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Tory leadership: Andrea Leadsom says she 'did not like' gay marriage law – live Tory leadership: Andrea Leadsom says she 'did not like' gay marriage law – live
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Priti Patel, the employment minister and a leading Vote Leave campaigner, has announced that she is backing Theresa May in the Tory leadership election.
Delighted to support @TheresaMay2016 Experience, vision & strong leadership for Britain #TM4PM https://t.co/2kcozwU9Ue
She implied she would be voting for May in an article for the Telegraph on Tuesday, but was not explicit.
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The security alert in parliament (see 2.22pm) is over. A House of Lords spokesman said there was a “security incident”earlier but everything was found to be safe and restrictions have been removed. The security alert in parliament (see 2.22pm) is over. A House of Lords spokesman said there was a “security incident” earlier but everything was found to be safe and restrictions had been removed. The spokesman:
Peers car park and parts of the terrace were closed temporarily but have now been reopened. The closure was put in place while a package containing a white powder was investigated by specialist police units, which is standard procedure. The powder was found to be non-harmful.
UPDATE: This is from the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg.
incident in Commons was horrible racist letter and white powder delivered to Lord Ahmed, Labour peer
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Leadsom says she's never said she was a fund manager. Nov 2010 in HoC: "I have been in investment banking and funds management for 23 years"Leadsom says she's never said she was a fund manager. Nov 2010 in HoC: "I have been in investment banking and funds management for 23 years"
It is most unlikely that the same kind of failures could occur, given the structures we now have in place.It is most unlikely that the same kind of failures could occur, given the structures we now have in place.
We are seeking time, we asking people to give us time. There’s no haste here, there’s no rush for anybody to declare. So, we are asking for people to give us a little bit of time to see what we can do.We are seeking time, we asking people to give us time. There’s no haste here, there’s no rush for anybody to declare. So, we are asking for people to give us a little bit of time to see what we can do.
A source close to Angela Eagle, the former shadow business secretary, said she would challenge Corbyn’s leadership “when the time is right”. The source said:A source close to Angela Eagle, the former shadow business secretary, said she would challenge Corbyn’s leadership “when the time is right”. The source said:
Angela has made her position 100% clear but she will challenge when there is absolutely nothing left to fight for. There will be a challenge unless he goes.Angela has made her position 100% clear but she will challenge when there is absolutely nothing left to fight for. There will be a challenge unless he goes.
In terms of triggering article 50 [the process that starts the two-year withdrawal process], my judgment is it wouldn’t be in the best interests of the UK to trigger article 50 immediately. Article 50 sets a clock ticking and I don’t think at the moment, for various reasons - not least of which, we don’t have the new prime minister in post - for the moment we are not in a position to begin substantive negotiations immediately and therefore it would be unwise to start the process ticking by triggering article 50.In terms of triggering article 50 [the process that starts the two-year withdrawal process], my judgment is it wouldn’t be in the best interests of the UK to trigger article 50 immediately. Article 50 sets a clock ticking and I don’t think at the moment, for various reasons - not least of which, we don’t have the new prime minister in post - for the moment we are not in a position to begin substantive negotiations immediately and therefore it would be unwise to start the process ticking by triggering article 50.
He said that, although EU officials were opposed to holding informal talks on withdrawal before article 50 is invoked, his fellow foreign ministers were “much more sympathetic to the political circumstances we are in”. And he said that countries currently undertaking “tortuous” negotiations with the EU on trade agreements may find that deals could be sealed more quickly and easily with Britain on its own. Some potential trading partners “may find it easier, if less fruitful in the long run, to make a bilateral agreement with the UK”, Hammond said. This is quite different from what pro-EU ministers were saying during the referendum campaign after President Obama said the UK would go “to the back of the queue” when the US was prioritising trade deals.He said that, although EU officials were opposed to holding informal talks on withdrawal before article 50 is invoked, his fellow foreign ministers were “much more sympathetic to the political circumstances we are in”. And he said that countries currently undertaking “tortuous” negotiations with the EU on trade agreements may find that deals could be sealed more quickly and easily with Britain on its own. Some potential trading partners “may find it easier, if less fruitful in the long run, to make a bilateral agreement with the UK”, Hammond said. This is quite different from what pro-EU ministers were saying during the referendum campaign after President Obama said the UK would go “to the back of the queue” when the US was prioritising trade deals.
