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Scotland’s justice secretary Humza Yousaf has called for “further clarity” around Donald Trump’s plans to visit Scotland this weekend, as he urged those wanting to protest against the US President’s visit to do so safely and peacefully.
After being briefed this morning by Police Scotland on the £5m security operation attending this weekend’s visit, Yousaf said: “It is clear that President Trump’s visit will have significant operational implications for Police Scotland...Further clarity around President Trump’s plans whilst visiting Scotland would greatly aid the planning that is being taken forward by our police and wider partners.”
Trump is expected to spend Saturday and Sunday at his luxury resort in Turnberry, on the west coast, although Police Scotland told the Guardian that they had yet to have this confirmed. He will avoid mass protests planned in Glasgow and Edinburgh, but will perhaps see the Trump baby balloon which organisers hope to transport from London to fly outside the resort’s four-mile perimeter.
Yousaf added that he understood that Scots would want to protests agains the visit: “We understand that many people feel very strongly about President Trump and his administration’s policies, and will want to express that this weekend when he is in the country.”
“That is why there are a number of organised protest locations across the country this weekend and I would urge people who want to exercise their right to demonstrate in those locations, to do so in a safe and peaceful manner.”
Trump will not meet Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, who has been highly critical of his policies, while he stays in the country.
Donald Trump might praise Boris Johnson as a friend – and the former foreign secretary did suggest last month Trump could do a better job of Brexit negotiations than Theresa May – but it was not always thus.
In 2015, when Johnson was still mayor of London and Trump was seeking the Republican nomination, he responded robustly to Trump’s claim parts of the UK capital were so overrun by Islamist radicalisation that they were no-go areas for police. Let’s remind ourselves of Johnson’s response:
Donald Trump’s ill-informed comments are complete and utter nonsense. As a city where more than 300 languages are spoken, London has a proud history of tolerance and diversity and to suggest there are areas where police officers cannot go because of radicalisation is simply ridiculous.
I would welcome the opportunity to show Mr Trump first hand some of the excellent work our police officers do every day in local neighbourhoods throughout our city.
Crime has been falling steadily in both London and New York - and the only reason I wouldn’t go to some parts of New York is the real risk of meeting Donald Trump.
Donald Trump has shown his visit this week to the Nato summit and the UK is likely to be a diplomatic minefield. Speaking to the US media at the White House before getting onto Marine One, his official helicopter, en route to Europe, he has said Britain is in “turmoil” and predicted his meeting with Vladimir Putin next week, after the UK could be his “easiest” engagement.Donald Trump has shown his visit this week to the Nato summit and the UK is likely to be a diplomatic minefield. Speaking to the US media at the White House before getting onto Marine One, his official helicopter, en route to Europe, he has said Britain is in “turmoil” and predicted his meeting with Vladimir Putin next week, after the UK could be his “easiest” engagement.
He also praised Boris Johnson as “a friend of mine” – without any similarly supportive words for Theresa May. He also said he might hope to speak to Johnson in the UK on Thursday or Friday. Here’s what he said:He also praised Boris Johnson as “a friend of mine” – without any similarly supportive words for Theresa May. He also said he might hope to speak to Johnson in the UK on Thursday or Friday. Here’s what he said:
The UK, that’s a situation that’s been going on for a long time. I have Nato, I have the UK, which is in somewhat turmoil, and I have Putin. Frankly, Putin may be the easiest of them all, who would think? Who would think? But the UK certainly - they certainly have a lot of things going on.The UK, that’s a situation that’s been going on for a long time. I have Nato, I have the UK, which is in somewhat turmoil, and I have Putin. Frankly, Putin may be the easiest of them all, who would think? Who would think? But the UK certainly - they certainly have a lot of things going on.
In response to a question which was inaudible above the sound of the helicopter, the US president said:In response to a question which was inaudible above the sound of the helicopter, the US president said:
Boris Johnson is a friend of mine, he’s been very, very nice to me, very supportive. And I maybe will speak to him when I get over there. I like Boris Johnson, I’ve a;ways liked him.Boris Johnson is a friend of mine, he’s been very, very nice to me, very supportive. And I maybe will speak to him when I get over there. I like Boris Johnson, I’ve a;ways liked him.
