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That’s your lot today. Here’s a summary of what happened:That’s your lot today. Here’s a summary of what happened:
Amber Rudd said her position in the government was made “untenable” by the lack of progress on a new Brexit deal and Boris Johnson’s expulsion of rebel MPs who voted to block a no-deal Brexit. Explaining her resignation she said the government had provided no evidence of putting new proposals to the EU. She also said expelling the rebels risked driving moderate Conservatives away from the party.Amber Rudd said her position in the government was made “untenable” by the lack of progress on a new Brexit deal and Boris Johnson’s expulsion of rebel MPs who voted to block a no-deal Brexit. Explaining her resignation she said the government had provided no evidence of putting new proposals to the EU. She also said expelling the rebels risked driving moderate Conservatives away from the party.
The French government has threatened to veto a further Brexit extension due to the “worrying” lack of progress in the recent talks. The French foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, highlighted the lack of realistic proposals being put forward by Downing Street.The French government has threatened to veto a further Brexit extension due to the “worrying” lack of progress in the recent talks. The French foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, highlighted the lack of realistic proposals being put forward by Downing Street.
Rudd warned that Johnson’s rhetoric of “people versus parliament” was stoking divisions in the UK. She said politicians had a duty to calm people down and not escalate tempers and tensions.Rudd warned that Johnson’s rhetoric of “people versus parliament” was stoking divisions in the UK. She said politicians had a duty to calm people down and not escalate tempers and tensions.
The cabinet was not shown legal advice about proroguing parliament, despite repeated requests, Rudd revealed. She called for a greater role for cabinet in decisions and warned Johnson against breaking the law by ignoring parliament’s demand for an extension to avoid a no-deal Brexit.The cabinet was not shown legal advice about proroguing parliament, despite repeated requests, Rudd revealed. She called for a greater role for cabinet in decisions and warned Johnson against breaking the law by ignoring parliament’s demand for an extension to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Boris Johnson has moved quickly to replace Rudd as work and pension secretary by giving the job to Therese Coffey. Coffey, who backed remain, is a former environment minister. Boris Johnson has moved quickly to replace Rudd as work and pension secretary by giving the job to Thérèse Coffey. Coffey, who backed remain, is a former environment minister.
There is speculation that other cabinet ministers are also considering their positions. The Northern Ireland secretary, Julian Smith, is reported to be on “resignation watch”. The justice secretary, Robert Buckland, says he supports the prime minister but has warned him to obey the rule of law.There is speculation that other cabinet ministers are also considering their positions. The Northern Ireland secretary, Julian Smith, is reported to be on “resignation watch”. The justice secretary, Robert Buckland, says he supports the prime minister but has warned him to obey the rule of law.
John Mann, has confirmed he is standing down as a Labour MP to take up the full-time post as the government’s antisemitism tsar. In his resignation letter he claimed Jeremy Corbyn was the only block to Labour winning a landslide victory at the next election.John Mann, has confirmed he is standing down as a Labour MP to take up the full-time post as the government’s antisemitism tsar. In his resignation letter he claimed Jeremy Corbyn was the only block to Labour winning a landslide victory at the next election.
Ireland’s prime minister Leo Varadkar, says he does not expect there will be any breakthroughs at his meeting with Boris Johnson in Dublin tomorrow. But the Taoiseach said it would be “interesting” to see if the UK and Ireland could explore a Northern Ireland specific solution to the Irish border.Ireland’s prime minister Leo Varadkar, says he does not expect there will be any breakthroughs at his meeting with Boris Johnson in Dublin tomorrow. But the Taoiseach said it would be “interesting” to see if the UK and Ireland could explore a Northern Ireland specific solution to the Irish border.
Sajid Javid has refused to rule out an electoral pact with the Brexit party at the next election. Asked repeatedly about the idea he would only say: “We don’t need an electoral alliance with anyone.” Nigel Farage said his party should be given a free run at targeting traditional Labour heartlands in the north, Midlands and Wales in such a pact.Sajid Javid has refused to rule out an electoral pact with the Brexit party at the next election. Asked repeatedly about the idea he would only say: “We don’t need an electoral alliance with anyone.” Nigel Farage said his party should be given a free run at targeting traditional Labour heartlands in the north, Midlands and Wales in such a pact.
Javid and the foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, have insisted the government will obey the law on Brexit. But in separate interviews neither could spell out how the government could leave on 31 October without a deal and abide by the Benn bill, which instructs it to seek an extension in such a scenario.Javid and the foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, have insisted the government will obey the law on Brexit. But in separate interviews neither could spell out how the government could leave on 31 October without a deal and abide by the Benn bill, which instructs it to seek an extension in such a scenario.
The shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, has confirmed that Labour is considering giving private tenants the right to buy their homes. He insisted property owners would not lose out, but suggested long-term tenants could be allowed to buy at a sub-market rates.The shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, has confirmed that Labour is considering giving private tenants the right to buy their homes. He insisted property owners would not lose out, but suggested long-term tenants could be allowed to buy at a sub-market rates.
The Conservatives will field a candidate against the Commons Speaker, John Bercow, at the next general election, according to Andrea Leadsom. The business secretary revealed the move, a breach of longstanding convention, as she stepped up her feud with Bercow, accusing him of breaking the rules of parliament by allowing MPs to take control of Commons business.The Conservatives will field a candidate against the Commons Speaker, John Bercow, at the next general election, according to Andrea Leadsom. The business secretary revealed the move, a breach of longstanding convention, as she stepped up her feud with Bercow, accusing him of breaking the rules of parliament by allowing MPs to take control of Commons business.
Angela Smith has become the third MP in a week to defect to the Liberal Democrats. The move, by the former Labour and then Change UK MP, bumps up the number of Lib Dems in the Commons to 17.Angela Smith has become the third MP in a week to defect to the Liberal Democrats. The move, by the former Labour and then Change UK MP, bumps up the number of Lib Dems in the Commons to 17.
Len McCluskey, the leader of the powerful Unite union, has backed Labour’s refusal to vote for an election before a no-deal Brexit is ruled out.Len McCluskey, the leader of the powerful Unite union, has backed Labour’s refusal to vote for an election before a no-deal Brexit is ruled out.
Speaking to Sky News he said: “Nobody trusts the prime minister. Whenever the general election comes, trust will be a central issue, and what we have to do, and what Labour and the trade unions are calling for, we have to stop a no deal.”Speaking to Sky News he said: “Nobody trusts the prime minister. Whenever the general election comes, trust will be a central issue, and what we have to do, and what Labour and the trade unions are calling for, we have to stop a no deal.”
He also defended Labour’s triangulation on Brexit and claimed Jeremy Corbyn had been “brilliant” on the issue.He also defended Labour’s triangulation on Brexit and claimed Jeremy Corbyn had been “brilliant” on the issue.
McCluskey said:McCluskey said:
It’s only the Labour party at the moment that is speaking on behalf of the whole of the nation. You’ve got the Conservatives who have dismissed half the population who are remainers, you’ve got the Liberals who have dismissed the half the population who are leavers, it is only Labour and Corbyn who are attempting to unite the nation and seek your way forward.It’s only the Labour party at the moment that is speaking on behalf of the whole of the nation. You’ve got the Conservatives who have dismissed half the population who are remainers, you’ve got the Liberals who have dismissed the half the population who are leavers, it is only Labour and Corbyn who are attempting to unite the nation and seek your way forward.
Even if you voted leave, a no deal would be incredibly damaging to our manufacturing base and to the whole of our society. So we have to get into a situation where we negotiate the type of deal that I believe can be achieved that will satisfy the 48% as well as the 52%. It’s only Labour who can do that.Even if you voted leave, a no deal would be incredibly damaging to our manufacturing base and to the whole of our society. So we have to get into a situation where we negotiate the type of deal that I believe can be achieved that will satisfy the 48% as well as the 52%. It’s only Labour who can do that.
He said making Corbyn a caretaker prime minister was a “sensible suggestion”.He said making Corbyn a caretaker prime minister was a “sensible suggestion”.
My understanding is that Labour have put to all of those parties who are opposed to a no deal, that we should form a coalition government, with Jeremy as the leader, on the basis that we could then resolve the issues with the EU, [and negotiate] a deal that would satisfy the 48% and the 52%, would unite the nation and then we could go right into a general election. I think that’s sensible. Whether the other political parties are capable of rising above their prejudices, we’ll wait and see.My understanding is that Labour have put to all of those parties who are opposed to a no deal, that we should form a coalition government, with Jeremy as the leader, on the basis that we could then resolve the issues with the EU, [and negotiate] a deal that would satisfy the 48% and the 52%, would unite the nation and then we could go right into a general election. I think that’s sensible. Whether the other political parties are capable of rising above their prejudices, we’ll wait and see.
