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Tory leadership: result due soon as Andrea Leadsom and Michael Gove vie for final place – live Tory leadership election: Leadsom beats Gove to join May on shortlist - live
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Theresa May says she is delighted to have won support from all over the party.
This shows she can unite the party, she says.
She says she has always said there should be a contest. She will take her case to the country.
She wants a united party. And she wants a Britain that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.
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Theresa May is addressing the media outside parliament now.
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Leadsom beats Gove to join May on shortlist for Conservative leadership ballot
Here are the results.
Theresa May - 199
Andrea Leadsom - 84
Michael Gove - 46
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This is from the Spectator’s James Forsyth.
Campaign managers just went in
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This is from the BBC’s Peter Henley.
The stage is set for the result of voting in the Conservative Leadership pic.twitter.com/TJNfUcGBfP
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This is from Huffington Post’s Owen Bennett.
In committee room 8 waiting for to hear who has made it to the final 2 in the Tory leadership contest. Leadsom team are confident
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This is from the Times’s Frances Elliott.
Team Gove talking down prospects -Boles text did real damage they say
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This is from the Conservative MP Christopher Pincher.
Snapping the snappers outside Westminster awaiting the leadership ballot announcement #TM4PM pic.twitter.com/9emLK3zNU7
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According to Guido Fawkes, Theresa May has hired a leading Conservative remain campaigner, Alison Griffiths, to run her campaign.
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And BuzzFeed is running a story saying Andrea Leadsom has organised a school exchange project for the last 10 years with a Ugandan centre co-run by an anti-gay Christian group that performs “gay cure” ministries and whose founder condemned homosexual love as “a sin”.
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If Andrea Leadsom does get onto the shortlist, she can expect a rough ride from the Daily Mail over the next two months. The paper is backing Theresa May and today the paper has a two-page spread about Leadsom under the headline: “Can we really trust her?” Here is an extract.
From @guyadams in the Daily Mail today https://t.co/TGcJGAZMGm pic.twitter.com/VTixghiNLQ
4.00pm BST
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Voting closes in second Conservative leadership election ballot
Voting has just closed in the second round of the Conservative leadership election.
There are three candidates - Theresa May, Andrea Leadsom and Michael Gove - and we will get the result at about 4.30pm.
For reference, here are the results from the first round on Tuesday.
Theresa May - 165
Andrea Leadsom - 66
Michael Gove - 48
Stephen Crabb - 34
Liam Fox - 16
On Tuesday 329 Tory MPs voted. The only one who did not was David Cameron.
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These are from Sky’s Beth Rigby.These are from Sky’s Beth Rigby.
#Toryleadership update. Pledges: May 174: Leadsom 52; Gove 28#Toryleadership update. Pledges: May 174: Leadsom 52; Gove 28
.@GWilliamsonMP (Cameron's PPS) says he is not here to cast a proxy vote for PM @chrisshipitv confirms PM won't vote (didn't round 1 either).@GWilliamsonMP (Cameron's PPS) says he is not here to cast a proxy vote for PM @chrisshipitv confirms PM won't vote (didn't round 1 either)
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This is from Sky’s Faisal Islam.This is from Sky’s Faisal Islam.
Just bumped into @scullyp Paul Scully MP, Leaver & first round @LiamFoxMP supporter - interestingly he has now voted for @TheresaMay2016Just bumped into @scullyp Paul Scully MP, Leaver & first round @LiamFoxMP supporter - interestingly he has now voted for @TheresaMay2016
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Here is some of the latest journo chatter about the Tory leadership contest.Here is some of the latest journo chatter about the Tory leadership contest.
From the BBC’s Laura KuenssbergFrom the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg
Leadsom supporters still confident they will get onto the ballot so contest will be May Vs Leadsom - we'll know in about an hourLeadsom supporters still confident they will get onto the ballot so contest will be May Vs Leadsom - we'll know in about an hour
Many MPs beyond true believers in either Gove or Leadsom, the majority, have dilemma-they don't really trust him but don't think she's readyMany MPs beyond true believers in either Gove or Leadsom, the majority, have dilemma-they don't really trust him but don't think she's ready
From Newsnight’s Chris CookFrom Newsnight’s Chris Cook
There's an operation underway by May-supporting MPs to get Gove on the ticket, whom they think is more beatable than Leadsom. (1/2)There's an operation underway by May-supporting MPs to get Gove on the ticket, whom they think is more beatable than Leadsom. (1/2)
Have a name for an MP's who has been doing it - and am awaiting reply - but not clear whether this is known to @TheresaMay2016 (2/2)Have a name for an MP's who has been doing it - and am awaiting reply - but not clear whether this is known to @TheresaMay2016 (2/2)
FWIW, one May-supporter thinks it will be May-Gove. And that, children, is how we ended up with the reintroduction of grammar schools.FWIW, one May-supporter thinks it will be May-Gove. And that, children, is how we ended up with the reintroduction of grammar schools.
