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Brexit: May calls on MPs from all parties to 'put self-interest aside' – Politics live Brexit: May calls on MPs from all parties to 'put self-interest aside' – Politics live
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Yvette Cooper has also thrown her support behind the idea of citizens assemblies as a way of widening the Brexit debate, which is one of the suggestions Lucas says she is going to take into her meeting with Theresa May tomorrow.
Good article by @stellacreasy & @lisanandy - time to look at citizens assemblies to help widen the #Brexit debate https://t.co/4FGBu8wsHc
Good evening, political-people, this is Kate Lyons taking over from Mattha Busby, which means this blog has now come full circle – I launched it about 18 hours ago, and will see it through until we put it to bed.
If you’ve been reading the blog that whole time, firstly, thank you, we appreciate you, our wonderful, devoted readers. Secondly, you must be exhausted, please get some sleep.
But before you switch off for the night, perhaps you may want to send Caroline Lucas a quick tweet. The Greens MP will be meeting with the PM at 9am tomorrow and is inviting people to get in touch with her to tell her what message they want to convey to May in their meeting.
Lucas has said she will tell May “loud and clear” that “the threat of no deal Brexit must come off the table and that there should be a People’s Vote.”
Any other suggestions? @ her.
Meeting Prime Minister at 9am tomorrow I want to use this opportunity to try to break open this gridlocked process and let different voices inI’ll tell her loud & clear that the threat of no deal #Brexit must come off the table and that there should be a #PeoplesVote
In my meeting with the PM tomorrow, i’ll also urge her to consider the role a Citizens’ Assembly might play and to look to the country not just inside the corridors of Westminster. And I want her to hear your voices too. What do you want me to tell her?
That’s all from me tonight. I will now hand over to my colleague Kate Lyons who will continue our coverage of political developments following events in Parliament today and Theresa May’s statement in Downing Street this evening.
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has predicted that the opposition parties will now take the lead on delivering Brexit.
“I think what will happen now is the Labour Party, along with the other opposition parties, and with other members of Parliament, will take the lead in this now because the Government significantly failed to come up with anything they can get through their own party,” he told Peston on ITV.
Its live here if you would like to tune in:
🚨PESTON LIVE with @johnmcdonnellMP, @trussliz, @NigelDoddsDUP, @lisanandy, @BenPBradshaw, @SamGyimah and @JWhittingdale. What next for Brexit and is Britain in crisis? RT and use #Peston to tell us your thoughts. https://t.co/laTgm1YcDe
The main takeaways from the prime minister’s statement:The main takeaways from the prime minister’s statement:
She did not mention the prospect of no-deal, which most opposition parties are demanding.She did not mention the prospect of no-deal, which most opposition parties are demanding.
MP’s must set out what they want, rather than what they don’t want and ‘put self-interest aside’.MP’s must set out what they want, rather than what they don’t want and ‘put self-interest aside’.
The door remains open to talks with Jeremy Corbyn.The door remains open to talks with Jeremy Corbyn.
May stressed the fact she recognises it is her duty to deliver on the British people’s instruction to leave the European Union.May stressed the fact she recognises it is her duty to deliver on the British people’s instruction to leave the European Union.
The BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg has been told that one former cabinet May loyalist has told her she is “deluded”.The BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg has been told that one former cabinet May loyalist has told her she is “deluded”.
‘She’s deluded. She never changes her mind and cannot conceive others might. Or they may not agree with her.’ - ouch, from one former minister who used to stand up for May‘She’s deluded. She never changes her mind and cannot conceive others might. Or they may not agree with her.’ - ouch, from one former minister who used to stand up for May
Meanwhile, on Newsnight, Liam Fox has said no Brexit would be “democratically unacceptable”.Meanwhile, on Newsnight, Liam Fox has said no Brexit would be “democratically unacceptable”.
"What I wouldn't accept is no Brexit. That is what I think would be democratically unacceptable" - International Trade Secretary Liam Fox tells Emily Maitlis@maitlis | #newsnight pic.twitter.com/KJyApS66gq"What I wouldn't accept is no Brexit. That is what I think would be democratically unacceptable" - International Trade Secretary Liam Fox tells Emily Maitlis@maitlis | #newsnight pic.twitter.com/KJyApS66gq
What makes the prime minister tick? I hear you ask.What makes the prime minister tick? I hear you ask.
