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| Corbyn even more popular with Labour members after no confidence motion, poll suggests – politics live | Corbyn even more popular with Labour members after no confidence motion, poll suggests – politics live |
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| Here are two tweets about how Angela Eagle and Owen Smith are doing in terms of securing nominations for the Labour leadership from MPs. | |
| From STV’s Harry Smith | |
| Lab sources saying Owen Smith has about 70 nominations, Angela Eagle about 50. So 50 ish still to decide assuming 40 Corbyn backers | |
| From the BBC’s Chris Gibson | |
| Angela Eagle has just pulled ahead of Owen Smith in number of KNOWN declarations according to the brill @jackcevans 31 - Eagle30 - Smith | |
| 1.30pm BST | 1.30pm BST |
| 13:30 | 13:30 |
| Lunchtime summary | Lunchtime summary |
| Since this is our first outing together, let me take the opportunity of making clear to you that I do not believe in the money tree. I am clear that we have to pay our way in the world. We have a very large fiscal deficit that we have to address but while doing it we also have to ensure that we maximise the productive capability of the UK economy. | Since this is our first outing together, let me take the opportunity of making clear to you that I do not believe in the money tree. I am clear that we have to pay our way in the world. We have a very large fiscal deficit that we have to address but while doing it we also have to ensure that we maximise the productive capability of the UK economy. |
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| Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, has started putting up a refugee family in a cottage in the grounds of Lambeth Palace under a new government scheme formally launched today. | Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, has started putting up a refugee family in a cottage in the grounds of Lambeth Palace under a new government scheme formally launched today. |
| As the Press Association reports, the scheme will see churches, charities, faith groups and businesses provide housing and support for those brought to Britain from Syria and other countries in the Middle East and North Africa under resettlement programmes. Organisations will provide housing for refugees and help them integrate into life in the UK, gain access to medical and social services and arrange English language lessons. | As the Press Association reports, the scheme will see churches, charities, faith groups and businesses provide housing and support for those brought to Britain from Syria and other countries in the Middle East and North Africa under resettlement programmes. Organisations will provide housing for refugees and help them integrate into life in the UK, gain access to medical and social services and arrange English language lessons. |
| Launching the Full Community Sponsorship scheme (pdf) at Lambeth Palace, Amber Rudd, the home secretary, she had the met the family - which includes children aged four to 10. The youngsters told her they all wanted to be doctors when they grow up. Rudd said: | Launching the Full Community Sponsorship scheme (pdf) at Lambeth Palace, Amber Rudd, the home secretary, she had the met the family - which includes children aged four to 10. The youngsters told her they all wanted to be doctors when they grow up. Rudd said: |
| The response of the British public to the refugee crisis has been one of overwhelming generosity and many have been moved to make kind offers of assistance. This is a ground-breaking new development for resettlement in the UK and I wholeheartedly encourage organisations that can help to offer their support. | The response of the British public to the refugee crisis has been one of overwhelming generosity and many have been moved to make kind offers of assistance. This is a ground-breaking new development for resettlement in the UK and I wholeheartedly encourage organisations that can help to offer their support. |
| I hope that this new approach will help bring communities together and support these often traumatised and vulnerable families as they rebuild their lives, and contribute to and thrive in our country. | I hope that this new approach will help bring communities together and support these often traumatised and vulnerable families as they rebuild their lives, and contribute to and thrive in our country. |
| Welby said: | Welby said: |
| Refugees, like all people, are treasured human beings, made in the image of God, who deserve safety, freedom and the opportunity to flourish. It is an enormous privilege to welcome a family to live in a cottage in the grounds of Lambeth Palace. | Refugees, like all people, are treasured human beings, made in the image of God, who deserve safety, freedom and the opportunity to flourish. It is an enormous privilege to welcome a family to live in a cottage in the grounds of Lambeth Palace. |
| The scheme is based on a successful Canadian model which reportedly has more communities offering to sponsor refugees than actual refugees. Individuals and groups take responsibility for families for a year, finding them a home and education. | The scheme is based on a successful Canadian model which reportedly has more communities offering to sponsor refugees than actual refugees. Individuals and groups take responsibility for families for a year, finding them a home and education. |
