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PMQs: May refuses to back Johnson claim about no-deal fears being exaggerated - live news Tory leadership: May will continue to warn against no-deal Brexit from backbenches, No 10 signals - live news
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HuffPost’s Paul Waugh has another line from the No 10 briefing.
No10 makes strong defence of sugar tax. PM spokesman points out "45 million kilograms of sugar" per year have been removed from drinks since its introduction. Says of those drinks not reformulated the cash raised goes to school sport.
Craig Mackinlay, a Conservative, asks May if she agrees that the behind-closed-doors selection process for the new EU leaders shows disrespect for the views of EU voters.
May says it will be up to the EU to decide how it changes its procedures going forward.
This is from my colleague Heather Stewart, who has been at the post-PMQs/statement briefing by Number 10.
Interesting from Downing St spox on the role the PM could play in Brexit as a backbencher: “You can expect her to examine any future proposals on their merits.” Adds, “she has always been very clear about what she sees as the virtues of leaving in an orderly way, with a deal”.
Chris Leslie, the Change UK MP, asks May if she thinks it is credible for Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt to claim they can renegotiate a new Brexit deal with the EU within weeks.
May notes what the EU has said, but says it will be for her successor to decide his approach.
May refuses to say whether she thinks that it will be possible for Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt to renegotiate Brexit within weeks.
Alistair Burt, the Tory former Foreign Office minister, asks May to condemn the “childish” and “unfortunate” anti-German rhetoric sometimes coming from Tory MPs. He is referring to Bill Cash. (See 1.17pm.)
May does not refer to Cash’s comment directly, but she says she wants to maintain good relations with the EU.
Labour’s Pat McFadden asks May about the Brexit party protest in the European parliament yesterday. Does she agree the UK is not a colony of Europe?
May says the UK has played a constructive role in Europe. She wants to see it respected.
May refuses to condemn Brexit party’s protest against European anthem in the European parliament yesterday.
Hilary Benn, the Labour chair of the Brexit committee, asks May if she has had a discussion with her Canadian opposite number about the roll-over of the Canadian free trade deal with the EU, Ceta. There are reports Canada will not roll it over. And he praises Philip Hammond, the chancellor, who is on the front bench alongside May, for his warnings about a no-deal Brexit.
May says the government is continuing to talk to Canada about rolling over Ceta.
Sir Edward Leigh, a Conservative, asks May if she would advise her successor that no deal is better than a bad deal.
May says she has always thought that. But she would encourage her successor to get a good deal.
Sir Vince Cable, the Lib Dem leader, says if the UK was dependent on WTO rules, it would be dependent on a very weak organisation.
May says the UK is pushing for a resolution to the dispute that is delaying appointments to the WTO’s appellate body, which is impairing its work.
Ian Blackford, the SNP leader at Wesminster, asks why at PMQs May did not seem to know about a speech she is due to give in Scotland on devolution. He says it has been widely briefed by Downing Street.Ian Blackford, the SNP leader at Wesminster, asks why at PMQs May did not seem to know about a speech she is due to give in Scotland on devolution. He says it has been widely briefed by Downing Street.
He says President Trump is “irresponsible and delusional” on climate change.He says President Trump is “irresponsible and delusional” on climate change.
He says May in her statement did not say anything about the Japanese foreign minister’s warnings about a no-deal Brexit.He says May in her statement did not say anything about the Japanese foreign minister’s warnings about a no-deal Brexit.
Will May vote against a no-deal Brexit?Will May vote against a no-deal Brexit?
And will she admit she has made a multitude of mistakes?And will she admit she has made a multitude of mistakes?
May says she will be going to Scotland tomorrow to make a speech about the benefits of the union. But she urges Blackford to listen to what she has to say.May says she will be going to Scotland tomorrow to make a speech about the benefits of the union. But she urges Blackford to listen to what she has to say.
She criticises the SNP for not using devolved powers it has been given.She criticises the SNP for not using devolved powers it has been given.
Sir Bill Cash, the Tory Brexiter, says since the 1980s he has been warning about Germany’s influence over the EU. He says his is worried that these appointments give Germany too much influence.Sir Bill Cash, the Tory Brexiter, says since the 1980s he has been warning about Germany’s influence over the EU. He says his is worried that these appointments give Germany too much influence.