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Ireland’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar, says he does not expect there will be any breakthroughs at his meeting with Boris Johnson in Dublin tomorrow.Ireland’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar, says he does not expect there will be any breakthroughs at his meeting with Boris Johnson in Dublin tomorrow.
But speaking to reporters the taoiseach said it would be “interesting” to see if the UK and Ireland could explore a Northern Ireland specific solution to the border.But speaking to reporters the taoiseach said it would be “interesting” to see if the UK and Ireland could explore a Northern Ireland specific solution to the border.
He said:He said:
I don’t know if we can find some common ground around a Northern Ireland unique solution, but we’ve always said as a government that that’s something that we are open to.I don’t know if we can find some common ground around a Northern Ireland unique solution, but we’ve always said as a government that that’s something that we are open to.
It will be interesting to see if we explore tomorrow whether we could find common ground around a Northern Ireland specific solution, but I’ll have to judge that tomorrow.It will be interesting to see if we explore tomorrow whether we could find common ground around a Northern Ireland specific solution, but I’ll have to judge that tomorrow.
Taoiseach says it will be interesting to see if the UK & Ireland could explore a Northern Ireland specific solution. pic.twitter.com/pWqcwpwqQGTaoiseach says it will be interesting to see if the UK & Ireland could explore a Northern Ireland specific solution. pic.twitter.com/pWqcwpwqQG
On a no deal he said: “I am loth to speculate, but if we end up in a no-deal scenario on 1 November, I do think within weeks or months the EU and UK will have to sit down round the table and negotiate again, but it would be a tragedy if we got to that point.On a no deal he said: “I am loth to speculate, but if we end up in a no-deal scenario on 1 November, I do think within weeks or months the EU and UK will have to sit down round the table and negotiate again, but it would be a tragedy if we got to that point.
Varadkar added:Varadkar added:
I don’t think the meeting tomorrow is a high stakes meeting, as I don’t anticipate a big breakthrough tomorrow. If we come to an agreement that agreement will happen in October at the EU summit. But the stakes are high, certainly I don’t think anyone can argue with that.I don’t think the meeting tomorrow is a high stakes meeting, as I don’t anticipate a big breakthrough tomorrow. If we come to an agreement that agreement will happen in October at the EU summit. But the stakes are high, certainly I don’t think anyone can argue with that.
It will be an opportunity to get to know each other a little bit better, to see if there is common ground. I’m sure there will be.It will be an opportunity to get to know each other a little bit better, to see if there is common ground. I’m sure there will be.
I’d hope that an opportunity to share each other’s analysis and an opportunity to talk about some of the issues will be helpful. I am conscious that Prime Minister Johnson did vote for the backstop at one point, and has taken a different position since then.I’d hope that an opportunity to share each other’s analysis and an opportunity to talk about some of the issues will be helpful. I am conscious that Prime Minister Johnson did vote for the backstop at one point, and has taken a different position since then.
Crucially, also, we’ll talk about the Northern Ireland institutions. A lot of work is happening behind the scenes to try and get those institutions up and running.Crucially, also, we’ll talk about the Northern Ireland institutions. A lot of work is happening behind the scenes to try and get those institutions up and running.
You can see the whole press conference here.You can see the whole press conference here.
The Brexit-backing Labour MP John Mann has confirmed he is standing down as an MP to take up a full-time post as the government’s antisemitism tsar.The Brexit-backing Labour MP John Mann has confirmed he is standing down as an MP to take up a full-time post as the government’s antisemitism tsar.
In his resignation letter, the Bassetlaw MP delivered a broadside against Jeremy Corbyn, who he said was the only block to Labour winning a landslide victory at the next election.In his resignation letter, the Bassetlaw MP delivered a broadside against Jeremy Corbyn, who he said was the only block to Labour winning a landslide victory at the next election.
He wrote:He wrote:
I am not prepared to the ask Bassetlaw residents to support Jeremy Corbyn as prime minister … I will not lie to the Bassetlaw voters about Corbyn, whose failures over antisemitism and sexual harassment are even worse than his useless leadership on Brexit.I am not prepared to the ask Bassetlaw residents to support Jeremy Corbyn as prime minister … I will not lie to the Bassetlaw voters about Corbyn, whose failures over antisemitism and sexual harassment are even worse than his useless leadership on Brexit.
Anybody who has knocked on doors in Bassetlaw knows that there is only one obstacle to Labour winning what should be a landslide at the election and that barrier is Jeremy Corbyn. I have therefore again asked him to resign in order to let the party win power.Anybody who has knocked on doors in Bassetlaw knows that there is only one obstacle to Labour winning what should be a landslide at the election and that barrier is Jeremy Corbyn. I have therefore again asked him to resign in order to let the party win power.
