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Proposals for “A&E locals” were compared to Tesco Express shops as Labour raised concerns about Government reforms to the NHS during the ongoing debate on the Queen’s Speech.
The shadow health secretary, Jon Ashworth, sought answers over changes to the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford after Health Secretary Matt Hancock asked NHS England to keep open the service.
It is among those being considered under plans for “A&E locals” although health bosses have questioned what this means.
Ashworth also claimed the government’s immigration plans could leave 60,000 NHS workers unable to stay in the UK.
Speaker John Bercow selected Labour’s amendment which notes “regret” over the Queen’s Speech failure to repeal the Health and Social Care Act 2012, arguing this needs to happen to “protect” the NHS from future trade agreements which could allow increased privatisation.
Any Brexit extension is likely to be a flexible one that would allow the UK to leave the EU prior to the end of January, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.
Simon Coveney, said the Irish government would be supportive of an extension but he cautioned that he was not speaking on behalf of the other EU states and said it was a case of “wait and see” if any of them raised “issues” with the move.
Speaking to business leaders in Belfast, he said:
From the Irish government’s perspective we are supportive of facilitating an extension.
I think that extension will be a flexible one that will allow the United Kingdom to leave the EU, if they can get a deal done, well in advance of the end of that extension period, which looks like it might be the end of January.
The former Labour (now independent) MP, Ivan Lewis, appears to have moved with some certainty into the cohort of those supporting the prime minster’s Brexit deal.The former Labour (now independent) MP, Ivan Lewis, appears to have moved with some certainty into the cohort of those supporting the prime minster’s Brexit deal.
Lewis, who voted against Theresa May’s deal, has tweeted:Lewis, who voted against Theresa May’s deal, has tweeted:
There is no perfect deal. But the time has come to make progress. After 3 years more delays and extensions are not in our interest+ continued uncertainty can tip us into recession.There is still plenty of opportunity for us to influence the Uks future relationship with the EU. https://t.co/iPXqmNO919There is no perfect deal. But the time has come to make progress. After 3 years more delays and extensions are not in our interest+ continued uncertainty can tip us into recession.There is still plenty of opportunity for us to influence the Uks future relationship with the EU. https://t.co/iPXqmNO919
YouGov has been carrying out some snap polling and finds that votes are fairly split on when they would prefer a general election.YouGov has been carrying out some snap polling and finds that votes are fairly split on when they would prefer a general election.
One in the Spring (40 percent support) shades it over one by the end of the year. One in the spring (40% support) shades it over one by the end of the year.
SNAP POLL: By 50% to 23% Brits would support the calling of an early General Election, with both Labour and Conservative voters firmly in favour https://t.co/3ndfumdGhg pic.twitter.com/DmONnaTrZLSNAP POLL: By 50% to 23% Brits would support the calling of an early General Election, with both Labour and Conservative voters firmly in favour https://t.co/3ndfumdGhg pic.twitter.com/DmONnaTrZL
Government thinking on development and aid priorities following Brexit should take note of new research out today showing that the British public remains firmly behind efforts to support people in poorer countries, according to aid organisations.Government thinking on development and aid priorities following Brexit should take note of new research out today showing that the British public remains firmly behind efforts to support people in poorer countries, according to aid organisations.
Almost two-thirds of people canvassed in a survey of EU citizens believing that maintaining overseas aid at its current level should be “a major priority,” the Guardian’s Lucy Lamble reports. Almost two-thirds of people canvassed in a survey of EU citizens believe that maintaining overseas aid at its current level should be “a major priority”, the Guardian’s Lucy Lamble reports.
It’s perhaps worth keeping in mind also that while any impending general election is likely to be firmly centred around Brexit, overseas aid has increasingly become a political football, with the Brexit Party making pledges to slash the spending. It’s perhaps worth keeping in mind also that while any impending general election is likely to be firmly centred around Brexit, overseas aid has increasingly become a political football, with the Brexit party making pledges to slash the spending.
The results from Eurobarometer, the EU’s polling organisation, also found that almost 90% of people thought helping people in developing countries should be a priority of the EU and national governments.The results from Eurobarometer, the EU’s polling organisation, also found that almost 90% of people thought helping people in developing countries should be a priority of the EU and national governments.