Britain’s decision to leave the EU clearly presents economic challenges which we are determined to work together to meet. We will also work together to identify the new opportunities that may now become available so that Britain remains one of the most attractive places in the world to do business. One of Britain’s key economic strengths is that it is a world-leading financial centre.Britain’s decision to leave the EU clearly presents economic challenges which we are determined to work together to meet. We will also work together to identify the new opportunities that may now become available so that Britain remains one of the most attractive places in the world to do business. One of Britain’s key economic strengths is that it is a world-leading financial centre.
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George Galloway says that following the Chilcot report he should now be readmitted to the Labour party.George Galloway says that following the Chilcot report he should now be readmitted to the Labour party.
After #ChilcotReport my unjust expulsion from the Labour Party cannot be sustained. It should now be rescinded. @jeremycorbynAfter #ChilcotReport my unjust expulsion from the Labour Party cannot be sustained. It should now be rescinded. @jeremycorbyn
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This is from the Times’s Sam Coates.This is from the Times’s Sam Coates.
Bumped into Tory MP who switched from Leadsom to May this morning following "freaky" procession after her speech and fears of UKIP entryismBumped into Tory MP who switched from Leadsom to May this morning following "freaky" procession after her speech and fears of UKIP entryism
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Q: Cameron says he is very proud of his record on same-sex marriage. You said you did a positive abstention on this. What did that mean?Q: Cameron says he is very proud of his record on same-sex marriage. You said you did a positive abstention on this. What did that mean?
Leadsom says she believes same-sex love is as valid as heterosexual love. But she was not happy with the way the legislation was framed, so she voted both for and against – effectively abstaining.Leadsom says she believes same-sex love is as valid as heterosexual love. But she was not happy with the way the legislation was framed, so she voted both for and against – effectively abstaining.
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Q: You say EU nationals would be able to stay in the UK. But would that apply to people here from now, or up until the moment we leave?Q: You say EU nationals would be able to stay in the UK. But would that apply to people here from now, or up until the moment we leave?
Leadsom says the guarantee would not apply to people coming to the UK right up until the point of withdrawal. She says, after she became prime minister, she would offer a guarantee. But there would be a cut-off point.Leadsom says the guarantee would not apply to people coming to the UK right up until the point of withdrawal. She says, after she became prime minister, she would offer a guarantee. But there would be a cut-off point.
Q: What if EU countries say they will not reciprocate?Q: What if EU countries say they will not reciprocate?
Leadsom says that would be “shameful”. She does not think that would happen.Leadsom says that would be “shameful”. She does not think that would happen.
Q: When would you trigger article 50 if you were prime minister?Q: When would you trigger article 50 if you were prime minister?
Leadsom says they would need to get on with it. It would have to be “as soon as possible”.Leadsom says they would need to get on with it. It would have to be “as soon as possible”.
Q: You said in your speech this morning you want tariff-free trade with the EU. That means being in the single market, doesn’t it?Q: You said in your speech this morning you want tariff-free trade with the EU. That means being in the single market, doesn’t it?
No, says Leadsom. She does not accept that.No, says Leadsom. She does not accept that.
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Leadsom says the markets have been taken by surprise. They were expecting a remain vote. So that is why sterling has fallen.Leadsom says the markets have been taken by surprise. They were expecting a remain vote. So that is why sterling has fallen.
But when sterling falls, that is good for exports, she says. It can be good for the economy.But when sterling falls, that is good for exports, she says. It can be good for the economy.
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Andrea Leadsom's World at One interviewAndrea Leadsom's World at One interview
Andrea Leadsom has given an interview to the World at One which is being broadcast now.Andrea Leadsom has given an interview to the World at One which is being broadcast now.
She says she will publish her tax details if she makes it on to the shortlist.She says she will publish her tax details if she makes it on to the shortlist.
She says she has offered to show Tory MPs her tax returns before she publishes them. But as far as she knows no MP has taken her up on the offer.She says she has offered to show Tory MPs her tax returns before she publishes them. But as far as she knows no MP has taken her up on the offer.
Q: Your CV says you were managing director of De Putron Fund Management. But the records in Companies House say you were marketing director.Q: Your CV says you were managing director of De Putron Fund Management. But the records in Companies House say you were marketing director.