My resignation letter sent to Bassetlaw Labour Party members pic.twitter.com/BzyuIuwrX4My resignation letter sent to Bassetlaw Labour Party members pic.twitter.com/BzyuIuwrX4
Jon Worth, a teacher at the College of Europe, has put together a mightily impressive-looking chart of what might happen next on the Brexit front, together with probabilities for the various possible outcomes.Jon Worth, a teacher at the College of Europe, has put together a mightily impressive-looking chart of what might happen next on the Brexit front, together with probabilities for the various possible outcomes.
Warning: it isn’t simple.Warning: it isn’t simple.
Get ready for the #Brexit week ahead with V17 of the #BrexitDiagramHeadline numbers: chances of a General Election dropping a fraction (7% GE on 15 Oct, 72% 29 Oct or later), as chances Johnson sees it through as Prime Minister until 17 Oct are also slipping pic.twitter.com/DhwsoOt2wYGet ready for the #Brexit week ahead with V17 of the #BrexitDiagramHeadline numbers: chances of a General Election dropping a fraction (7% GE on 15 Oct, 72% 29 Oct or later), as chances Johnson sees it through as Prime Minister until 17 Oct are also slipping pic.twitter.com/DhwsoOt2wY
Here’s what has happened so far today:Here’s what has happened so far today:
Amber Rudd said her position in the government was made “untenable” by the lack of progress on a new Brexit deal and Boris Johnson’s expulsion of rebel MPs who voted to block a no-deal Brexit. Explaining her resignation she said the government had provided no evidence of putting new proposals to the EU. She also said expelling the rebels risked driving moderate Conservatives away from the party.Amber Rudd said her position in the government was made “untenable” by the lack of progress on a new Brexit deal and Boris Johnson’s expulsion of rebel MPs who voted to block a no-deal Brexit. Explaining her resignation she said the government had provided no evidence of putting new proposals to the EU. She also said expelling the rebels risked driving moderate Conservatives away from the party.
The French government has threatened to veto a further Brexit extension due to the “worrying” lack of progress in the recent talks. The French foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, highlighted the lack of realistic proposals being put forward by Downing Street.The French government has threatened to veto a further Brexit extension due to the “worrying” lack of progress in the recent talks. The French foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, highlighted the lack of realistic proposals being put forward by Downing Street.
Rudd warned that Johnson’s rhetoric of “people versus parliament” was stoking divisions in the UK. She said politicians had a duty to calm people down and not escalate tempers and tensions.Rudd warned that Johnson’s rhetoric of “people versus parliament” was stoking divisions in the UK. She said politicians had a duty to calm people down and not escalate tempers and tensions.
The cabinet was not shown legal advice about proroguing parliament, despite repeated requests, Rudd revealed. She called for a greater role for cabinet in decisions and warned Johnson against breaking the law by ignoring parliament’s demand for an extension to avoid a no-deal Brexit.The cabinet was not shown legal advice about proroguing parliament, despite repeated requests, Rudd revealed. She called for a greater role for cabinet in decisions and warned Johnson against breaking the law by ignoring parliament’s demand for an extension to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Boris Johnson has moved quickly to replace Rudd as work and pension secretary by giving the job to Therese Coffey. Coffey, who backed remain, is a former environment minister. Boris Johnson has moved quickly to replace Rudd as work and pension secretary by giving the job to Thérèse Coffey. Coffey, who backed remain, is a former environment minister.
There is mounting speculation that other cabinet ministers are also considering their positions. The Northern Ireland secretary, Julian Smith, is reported to be on “resignation watch”. The justice secretary, Robert Buckland, says he supports the prime minister but has warned him to obey the rule of law.There is mounting speculation that other cabinet ministers are also considering their positions. The Northern Ireland secretary, Julian Smith, is reported to be on “resignation watch”. The justice secretary, Robert Buckland, says he supports the prime minister but has warned him to obey the rule of law.
Sajid Javid has refused to rule out an electoral pact with the Brexit party at the next election. Asked repeatedly about the idea he would only say: “We don’t need an electoral alliance with anyone.” Nigel Farage said his party should be given a free run at targeting traditional Labour heartlands in the north, Midlands and Wales in such a pact.Sajid Javid has refused to rule out an electoral pact with the Brexit party at the next election. Asked repeatedly about the idea he would only say: “We don’t need an electoral alliance with anyone.” Nigel Farage said his party should be given a free run at targeting traditional Labour heartlands in the north, Midlands and Wales in such a pact.