Claire Godfrey, interim director of policy, advocacy and research at Bond, the British network for organisations working in international development, said the survey was “incredibly timely” as the UK government begins to redefine its role in a post-Brexit world.Claire Godfrey, interim director of policy, advocacy and research at Bond, the British network for organisations working in international development, said the survey was “incredibly timely” as the UK government begins to redefine its role in a post-Brexit world.
The government, and any future government, should take note of these results when thinking about what our development and aid priorities should be following Brexit.The government, and any future government, should take note of these results when thinking about what our development and aid priorities should be following Brexit.
There has been a response of studied fury to Boris Johnson’s response to SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford during FMQs today that the Scottish parliament “has no role” in approving his current withdrawal deal.There has been a response of studied fury to Boris Johnson’s response to SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford during FMQs today that the Scottish parliament “has no role” in approving his current withdrawal deal.
While it was immediately pointed out that the bill’s own explanatory notes list more than a dozen instances where consent of the devolved administrations is required, the first ministers of Scotland and Wales, Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford, this afternoon accused the prime minister of trying to rush through the EU Withdrawal Agreement without scrutiny.While it was immediately pointed out that the bill’s own explanatory notes list more than a dozen instances where consent of the devolved administrations is required, the first ministers of Scotland and Wales, Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford, this afternoon accused the prime minister of trying to rush through the EU Withdrawal Agreement without scrutiny.
They both added that said the Scottish parliament and Welsh assembly were likely to refuse to give consent for the Withdrawal Agreement bill, and called for the devolved nations to be given a greater say.They both added that said the Scottish parliament and Welsh assembly were likely to refuse to give consent for the Withdrawal Agreement bill, and called for the devolved nations to be given a greater say.
SNP MP and Brexit legal challenger Joanna Cherry said that the prime minister was “wholly wrong” and “a stranger to the truth”, while Scotland’s Brexit secretary Michael Russell described Johnson’s dismissal as “completely wrong”, adding that the Scottish government had already identified a number of additional parts of the bill that require legislative consent too.SNP MP and Brexit legal challenger Joanna Cherry said that the prime minister was “wholly wrong” and “a stranger to the truth”, while Scotland’s Brexit secretary Michael Russell described Johnson’s dismissal as “completely wrong”, adding that the Scottish government had already identified a number of additional parts of the bill that require legislative consent too.
Point of info: since 1999, the Sewel convention has held that Westminster will not legislate on devolved matters without the consent of the devolved parliaments, but in 2017 the Supreme Court appeared to undermine this convention by ruling that because it is political in nature, enforcing it is not a matter for the courts.Point of info: since 1999, the Sewel convention has held that Westminster will not legislate on devolved matters without the consent of the devolved parliaments, but in 2017 the Supreme Court appeared to undermine this convention by ruling that because it is political in nature, enforcing it is not a matter for the courts.
Businesses and the public should continue to get ready for a no-deal Brexit, the government has warned, as a minister said there was still uncertainty about how the UK will leave the EU.Businesses and the public should continue to get ready for a no-deal Brexit, the government has warned, as a minister said there was still uncertainty about how the UK will leave the EU.
This was from earlier when Minister without portfolio James Cleverly told MPs that the “only responsible course of action”, is to “accelerate” no-deal planning.This was from earlier when Minister without portfolio James Cleverly told MPs that the “only responsible course of action”, is to “accelerate” no-deal planning.
He said more preparations are needed because the EU has not yet responded to calls for an extension to the October 31 Brexit deadline.He said more preparations are needed because the EU has not yet responded to calls for an extension to the October 31 Brexit deadline.
Cleverly told the Commons:Cleverly told the Commons:
Making sure business and the public are ready for Brexit is a priority of the Government, that is why the Prime Minister negotiated a new Withdrawal Agreement with the EU which will end the uncertainty, secure the implementation period and ensure we leave with a business-friendly deal.Making sure business and the public are ready for Brexit is a priority of the Government, that is why the Prime Minister negotiated a new Withdrawal Agreement with the EU which will end the uncertainty, secure the implementation period and ensure we leave with a business-friendly deal.