May says she is disappointed by Cash’s comment. She says Germany has not had a president of the commission since the 1960s. (Actually, it has never had one.) And May says Ursula von der Leyen was actually born in Brussels - although she admits that this may not make it any better in the eyes of Cash.May says she is disappointed by Cash’s comment. She says Germany has not had a president of the commission since the 1960s. (Actually, it has never had one.) And May says Ursula von der Leyen was actually born in Brussels - although she admits that this may not make it any better in the eyes of Cash.
May is responding to Corbyn.May is responding to Corbyn.
She says she hopes the US does opt back into the Paris climate change agreement.She says she hopes the US does opt back into the Paris climate change agreement.
She says she told the crown prince she expected a transparent investigation into the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. And she says she raised Yemen too, and stressed her desire for a political solution.She says she told the crown prince she expected a transparent investigation into the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. And she says she raised Yemen too, and stressed her desire for a political solution.
On Russia, she says will take no lessons from Corbyn on Russia because he initialled sided with Russia’s account after the attack.On Russia, she says will take no lessons from Corbyn on Russia because he initialled sided with Russia’s account after the attack.
On Brexit, she says people have been waiting for weeks for Labour’s policy on Brexit. The shadow cabinet is meant to be taking a decision. But week after week nothing happens. She says it is no wonder Diane Abbott, the shadow home secretary, says she is beginning to worry about it.On Brexit, she says people have been waiting for weeks for Labour’s policy on Brexit. The shadow cabinet is meant to be taking a decision. But week after week nothing happens. She says it is no wonder Diane Abbott, the shadow home secretary, says she is beginning to worry about it.
Jeremy Corbyn starts by paying tribute to Carolyn Harris. (See 12.53am.)Jeremy Corbyn starts by paying tribute to Carolyn Harris. (See 12.53am.)
He says, where world leaders have failed, civil society and the young have taken the lead. He says the G20 summit did not go far enough on climate change. Will Theresa May condemn President Trump’s stance.He says, where world leaders have failed, civil society and the young have taken the lead. He says the G20 summit did not go far enough on climate change. Will Theresa May condemn President Trump’s stance.
He asks why UK aid gets spent on carbon energy.He asks why UK aid gets spent on carbon energy.
He asks May if she asked crown prince Mohammed bin Salman about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi when she met him? And did she ask about Yemen.He asks May if she asked crown prince Mohammed bin Salman about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi when she met him? And did she ask about Yemen.
He urges May to publish the full report commissioned into Saudi funding of extremism in the UK.He urges May to publish the full report commissioned into Saudi funding of extremism in the UK.
He asks why the Conservatives have joined a group in the European parliament including the Spanish far-right party, Vox. Vox are a party campaigning to repeal gender-rights laws, he says.He asks why the Conservatives have joined a group in the European parliament including the Spanish far-right party, Vox. Vox are a party campaigning to repeal gender-rights laws, he says.
And does May agree her successor should go back to the people on Brexit, under the uncertainty, and get Brexit resolved?And does May agree her successor should go back to the people on Brexit, under the uncertainty, and get Brexit resolved?
Turning to the EU summit, May says the UK said it would engage constructively with EU affairs while it remained a member.Turning to the EU summit, May says the UK said it would engage constructively with EU affairs while it remained a member.
She summarises the proposed EU appointments.She summarises the proposed EU appointments.
The UK supported this package, she says. She says it is in the UK’s national interest to have a constructive relationship with those appointed.The UK supported this package, she says. She says it is in the UK’s national interest to have a constructive relationship with those appointed.
Theresa May is now making a Commons statement on the G20 summit and the EU summit.Theresa May is now making a Commons statement on the G20 summit and the EU summit.
She says 19 countries at the G20 agreed a statement on climate change. It is disappointing that the US did not agree.She says 19 countries at the G20 agreed a statement on climate change. It is disappointing that the US did not agree.
She says the Iran nuclear deal makes the world safer. She wants to see it continue.She says the Iran nuclear deal makes the world safer. She wants to see it continue.