Javid and the foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, have insisted the government will obey the law on Brexit. But in separate interviews neither could spell out how the government could leave on 31 October without a deal and abide by the Benn bill, which instructs it to seek an extension in such a scenario.Javid and the foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, have insisted the government will obey the law on Brexit. But in separate interviews neither could spell out how the government could leave on 31 October without a deal and abide by the Benn bill, which instructs it to seek an extension in such a scenario.
The shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, has confirmed that Labour is considering giving private tenants the right to buy their homes. He insisted property owners would not lose out, but suggested long-term tenants could be allowed to buy at a sub-market rates.The shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, has confirmed that Labour is considering giving private tenants the right to buy their homes. He insisted property owners would not lose out, but suggested long-term tenants could be allowed to buy at a sub-market rates.
The Conservatives will field a candidate against the Commons Speaker, John Bercow, at the next general election, according to Andrea Leadsom. The business secretary revealed the move, a breach of longstanding convention, as she stepped up her feud with Bercow, accusing him of breaking the rules of parliament by allowing MPs to take control of Commons business.The Conservatives will field a candidate against the Commons Speaker, John Bercow, at the next general election, according to Andrea Leadsom. The business secretary revealed the move, a breach of longstanding convention, as she stepped up her feud with Bercow, accusing him of breaking the rules of parliament by allowing MPs to take control of Commons business.
Angela Smith has become the third MP in a week to defect to the Liberal Democrats. The move, by the former Labour and then Change UK MP, bumps up the number of Lib Dems in the Commons to 17.Angela Smith has become the third MP in a week to defect to the Liberal Democrats. The move, by the former Labour and then Change UK MP, bumps up the number of Lib Dems in the Commons to 17.
The French government has threatened to veto a further Brexit extension due to the “worrying” lack of progress in the recent talks, as EU diplomats expressed their frustration at being caught up in game-playing by the British government.The French government has threatened to veto a further Brexit extension due to the “worrying” lack of progress in the recent talks, as EU diplomats expressed their frustration at being caught up in game-playing by the British government.
In a sign of rising exasperation at the state of the Brexit talks in Brussels over replacing the Irish backstop, the French foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, highlighted the lack of realistic proposals being put forward by Downing Street.In a sign of rising exasperation at the state of the Brexit talks in Brussels over replacing the Irish backstop, the French foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, highlighted the lack of realistic proposals being put forward by Downing Street.
“It’s very worrying. The British must tell us what they want,” Le Drian said.“It’s very worrying. The British must tell us what they want,” Le Drian said.
France threatens to veto further Brexit extensionFrance threatens to veto further Brexit extension
Opinion polls conducted before the resignation of Amber Rudd don’t look too bad for Johnson.Opinion polls conducted before the resignation of Amber Rudd don’t look too bad for Johnson.
YouGov have the Tories on 35%, a stonking 14 points above Labour on 21% with the Lib Dems on 19% and the Brexit party on 12%.YouGov have the Tories on 35%, a stonking 14 points above Labour on 21% with the Lib Dems on 19% and the Brexit party on 12%.
Westminster voting intention:CON: 35% (-)LAB: 21% (-4)LDEM: 19% (+3)BREX: 12% (+1)via @YouGov, 05 - 06 SepWestminster voting intention:CON: 35% (-)LAB: 21% (-4)LDEM: 19% (+3)BREX: 12% (+1)via @YouGov, 05 - 06 Sep
Deltapoll has the Tories on 31%, only marginally ahead of Labour on 28%, the Lib Dems on 17% and the Brexit party on 13%.Deltapoll has the Tories on 31%, only marginally ahead of Labour on 28%, the Lib Dems on 17% and the Brexit party on 13%.
Westminster voting intention:CON: 31% (-4)LAB: 28% (+4)LDEM: 17% (-1)BREX: 13% (-1)via @DeltapollUK, 05 - 07 SepWestminster voting intention:CON: 31% (-4)LAB: 28% (+4)LDEM: 17% (-1)BREX: 13% (-1)via @DeltapollUK, 05 - 07 Sep
But the Conservatives extended their lead over the Brexit party, according to the latest Opinium poll for the Observer.But the Conservatives extended their lead over the Brexit party, according to the latest Opinium poll for the Observer.
