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Brexit deal: May wins cabinet support but hints at ministers' reservations – Politics live Brexit deal: critics line up after May wins cabinet support – Politics live
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Jacob Rees Mogg was on Peston, where he vented about the deal. Here’s a clip.
When I first heard about the document, obviously it was gossip and it was rumour and it was leaks. Now that the document is available, unfortunately it’s worse than the gossip and the rumour and the leaks. And it fails the prime minister’s own promises, and that’s the most concerning thing, because a prime minister must not promise one thing and do another.
“Now that I’ve seen it, it’s worse than I thought”@Jacob_Rees_Mogg responds to the recently published EU Withdrawal Bill and says it fails the Prime Minister’s promises on both the customs union and the backstop. #Peston pic.twitter.com/rEksRzzFlj
And some more of today’s front pages. None are as colourful as the Sun’s, but the consensus of seems to be that while May may be holding on, it is by the skin of her teeth.
GUARDIAN: May Brexit plan: a split cabinet, a split party and a split nation #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/Ee7WFIBP4U
THE TIMES: May papers over the cracks #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/pLiFmIvR2g
DAILY MIRROR: War Cabinet #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/epSnOZAT94
TELEGRAPH: ‘There will be difficult days ahead’ #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/vosrBWixE1
EXPRESS: Its my deal....or no Brexit #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/IUqSUnqpQs
FINANCIAL TIMES: May braced for Backlash after winning ferocious Brexit battle #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/C0jeAFPrWx
Hello late-night politics-watchers, this is Kate Lyons taking over the blog from Ruth Quinn. Hats off to all my colleagues who have brought you the news as it has unfolded. What a day!
There’s a lot of unhappiness around tonight about the deal, including from the Sun, who blast it on Thursday’s front page. Here’s their front page (right) and their front page on the day after the referendum during happier times (for the Sun, that is).
2016 vs 2018. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/Tii0YkhYCM
The Independent’s political correspondent Benjamin Kentish reports that No 10 are allow a vote on amendments before main vote in parliamentThe Independent’s political correspondent Benjamin Kentish reports that No 10 are allow a vote on amendments before main vote in parliament
EXCL: Understand No 10 has told opposition parties they are likely to allow amendments to be voted on BEFORE meaningful vote. Potential game-changer.EXCL: Understand No 10 has told opposition parties they are likely to allow amendments to be voted on BEFORE meaningful vote. Potential game-changer.
Ominous tweet from Arlene Foster. In the language Northern Irish marathon power-sharing talks “frank meetings” are rarely good news for negotiatorsOminous tweet from Arlene Foster. In the language Northern Irish marathon power-sharing talks “frank meetings” are rarely good news for negotiators
We had a frank meeting tonight with the Prime Minister lasting almost an hour. She is fully aware of our position and concerns.We had a frank meeting tonight with the Prime Minister lasting almost an hour. She is fully aware of our position and concerns.
Tory Brexiteer MP Anne Marie Morris has told Newsnight she “believes” that the requisite 48 letters from MPs needed to trigger a vote of no confidence have been sent to Graham Brady - chairman of the influential 1922 committeeTory Brexiteer MP Anne Marie Morris has told Newsnight she “believes” that the requisite 48 letters from MPs needed to trigger a vote of no confidence have been sent to Graham Brady - chairman of the influential 1922 committee
More frustration from Nicola Sturgeon on the proposed dealMore frustration from Nicola Sturgeon on the proposed deal
It is obvious that the Prime Minister can barely unite her Cabinet on this deal and it is also increasingly clear that she will struggle to get a majority for it in Parliament.It is obvious that the Prime Minister can barely unite her Cabinet on this deal and it is also increasingly clear that she will struggle to get a majority for it in Parliament.
In these circumstances it is more important than ever that we are not faced with a false choice between a bad deal and no deal.In these circumstances it is more important than ever that we are not faced with a false choice between a bad deal and no deal.
No-one should be effectively blackmailed into a choice between the frying pan or the fire.No-one should be effectively blackmailed into a choice between the frying pan or the fire.
Theresa May’s former chief of staff Nick Timothy has launched an attack on the deal in The Telegraph, branding the deal a “capitulation”.Theresa May’s former chief of staff Nick Timothy has launched an attack on the deal in The Telegraph, branding the deal a “capitulation”.
It is a capitulation not only to Brussels, but to the fears of the British negotiators themselves, who have shown by their actions that they never believed Brexit can be a success.It is a capitulation not only to Brussels, but to the fears of the British negotiators themselves, who have shown by their actions that they never believed Brexit can be a success.
This includes, I say with the heaviest of hearts, the Prime Minister.This includes, I say with the heaviest of hearts, the Prime Minister.
