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McDonnell says he takes full responsibility for Labour's defeat – politics live John McDonnell says he takes full responsibility for Labour's defeat – politics live
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Follow all the latest developments in the aftermath of Thursday’s electionFollow all the latest developments in the aftermath of Thursday’s election
Reports this morning suggested that Boris Johnson is preparing a huge shakeup of Whitehall, including abolishing the Department for International Development (DFID) and merging its aid functions into the Foreign Office.
Responding to the stories, the former international secretary of state for international development, Andrew Mitchell MP, said any changes must be well thought out:
Emily Thornberry has maintained that she did not call voters “stupid”, as former Labour MP Caroline Flint claimed earlier she did (see 9.05am).
John McDonnell has said if anyone is to blame for Labour’s election defeat it is him. But he also criticised media vilification of Jeremy Corbyn. The shadow chancellor told BBC One’s Andrew Marr show he and Corbyn would be gone within 8 to 10 weeks, early in the New Year, and they were in no way trying to ensure the successor would be someone they approved of.John McDonnell has said if anyone is to blame for Labour’s election defeat it is him. But he also criticised media vilification of Jeremy Corbyn. The shadow chancellor told BBC One’s Andrew Marr show he and Corbyn would be gone within 8 to 10 weeks, early in the New Year, and they were in no way trying to ensure the successor would be someone they approved of.
The Wigan MP, Lisa Nandy, said she is “seriously considering” running for the Labour leadership. She told Marr that Corbyn was a major problem during the election but not the only one. Nandy said Labour’s HQ should be moved out of London and party conferences should be held in towns rather than cities.The Wigan MP, Lisa Nandy, said she is “seriously considering” running for the Labour leadership. She told Marr that Corbyn was a major problem during the election but not the only one. Nandy said Labour’s HQ should be moved out of London and party conferences should be held in towns rather than cities.
Richard Burgon said he backed Rebecca Long-Bailey for the leadership, although she has not declared her intention to stand. The shadow justice secretary told Sky News’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday that he was considering running to be deputy. McDonnell said Long-Bailey is “brilliant” and also mentioned Angela Rayner and Dawn Butler as contenders.Richard Burgon said he backed Rebecca Long-Bailey for the leadership, although she has not declared her intention to stand. The shadow justice secretary told Sky News’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday that he was considering running to be deputy. McDonnell said Long-Bailey is “brilliant” and also mentioned Angela Rayner and Dawn Butler as contenders.
Michael Gove has categorically promised the UK will have a trade deal with the EU by the end of next year, ignoring reservations in Brussels about whether that is viable. He told Ridge the centrepiece of Thursday’s Queen’s speech would be legislation to enshrine extra funding for the NHS in law and measures to spread “equality of opportunity” across the country.Michael Gove has categorically promised the UK will have a trade deal with the EU by the end of next year, ignoring reservations in Brussels about whether that is viable. He told Ridge the centrepiece of Thursday’s Queen’s speech would be legislation to enshrine extra funding for the NHS in law and measures to spread “equality of opportunity” across the country.
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted that Scotland cannot be “imprisoned in the UK against its will”, warning Boris Johnson’s refusal to grant a second referendum will only increase support for Scottish independence. Gove ruled out another referendum on Scotland in the next five years, insisting that the first was described as settling the issue “for a generation”.Nicola Sturgeon has insisted that Scotland cannot be “imprisoned in the UK against its will”, warning Boris Johnson’s refusal to grant a second referendum will only increase support for Scottish independence. Gove ruled out another referendum on Scotland in the next five years, insisting that the first was described as settling the issue “for a generation”.
With attention turning, within Labour, to who will be the next leader, here is a useful guide from the Institute for Government as to how she or he will be elected. It also includes results from past contests and shows how the mechanics of the contest have changed over time.With attention turning, within Labour, to who will be the next leader, here is a useful guide from the Institute for Government as to how she or he will be elected. It also includes results from past contests and shows how the mechanics of the contest have changed over time.
Emily Thornberry has denied the claim by Caroline Flint that she told one of Flint’s colleagues: “I’m glad my constituents aren’t as stupid as yours,” (see 9.05am), says the Mirror’s online editor.Emily Thornberry has denied the claim by Caroline Flint that she told one of Flint’s colleagues: “I’m glad my constituents aren’t as stupid as yours,” (see 9.05am), says the Mirror’s online editor.
John McDonnell says he was not ignoring Lisa Nandy as a potential candidate to succeed Corbyn when questioned about candidates this morning. Andrew Marr mentioned the Wigan MP’s name twice but McDonnell did not respond.John McDonnell says he was not ignoring Lisa Nandy as a potential candidate to succeed Corbyn when questioned about candidates this morning. Andrew Marr mentioned the Wigan MP’s name twice but McDonnell did not respond.
