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~~Brexit: Labour restates 2nd referendum 'option' policy despite pressure to shift from party remainers – live news~~	Brexit: Labour restates 2nd referendum 'option' policy despite pressure to shift from party remainers – as it happened
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Labour’s ruling national executive committee has agreed that its manifesto for the European elections will back a second Brexit referendum – but only in specific circumstances.	Labour’s ruling national executive committee has agreed that its manifesto for the European elections will back a second Brexit referendum – but only in specific circumstances.
Theresa May has set a one-week deadline for cross-party Brexit talks to make progress or be brought “towards a conclusion”, with a crunch meeting likely to be scheduled with key players early next week.	Theresa May has set a one-week deadline for cross-party Brexit talks to make progress or be brought “towards a conclusion”, with a crunch meeting likely to be scheduled with key players early next week.
Donald Trump is unlikely to address parliament when he visits the UK next month over fears that the Commons Speaker’s opposition to the idea could cause an embarrassing row.	Donald Trump is unlikely to address parliament when he visits the UK next month over fears that the Commons Speaker’s opposition to the idea could cause an embarrassing row.
A fresh row has broken out over Labour’s complaints process after Anas Sarwar, a former Scottish deputy leader, claimed he was barred from speaking about alleged Islamophobia against him.	A fresh row has broken out over Labour’s complaints process after Anas Sarwar, a former Scottish deputy leader, claimed he was barred from speaking about alleged Islamophobia against him.
Change UK has called on Labour supporters to “lend us your vote” in order to put pressure on the Labour leadership to fully support a second Brexit referendum.	Change UK has called on Labour supporters to “lend us your vote” in order to put pressure on the Labour leadership to fully support a second Brexit referendum.
Extinction Rebellion activists have met leading politicians including the environment secretary, Michael Gove, and the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, in an attempt to persuade the UK government to declare a “climate emergency”. After the meeting with Gove, Clare Farrell, one of the XR activists who attended, released a statement saying:	Extinction Rebellion activists have met leading politicians including the environment secretary, Michael Gove, and the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, in an attempt to persuade the UK government to declare a “climate emergency”. After the meeting with Gove, Clare Farrell, one of the XR activists who attended, released a statement saying:
It was less shit than I thought it would be, but only mildly. I was surprised to hear a radical reflection on our economic paradigm from Michael Gove when he talked about how our model is extractive and destructive - and that we need to move to a circular model. And that similarly a debt based economy doesn’t do right by young people, that it is creating a huge debt for them and that it has to change.	It was less shit than I thought it would be, but only mildly. I was surprised to hear a radical reflection on our economic paradigm from Michael Gove when he talked about how our model is extractive and destructive - and that we need to move to a circular model. And that similarly a debt based economy doesn’t do right by young people, that it is creating a huge debt for them and that it has to change.
Unfortunately what failed to emerge was an actual way forward. I’d like to remind him that we have a 1 percent chance of hitting 1.5 degrees - that urgency wasn’t in the room.	Unfortunately what failed to emerge was an actual way forward. I’d like to remind him that we have a 1 percent chance of hitting 1.5 degrees - that urgency wasn’t in the room.
That’s all from me for today.	That’s all from me for today.
Thanks for the comments.	Thanks for the comments.
Change UK has also criticised Labour’s stance. This is from its foreign affairs spokesman, the former Labour MP Mike Gapes.	Change UK has also criticised Labour’s stance. This is from its foreign affairs spokesman, the former Labour MP Mike Gapes.
Whatever contortions or forms of words Labour may come up with today, it is clear that large, influential parts of the leadership will not oppose Brexit.	Whatever contortions or forms of words Labour may come up with today, it is clear that large, influential parts of the leadership will not oppose Brexit.
Every single one of our 70 Change UK candidates supports a people’s vote. Every single one of our Change UK candidates are enthusiastic supporters of the UK remaining in the EU. It’s time to change our country and end the divisions and damage of this Brexit disaster.	Every single one of our 70 Change UK candidates supports a people’s vote. Every single one of our Change UK candidates are enthusiastic supporters of the UK remaining in the EU. It’s time to change our country and end the divisions and damage of this Brexit disaster.