But Matthew O’Toole, a former Downing Street chief press officer for Europe, has this to say about his interventionBut Matthew O’Toole, a former Downing Street chief press officer for Europe, has this to say about his intervention
Nick is perhaps the single most influential author of this deal. Every one of the shrill threats and red lines he dictated drove the negotiations towards this end. He shut out official advice and dissent. If its a bad deal, he broke it - he owns it.https://t.co/YCbscsMryQNick is perhaps the single most influential author of this deal. Every one of the shrill threats and red lines he dictated drove the negotiations towards this end. He shut out official advice and dissent. If its a bad deal, he broke it - he owns it.https://t.co/YCbscsMryQ
Sky News’ political editor Faisal Islam reporting that Jeremy Corbyn is now in talks with Theresa MaySky News’ political editor Faisal Islam reporting that Jeremy Corbyn is now in talks with Theresa May
New: Understand Opposition Leader @jeremycorbyn is meeting the PM now privately in the Commons on Brexit Deal.New: Understand Opposition Leader @jeremycorbyn is meeting the PM now privately in the Commons on Brexit Deal.
As my colleague Heather Stewart has pointed out - the parliamentary arithmetic looks tight - if the DUP vote against the deal then the prime minister could have difficulty getting the deal through parliament without Labour helpAs my colleague Heather Stewart has pointed out - the parliamentary arithmetic looks tight - if the DUP vote against the deal then the prime minister could have difficulty getting the deal through parliament without Labour help
It looks like anyone staying up for dramatic resignations can turn in for the night after allIt looks like anyone staying up for dramatic resignations can turn in for the night after all
No *do* stand down (I think...)! Had heard the Brexit secretary was on the brink, but friends say absolutely not. Let's all reconvene tomorrow, shall we? https://t.co/oOZE8jW3ZJNo *do* stand down (I think...)! Had heard the Brexit secretary was on the brink, but friends say absolutely not. Let's all reconvene tomorrow, shall we? https://t.co/oOZE8jW3ZJ
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken to the prime minister and is not happy with her how the agreement deals with her country’s interestsScotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken to the prime minister and is not happy with her how the agreement deals with her country’s interests
Not long off call with PM. She tried to tell me Scotland’s ‘distinctive’ interests had been protected. I pointed out that there isn’t a single mention of Scotland in the agreement, that it disregards our interests, and puts Scotland at a serious competitive disadvantage.Not long off call with PM. She tried to tell me Scotland’s ‘distinctive’ interests had been protected. I pointed out that there isn’t a single mention of Scotland in the agreement, that it disregards our interests, and puts Scotland at a serious competitive disadvantage.
Our Brexit correspondent Lisa O’Carroll on Leo Varadkar’s support for the dealOur Brexit correspondent Lisa O’Carroll on Leo Varadkar’s support for the deal
How is your mood Taoiseach? "Pretty good, this is one of the better days in politics".How is your mood Taoiseach? "Pretty good, this is one of the better days in politics".
Varadkar: "we do now have the insurance policy of the backstop if all otehr efforts fail to produce a better solution." Legal text says this cannot be a unilateral decision.Varadkar: "we do now have the insurance policy of the backstop if all otehr efforts fail to produce a better solution." Legal text says this cannot be a unilateral decision.
Varadkar - we have "achieve a satisfactory outcome today" on all Ireland's priorities - "priorities has been protecting GFAprotecting trade, jobs and the economy. on each of these priorties we have achieved a satisfactory outcome today. "Varadkar - we have "achieve a satisfactory outcome today" on all Ireland's priorities - "priorities has been protecting GFAprotecting trade, jobs and the economy. on each of these priorties we have achieved a satisfactory outcome today. "
My colleague Heather Stewart on reports that a major resignation from the cabinet could be on the cards later tonight:My colleague Heather Stewart on reports that a major resignation from the cabinet could be on the cards later tonight:
Don't stand down quite yet, Brexit-watchers - only one source, but hearing we may yet see a senior ministerial resignation tonight.Don't stand down quite yet, Brexit-watchers - only one source, but hearing we may yet see a senior ministerial resignation tonight.
Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar has called the deal “satisfactory”Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar has called the deal “satisfactory”
We have reached a satisfactory outcome on all key Irish priorities.We have reached a satisfactory outcome on all key Irish priorities.
We do now have the insurance policy of the backstop if all other efforts fail to produce a better solution.We do now have the insurance policy of the backstop if all other efforts fail to produce a better solution.
These are from Steve Baker, the former Brexit minister.These are from Steve Baker, the former Brexit minister.
A colleague tells me,“This is far worse than I feared. I feel very badly let down.”I predict this deal, like a bad budget, will be in bits in a couple of daysA colleague tells me,“This is far worse than I feared. I feel very badly let down.”I predict this deal, like a bad budget, will be in bits in a couple of days
Another writes,“Truly the worst possible deal we could have collectively imagined”Another writes,“Truly the worst possible deal we could have collectively imagined”
Baker was at one point chair of the European Research Group, the hard Brexit caucus for Tory MPs. Jacob Rees-Mogg is now ERG chair and he is a more eloquent media performer. But Baker as ERG chair was a quite formidable organiser, and he is now back playing that role as Rees-Mogg’s deputy.Baker was at one point chair of the European Research Group, the hard Brexit caucus for Tory MPs. Jacob Rees-Mogg is now ERG chair and he is a more eloquent media performer. But Baker as ERG chair was a quite formidable organiser, and he is now back playing that role as Rees-Mogg’s deputy.
These tweets will be ominous for Number 10.These tweets will be ominous for Number 10.
That is all from me for today. My colleague Ruth Quinn is now taking over.That is all from me for today. My colleague Ruth Quinn is now taking over.