The Conservatives are up three points to 35% of the vote, while the Brexit party is down three points to 13%. The Liberal Democrats are up two points to 17%, with Labour down one point to 25%.The Conservatives are up three points to 35% of the vote, while the Brexit party is down three points to 13%. The Liberal Democrats are up two points to 17%, with Labour down one point to 25%.
Tories extend lead over Labour to 10 points despite chaotic weekTories extend lead over Labour to 10 points despite chaotic week
The Tory peer Lord Lexden, official historian of the Conservative party, said the whip had never been withdrawn from “so large a number at any time” in the course of Conservative and British political history.The Tory peer Lord Lexden, official historian of the Conservative party, said the whip had never been withdrawn from “so large a number at any time” in the course of Conservative and British political history.
He told BBC Radio 4’s The World This Weekend: “It is quite extraordinary to see Conservative politicians indicating, even if they don’t say so explicitly, but allowing it to be thought on their behalf by those doing the briefing, that they might disobey the law, inconceivable in any previous generation of the Conservative party.”He told BBC Radio 4’s The World This Weekend: “It is quite extraordinary to see Conservative politicians indicating, even if they don’t say so explicitly, but allowing it to be thought on their behalf by those doing the briefing, that they might disobey the law, inconceivable in any previous generation of the Conservative party.”
Lexden said events of the past week “certainly” constituted a fourth great crisis of the party, adding: “It has precipitated a state of affairs where there might be a permanent severance between one section and another.”Lexden said events of the past week “certainly” constituted a fourth great crisis of the party, adding: “It has precipitated a state of affairs where there might be a permanent severance between one section and another.”
Lord Young, who resigned as a government whip over the prorogation of parliament last month, has called on Boris Johnson to replace Jacob Rees-Mogg as leader of the Commons.Lord Young, who resigned as a government whip over the prorogation of parliament last month, has called on Boris Johnson to replace Jacob Rees-Mogg as leader of the Commons.
Young, who as George Young was one of Rees-Mogg’s predecessors in the role, said such a move was necessary to restore trust between MPs and the government.Young, who as George Young was one of Rees-Mogg’s predecessors in the role, said such a move was necessary to restore trust between MPs and the government.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s World This Weekend, he said: “We may need a new leader of the House of Commons who is prepared to stand up in cabinet for the rights of parliament rather than agree to it being shut down for five weeks, which is what has happened at the moment.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s World This Weekend, he said: “We may need a new leader of the House of Commons who is prepared to stand up in cabinet for the rights of parliament rather than agree to it being shut down for five weeks, which is what has happened at the moment.
“The leader of the House of Commons is the voice of the Commons in the cabinet, a job I used to hold, and I think to agree to shutting down both houses of parliament at the particular time in the nation’s history was not the right thing to do.”“The leader of the House of Commons is the voice of the Commons in the cabinet, a job I used to hold, and I think to agree to shutting down both houses of parliament at the particular time in the nation’s history was not the right thing to do.”
Like Rudd, Young also criticised the people-versus-parliament rhetoric used by the government and its advisers.Like Rudd, Young also criticised the people-versus-parliament rhetoric used by the government and its advisers.
He said: “We need to calm down a bit. There’s been too much talk about dying in ditches, going to prison, picking up chainsaws, challenging the supreme court, sabotaging Brussels.”He said: “We need to calm down a bit. There’s been too much talk about dying in ditches, going to prison, picking up chainsaws, challenging the supreme court, sabotaging Brussels.”
Young said the best way out of the current impasse was an amended version of Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement.Young said the best way out of the current impasse was an amended version of Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement.
We know the prime minister doesn’t want to ask for an extension and parliament has blocked leaving with no deal. And he’s not going to challenge the will of parliament: the lord chancellor, the attorney general, and I think half the cabinet would walk out if the government decided to challenge the will of parliament.We know the prime minister doesn’t want to ask for an extension and parliament has blocked leaving with no deal. And he’s not going to challenge the will of parliament: the lord chancellor, the attorney general, and I think half the cabinet would walk out if the government decided to challenge the will of parliament.
What is likely to happen is that the withdrawal agreement negotiated by Theresa May will be amended. Boris Johnson will claim that this is substantial and transformative, although the EU may be slightly less euphoric about it. I think he will then be able to put the amended deal to parliament. I think the Spartans in my party won’t vote for it. But I think there will be a majority for the deal simply because the opposition parties won’t want to seem to be obstructing, for petty party political reasons, a satisfactory resolution of this.What is likely to happen is that the withdrawal agreement negotiated by Theresa May will be amended. Boris Johnson will claim that this is substantial and transformative, although the EU may be slightly less euphoric about it. I think he will then be able to put the amended deal to parliament. I think the Spartans in my party won’t vote for it. But I think there will be a majority for the deal simply because the opposition parties won’t want to seem to be obstructing, for petty party political reasons, a satisfactory resolution of this.