The People’s Vote campaign has released a statement from the Labour MP Bridget Phillipson, one of its supporters, describing the Labour NEC decision as “the bare minimum” required. She explained:	The People’s Vote campaign has released a statement from the Labour MP Bridget Phillipson, one of its supporters, describing the Labour NEC decision as “the bare minimum” required. She explained:
Today Labour has done the bare minimum needed and I can only hope it will be enough to secure the support of all those millions of our voters demanding the final say on Brexit.	Today Labour has done the bare minimum needed and I can only hope it will be enough to secure the support of all those millions of our voters demanding the final say on Brexit.
There is no deal on the table other than the one negotiated by the government and there is no majority for it in parliament without a confirmatory referendum to show there is a majority for it the country too.	There is no deal on the table other than the one negotiated by the government and there is no majority for it in parliament without a confirmatory referendum to show there is a majority for it the country too.
The decision of the NEC today reaffirms conference policy and means Labour will have little choice except to back a new public vote on the most likely outcome of this vexed process.	The decision of the NEC today reaffirms conference policy and means Labour will have little choice except to back a new public vote on the most likely outcome of this vexed process.
That’s because more and more of us are recognising it would be unfair to force this deal on the British people now that we know so much more about Brexit.	That’s because more and more of us are recognising it would be unfair to force this deal on the British people now that we know so much more about Brexit.
But the manifesto’s mealy-mouthed wording still maintains the fiction that there is a deal out there that can satisfy all the promises made three years ago, avoid real costs to jobs and living standards, or end the endless crisis around Brexit.	But the manifesto’s mealy-mouthed wording still maintains the fiction that there is a deal out there that can satisfy all the promises made three years ago, avoid real costs to jobs and living standards, or end the endless crisis around Brexit.
This means Labour risks demoralising activists, depressing turnout among supporters and decreasing the share of the vote for candidates who - like the overwhelming majority of our party - are fighting for a people’s vote on any Brexit deal.	This means Labour risks demoralising activists, depressing turnout among supporters and decreasing the share of the vote for candidates who - like the overwhelming majority of our party - are fighting for a people’s vote on any Brexit deal.
Sarah Boyack, the former Scottish government minister, is to return to Holyrood to take up the seat left vacant after Kezia Dugdale resigned on Monday.	Sarah Boyack, the former Scottish government minister, is to return to Holyrood to take up the seat left vacant after Kezia Dugdale resigned on Monday.
Currently head of public affairs at the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and a Labour moderate, Boyack had previously been a transport minister who introduced free bus travel for the over 60s. She lost her seat at the 2016 Holyrood elections, after 17 years as an MSP.	Currently head of public affairs at the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and a Labour moderate, Boyack had previously been a transport minister who introduced free bus travel for the over 60s. She lost her seat at the 2016 Holyrood elections, after 17 years as an MSP.
Under the Scottish parliament’s additional member system, she inherits Dugdale’s seat as the next available Labour candidate on the Lothian region list; her return helps Labour maintain its high gender balance at Holyrood.	Under the Scottish parliament’s additional member system, she inherits Dugdale’s seat as the next available Labour candidate on the Lothian region list; her return helps Labour maintain its high gender balance at Holyrood.
Boyack said she had enjoyed her two year stint at the SFHA but, in a reference to her long-standing involvement in environment campaigning in the labour movement, said:	Boyack said she had enjoyed her two year stint at the SFHA but, in a reference to her long-standing involvement in environment campaigning in the labour movement, said:
However, there is unfinished business for me. In the last three years the case for concerted action on climate change and the need to redouble our efforts to tackle poverty has accelerated. In Edinburgh, the affordable, accessible housing people need has become harder and harder to secure. And then there’s the uncertainty and division caused by Brexit.	However, there is unfinished business for me. In the last three years the case for concerted action on climate change and the need to redouble our efforts to tackle poverty has accelerated. In Edinburgh, the affordable, accessible housing people need has become harder and harder to secure. And then there’s the uncertainty and division caused by Brexit.
The next potential candidate for Dugdale’s vacant seat was Lesley Hinds, a veteran Labour councillor in Edinburgh who retired at the last local government election	The next potential candidate for Dugdale’s vacant seat was Lesley Hinds, a veteran Labour councillor in Edinburgh who retired at the last local government election
And Mary Honeyball, who is standing down as a Labour MEP, thinks the NEC position does not go far enough.	And Mary Honeyball, who is standing down as a Labour MEP, thinks the NEC position does not go far enough.