| The Home Office said sponsoring organisations wishing to apply must have status as either a registered charity or “community interest company”, the consent of the local authority in which they wish to operate and a “comprehensive plan” for resettlement. All resettled refugees will have been through a thorough security vetting process. | The Home Office said sponsoring organisations wishing to apply must have status as either a registered charity or “community interest company”, the consent of the local authority in which they wish to operate and a “comprehensive plan” for resettlement. All resettled refugees will have been through a thorough security vetting process. |
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| Here is John Kerry, the US secretary of state, meeting Theresa May in Number 10 (once he managed to get through the door - see 12.35pm.) | Here is John Kerry, the US secretary of state, meeting Theresa May in Number 10 (once he managed to get through the door - see 12.35pm.) |
| 12.35pm BST | 12.35pm BST |
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| John Kerry, the US secretary of state, has got a press conference with Boris Johnson, the foreign secretary, this afternoon. But he went into Downing Street first. | John Kerry, the US secretary of state, has got a press conference with Boris Johnson, the foreign secretary, this afternoon. But he went into Downing Street first. |
| Unfortunately for US-UK relations, he appeared to get the door shut in his face. | Unfortunately for US-UK relations, he appeared to get the door shut in his face. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 1.39pm BST | at 1.39pm BST |
| 12.27pm BST | 12.27pm BST |
| 12:27 | 12:27 |
| In Treasury questions Philip Hammond, the new chancellor, told MPs that he did not believe in “the money tree”. | In Treasury questions Philip Hammond, the new chancellor, told MPs that he did not believe in “the money tree”. |
| New Chancellor @PHammondMP in the Commons: "I do not believe in the money tree. We have to pay our way in the world" https://t.co/CUhQRf6b37 | New Chancellor @PHammondMP in the Commons: "I do not believe in the money tree. We have to pay our way in the world" https://t.co/CUhQRf6b37 |
| 12.24pm BST | 12.24pm BST |
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| Jeremy Corbyn is asking a court to allow him to personally fight a legal action launched in a bid to overturn the Labour Party’s decision to guarantee him a place on the leadership ballot, the Press Association reports. | Jeremy Corbyn is asking a court to allow him to personally fight a legal action launched in a bid to overturn the Labour Party’s decision to guarantee him a place on the leadership ballot, the Press Association reports. |
| A High Court claim brought by Labour donor Michael Foster, a former parliamentary candidate, is currently against one named defendant - the party’s general secretary Iain McNicol, who is being sued in a representative capacity. | A High Court claim brought by Labour donor Michael Foster, a former parliamentary candidate, is currently against one named defendant - the party’s general secretary Iain McNicol, who is being sued in a representative capacity. |
| But Corbyn wishes to be added as a party to the proceedings as second defendant. | But Corbyn wishes to be added as a party to the proceedings as second defendant. |
| His application was heard by Master Victoria McCloud at a preliminary hearing at the High Court in London. | His application was heard by Master Victoria McCloud at a preliminary hearing at the High Court in London. |
| Written argument in support of his application states: “His personal interest in the subject matter of this litigation is pressing and obvious and distinguishes him from the general body of members represented by Mr McNicol.” | Written argument in support of his application states: “His personal interest in the subject matter of this litigation is pressing and obvious and distinguishes him from the general body of members represented by Mr McNicol.” |
| The case, which is expected to be aired fully on July 26, follows the decision of Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) that the leader should automatically be included in the contest. | The case, which is expected to be aired fully on July 26, follows the decision of Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) that the leader should automatically be included in the contest. |
| NEC members wrestled with legal advice for six hours over whether Corbyn would need to secure 51 nominations to make it on to the ballot paper after both sides insisted the party rulebook backed their case. | NEC members wrestled with legal advice for six hours over whether Corbyn would need to secure 51 nominations to make it on to the ballot paper after both sides insisted the party rulebook backed their case. |
| The written document before the court also says that Foster’s legal action “seeks, in effect, to reverse this decision so that Mr Corbyn will not be eligible to stand as a candidate in the forthcoming leadership election unless he secures the requisite number of nominations in the time limited by the rules”. | The written document before the court also says that Foster’s legal action “seeks, in effect, to reverse this decision so that Mr Corbyn will not be eligible to stand as a candidate in the forthcoming leadership election unless he secures the requisite number of nominations in the time limited by the rules”. |