We will then need an extension from October 31, because the bill is very chunky.We will then need an extension from October 31, because the bill is very chunky.
Young also called on Johnson to bring back rebel MPs and some of those figures he had sacked from the cabinet.Young also called on Johnson to bring back rebel MPs and some of those figures he had sacked from the cabinet.
What Boris also needs to do at the same time is to begin to heal the wounds in the party. He should restore the whip to those who have had it removed, you should stop the reselection process that is going on in their constituencies, he should bring back into the cabinet some of those he summarily dismissed in July: Penny Mordaunt, Damian Hines, Mel Stride, and begin to mend the wounds in the party.What Boris also needs to do at the same time is to begin to heal the wounds in the party. He should restore the whip to those who have had it removed, you should stop the reselection process that is going on in their constituencies, he should bring back into the cabinet some of those he summarily dismissed in July: Penny Mordaunt, Damian Hines, Mel Stride, and begin to mend the wounds in the party.
I don’t think we’re going to win an election if we become a sort of shadow of the Brexit party. We need people like Amber Rudd in the government.I don’t think we’re going to win an election if we become a sort of shadow of the Brexit party. We need people like Amber Rudd in the government.
If you remain that broad-base party, I think we have got a better chance in the election than if we become a rather narrow sect.If you remain that broad-base party, I think we have got a better chance in the election than if we become a rather narrow sect.
Unions do not trust Boris Johnson or the people he gets to do his “dirty work”, selling workers’ livelihoods down the river, the head of the TUC has told PA.Unions do not trust Boris Johnson or the people he gets to do his “dirty work”, selling workers’ livelihoods down the river, the head of the TUC has told PA.
The general secretary, Frances O’Grady, said the prime minister had torn up rules and was ready to defy the law.The general secretary, Frances O’Grady, said the prime minister had torn up rules and was ready to defy the law.
Speaking before the opening of the TUC Congress in Brighton, O’Grady urged MPs to “call Boris Johnson’s bluff” and wait until 31 October so that an extension to leaving the EU was secured.Speaking before the opening of the TUC Congress in Brighton, O’Grady urged MPs to “call Boris Johnson’s bluff” and wait until 31 October so that an extension to leaving the EU was secured.
She said: “Then let’s have that general election on our terms, not his. I won’t rest until the article 50 [extension] has been secured beyond any doubt.She said: “Then let’s have that general election on our terms, not his. I won’t rest until the article 50 [extension] has been secured beyond any doubt.
“We know what kind of man Boris Johnson is, and the people he gets to do his dirty work. We don’t trust him. He would sell livelihoods down the river because all he cares about is political power.”“We know what kind of man Boris Johnson is, and the people he gets to do his dirty work. We don’t trust him. He would sell livelihoods down the river because all he cares about is political power.”
O’Grady said events in the coming days and months would shape jobs and living standards for a generation.O’Grady said events in the coming days and months would shape jobs and living standards for a generation.
A no-deal Brexit would be a “disaster” for workers, especially those in the NHS, civil service, the food industry and ports, she added.A no-deal Brexit would be a “disaster” for workers, especially those in the NHS, civil service, the food industry and ports, she added.
O’Grady said: “A no-deal Brexit means higher fuel prices and a more expensive weekly shop, it will destroy good British jobs, less money for the NHS and medicine shortages for cancer patients.”O’Grady said: “A no-deal Brexit means higher fuel prices and a more expensive weekly shop, it will destroy good British jobs, less money for the NHS and medicine shortages for cancer patients.”
Leaving the EU without a deal would pave the way for a low-tax, low-regulation Britain that works for hedge fund managers but offers nothing for working people, she added.Leaving the EU without a deal would pave the way for a low-tax, low-regulation Britain that works for hedge fund managers but offers nothing for working people, she added.
You can follow a live feed the TUC conference from 4pm.You can follow a live feed the TUC conference from 4pm.
Nice exchange between Rudd and her successor.Nice exchange between Rudd and her successor.
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Here’s video of those interviews of Raab and Javid.Here’s video of those interviews of Raab and Javid.