The Guardian’s political editor Heather Stewart has delved into what underpins Theresa May’s “extraordinary inflexibility”.The Guardian’s political editor Heather Stewart has delved into what underpins Theresa May’s “extraordinary inflexibility”.
Obsession, vanity or grit: what makes Theresa May tick?Obsession, vanity or grit: what makes Theresa May tick?
Labour’s David Lammy, a supporter of the Best for Britain campaign, has responded to the prime minister’s statement tonight:Labour’s David Lammy, a supporter of the Best for Britain campaign, has responded to the prime minister’s statement tonight:
The prime minister is like a broken record. After two and a half years of damaging the country’s economy and international standing while failing to get consensus in parliament, her refusal to change tack is a historic mistake.The prime minister is like a broken record. After two and a half years of damaging the country’s economy and international standing while failing to get consensus in parliament, her refusal to change tack is a historic mistake.
If the prime minister really cares about the national interest, she would give the public the final say over this Brexit mess, with the option to stay in the EU.If the prime minister really cares about the national interest, she would give the public the final say over this Brexit mess, with the option to stay in the EU.
Here are some of tomorrow’s front pages:Here are some of tomorrow’s front pages:
The Mail blames “wrecker Corbyn” for not attending May’s impromptu talks.The Mail blames “wrecker Corbyn” for not attending May’s impromptu talks.
MAIL: Wrecker Corbyn slams door on Theresa #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/zWBuokpVbGMAIL: Wrecker Corbyn slams door on Theresa #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/zWBuokpVbG
The i reports that the UK is heading for close ties with Europe, according to ministers.The i reports that the UK is heading for close ties with Europe, according to ministers.
I: Softer Brexit #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/bxcIo6DQ3cI: Softer Brexit #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/bxcIo6DQ3c
The Times also leads on Corbyn’s apparent refusal to accede to May’s demand for cooperation.The Times also leads on Corbyn’s apparent refusal to accede to May’s demand for cooperation.
TIMES: Corbyn snubs Brexit talks #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/e5N6buMpDLTIMES: Corbyn snubs Brexit talks #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/e5N6buMpDL
The National renews its call for Scottish independence.The National renews its call for Scottish independence.
Tomorrow's front page: One of the most useless governments in history –yet Corbyn can't even lay a glove on a Prime Minister with no Brexit plan who is propped up by the DUP. It's becoming increasingly clear that independence is the only way out of this mess. pic.twitter.com/ackcmXCHESTomorrow's front page: One of the most useless governments in history –yet Corbyn can't even lay a glove on a Prime Minister with no Brexit plan who is propped up by the DUP. It's becoming increasingly clear that independence is the only way out of this mess. pic.twitter.com/ackcmXCHES
The Telegraph splash on the leaked recording of Hammond’s conference call with business leaders.The Telegraph splash on the leaked recording of Hammond’s conference call with business leaders.
TELEGRAPH: Hammond tells business chiefs MPs will stop no-deal Brexit #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/p0ysaZC8m4TELEGRAPH: Hammond tells business chiefs MPs will stop no-deal Brexit #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/p0ysaZC8m4
Brexican stand off, says the Metro.Brexican stand off, says the Metro.
METRO: Brexican stand off #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/MN1dg4L7yzMETRO: Brexican stand off #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/MN1dg4L7yz
The FT heralds the beginning of May’s search for Brexit inspiration.The FT heralds the beginning of May’s search for Brexit inspiration.
Thursday's Financial Times"May starts search for Brexit ideas after narrow confidence vote win" #tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers(via @hendopolis) pic.twitter.com/IAbPONoL2iThursday's Financial Times"May starts search for Brexit ideas after narrow confidence vote win" #tomorrowspaperstoday#bbcpapers(via @hendopolis) pic.twitter.com/IAbPONoL2i
Theresa May’s full statement:Theresa May’s full statement:
This evening the government has won the confidence of parliament. This now gives us the opportunity to focus on finding a way forward on Brexit. I understand that people getting on with their lives outside of Westminster, the events of last 24 hours will have been unsettling.This evening the government has won the confidence of parliament. This now gives us the opportunity to focus on finding a way forward on Brexit. I understand that people getting on with their lives outside of Westminster, the events of last 24 hours will have been unsettling.