The much-awaited Brexit white paper will be published on Thursday, No 10 has confirmed at the post-cabinet lunchtime briefing. There had been suggestions yesterday it might be delayed until next week.The much-awaited Brexit white paper will be published on Thursday, No 10 has confirmed at the post-cabinet lunchtime briefing. There had been suggestions yesterday it might be delayed until next week.
There was no discussion of Boris Johnson’s resignation statement at cabinet, Theresa May’s spokesman said. May expressed thanks for the work of Johnson and David Davies before ministers talked about Brexit ahead of the white paper, a discussion led by the new minister Dominic Raab.There was no discussion of Boris Johnson’s resignation statement at cabinet, Theresa May’s spokesman said. May expressed thanks for the work of Johnson and David Davies before ministers talked about Brexit ahead of the white paper, a discussion led by the new minister Dominic Raab.
The spokesman said there was further discussion of planning for a no-deal Brexit, but would not supply any details.The spokesman said there was further discussion of planning for a no-deal Brexit, but would not supply any details.
Cabinet members also agreed on a message of support to the England team ahead of the World Cup semi final on Wednesday night, although rather than send a message, this was noted in the cabinet papers.Cabinet members also agreed on a message of support to the England team ahead of the World Cup semi final on Wednesday night, although rather than send a message, this was noted in the cabinet papers.
Lord Peter Carrington, the Conservative foreign secretary under Margaret Thatcher, who famously resigned after Argentina invaded the Falklands, died yesterday aged 99, it has been announced.Lord Peter Carrington, the Conservative foreign secretary under Margaret Thatcher, who famously resigned after Argentina invaded the Falklands, died yesterday aged 99, it has been announced.
A hereditary peer, he was the last surviving member of Winston Churchill’s postwar 1951-55 government, and was later secretary general of Nato.A hereditary peer, he was the last surviving member of Winston Churchill’s postwar 1951-55 government, and was later secretary general of Nato.
He is perhaps most remembered for resigning as foreign secretary as he believed she should take responsibility for the surprise Argentine invasion, even though there was no suggestion he had been negligent.He is perhaps most remembered for resigning as foreign secretary as he believed she should take responsibility for the surprise Argentine invasion, even though there was no suggestion he had been negligent.
Very sorry to learn of the death of my constituent Lord Carrington, former Defence and Foreign Secretary & last surviving member of Churchill's post-war govt. His career was given to public service. My deep sympathy to his family. 1/2Very sorry to learn of the death of my constituent Lord Carrington, former Defence and Foreign Secretary & last surviving member of Churchill's post-war govt. His career was given to public service. My deep sympathy to his family. 1/2
More disquiet on May’s Chequers plan from another leaver who also left the cabinet – although Priti Patel did not go of her own accord. Speaking on BBC2’s Daily Politics, the former international development secretary said she could understand Boris Johnson’s worries:More disquiet on May’s Chequers plan from another leaver who also left the cabinet – although Priti Patel did not go of her own accord. Speaking on BBC2’s Daily Politics, the former international development secretary said she could understand Boris Johnson’s worries:
I can see exactly why there’s not just frustration but concern over our ability to go out there in the world , be the buccaneers, grasp free trade opportunities.I can see exactly why there’s not just frustration but concern over our ability to go out there in the world , be the buccaneers, grasp free trade opportunities.
Patel said that while there was more detail to come, she feared such a plan would not see the UK becoming “independent in the way we have spoken about being independent”.Patel said that while there was more detail to come, she feared such a plan would not see the UK becoming “independent in the way we have spoken about being independent”.