She says she told Vladimir Putin at their meeting that the UK has irrefutable evidence that two Russians were responsible for the Salisbury novichok attack. She says the UK wants to see them brought to justice. She says she told Putin that she was open to having a different relationship with with Russia, but Russia needed to adopt a different path.She says she told Vladimir Putin at their meeting that the UK has irrefutable evidence that two Russians were responsible for the Salisbury novichok attack. She says the UK wants to see them brought to justice. She says she told Putin that she was open to having a different relationship with with Russia, but Russia needed to adopt a different path.
The Labour MP Carolyn Harris rises to make a point of order. She uses it to thank Theresa May for agreeing to set up the children’s funeral fund. Harris campaigned for this having had to borrow money to pay for her own son’s funeral. She thanks everyone who has made this happen from the bottom of her heart.The Labour MP Carolyn Harris rises to make a point of order. She uses it to thank Theresa May for agreeing to set up the children’s funeral fund. Harris campaigned for this having had to borrow money to pay for her own son’s funeral. She thanks everyone who has made this happen from the bottom of her heart.
MPs give her a round of applause, which is very unusual. MPs aren’t meant to applaud in the chamber.MPs give her a round of applause, which is very unusual. MPs aren’t meant to applaud in the chamber.
May responds. She says she is pleased to have been able to introduce this fund, and she pays tribute to Harris for her campaigning on this.May responds. She says she is pleased to have been able to introduce this fund, and she pays tribute to Harris for her campaigning on this.
Labour’s Marie Rimmer asks about a constituent with a Down’s Syndrome child. She says the tax rules for carers like her constituent are confusing.Labour’s Marie Rimmer asks about a constituent with a Down’s Syndrome child. She says the tax rules for carers like her constituent are confusing.
May says the government wants to provide more empowerment for women.May says the government wants to provide more empowerment for women.
Labour’s David Lammy asks about the Windrush review. It was due out in March. Will it be published before May leaves office.
May says it is up to Wendy Williams when she finishes the review. She says she thinks it has not yet been completed.
Nigel Huddleston, a Conservative, asks May about tourism.
May says the government is working with the tourist industry to encourage people to come to the UK.
Labour’s Steve Reed asks about a murder in his Croydon constituency. He says the government is not doing enough on knife crime.
May says this case was shocking. But the government is taking action, and this requires a multi-faceted approach, she says.
Sir Vince Cable, the Lib Dem leader, says May’s former school is planning to move to part-time education because of financial pressure. Does she agree schools need more?
May says the government is already putting more money into schools.
She says she has read in the Maidenhead Advertiser that he thinks she will stand down as an MP. She won’t. And the story even quoted Cable getting the name of her seat wrong. The Lib Dems are wrong on facts, wrong on everything, he says.
Labour’s Grahame Morris says the Treasury has taken funds from the surpluses in miners’ pension funds. Can the government review this so miners get their fair share?
May says one of the biggest hits on pension funds came from the last Labour government, when it took £100bn out of pension funds.
Jonathan Reynolds, the Labour MP, asks May if she agrees that bus subsidies should increase so people outside London can have as good a bus service as in the capital.
May says the government spends £250m a year on bus subsidies. She says the number of services on offer has gone up.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan, a Conservative, asks if May agrees that the Russian submarine accident shows the need for investment in submarines.
May expresses condolences to the family and friends of those who died. She says the government is committed to its submarine programme.
Jack Brereton, a Conservative, asks about investment in Stoke.
May says the government has put money into the high street fund, and bids are being considered.
Labour’s Hugh Gaffney asks if May agrees that all pensioners should continue to get free TV licences.
May says people will wonder why the BBC is raising salaries while cutting free TV licences. It should think again.
As for May’s question, the FT’s Henry Mance had an answer on Twitter last night.
As the article points out:*amount that would be raised by scrapping free TV licenses = £745m*extra pay for stars = £11m (1.5% of the above) pic.twitter.com/lXcFavVZw0
Nicky Morgan, a Conservative, asks about a constituent whose daughter killed herself after reading a book about taking pills from Amazon. Does May agree that Amazon has a duty not to sell books like this?
May says the government is working with tech companies to get them to take more responsibility for looking after their uses. Jackie Doyle-Price, the minister for suicide prevention, is aware of this issue, and will be writing to Amazon about it, she says.