From the Sun’s Tom Newton DunnFrom the Sun’s Tom Newton Dunn
What senior Tories now fear: May gets 200 MPs' votes today, but members elect Leadsom. Tories then have Labour's Corbyn problem.What senior Tories now fear: May gets 200 MPs' votes today, but members elect Leadsom. Tories then have Labour's Corbyn problem.
From the FT’s Sebastian PayneFrom the FT’s Sebastian Payne
Theresa May gathers another big Brexit backer - heard Patel and Leadsom did not get on during the referendum https://t.co/R7jOh9kU18Theresa May gathers another big Brexit backer - heard Patel and Leadsom did not get on during the referendum https://t.co/R7jOh9kU18
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This is from Denis MacShane, the former Labour MP.This is from Denis MacShane, the former Labour MP.
Just bumped into Tory MP who says May is trying to get her supporters to vote Gove onto final round as she feels Leadson might win. TrickyJust bumped into Tory MP who says May is trying to get her supporters to vote Gove onto final round as she feels Leadson might win. Tricky
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Here’s a Guardian video of Andrea Leadsom talking about why she did not like the equal marriage legislation.Here’s a Guardian video of Andrea Leadsom talking about why she did not like the equal marriage legislation.
And here is her key quote.And here is her key quote.
Andrea Leadsom on gay marriage, everyone: pic.twitter.com/vdmbqRUwqSAndrea Leadsom on gay marriage, everyone: pic.twitter.com/vdmbqRUwqS
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Dugdale says Labour exploring 'federalist' option that could let Scotland stay in UK and EUDugdale says Labour exploring 'federalist' option that could let Scotland stay in UK and EU
Kezia Dugdale, the Scottish Labour leader, gave a speech today saying it would “categorically wrong” for the UK government to block a second independence referendum if it were called for by the Scottish people, my colleague Libby Brooks reports.Kezia Dugdale, the Scottish Labour leader, gave a speech today saying it would “categorically wrong” for the UK government to block a second independence referendum if it were called for by the Scottish people, my colleague Libby Brooks reports.
Related: Dugdale: UK must allow Scottish independence vote if people want itRelated: Dugdale: UK must allow Scottish independence vote if people want it
In the speech Dugdale also said Labour was exploring whether some federalist arrangement in the UK could lead to Scotland being able to remain in the UK and the EU. She said Lord Falconer, the Labour former justice secretary, was looking at this, “exploring some potential avenues around a federalist solution”. She went on:In the speech Dugdale also said Labour was exploring whether some federalist arrangement in the UK could lead to Scotland being able to remain in the UK and the EU. She said Lord Falconer, the Labour former justice secretary, was looking at this, “exploring some potential avenues around a federalist solution”. She went on:
There’s no question that the United Kingdom as one entity is going through a process for Brexit just now, but what I am arguing for is there may be a possibility that Scotland could retain its place both in the UK and in the EU through a potential - and I have to say this tentatively - a potential federalist solution which could see us achieve that.There’s no question that the United Kingdom as one entity is going through a process for Brexit just now, but what I am arguing for is there may be a possibility that Scotland could retain its place both in the UK and in the EU through a potential - and I have to say this tentatively - a potential federalist solution which could see us achieve that.
It’s important I focus on that and I explore those options, because actually that’s what the vast majority of people in Scotland want - that’s been reflected in two referendum results.It’s important I focus on that and I explore those options, because actually that’s what the vast majority of people in Scotland want - that’s been reflected in two referendum results.
People in this country voted to be part of the United Kingdom and they voted to be part of the European Union. And if you listen to that democratic mandate and the voice of the people of Scotland, it’s the duty upon us to try to find an avenue where that may be possible.People in this country voted to be part of the United Kingdom and they voted to be part of the European Union. And if you listen to that democratic mandate and the voice of the people of Scotland, it’s the duty upon us to try to find an avenue where that may be possible.
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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.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/2kcozwU9UeDelighted 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.She implied she would be voting for May in an article for the Telegraph on Tuesday, but was not explicit.
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Rowena Mason
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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Lunchtime summary
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.
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:
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.
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.
1.52pm BST
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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. @jeremycorbyn
1.29pm BST
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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 entryism
1.26pm BST
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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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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 interview
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 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.
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.
Yes, says Leadsom. That’s right.
Q: How many people were in the team you were managing?
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 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:
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 law
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 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/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 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.
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