT