This article is from the source 'guardian' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2018/nov/16/brexit-deal-may-fights-for-survival-as-tory-civil-war-looms-politics-live
The article has changed 26 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 22 | Version 23 |
|---|---|
| Stephen Barclay made Brexit secretary as Amber Rudd gets DWP - Politics live | Stephen Barclay made Brexit secretary as Amber Rudd gets DWP - Politics live |
| (about 1 hour later) | |
| Steve Barclay, the newly-appointed Brexit secretary, has said he is delighted to accept the job. | |
| We now need to keep up the momentum to finalise the withdrawal agreement and outline political declaration and deliver a Brexit that works for the whole UK. Looking forward to working with a talented team of ministers and officials to do just that. | |
| A member of the House of Lords has condemned fellow peers for “misogynistic, victim-blaming” attitudes after they cast doubt on the claims of a woman found to have been sexually harassed by a Lib Dem peer, because she was friendly to him on later occasions. | A member of the House of Lords has condemned fellow peers for “misogynistic, victim-blaming” attitudes after they cast doubt on the claims of a woman found to have been sexually harassed by a Lib Dem peer, because she was friendly to him on later occasions. |
| Jenny Jones, a Green peer, said she was so shocked at the attitudes in Thursday’s debate that she walked out of the chamber. At the end, the Lords voted to block the punishment imposed on Antony Lester following a year-long series of inquiries. | Jenny Jones, a Green peer, said she was so shocked at the attitudes in Thursday’s debate that she walked out of the chamber. At the end, the Lords voted to block the punishment imposed on Antony Lester following a year-long series of inquiries. |
| The shadow Brexit secretary, Keir Starmer, says the appointment of Stephen Barclay as the secretary of state “changes absolutely nothing”. | The shadow Brexit secretary, Keir Starmer, says the appointment of Stephen Barclay as the secretary of state “changes absolutely nothing”. |
| After two years of negotiation, the prime minister has failed to deliver a Brexit deal that can command the support of parliament. A new face in the Brexit department will do nothing to bring this divided government back together. | After two years of negotiation, the prime minister has failed to deliver a Brexit deal that can command the support of parliament. A new face in the Brexit department will do nothing to bring this divided government back together. |
| In an interview with broadcasters, Amber Rudd urged Tory colleagues sending in letters of no confidence in Theresa May to “think again”. | In an interview with broadcasters, Amber Rudd urged Tory colleagues sending in letters of no confidence in Theresa May to “think again”. |
| This is not a time for changing our leader. This is a time for pulling together, for making sure we remember who we are here to serve, who we are here to help: that’s the whole of the country. | This is not a time for changing our leader. This is a time for pulling together, for making sure we remember who we are here to serve, who we are here to help: that’s the whole of the country. |
| As we noted earlier, Rudd declared herself confident May will survive as prime minister, saying: “I think she (May) has demonstrated this week her complete commitment to making sure she serves the people she was elected to so do.” | As we noted earlier, Rudd declared herself confident May will survive as prime minister, saying: “I think she (May) has demonstrated this week her complete commitment to making sure she serves the people she was elected to so do.” |
| Asked whether responsibility for Universal Credit was a “poisoned chalice”, the new work and pensions secretary said: | Asked whether responsibility for Universal Credit was a “poisoned chalice”, the new work and pensions secretary said: |
| I have seen Universal Credit do some fantastic things. In my constituency in Hastings and Rye it really has transformed lives. | I have seen Universal Credit do some fantastic things. In my constituency in Hastings and Rye it really has transformed lives. |
| But I also recognise that there have been some issues with it, some problems with it. I see it very much as my job, my role, to make sure that I try to iron out those difficulties so it becomes a force wholly for good. | But I also recognise that there have been some issues with it, some problems with it. I see it very much as my job, my role, to make sure that I try to iron out those difficulties so it becomes a force wholly for good. |
| Britain’s leading employers’ organisation has sought to bolster support for Theresa May with a warning to MPs that rejecting the prime minister’s Brexit deal would lead to shortages and prevent vital supplies reaching the public. | Britain’s leading employers’ organisation has sought to bolster support for Theresa May with a warning to MPs that rejecting the prime minister’s Brexit deal would lead to shortages and prevent vital supplies reaching the public. |
| In a show of support for May, the CBI said the agreement reached between London and Brussels represented hard-won progress and added that going backwards would damage Britain’s prosperity. | In a show of support for May, the CBI said the agreement reached between London and Brussels represented hard-won progress and added that going backwards would damage Britain’s prosperity. |
| Amber Rudd has been speaking publicly for the first time since it emerged she was to be appointed work and pensions secretary. This via ITV News’ Daniel Hewitt: | Amber Rudd has been speaking publicly for the first time since it emerged she was to be appointed work and pensions secretary. This via ITV News’ Daniel Hewitt: |
| Amber Rudd on PM pressure: "I worry sometimes my colleagues are too concerned about the Westminster bubble rather than keeping their eye on the job, which is to serve people." | Amber Rudd on PM pressure: "I worry sometimes my colleagues are too concerned about the Westminster bubble rather than keeping their eye on the job, which is to serve people." |
| Rudd: "I am confident the Prime Minister can survive. She's come forward with a real practical response to leaving the European Union, I think it's the right combination." | Rudd: "I am confident the Prime Minister can survive. She's come forward with a real practical response to leaving the European Union, I think it's the right combination." |
| The Ulster Unionist leader, Robin Swann, has said his party will not support the withdrawal agreement, claiming it will destabilise the United Kingdom. | The Ulster Unionist leader, Robin Swann, has said his party will not support the withdrawal agreement, claiming it will destabilise the United Kingdom. |
| This week’s withdrawal agreement was the inevitable consequence of the government and the DUP allowing the inclusion of the backstop in last December’s agreement between the EU and the UK. | This week’s withdrawal agreement was the inevitable consequence of the government and the DUP allowing the inclusion of the backstop in last December’s agreement between the EU and the UK. |
| It was a monumental error of judgment. We cannot and will not support the withdrawal agreement because it will be a longterm challenge to the integrity of the United Kingdom. In the unlikely event that the agreement makes its way through parliament, its impact will be felt for decades to come. | It was a monumental error of judgment. We cannot and will not support the withdrawal agreement because it will be a longterm challenge to the integrity of the United Kingdom. In the unlikely event that the agreement makes its way through parliament, its impact will be felt for decades to come. |
| The impact may not necessarily happen immediately but, as the months and years pass, the implementation of the disastrous backstop will see Northern Ireland potentially drift farther away from the rest of the United Kingdom unless action is taken to reverse its effects. | The impact may not necessarily happen immediately but, as the months and years pass, the implementation of the disastrous backstop will see Northern Ireland potentially drift farther away from the rest of the United Kingdom unless action is taken to reverse its effects. |
| It will act as an incentive for Scottish Nationalists who will use every excuse under the sun to destabilise another part of the United Kingdom. | It will act as an incentive for Scottish Nationalists who will use every excuse under the sun to destabilise another part of the United Kingdom. |
| He blamed the Democratic Unionist party, saying this was “happening on the DUP’s watch”, and claiming the party has “failed in their primary duty to protect the integrity of the union and its people”. | He blamed the Democratic Unionist party, saying this was “happening on the DUP’s watch”, and claiming the party has “failed in their primary duty to protect the integrity of the union and its people”. |
| Swann has also criticised the Irish government just hours before he is due to attend the annual conference of Fine Gael, Ireland’s governing party. | Swann has also criticised the Irish government just hours before he is due to attend the annual conference of Fine Gael, Ireland’s governing party. |
| The Irish government should also be careful what it wishes for. Despite repeated warnings to tone down the language and act like good neighbours, the brash behaviour of the Irish government led by Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney may yet lead to a place where none of us want to go. | The Irish government should also be careful what it wishes for. Despite repeated warnings to tone down the language and act like good neighbours, the brash behaviour of the Irish government led by Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney may yet lead to a place where none of us want to go. |