Overwhelmingly, the British people want us to get on with delivering Brexit, and also address the other important issues they care about. But the deal I’ve worked to agree with the European Union was rejected by MPs and by a large margin. I believe it is my duty to deliver on the British people’s instruction to leave the European Union and I intend to do so.Overwhelmingly, the British people want us to get on with delivering Brexit, and also address the other important issues they care about. But the deal I’ve worked to agree with the European Union was rejected by MPs and by a large margin. I believe it is my duty to deliver on the British people’s instruction to leave the European Union and I intend to do so.
So now MPs have made clear what they don’t want, we must all work constructively together to set out what parliament does want. That’s why I’m inviting MPs from all parties to come together to find a way forward, one that both delivers on the referendum and can command the support of parliament. This is now the time to put self-interest aside.So now MPs have made clear what they don’t want, we must all work constructively together to set out what parliament does want. That’s why I’m inviting MPs from all parties to come together to find a way forward, one that both delivers on the referendum and can command the support of parliament. This is now the time to put self-interest aside.
I have just held constructive meetings with the Leader of the Liberal Democrats [Vince Cable], and the Westminster leaders of the SNP and Plaid Cymru, [Ian Blackford and Liz Saville Roberts, respectively]. From tomorrow meetings will be taking place between senior government representatives, including myself, and groups of MPs that represent the widest possible range of views from across parliament, including our confidence and supply partners, the Democratic Unionist party.I have just held constructive meetings with the Leader of the Liberal Democrats [Vince Cable], and the Westminster leaders of the SNP and Plaid Cymru, [Ian Blackford and Liz Saville Roberts, respectively]. From tomorrow meetings will be taking place between senior government representatives, including myself, and groups of MPs that represent the widest possible range of views from across parliament, including our confidence and supply partners, the Democratic Unionist party.
I am disappointed that the leader of the Labour party [Jeremy Corbyn] has not so far chosen to take part, but our door remains open. It will not be an easy task, but MPs know they have a duty to act in the national interest, reach a consensus and get this done.I am disappointed that the leader of the Labour party [Jeremy Corbyn] has not so far chosen to take part, but our door remains open. It will not be an easy task, but MPs know they have a duty to act in the national interest, reach a consensus and get this done.
In a historic vote in 2016 the country decided to leave the EU. In 2017, 80% of people voted for parties that stood on manifestos promising to respect that result. Now, over two-and-a-half years later, it’s time for us to come together, put the national interest first – and deliver on the referendum.In a historic vote in 2016 the country decided to leave the EU. In 2017, 80% of people voted for parties that stood on manifestos promising to respect that result. Now, over two-and-a-half years later, it’s time for us to come together, put the national interest first – and deliver on the referendum.
The chancellor Philip Hammond has reportedly told business leaders that the “threat” of no-deal Brexit could be taken “off the table” in a number of days.The chancellor Philip Hammond has reportedly told business leaders that the “threat” of no-deal Brexit could be taken “off the table” in a number of days.
The Telegraph reported that Hammond said this could potentially lead to article 50 being rescinded – therefore extending the period of Britain’s membership of the EU, according to a leaked recording of a conference call.The Telegraph reported that Hammond said this could potentially lead to article 50 being rescinded – therefore extending the period of Britain’s membership of the EU, according to a leaked recording of a conference call.
When asked for assurances from the head of Tesco that the government would not oppose such a motion, Hammond apparently suggested that ministers may even back the plan. He went on to explain how a backbench bill could stymie the prospect of no deal.When asked for assurances from the head of Tesco that the government would not oppose such a motion, Hammond apparently suggested that ministers may even back the plan. He went on to explain how a backbench bill could stymie the prospect of no deal.