As the EU has not responded to Parliament’s letter, the only responsible course of action now is to accelerate preparations for a no-deal outcome.As the EU has not responded to Parliament’s letter, the only responsible course of action now is to accelerate preparations for a no-deal outcome.
Those comments are interesting to read alongside this piece in the Guardian by a civil servant who is currently part of the Operation Yellowhammer planning for a no-deal scenario.Those comments are interesting to read alongside this piece in the Guardian by a civil servant who is currently part of the Operation Yellowhammer planning for a no-deal scenario.
Much of this Yellowhammer shtick is just for show, they write, adding:Much of this Yellowhammer shtick is just for show, they write, adding:
Heaven help us if no deal actually happens. Because, even with the best efforts of civil servants like me, Operation Yellowhammer won’t be enough, even with its enormous price tag.Heaven help us if no deal actually happens. Because, even with the best efforts of civil servants like me, Operation Yellowhammer won’t be enough, even with its enormous price tag.
Not even close. And while – outrageously – there won’t be any economic analysis prepared by the government on the impact of the new deal, we already know – thanks to Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts – that the impact of no deal will make the £6.3bn spent this year on no-deal planning look like peanuts.Not even close. And while – outrageously – there won’t be any economic analysis prepared by the government on the impact of the new deal, we already know – thanks to Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts – that the impact of no deal will make the £6.3bn spent this year on no-deal planning look like peanuts.
The intransigence of members of the hardline European Research Group (ERG) in the face of attempts by Theresa May to get MPs to accept her Brexit deal was one of the principle flashpoints of her time in office.The intransigence of members of the hardline European Research Group (ERG) in the face of attempts by Theresa May to get MPs to accept her Brexit deal was one of the principle flashpoints of her time in office.
So what changed? Phil Burton-Cartledge, a lecturer in sociology at the University of Derby, argues that their volte-face may have been encouraged by aligned financial interests:So what changed? Phil Burton-Cartledge, a lecturer in sociology at the University of Derby, argues that their volte-face may have been encouraged by aligned financial interests:
A deskilled, low-wage workforce with few rights, and the UK a playground for footloose corporations to shake their tail at the EU’s regulatory regime from 21 miles across the Channel, would suit them perfectly.A deskilled, low-wage workforce with few rights, and the UK a playground for footloose corporations to shake their tail at the EU’s regulatory regime from 21 miles across the Channel, would suit them perfectly.
Therefore when you look at the kind of businesses associated with or owned by ERG notables, such as Jacob Rees-Mogg’s emerging markets fund or Steve Baker’s financial services holdings, it suggests their penchant for transforming the country into a no-regulation tax haven may align with their interests. Ideology and principles come second.Therefore when you look at the kind of businesses associated with or owned by ERG notables, such as Jacob Rees-Mogg’s emerging markets fund or Steve Baker’s financial services holdings, it suggests their penchant for transforming the country into a no-regulation tax haven may align with their interests. Ideology and principles come second.
If the EU does agree to a three-month delay to Brexit until 31 January then the prime minister has three options if he decides to push for an election.If the EU does agree to a three-month delay to Brexit until 31 January then the prime minister has three options if he decides to push for an election.
The Guardian’s Kate Proctor has been looking at all three, which are:The Guardian’s Kate Proctor has been looking at all three, which are:
• A motion for a general election.• A motion for a general election.
• A one-line bill.• A one-line bill.
• A no-confidence motion.• A no-confidence motion.
Of the first option, which is seen as the government’s favoured option because it is unamendable and gives a fixed election date, she writes:Of the first option, which is seen as the government’s favoured option because it is unamendable and gives a fixed election date, she writes:
Under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, an election may be called if it is agreed by two-thirds of the total number of MPs.Under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, an election may be called if it is agreed by two-thirds of the total number of MPs.
Boris Johnson presented motions for an election on 4 and 9 September and failed on both occasions when the majority of Labour MPs abstained. Jeremy Corbyn said he would only back an election once the threat of a no-deal Brexit had been taken off the table.Boris Johnson presented motions for an election on 4 and 9 September and failed on both occasions when the majority of Labour MPs abstained. Jeremy Corbyn said he would only back an election once the threat of a no-deal Brexit had been taken off the table.