| Corbyn was not present for Tuesday’s hearing. The court heard he had wished to attend but had a number of “pressing engagements”. | Corbyn was not present for Tuesday’s hearing. The court heard he had wished to attend but had a number of “pressing engagements”. |
| Judgment will be given at 10.30am on Wednesday. | Judgment will be given at 10.30am on Wednesday. |
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| The full tables from the YouGov poll of Labour members are now on the YouGov website, here (pdf). | The full tables from the YouGov poll of Labour members are now on the YouGov website, here (pdf). |
| And here is the politics professor Rob Ford commenting on the figures. | And here is the politics professor Rob Ford commenting on the figures. |
| Big message frm YouGov members' poll: Corbyn wld lose 2nd ldership elec with last yr's membship, winning due to loyalists who joined since | Big message frm YouGov members' poll: Corbyn wld lose 2nd ldership elec with last yr's membship, winning due to loyalists who joined since |
| That leaves me rather more pessimistic about chances of anyone beating Corbyn - joiners since 2015 are super-loyal. 1/2 | That leaves me rather more pessimistic about chances of anyone beating Corbyn - joiners since 2015 are super-loyal. 1/2 |
| 2/2 Wld require a massive vote against Corbyn from pre Sept 2015 membership and/or major anti-Corbyn supporter influx. Both look unlikely. | 2/2 Wld require a massive vote against Corbyn from pre Sept 2015 membership and/or major anti-Corbyn supporter influx. Both look unlikely. |
| Ford is referring to these figures. | Ford is referring to these figures. |
| YouGov poll shows the division between pre- and post-Corbyn members. Really rather worrying in terms of party unity. pic.twitter.com/iMqnnyp507 | YouGov poll shows the division between pre- and post-Corbyn members. Really rather worrying in terms of party unity. pic.twitter.com/iMqnnyp507 |
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| In the Commons John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, asks Philip Hammond for an assurance that the government will compensate councils for any money they lose when EU structural funds disappear. | In the Commons John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, asks Philip Hammond for an assurance that the government will compensate councils for any money they lose when EU structural funds disappear. |
| David Gauke, the chief secretary to the Treasury, says this is an issue that the government will address in due course. | David Gauke, the chief secretary to the Treasury, says this is an issue that the government will address in due course. |
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| Philip Hammond is taking his first Treasury questions as chancellor. | Philip Hammond is taking his first Treasury questions as chancellor. |
| Asked about deficit reduction, he says the government has abandoned its plan to bring the budget into surplus by 2019-20. But the government will still have to address the deficit, he says. He says he will give more details in the autumn statement. | Asked about deficit reduction, he says the government has abandoned its plan to bring the budget into surplus by 2019-20. But the government will still have to address the deficit, he says. He says he will give more details in the autumn statement. |
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| Here is a Guardian video of Theresa May addressing her first cabinet meeting. | Here is a Guardian video of Theresa May addressing her first cabinet meeting. |
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| Eagle and Smith said to be 'neck and neck' in terms of getting leadership nominations from Labour MPs | Eagle and Smith said to be 'neck and neck' in terms of getting leadership nominations from Labour MPs |
| Labour MPs have until 5pm tomorrow to nominate candidates in the leadership contest. The contest is taking place because Angela Eagle secured the 51 nominations from MPs and MEPs needed to trigger a contest, but those names were never published and effectively she and Owen Smith (who entered the contest after Eagle) have to start from scratch collecting new numbers. The party is expected to publish an update saying how many nominations candidates have received after 5pm today. | Labour MPs have until 5pm tomorrow to nominate candidates in the leadership contest. The contest is taking place because Angela Eagle secured the 51 nominations from MPs and MEPs needed to trigger a contest, but those names were never published and effectively she and Owen Smith (who entered the contest after Eagle) have to start from scratch collecting new numbers. The party is expected to publish an update saying how many nominations candidates have received after 5pm today. |
| There have been claims that Smith is ahead of Eagle, but Eagle’s allies insist this is wrong. They say they have had tellers outside the PLP office today and that Smith and Eagle are neck and neck in terms of nominations. They believe that Eagle’s strong performance at the PLP hustings yesterday has made an impact. | There have been claims that Smith is ahead of Eagle, but Eagle’s allies insist this is wrong. They say they have had tellers outside the PLP office today and that Smith and Eagle are neck and neck in terms of nominations. They believe that Eagle’s strong performance at the PLP hustings yesterday has made an impact. |