Who is the new attorney general, Geoffrey Cox? Our legal affairs correspondent, Owen Bowcott, explains:Who is the new attorney general, Geoffrey Cox? Our legal affairs correspondent, Owen Bowcott, explains:
The swiftest promotion in the latest reshuffle advances the Conservative backbencher Geoffrey Cox QC to the front line cabinet role of attorney general. A highly successful barrister, his outside earnings in 2014 were £820,867 - making him one of parliament’s highest earners.The swiftest promotion in the latest reshuffle advances the Conservative backbencher Geoffrey Cox QC to the front line cabinet role of attorney general. A highly successful barrister, his outside earnings in 2014 were £820,867 - making him one of parliament’s highest earners.
He resigned from Westminster’s standards committee after failing to declare part of his income within the required time limit. Three years ago his claim for 49p for a bottle of milk was rejected by the Commons authorities; Cox said the claim was a mistake by staff after hospitality rules changed.He resigned from Westminster’s standards committee after failing to declare part of his income within the required time limit. Three years ago his claim for 49p for a bottle of milk was rejected by the Commons authorities; Cox said the claim was a mistake by staff after hospitality rules changed.
The MP for Torridge and West Devon, aged 58, studied law at Cambridge university and was first elected to parliament in 2005. He founded, and now heads, Thomas More chambers where he specialises in commercial, fraud, defamation and human rights cases.The MP for Torridge and West Devon, aged 58, studied law at Cambridge university and was first elected to parliament in 2005. He founded, and now heads, Thomas More chambers where he specialises in commercial, fraud, defamation and human rights cases.
Cox has appeared in many high profile claims in the court of appeal, supreme court and Privy Counci as well as in financial cases in the Cayman Islands. He has represented the millionaire businessman Nicholas Van Hoogstraten and a British soldier accused of war crimes in Iraq. He successfully defended the Sun’s deputy editor who faced charges in 2015 of making payments to public officials for stories.Cox has appeared in many high profile claims in the court of appeal, supreme court and Privy Counci as well as in financial cases in the Cayman Islands. He has represented the millionaire businessman Nicholas Van Hoogstraten and a British soldier accused of war crimes in Iraq. He successfully defended the Sun’s deputy editor who faced charges in 2015 of making payments to public officials for stories.
Cox campaigned for a leave vote in the EU referendum. In Who’s Who, his listed interests include “political history and enjoying rural life” .Cox campaigned for a leave vote in the EU referendum. In Who’s Who, his listed interests include “political history and enjoying rural life” .
Donald Trump is up and looking forward to the NATO summit, which starts on Thursday.Donald Trump is up and looking forward to the NATO summit, which starts on Thursday.
NATO countries must pay MORE, the United States must pay LESS. Very Unfair!NATO countries must pay MORE, the United States must pay LESS. Very Unfair!
A fairly long section of Javid’s appearance at the home affairs committee has involved Yvette Cooper seeking to get an answer on whether post-Brexit immigration arrangements will mean anyone seeking work in the UK from the EU will need some form of visa. Javid says more details will come in the government’s imminent white paper, adding:A fairly long section of Javid’s appearance at the home affairs committee has involved Yvette Cooper seeking to get an answer on whether post-Brexit immigration arrangements will mean anyone seeking work in the UK from the EU will need some form of visa. Javid says more details will come in the government’s imminent white paper, adding:
It will necessitate a series of changes in a number of categories, and depending what that category is – visitors, businesspeople, scientists– there will be differences. But what they will all share is that there will be no right to freedom of movement.It will necessitate a series of changes in a number of categories, and depending what that category is – visitors, businesspeople, scientists– there will be differences. But what they will all share is that there will be no right to freedom of movement.
Asked to clarify, Javid says there will be “some process involved”, whether or not that involves a visa.Asked to clarify, Javid says there will be “some process involved”, whether or not that involves a visa.
Quizzed at the home affairs committee about post-Brexit immigration plans, Javid says a full system has yet to be determined. But he is adamant on one point – the free movement of people from EU nations will end:Quizzed at the home affairs committee about post-Brexit immigration plans, Javid says a full system has yet to be determined. But he is adamant on one point – the free movement of people from EU nations will end:
What I can tell you, because the prime minister has said this, so I’m not pre-empting something that’s in the white paper, is that there will be a complete, total end to freedom of movement.What I can tell you, because the prime minister has said this, so I’m not pre-empting something that’s in the white paper, is that there will be a complete, total end to freedom of movement.