| A no-deal Brexit isn’t in anyone’s interests but, if they continue to pursue an aggressive stance in future negotiations, they will continue to raise the hackles of even the most mild mannered of unionists across the United Kingdom. | A no-deal Brexit isn’t in anyone’s interests but, if they continue to pursue an aggressive stance in future negotiations, they will continue to raise the hackles of even the most mild mannered of unionists across the United Kingdom. |
| For us, the union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland comes first. | For us, the union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland comes first. |
| The shadow cabinet office minister, Jon Trickett, is attacking the reappointment as a minister of Amber Rudd, who resigned as home secretary after misleading a parliamentary select committee less than seven months ago. | The shadow cabinet office minister, Jon Trickett, is attacking the reappointment as a minister of Amber Rudd, who resigned as home secretary after misleading a parliamentary select committee less than seven months ago. |
| After enforcing Theresa May’s hostile environment in the Home Office, Amber Rudd will now be in charge of the DWP’s hostile environment for disabled people and the poorest in society. | After enforcing Theresa May’s hostile environment in the Home Office, Amber Rudd will now be in charge of the DWP’s hostile environment for disabled people and the poorest in society. |
| With universal credit in absolute shambles, appointing a disgraced former minister who was only recently forced to resign for her role in another scandal is a desperate choice by a weak prime minister. | With universal credit in absolute shambles, appointing a disgraced former minister who was only recently forced to resign for her role in another scandal is a desperate choice by a weak prime minister. |
| And here are three more appointments from Number 10. | And here are three more appointments from Number 10. |
| Stephen Hammond will be minister of state at the health department. Hammond is a pro-European former transport minister who rebelled against the government over the Brexit “meaningful vote” amendment last year. | Stephen Hammond will be minister of state at the health department. Hammond is a pro-European former transport minister who rebelled against the government over the Brexit “meaningful vote” amendment last year. |
| John Penrose will be a minister of state atthe Northern Ireland Office. Penrose held various ministerial posts under David Cameron and voted remain. | John Penrose will be a minister of state atthe Northern Ireland Office. Penrose held various ministerial posts under David Cameron and voted remain. |
| Kwasi Kwarteng has been made a parliamentary under secretary (ie, junior minister) in the Brexit department. Kwarteng, who voted leave, was parliamentary private secretary to Philip Hammond, the chancellor. This is is first ministerial job. | Kwasi Kwarteng has been made a parliamentary under secretary (ie, junior minister) in the Brexit department. Kwarteng, who voted leave, was parliamentary private secretary to Philip Hammond, the chancellor. This is is first ministerial job. |
| That’s all from me. My colleague Kevin Rawlinson is now taking over. | That’s all from me. My colleague Kevin Rawlinson is now taking over. |
| Here is one Brexiter who is happy about Stephen Barclay’s appointment as Brexit secretary: Stewart Jackson, the former MP and chief of staff to David Davis when Davis was Brexit secretary | Here is one Brexiter who is happy about Stephen Barclay’s appointment as Brexit secretary: Stewart Jackson, the former MP and chief of staff to David Davis when Davis was Brexit secretary |
| Congratulations to my friend and former neighbour @SteveBarclay on his appointment at @DExEUgov Secretary. The Department will be in good hands. https://t.co/GOrlK3hPtL | Congratulations to my friend and former neighbour @SteveBarclay on his appointment at @DExEUgov Secretary. The Department will be in good hands. https://t.co/GOrlK3hPtL |
| And here is one Brexiter who seems less pleased: the former Ukip leader Nigel Farage. | And here is one Brexiter who seems less pleased: the former Ukip leader Nigel Farage. |
| The new Brexit Secretary is completely unknown to the British public, the Civil Service is really in charge of these negotiations. | The new Brexit Secretary is completely unknown to the British public, the Civil Service is really in charge of these negotiations. |
| This is from Sky’s Beth Rigby. | This is from Sky’s Beth Rigby. |
| Very interesting: Am told that chief whip tapped up Geoffrey Cox for the Brexit job, but he didn’t want it either. | Very interesting: Am told that chief whip tapped up Geoffrey Cox for the Brexit job, but he didn’t want it either. |