Johnson could try this again and potentially get Labour backing because the Benn act has removed the imminent possibility of a no-deal Brexit.Johnson could try this again and potentially get Labour backing because the Benn act has removed the imminent possibility of a no-deal Brexit.
How can Boris Johnson get a general election before January?How can Boris Johnson get a general election before January?
For those wondering when Brussels will make any concrete pronouncements on that reluctant Boris Johnson request for a Brexit extension:For those wondering when Brussels will make any concrete pronouncements on that reluctant Boris Johnson request for a Brexit extension:
Part of delay will be seeking clarification from Johnson over whether he has agreed a new timetable on the WAB with Jeremy Corbyn. If he has, and is able to publicly request an extension of a month (that poss under Benn Act?)then that would be in play too.Part of delay will be seeking clarification from Johnson over whether he has agreed a new timetable on the WAB with Jeremy Corbyn. If he has, and is able to publicly request an extension of a month (that poss under Benn Act?)then that would be in play too.
Businesses remain “at a loss” about what Brexit preparations they should be making amid continued confusion about the future, according to a business leader.Businesses remain “at a loss” about what Brexit preparations they should be making amid continued confusion about the future, according to a business leader.
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) said progress on parliament’s support for a deal had been undermined by the timetable being voted down and the “inflexibility” of the government’s response.The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) said progress on parliament’s support for a deal had been undermined by the timetable being voted down and the “inflexibility” of the government’s response.
Chief executive Ann Francke said:Chief executive Ann Francke said:
Businesses are again lost as to what Brexit preparations they should be making, creating economic uncertainty. Are we deal or no-deal? Clearly we should deal.Businesses are again lost as to what Brexit preparations they should be making, creating economic uncertainty. Are we deal or no-deal? Clearly we should deal.
To do so, the prime minister needs to take a pragmatic, cooperative approach to his work with both parliament and the European Union, to ensure the UK secures a deal.To do so, the prime minister needs to take a pragmatic, cooperative approach to his work with both parliament and the European Union, to ensure the UK secures a deal.
Kevin Brundish, chief executive of AGM Batteries, said each day of Brexit uncertainty means firms are withholding key investment decisions.Kevin Brundish, chief executive of AGM Batteries, said each day of Brexit uncertainty means firms are withholding key investment decisions.
As demand for batteries continues to rise, leading UK manufacturers like ourselves are hoping for the UK government to settle on the right deal, fast.As demand for batteries continues to rise, leading UK manufacturers like ourselves are hoping for the UK government to settle on the right deal, fast.
The fragile economy needs promise of ongoing stimulation if we are to keep up with the expansion of the market.The fragile economy needs promise of ongoing stimulation if we are to keep up with the expansion of the market.
One place where there appears to be some confusion around Brexit preparations is at this London bus stop, where government “Get Ready” digital advertising appears to be in some disarray.One place where there appears to be some confusion around Brexit preparations is at this London bus stop, where government “Get Ready” digital advertising appears to be in some disarray.
Posted without comment (near city hall) pic.twitter.com/pdkL1Rn1tLPosted without comment (near city hall) pic.twitter.com/pdkL1Rn1tL
The Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has criticised the abuse directed at the 19 Labour MPs who voted to support the WAB’s second reading on Tuesday.The Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has criticised the abuse directed at the 19 Labour MPs who voted to support the WAB’s second reading on Tuesday.
As reported earlier, Lisa Nandy MP tweeted emails sent to her labelling her “scum”.As reported earlier, Lisa Nandy MP tweeted emails sent to her labelling her “scum”.
Morning! pic.twitter.com/MJOtjDY2u9Morning! pic.twitter.com/MJOtjDY2u9
A spokesman for Corbyn told the Press Association: “He has made very clear that there shouldn’t be abuse inside the Labour party or inside politics and that we would seek to rely on persuasion to keep the Labour party together in this process and that’s what we’ve done all the way through.”A spokesman for Corbyn told the Press Association: “He has made very clear that there shouldn’t be abuse inside the Labour party or inside politics and that we would seek to rely on persuasion to keep the Labour party together in this process and that’s what we’ve done all the way through.”