Leadsom says it was a start-up. So people had to fill more than one role, and some roles have to be filled.Leadsom says it was a start-up. So people had to fill more than one role, and some roles have to be filled.
Q: On the Andrew Marr Show you said you managed big teams when you were at Barclays.Q: On the Andrew Marr Show you said you managed big teams when you were at Barclays.
Yes, says Leadsom. That’s right.Yes, says Leadsom. That’s right.
Q: How many people were in the team you were managing?Q: How many people were in the team you were managing?
Leadsom says she cannot remember exactly. Around 40 or 50, she says.Leadsom says she cannot remember exactly. Around 40 or 50, she says.
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May accuses Leadsom of being willing to let foreign criminals stay in the UKMay accuses Leadsom of being willing to let foreign criminals stay in the UK
Theresa May, the home secretary and favourite in the Tory leadership contest, has accused her rival Andrea Leadsom of being willing to let foreign criminals stay in the UK. Picking up on Leadsom’s declaration in her speech that she would let EU nationals who are in the UK legally remain after Brexit (see 9.49am), a spokesman for the May campaign said:Theresa May, the home secretary and favourite in the Tory leadership contest, has accused her rival Andrea Leadsom of being willing to let foreign criminals stay in the UK. Picking up on Leadsom’s declaration in her speech that she would let EU nationals who are in the UK legally remain after Brexit (see 9.49am), a spokesman for the May campaign said:
Andrea Leadsom’s commitment to give permanent residence to foreign criminals is concerning and is exactly the kind of misjudgment that her inexperience can cause. That’s why we need strong, proven leadership – something only Theresa can offer.Andrea Leadsom’s commitment to give permanent residence to foreign criminals is concerning and is exactly the kind of misjudgment that her inexperience can cause. That’s why we need strong, proven leadership – something only Theresa can offer.
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Leadsom says she did not like gay marriage lawLeadsom says she did not like gay marriage law
Andrea Leadsom has given interviews to the BBC, Sky and ITV this morning. Here are the main points:Andrea Leadsom has given interviews to the BBC, Sky and ITV this morning. Here are the main points:
Leadsom; I didn't like the Gay Marriage legislation, would prefer equality ensured by making Civil Partnerships open to all.Leadsom; I didn't like the Gay Marriage legislation, would prefer equality ensured by making Civil Partnerships open to all.
Leadsom; I would review HS2, have no view yet on Heathrow.Leadsom; I would review HS2, have no view yet on Heathrow.
Andrea Leadsom tells me she would hold a vote to bring back fox hunting. pic.twitter.com/Z016cn4JnyAndrea Leadsom tells me she would hold a vote to bring back fox hunting. pic.twitter.com/Z016cn4Jny
I was always very clear; I was senior investment officer working very closely with the chief investment officer. I have been very clear; I’m not a funds manager. I was, in Barclays and BZW, managing huge teams of people and large budgets and responsible for the trading relationships. To be very careful not to mislead, Barclays is a very big player in the large corporate and institutional banking world, and so the trading relationships are enormous – billions and billions and billions of pounds. So, when I was there as the financial institutions director responsible for UK banking relationship, the responsibility was for billions of pounds of trading lines and facilities to those companies … I’ve never said I was a fund manager and I’ve never been a fund manager.I was always very clear; I was senior investment officer working very closely with the chief investment officer. I have been very clear; I’m not a funds manager. I was, in Barclays and BZW, managing huge teams of people and large budgets and responsible for the trading relationships. To be very careful not to mislead, Barclays is a very big player in the large corporate and institutional banking world, and so the trading relationships are enormous – billions and billions and billions of pounds. So, when I was there as the financial institutions director responsible for UK banking relationship, the responsibility was for billions of pounds of trading lines and facilities to those companies … I’ve never said I was a fund manager and I’ve never been a fund manager.
I want to defend my colleagues from the constant pressure to hand out every detail of their private lives.I want to defend my colleagues from the constant pressure to hand out every detail of their private lives.
But she would publish her tax details if she made it onto the shortlist for the Conservative leadership contest, she said. They were “very boring”, Leadsom said.But she would publish her tax details if she made it onto the shortlist for the Conservative leadership contest, she said. They were “very boring”, Leadsom said.
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