| Sources are also confirming that Eagle and Smith have done a deal to ensure that only one of them goes forward to challenge Corbyn. Eagle and Smith spoke twice about this by phone yesterday, and they both accept that the PLP only wants one candidate to challenge Corbyn. There has been speculation that they could end up running on a joint ticket, with the candidate who drops out being lined up for the shadow chancellor role, but this has not been confirmed. | Sources are also confirming that Eagle and Smith have done a deal to ensure that only one of them goes forward to challenge Corbyn. Eagle and Smith spoke twice about this by phone yesterday, and they both accept that the PLP only wants one candidate to challenge Corbyn. There has been speculation that they could end up running on a joint ticket, with the candidate who drops out being lined up for the shadow chancellor role, but this has not been confirmed. |
| But we are not expected to learn which candidate will drop out until nominations close tomorrow. | But we are not expected to learn which candidate will drop out until nominations close tomorrow. |
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| Here is Jeremy Corbyn being doorstepped as he left home this morning. | Here is Jeremy Corbyn being doorstepped as he left home this morning. |
| Jeremy Corbyn. The Morning after the night before...........#Trident #notbothered https://t.co/NkmYzdsZZ6 | Jeremy Corbyn. The Morning after the night before...........#Trident #notbothered https://t.co/NkmYzdsZZ6 |
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| Libby Brooks | Libby Brooks |
| After yesterday’s Trident debate, the SNP argued that the result underlined how Scotland’s democratic deficit was only getting worse post-EU referendum, with 58 out of 59 MPs north of the border voting to scrap the programme. | After yesterday’s Trident debate, the SNP argued that the result underlined how Scotland’s democratic deficit was only getting worse post-EU referendum, with 58 out of 59 MPs north of the border voting to scrap the programme. |
| Today, Scotland’s politicians are returning their attention to how they might settle that EU democratic deficit, with a cross-party committee of MSPs meeting diplomats from Iceland, Norway, Ireland and elsewhere in Brussels. | Today, Scotland’s politicians are returning their attention to how they might settle that EU democratic deficit, with a cross-party committee of MSPs meeting diplomats from Iceland, Norway, Ireland and elsewhere in Brussels. |
| Joan McAlpine, convenor of Holyrood’s European and External Relations Committee, describes the trip as an initial fact-finding exercise to investigate what the options are for preserving Scotland’s place in the EU after the UK Brexit vote, and to sound out other countries’ views. | Joan McAlpine, convenor of Holyrood’s European and External Relations Committee, describes the trip as an initial fact-finding exercise to investigate what the options are for preserving Scotland’s place in the EU after the UK Brexit vote, and to sound out other countries’ views. |
| It’s highly unusual for a committee to meet during the Holyrood recess, so this trip is a mark of the urgency felt amongst MSPs, who all (except Tory abstainers) voted at the end of June to support first minister Nicola Sturgeon in her efforts to try to secure Scotland’s relationship with the EU and its place in the single market. | It’s highly unusual for a committee to meet during the Holyrood recess, so this trip is a mark of the urgency felt amongst MSPs, who all (except Tory abstainers) voted at the end of June to support first minister Nicola Sturgeon in her efforts to try to secure Scotland’s relationship with the EU and its place in the single market. |
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| May tells cabinet that government must be defined by social reform, not just Brexit | May tells cabinet that government must be defined by social reform, not just Brexit |
| Theresa May is chairing her first cabinet meeting this morning, and a TV camera crew was let in to film her opening words. May told her colleagues that politics “isn’t a game” and that she did not want the government to be defined just be Brexit. She said: | Theresa May is chairing her first cabinet meeting this morning, and a TV camera crew was let in to film her opening words. May told her colleagues that politics “isn’t a game” and that she did not want the government to be defined just be Brexit. She said: |
| Politics isn’t a game. The decisions that we take around the table affect people’s day to day lives in this country. And we have the challenge of Brexit, and Brexit does mean that, by forging a new role for the United Kingdom in the world. But we won’t be a government that is defined just by Brexit. We will also be a government defined by the social reform that we undertake. | Politics isn’t a game. The decisions that we take around the table affect people’s day to day lives in this country. And we have the challenge of Brexit, and Brexit does mean that, by forging a new role for the United Kingdom in the world. But we won’t be a government that is defined just by Brexit. We will also be a government defined by the social reform that we undertake. |
| After May’s opening words, cabinet ministers banged their table in approval. | After May’s opening words, cabinet ministers banged their table in approval. |