Asked whether there would be repercussions for the Labour rebels after defying the whip, the spokesman said: “As Jeremy has made clear throughout the whole Brexit process, we have sought to rely on persuasion in relation to keeping the Labour party together in parliament and outside.Asked whether there would be repercussions for the Labour rebels after defying the whip, the spokesman said: “As Jeremy has made clear throughout the whole Brexit process, we have sought to rely on persuasion in relation to keeping the Labour party together in parliament and outside.
“I think most of those MPs were making clear their support for a second reading was in order to try and make changes to the proposals to bring them into line with the kind of Brexit deal we have been talking about.“I think most of those MPs were making clear their support for a second reading was in order to try and make changes to the proposals to bring them into line with the kind of Brexit deal we have been talking about.
“The chief whip has made clear these things will be taken into account as a whole once the process is finished.”“The chief whip has made clear these things will be taken into account as a whole once the process is finished.”
Adam Bienkov, UK Political Editor of Business Insider, tweets an exchange he had with the prime minister’s spokesman when attempting to ask why Boris Johnson has insisted that there won’t be checks between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, even though his own impact assessment states that there will.Adam Bienkov, UK Political Editor of Business Insider, tweets an exchange he had with the prime minister’s spokesman when attempting to ask why Boris Johnson has insisted that there won’t be checks between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, even though his own impact assessment states that there will.
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A useful overview now of where things really stand in relation to the Brexit timetable which MPs rejected this week, the EU’s response and whether or not European leaders will agree to a Brexit extension.A useful overview now of where things really stand in relation to the Brexit timetable which MPs rejected this week, the EU’s response and whether or not European leaders will agree to a Brexit extension.
Dan Boffey, the Guardian’s Brussels bureau chief, reports that Donald Tusk, president of the European council, will be arguing that the EU should remain neutral.Dan Boffey, the Guardian’s Brussels bureau chief, reports that Donald Tusk, president of the European council, will be arguing that the EU should remain neutral.
Dan adds:Dan adds:
By granting the UK government the extension it requested, the bloc can best avoid being dragged into the British debate. Should Johnson formally and publicly propose a different extension length, then the situation will be very different.By granting the UK government the extension it requested, the bloc can best avoid being dragged into the British debate. Should Johnson formally and publicly propose a different extension length, then the situation will be very different.
The successful vote on the second reading has offered some hope to Brussels that there is a majority for ratification, and that a general election might not be necessary.The successful vote on the second reading has offered some hope to Brussels that there is a majority for ratification, and that a general election might not be necessary.
But a new request from Johnson would not appear to be in compliance with the Benn act, which instructed him to make a specific request and then agree it with the EU if they were in accord. Sources in Paris have suggested there should be a further delay of only a “few days” to allow for ratification.But a new request from Johnson would not appear to be in compliance with the Benn act, which instructed him to make a specific request and then agree it with the EU if they were in accord. Sources in Paris have suggested there should be a further delay of only a “few days” to allow for ratification.
That would leave the EU jointly culpable for a no-deal Brexit, if swift ratification was not possible. Tusk will counsel against it.That would leave the EU jointly culpable for a no-deal Brexit, if swift ratification was not possible. Tusk will counsel against it.
What is the Brexit timetable looking like now?What is the Brexit timetable looking like now?
Poland’s Europe minister has rejected a plea by the Polish-born Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski to veto an extension to Brexit, according to Jakub Krupa, the former UK correspondent for the Polish Press Agency.Poland’s Europe minister has rejected a plea by the Polish-born Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski to veto an extension to Brexit, according to Jakub Krupa, the former UK correspondent for the Polish Press Agency.
Krupa was told that a “no-deal Brexit is not in the Polish interest and we will have no part in this”.Krupa was told that a “no-deal Brexit is not in the Polish interest and we will have no part in this”.
Not that the news comes as any particular surprise.Not that the news comes as any particular surprise.