Looks like Labour NEC has agreed business as usual. Not good enough. Labour needs strong #Remain policy and to campaign for #PeoplesVote in order not to lose votes to strong #Remain parties. NEC didn’t even say they support #Remain on the ballot paper @Labour4EU @EuroLabour	Looks like Labour NEC has agreed business as usual. Not good enough. Labour needs strong #Remain policy and to campaign for #PeoplesVote in order not to lose votes to strong #Remain parties. NEC didn’t even say they support #Remain on the ballot paper @Labour4EU @EuroLabour
But Gloria De Piero, one of the Labour MPs who is sceptical about a second referendum, and insistent on the importance of the referendum result being honoured, has also welcomed the NEC’s decision.	But Gloria De Piero, one of the Labour MPs who is sceptical about a second referendum, and insistent on the importance of the referendum result being honoured, has also welcomed the NEC’s decision.
Labour's manifesto for the European Parliament will not contain a pledge to hold a second Brexit referendum.The party's ruling national executive committee agreed that another nationwide poll should only be "an option" if it cannot force a general election.	Labour's manifesto for the European Parliament will not contain a pledge to hold a second Brexit referendum.The party's ruling national executive committee agreed that another nationwide poll should only be "an option" if it cannot force a general election.
Rather than quibbling, pro-European Labour MPs who support a second referendum have welcomed the party’s decision today.	Rather than quibbling, pro-European Labour MPs who support a second referendum have welcomed the party’s decision today.
Glad the NEC has made the right call and confirmed that a public vote will be in our manifesto for the European elections. We’re a Party for remain and it’s right that everyone - leavers and remainers - should be given the #finalsay on our Brexit future.	Glad the NEC has made the right call and confirmed that a public vote will be in our manifesto for the European elections. We’re a Party for remain and it’s right that everyone - leavers and remainers - should be given the #finalsay on our Brexit future.
Great news that @uklabour NEC backing conference policy on #FinalSay public vote on #Brexit - will be clearly stated for first time in a manifesto #EuropeanElections @LabPeoplesVote - time to get out and back out excellent @WelshLabour @UKLabour MEP candidates!	Great news that @uklabour NEC backing conference policy on #FinalSay public vote on #Brexit - will be clearly stated for first time in a manifesto #EuropeanElections @LabPeoplesVote - time to get out and back out excellent @WelshLabour @UKLabour MEP candidates!
Glad that Labour NEC has agreed confirmatory vote, in line with party policy, for our European election manifesto. will be. We’re a Party for remain and it’s right that everyone - leavers and remainers - should be given the #finalsay on our Brexit future.	Glad that Labour NEC has agreed confirmatory vote, in line with party policy, for our European election manifesto. will be. We’re a Party for remain and it’s right that everyone - leavers and remainers - should be given the #finalsay on our Brexit future.
So glad to hear that our #NEC confirms the view of majority of our @UKLabour members, MPs and MEPs and our conference policy and keeps a #FinalSay in our #EUelections2019 manifesto.	So glad to hear that our #NEC confirms the view of majority of our @UKLabour members, MPs and MEPs and our conference policy and keeps a #FinalSay in our #EUelections2019 manifesto.
I’m pleased that @uklabour NEC backing conference policy on #FinalSay public vote on #Brexit - will be clearly stated in the manifesto for the #EuropeanElections. Its clear the Government isn’t moving so I hope the talks conclude quickly so we can have another vote on #KyleWilson	I’m pleased that @uklabour NEC backing conference policy on #FinalSay public vote on #Brexit - will be clearly stated in the manifesto for the #EuropeanElections. Its clear the Government isn’t moving so I hope the talks conclude quickly so we can have another vote on #KyleWilson
Glad to see our Labour NEC has backed a Public Vote supporting our Conference Policy @peoplesvote_hq @itvnews	Glad to see our Labour NEC has backed a Public Vote supporting our Conference Policy @peoplesvote_hq @itvnews
Even though Wes Streeting and Meg Hillier say Labour is the party for remain, the party’s actual statement says Labour “represents both people who supported leave and remain”. (See 5pm.)	Even though Wes Streeting and Meg Hillier say Labour is the party for remain, the party’s actual statement says Labour “represents both people who supported leave and remain”. (See 5pm.)