Freedom of movement as we understand it today will end, but also there will be no version of that, no derivative of that, no type of free movement, no backdoor version of free movement. Free movement will end.Freedom of movement as we understand it today will end, but also there will be no version of that, no derivative of that, no type of free movement, no backdoor version of free movement. Free movement will end.
The home secretary, Sajid Javid, and Sir Philip Rutnam, the department’s permanent secretary, are appearing before the home affairs committee, and have come under immediate pressure over a report into the civil service advice given to Amber Rudd before she resigned.The home secretary, Sajid Javid, and Sir Philip Rutnam, the department’s permanent secretary, are appearing before the home affairs committee, and have come under immediate pressure over a report into the civil service advice given to Amber Rudd before she resigned.
Rudd stepped down as home secretary in April after giving the same committee seemingly incorrect facts about targets for removing illegal migrants from the UK, as she answered questions about the Windrush crisis.Rudd stepped down as home secretary in April after giving the same committee seemingly incorrect facts about targets for removing illegal migrants from the UK, as she answered questions about the Windrush crisis.
Rutnam asked Sir Alex Allan, the prime minister’s adviser on ministerial standards, to produce a report on the advice Rudd received from civil servants. This is complete, but Rutnam told the committee today it will remain private as it contains personnel details and other confidential information.Rutnam asked Sir Alex Allan, the prime minister’s adviser on ministerial standards, to produce a report on the advice Rudd received from civil servants. This is complete, but Rutnam told the committee today it will remain private as it contains personnel details and other confidential information.
This annoyed Tory MP Douglas Ross, who started the questioning, and Labour’s Yvette Cooper, who chairs the committee. She called Rutnam’s answers a “hugely inadequate set of responses”. Cooper asks Javid if he will publish the report. Javid says he will look into it.This annoyed Tory MP Douglas Ross, who started the questioning, and Labour’s Yvette Cooper, who chairs the committee. She called Rutnam’s answers a “hugely inadequate set of responses”. Cooper asks Javid if he will publish the report. Javid says he will look into it.
Mini-panic over with Michael Gove, it seems. He missed the oceans event due to a genuine scheduling clash, sources say, and “all is fine”. So he has not decided to flounce out of government following a row in cabinet.Mini-panic over with Michael Gove, it seems. He missed the oceans event due to a genuine scheduling clash, sources say, and “all is fine”. So he has not decided to flounce out of government following a row in cabinet.
It is a sign of how febrile the atmosphere around May’s government is that such a possibility seemed credible when Gove cancelled.It is a sign of how febrile the atmosphere around May’s government is that such a possibility seemed credible when Gove cancelled.
In the meantime, No 10 has tweeted this image of the revamped cabinet, plus a message of support for England at the World Cup.In the meantime, No 10 has tweeted this image of the revamped cabinet, plus a message of support for England at the World Cup.
“Productive Cabinet meeting this morning – looking ahead to a busy week. And sending our best wishes to @England for tomorrow!” – PM @Theresa_May pic.twitter.com/PScxaG1xsj“Productive Cabinet meeting this morning – looking ahead to a busy week. And sending our best wishes to @England for tomorrow!” – PM @Theresa_May pic.twitter.com/PScxaG1xsj
Or perhaps Michael Gove is staying. ITV has tweeted this footage – which seems to be from earlier this morning – in which a doorstepped Gove is asked if he is going to resign. “Absolutely not,” comes the reply. He backs May’s Brexit plan “100%”, he says.Or perhaps Michael Gove is staying. ITV has tweeted this footage – which seems to be from earlier this morning – in which a doorstepped Gove is asked if he is going to resign. “Absolutely not,” comes the reply. He backs May’s Brexit plan “100%”, he says.