(In other breaking and surprising news, the Pope is still Catholic.) https://t.co/qzOJjAsXor(In other breaking and surprising news, the Pope is still Catholic.) https://t.co/qzOJjAsXor
A split in Downing Downing street has opened up between Boris Johnson’s chief aide, Dominic Cummings, other senior officials and Tory ministers and MPs over what to do after the failed attempt to ram a Brexit deal through parliament this week, BuzzFeed reports.A split in Downing Downing street has opened up between Boris Johnson’s chief aide, Dominic Cummings, other senior officials and Tory ministers and MPs over what to do after the failed attempt to ram a Brexit deal through parliament this week, BuzzFeed reports.
A piece from Alex Wickham says: “It is the latest dividing line in the story of Johnson’s “two governments” – the factional rivalry of two sides of Number 10 vying for influence that has been one of the defining features of his premiership.A piece from Alex Wickham says: “It is the latest dividing line in the story of Johnson’s “two governments” – the factional rivalry of two sides of Number 10 vying for influence that has been one of the defining features of his premiership.
“Cummings has been the main driving force behind the renewed push for an immediate election, multiple sources familiar with the conversations in Downing Street told BuzzFeed News.”“Cummings has been the main driving force behind the renewed push for an immediate election, multiple sources familiar with the conversations in Downing Street told BuzzFeed News.”
Sky’s Sam Coates tweets a denial from Downing Street:Sky’s Sam Coates tweets a denial from Downing Street:
However a No10 source now denies any split between Cummings and other aides in Downing Street...... challenging the suggestion in the piece that the idea a split is right.It has to be said, cabinet ministers and MPs have suggested to me they believe in a split tho.However a No10 source now denies any split between Cummings and other aides in Downing Street...... challenging the suggestion in the piece that the idea a split is right.It has to be said, cabinet ministers and MPs have suggested to me they believe in a split tho.
A bit more is coming out now on where things stand in relation to engagement between Labour and the Tories on a possible election.A bit more is coming out now on where things stand in relation to engagement between Labour and the Tories on a possible election.
From a Labour briefing, the BBC’s Nick Watt says on Twitter that it looks like the party would need a cast iron legally binding assurance from the prime minister of an election date before backing it.From a Labour briefing, the BBC’s Nick Watt says on Twitter that it looks like the party would need a cast iron legally binding assurance from the prime minister of an election date before backing it.
If the EU grants an extension to 31 January then Labour would need a legal guarantee of election before then, he adds.If the EU grants an extension to 31 January then Labour would need a legal guarantee of election before then, he adds.
Boris Johnson said earlier that the events which had come to light in Essex were ‘truly heartbreaking,’ while other MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn, also spoke about the incident and paid tribute to the emergency services.Boris Johnson said earlier that the events which had come to light in Essex were ‘truly heartbreaking,’ while other MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn, also spoke about the incident and paid tribute to the emergency services.
We’ve got some footage of those contributions:We’ve got some footage of those contributions:
The SNP MP Peter Grant asked the home secretary what assurances could be given to anyone with information about the case in Essex but who were afraid to come forward that they would be treated as a victim of crime.The SNP MP Peter Grant asked the home secretary what assurances could be given to anyone with information about the case in Essex but who were afraid to come forward that they would be treated as a victim of crime.
Patel described this as a really important point but that the legislation which had been put in place on modern slavery meant that there were active support measures in place and she would encourage anyone with information to come forward.Patel described this as a really important point but that the legislation which had been put in place on modern slavery meant that there were active support measures in place and she would encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Hywel Williams, a Plaid Cymru MP for Arfon, said: “Holyhead is the second busiest roll on, roll off port in the United Kingdom, yet there is no permanent immigration enforcement presence at the port.”Hywel Williams, a Plaid Cymru MP for Arfon, said: “Holyhead is the second busiest roll on, roll off port in the United Kingdom, yet there is no permanent immigration enforcement presence at the port.”
“Why?”“Why?”
Patel replied that she had made it clear that when it came to Border Force and checks they took place through intelligence-led operations. Because what was being dealt with in Essex was potentially an illegal criminal act she wanted to leave it to investigators to deal with.Patel replied that she had made it clear that when it came to Border Force and checks they took place through intelligence-led operations. Because what was being dealt with in Essex was potentially an illegal criminal act she wanted to leave it to investigators to deal with.