Martin Clarke, chairman of Rudd’s Hastings and Rye Conservative party, said he was torn about the tactics of the prime minister but said he was right to “play hardball”.Martin Clarke, chairman of Rudd’s Hastings and Rye Conservative party, said he was torn about the tactics of the prime minister but said he was right to “play hardball”.
On Rudd’s resignation, he said: “She’s a particularly compassionate person. And she would feel very strongly for the cohort of MPs that have lost the whip.”On Rudd’s resignation, he said: “She’s a particularly compassionate person. And she would feel very strongly for the cohort of MPs that have lost the whip.”
Asked on BBC Radio 4’s World This Weekend programme whether he agreed with the expulsion of the rebel MPs, he said: “I’m in tension at the moment. I can see what he’s done, it seems particularly harsh. So I’m currently trying to process that.”Asked on BBC Radio 4’s World This Weekend programme whether he agreed with the expulsion of the rebel MPs, he said: “I’m in tension at the moment. I can see what he’s done, it seems particularly harsh. So I’m currently trying to process that.”
Asked about proroguing parliament and the possibility of Johnson ignoring the Benn bill on seeking a Brexit extension, Clarke said: “I think breaking the law, in my opinion, is too much. But I do believe that he’s got to play hardball. He certainly made a difference, I think, in the way that he’s playing. My overabiding position today is that Boris deserves a chance. He is playing hardball. I’ve got a degree of hope that that will work for us as a country, and for Boris in particular.”Asked about proroguing parliament and the possibility of Johnson ignoring the Benn bill on seeking a Brexit extension, Clarke said: “I think breaking the law, in my opinion, is too much. But I do believe that he’s got to play hardball. He certainly made a difference, I think, in the way that he’s playing. My overabiding position today is that Boris deserves a chance. He is playing hardball. I’ve got a degree of hope that that will work for us as a country, and for Boris in particular.”
In his Marr interview, the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell confirmed that Labour is considering giving private tenants the right to buy their homes.In his Marr interview, the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell confirmed that Labour is considering giving private tenants the right to buy their homes.
He said:He said:
We are exploring the idea of a right to buy for private tenants, which is available to council tenants and others.We are exploring the idea of a right to buy for private tenants, which is available to council tenants and others.
He insisted that property owners would not lose out, but suggested long-term tenants could be allowed to buy at a sub-market rates.He insisted that property owners would not lose out, but suggested long-term tenants could be allowed to buy at a sub-market rates.
The discussion would be about what would be a fair price. If you remember in the past there has been fair rent assessments in this country, so some people have put forward the idea that you could have a fair price assessment, but that’s part of the consultation that we’ll be having.The discussion would be about what would be a fair price. If you remember in the past there has been fair rent assessments in this country, so some people have put forward the idea that you could have a fair price assessment, but that’s part of the consultation that we’ll be having.
I wouldn’t expect anyone to lose out, of course not. People would be protected of course. If people have invested in that way you would want them protected. This is giving people who have rented over a period of years the opportunity to purchase if they could, because it gives their families stability.I wouldn’t expect anyone to lose out, of course not. People would be protected of course. If people have invested in that way you would want them protected. This is giving people who have rented over a period of years the opportunity to purchase if they could, because it gives their families stability.
The idea, which has the backing of the pro-market Civitas thinktank, has prompted rightwing alarm. The Sun’s deputy political editor called it a “forced asset grab”.The idea, which has the backing of the pro-market Civitas thinktank, has prompted rightwing alarm. The Sun’s deputy political editor called it a “forced asset grab”.
John McDonnell quite incredibly confirms Labour would give private tenants a right to buy their home. Regardless of arguments over the price it’s incredible. Yet another forced asset grab. Build more homesJohn McDonnell quite incredibly confirms Labour would give private tenants a right to buy their home. Regardless of arguments over the price it’s incredible. Yet another forced asset grab. Build more homes
The economist Julian Jessop, a fellow at the free-market thinktank the Institute of Economic Affairs, said the idea would only work if the price set was well below market values.The economist Julian Jessop, a fellow at the free-market thinktank the Institute of Economic Affairs, said the idea would only work if the price set was well below market values.
John #McDonnell’s claim (on #Marr) that private landlords wouldn’t lose out from giving a tenant the ‘right to buy’ simply doesn’t stack up. Labour’s proposal would only work if the price were set well below the current market value. The option to pay full price already exists.John #McDonnell’s claim (on #Marr) that private landlords wouldn’t lose out from giving a tenant the ‘right to buy’ simply doesn’t stack up. Labour’s proposal would only work if the price were set well below the current market value. The option to pay full price already exists.