The director general of the British Chambers of Commerce has tweeted:The director general of the British Chambers of Commerce has tweeted:
Another day wasted by Westminster. No answers on the practical, real-world questions facing UK businesses. Baffled customers, suppliers and investors around the world. The people of this country - and the businesses that power our communities - deserve better. #BrexitAnother day wasted by Westminster. No answers on the practical, real-world questions facing UK businesses. Baffled customers, suppliers and investors around the world. The people of this country - and the businesses that power our communities - deserve better. #Brexit
Here are some takes on Theresa May’s statement:Here are some takes on Theresa May’s statement:
How many times has @theresa_may sworn blind her Brexit deal is only one on offer from EU? Well tonight she confirmed she will talk to all party leaders, including @jeremycorbyn, to construct a Brexit deal that could get through parliament. Flexibility? Desperation? Pointless?How many times has @theresa_may sworn blind her Brexit deal is only one on offer from EU? Well tonight she confirmed she will talk to all party leaders, including @jeremycorbyn, to construct a Brexit deal that could get through parliament. Flexibility? Desperation? Pointless?
I stayed up way past my bedtime for *that* @theresa_may ? Grrrrrr.I stayed up way past my bedtime for *that* @theresa_may ? Grrrrrr.
Remarkable that Corbyn, the great advocate of negotiation without precondition in so many peace processes, is now doing precisely the opposite in boycotting cross-party #Brexit talks.Remarkable that Corbyn, the great advocate of negotiation without precondition in so many peace processes, is now doing precisely the opposite in boycotting cross-party #Brexit talks.
Unpopular opinion: May didn't say much of substance tonight but the truth is, she needed to come out and look like someone is in charge. It's not an exaggeration to say we are in a crisis. People do need reassurance that someone is at the helm of the ship.Unpopular opinion: May didn't say much of substance tonight but the truth is, she needed to come out and look like someone is in charge. It's not an exaggeration to say we are in a crisis. People do need reassurance that someone is at the helm of the ship.
Theresa May still only talking to Leavers, still ignoring Remainers, still talking about this mythical “overwhelming majority” that wants us to get on with it, still saying it’s time to act in the national interest without admitting that the national interest is to stay in the EUTheresa May still only talking to Leavers, still ignoring Remainers, still talking about this mythical “overwhelming majority” that wants us to get on with it, still saying it’s time to act in the national interest without admitting that the national interest is to stay in the EU
The Prime Minister makes yet another statement from the steps of Downing Street. Yet another statement repeating same phrases we’ve heard multiple times. And tells us nothing we didn’t already know.The Prime Minister makes yet another statement from the steps of Downing Street. Yet another statement repeating same phrases we’ve heard multiple times. And tells us nothing we didn’t already know.
This is the Labour party political broadcast that aired on the BBC tonight:This is the Labour party political broadcast that aired on the BBC tonight:
This is what our country could be with a Labour government.Watch and share 👇 pic.twitter.com/NcLXKDcZGcThis is what our country could be with a Labour government.Watch and share 👇 pic.twitter.com/NcLXKDcZGc
The prime minister says she is disappointed Corbyn has chosen not to talk part in talks, “but the door remains open”.The prime minister says she is disappointed Corbyn has chosen not to talk part in talks, “but the door remains open”.
In her closing remark, she says: “In a historic vote in 2016 the country decided to leave the EU. In 2017, 80% of people voted for parties that stood on manifestos promising to respect that result.In her closing remark, she says: “In a historic vote in 2016 the country decided to leave the EU. In 2017, 80% of people voted for parties that stood on manifestos promising to respect that result.
“Now, over two and a half years later, it’s time for us to come together, put the national interest first and deliver on the referendum,” she concludes, before immediately turning around and walking back into No 10.“Now, over two and a half years later, it’s time for us to come together, put the national interest first and deliver on the referendum,” she concludes, before immediately turning around and walking back into No 10.
That’s it. The prime minister has kept it short and sweet, without creating much news.That’s it. The prime minister has kept it short and sweet, without creating much news.
Full transcription follows.Full transcription follows.
May says now is the time to put self-interest aside, noting that she has just held constructive meetings with Lib Dem leader Vince Cable and the Westminster leaders of the SNP and Plaid Cymru Ian Blackford and Liz Saville Roberts. “From tomorrow meetings will be taking place between senior government representatives, including myself, and groups of MPs that represent the widest possible selection of views from across parliament,” she says.May says now is the time to put self-interest aside, noting that she has just held constructive meetings with Lib Dem leader Vince Cable and the Westminster leaders of the SNP and Plaid Cymru Ian Blackford and Liz Saville Roberts. “From tomorrow meetings will be taking place between senior government representatives, including myself, and groups of MPs that represent the widest possible selection of views from across parliament,” she says.