Michael Gove reveals what he thinks about Boris Johnson and David Davis's resignations from the cabinet and the PM's future pic.twitter.com/H9sWCLdaxwMichael Gove reveals what he thinks about Boris Johnson and David Davis's resignations from the cabinet and the PM's future pic.twitter.com/H9sWCLdaxw
Michael Gove, the environment secretary, had been due to attend a press conference at 11am on the ocean conservation alongside Lewis Pugh, the endurance swimmer and UN-designated oceans advocate. However, Gove has now pulled out – his department says he has “other diary commitments”.Michael Gove, the environment secretary, had been due to attend a press conference at 11am on the ocean conservation alongside Lewis Pugh, the endurance swimmer and UN-designated oceans advocate. However, Gove has now pulled out – his department says he has “other diary commitments”.
Could those commitments involve writing a letter of resignation to Theresa May? There’s not necessarily a reason why – Gove attended cabinet this morning – but in the current atmosphere anything is possible.Could those commitments involve writing a letter of resignation to Theresa May? There’s not necessarily a reason why – Gove attended cabinet this morning – but in the current atmosphere anything is possible.
Theresa May leaves No 10 after cabinet. She’s not dressed up for her new ministers – she was heading immediately to Westminster Abbey for a service to mark the 100th anniversary of the RAF.Theresa May leaves No 10 after cabinet. She’s not dressed up for her new ministers – she was heading immediately to Westminster Abbey for a service to mark the 100th anniversary of the RAF.
In economic news, GDP rose by 0.3% in May, the ONS has said, as growth in the service sector compensated for a contraction in manufacturing. GDP growth for the March-to-May quarter was 0.2%, the ONS said, the same as the first quarter of 2018.In economic news, GDP rose by 0.3% in May, the ONS has said, as growth in the service sector compensated for a contraction in manufacturing. GDP growth for the March-to-May quarter was 0.2%, the ONS said, the same as the first quarter of 2018.
More in our business live blog with Graeme Wearden.More in our business live blog with Graeme Wearden.
The noted political commentator Danny Dyer has been airing his views again, this time in a hugely contemporaneous snippet of EastEnders dialogue from last night, which referenced both England’s World Cup semi-final against Croatia on Wednesday, as well as the departure of David Davis as Brexit secretary. The suggestion of Dyer – or rather this character, Mick Carter – was for Gareth Southgate to get the job.The noted political commentator Danny Dyer has been airing his views again, this time in a hugely contemporaneous snippet of EastEnders dialogue from last night, which referenced both England’s World Cup semi-final against Croatia on Wednesday, as well as the departure of David Davis as Brexit secretary. The suggestion of Dyer – or rather this character, Mick Carter – was for Gareth Southgate to get the job.
Today on #EastEnders. Quite literally. pic.twitter.com/CyVk68SY3IToday on #EastEnders. Quite literally. pic.twitter.com/CyVk68SY3I
Hello, this is Peter Walker, taking over from Jessica Elgot (for those who haven’t seen – Andrew Sparrow is elsewhere today).Hello, this is Peter Walker, taking over from Jessica Elgot (for those who haven’t seen – Andrew Sparrow is elsewhere today).
The Commons is sitting from 11.30am, today, and kicks off with questions to the justice secretary, the ever-busy David Gauke. Away from the chamber, from 10.30am the home secretary, Sajid Javid, is being quizzed by the home affairs committee.The Commons is sitting from 11.30am, today, and kicks off with questions to the justice secretary, the ever-busy David Gauke. Away from the chamber, from 10.30am the home secretary, Sajid Javid, is being quizzed by the home affairs committee.
The ever-useful Labour whips Twitter feed says there are no ministerial statements today – but isn’t ruling out other missives from ministers.The ever-useful Labour whips Twitter feed says there are no ministerial statements today – but isn’t ruling out other missives from ministers.
There are no oral ministerial statements today. Doesn’t rule out any letters from Ministers later . . .There are no oral ministerial statements today. Doesn’t rule out any letters from Ministers later . . .