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Jeremy Corbyn: General election will stop Brexit 'crisis' | Jeremy Corbyn: General election will stop Brexit 'crisis' |
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The Tory party has "failed" the UK and a general election is the "change of direction the country needs", Jeremy Corbyn is set to say in a speech later. | The Tory party has "failed" the UK and a general election is the "change of direction the country needs", Jeremy Corbyn is set to say in a speech later. |
The Labour leader will say the UK is facing a Brexit "crisis" and will vow to do "everything necessary" to stop the UK leaving the EU without a deal. | The Labour leader will say the UK is facing a Brexit "crisis" and will vow to do "everything necessary" to stop the UK leaving the EU without a deal. |
It comes after a leaked government report warned of food and medicine shortages in a no-deal exit. | It comes after a leaked government report warned of food and medicine shortages in a no-deal exit. |
Cabinet minister Michael Gove said it outlined a "worst-case scenario". | Cabinet minister Michael Gove said it outlined a "worst-case scenario". |
Mr Corbyn will give the speech as part of his trip to Northamptonshire. | Mr Corbyn will give the speech as part of his trip to Northamptonshire. |
And shadow chancellor John McDonnell told the BBC that Mr Corbyn will meet other British political leaders next week to discuss tactics to prevent a no-deal Brexit. | And shadow chancellor John McDonnell told the BBC that Mr Corbyn will meet other British political leaders next week to discuss tactics to prevent a no-deal Brexit. |
He also supported calls for the House of Commons to be recalled "in the next few days" to allow MPs to debate the prospect of a no deal. Parliament could be reconvened if the government put a request in to the Speaker John Bercow. | He also supported calls for the House of Commons to be recalled "in the next few days" to allow MPs to debate the prospect of a no deal. Parliament could be reconvened if the government put a request in to the Speaker John Bercow. |
Mr Gove, who is responsible for no-deal preparation, said the leaked cross-government study, codenamed Operation Yellowhammer, was old and that Brexit planning had accelerated since Boris Johnson became prime minister. | Mr Gove, who is responsible for no-deal preparation, said the leaked cross-government study, codenamed Operation Yellowhammer, was old and that Brexit planning had accelerated since Boris Johnson became prime minister. |
A No 10 source told the BBC it was leaked to the Sunday Times by a disgruntled ex-minister in an attempt to influence discussions with EU leaders. | A No 10 source told the BBC it was leaked to the Sunday Times by a disgruntled ex-minister in an attempt to influence discussions with EU leaders. |
But Lord Kerslake, a former head of the civil service, said the dossier "lays bare the scale of the risks we are facing". | But Lord Kerslake, a former head of the civil service, said the dossier "lays bare the scale of the risks we are facing". |
How could a general election be called? | How could a general election be called? |
Prime Minister Boris Johnson - whose government has a working majority in Parliament of one - has ruled out holding a general election before the 31 October Brexit deadline. | Prime Minister Boris Johnson - whose government has a working majority in Parliament of one - has ruled out holding a general election before the 31 October Brexit deadline. |
But Mr Corbyn plans to win a vote of no-confidence in the government, which would begin a crucial 14-day period, after which a general election could automatically be triggered. | But Mr Corbyn plans to win a vote of no-confidence in the government, which would begin a crucial 14-day period, after which a general election could automatically be triggered. |
To stop that automatic election taking place, the existing government, or an alternative one formed during that period, must persuade MPs to pass a vote of confidence. | To stop that automatic election taking place, the existing government, or an alternative one formed during that period, must persuade MPs to pass a vote of confidence. |
Within the two weeks, Mr Corbyn wants to become a temporary PM, then delay Brexit and call a snap election. | Within the two weeks, Mr Corbyn wants to become a temporary PM, then delay Brexit and call a snap election. |
There are no firm rules about who, if anyone, should get the chance to form an alternative government during the 14-day period. | There are no firm rules about who, if anyone, should get the chance to form an alternative government during the 14-day period. |
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson called Mr Corbyn "divisive" before suggesting Tory MP Ken Clarke or former Labour leader Harriet Harman would do a better job. | Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson called Mr Corbyn "divisive" before suggesting Tory MP Ken Clarke or former Labour leader Harriet Harman would do a better job. |
However, Mr McDonnell said it was "not negotiable" that Mr Corbyn would lead a temporary government if Mr Johnson was defeated in a vote of no confidence. | However, Mr McDonnell said it was "not negotiable" that Mr Corbyn would lead a temporary government if Mr Johnson was defeated in a vote of no confidence. |
If Mr Johnson survives a vote of no-confidence, a general election appears unlikely before the UK leaves the EU. | If Mr Johnson survives a vote of no-confidence, a general election appears unlikely before the UK leaves the EU. |
What will Mr Corbyn say in his speech? | What will Mr Corbyn say in his speech? |
Mr Corbyn will say the Tories have "lurched to the hard right under Boris Johnson", calling him "Britain's Trump". | Mr Corbyn will say the Tories have "lurched to the hard right under Boris Johnson", calling him "Britain's Trump". |
"A general election triggered by the Tory Brexit crisis will be a crossroads for our country. It will be a once-in-a-generation chance for a real change of direction, potentially on the scale of 1945 or 1979," he will say. | "A general election triggered by the Tory Brexit crisis will be a crossroads for our country. It will be a once-in-a-generation chance for a real change of direction, potentially on the scale of 1945 or 1979," he will say. |
"And if there is a general election this autumn, Labour would commit to holding a public vote, to give voters the final say, with credible options for both sides, including the option to remain." | |
What is the Conservatives' response? | What is the Conservatives' response? |
Conservative Party chairman James Cleverly said Mr Corbyn offers more "dither and delay". | Conservative Party chairman James Cleverly said Mr Corbyn offers more "dither and delay". |
"This is a cynical attempt to seize power by a man who would wreck the economy, is soft on crime and won't stand up for Britain," he said. | "This is a cynical attempt to seize power by a man who would wreck the economy, is soft on crime and won't stand up for Britain," he said. |
"Only Boris Johnson and the Conservatives can provide the leadership Britain needs and deliver Brexit by 31 October, whatever happens." | "Only Boris Johnson and the Conservatives can provide the leadership Britain needs and deliver Brexit by 31 October, whatever happens." |
Mr Johnson is travelling to France and Germany to meet EU leaders later this week. | Mr Johnson is travelling to France and Germany to meet EU leaders later this week. |
The prime minister will insist there must be a new Brexit deal when he holds talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron. | The prime minister will insist there must be a new Brexit deal when he holds talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron. |
What did the leaked no-deal document say? | What did the leaked no-deal document say? |
The leaked dossier said leaving the EU without a deal could lead to: | The leaked dossier said leaving the EU without a deal could lead to: |