The former Labour home secretary, Alan Johnson, has written a scathing assessment of Jeremy Corbyn in the Mail in Sunday, urging the party to rid itself of the “cult” of Momentum.The former Labour home secretary, Alan Johnson, has written a scathing assessment of Jeremy Corbyn in the Mail in Sunday, urging the party to rid itself of the “cult” of Momentum.
He says:He says:
HuffPost’s executive editor for politics, Paul Waugh, says John McDonnell’s refusal to include Lisa Nandy in his list of preferred Labour leadership candidates (Marr prompted him twice but McDonnell did not respond see 9.46) is significantHuffPost’s executive editor for politics, Paul Waugh, says John McDonnell’s refusal to include Lisa Nandy in his list of preferred Labour leadership candidates (Marr prompted him twice but McDonnell did not respond see 9.46) is significant
The treasury minister, Rishi Sunak, was asked by Andrew Marr this morning about reports in the Sunday Times and Sunday Telegraph that the government plans to make sweeping changes to reform the civil service.The treasury minister, Rishi Sunak, was asked by Andrew Marr this morning about reports in the Sunday Times and Sunday Telegraph that the government plans to make sweeping changes to reform the civil service.
He replied:He replied:
Pressed on the matter, Sunak did not answer directly.Pressed on the matter, Sunak did not answer directly.
He was also asked if non-payment of the BBC licence fee should be decriminalised (the Sunday Telegraph reported that Boris Johnson is planning to do just that), Sunak said:He was also asked if non-payment of the BBC licence fee should be decriminalised (the Sunday Telegraph reported that Boris Johnson is planning to do just that), Sunak said:
He was also asked about the delayed report on Russian interference in British politics.He was also asked about the delayed report on Russian interference in British politics.
I missed the beginning of the John McDonnell interview on Marr as I was tuned into Sophy Ridge on Sky but he apologised for his role in the election defeat.I missed the beginning of the John McDonnell interview on Marr as I was tuned into Sophy Ridge on Sky but he apologised for his role in the election defeat.
Nicola Sturgeon insisted on the Andrew Marr show that Boris Johnson’s position on continuing to deny the SNP a second independence referendum is wholly undemocratic.Nicola Sturgeon insisted on the Andrew Marr show that Boris Johnson’s position on continuing to deny the SNP a second independence referendum is wholly undemocratic.
Describing it as a “subversion of democracy” that the Tories were “raging against the reality” of the election result in Scotland, which saw the SNP win 48 out of 59 seats while the Scottish Tories’ MPs were reduced by half, she said:Describing it as a “subversion of democracy” that the Tories were “raging against the reality” of the election result in Scotland, which saw the SNP win 48 out of 59 seats while the Scottish Tories’ MPs were reduced by half, she said:
Asked what she intended to do if Johnson continued to refuse to granT the s30 order to hold a legal referendum, she repeated her pledge that she would not want to hold an illegal Catalan-style vote, but added:Asked what she intended to do if Johnson continued to refuse to granT the s30 order to hold a legal referendum, she repeated her pledge that she would not want to hold an illegal Catalan-style vote, but added:
Corbyn was undoubtedly part of the problem but it is too simplistic to say it was all about one man or one issue, says Nandy.Corbyn was undoubtedly part of the problem but it is too simplistic to say it was all about one man or one issue, says Nandy.
She says many people liked what they put forward in the manifesto.She says many people liked what they put forward in the manifesto.
Marr asks Nandy if she will vote for the withdrawal bill.Marr asks Nandy if she will vote for the withdrawal bill.
She says she will vote for it on the basis that Boris Johnson and his team are willing to consider a customs union at the committee stage. But Nandy says she doubts that will be the case and thinks the election campaign suggests the Tories will go for a hard Brexit. If that’s the case, Nandy will not vote for it, she says.She says she will vote for it on the basis that Boris Johnson and his team are willing to consider a customs union at the committee stage. But Nandy says she doubts that will be the case and thinks the election campaign suggests the Tories will go for a hard Brexit. If that’s the case, Nandy will not vote for it, she says.
Here’s Labour MP for Wigan Lisa Nandy talking to Marr now. She is asked straightaway if she will stand as leader.Here’s Labour MP for Wigan Lisa Nandy talking to Marr now. She is asked straightaway if she will stand as leader.
She adds that the party needs to take a look at how to take that long, hard path to power.She adds that the party needs to take a look at how to take that long, hard path to power.
Nandy says regional and constituency offices have very little power with the HQ in London.Nandy says regional and constituency offices have very little power with the HQ in London.
The trouble is unless we tackle structural problems we won’t be able to hear what people are saying outside London and address their concerns.The trouble is unless we tackle structural problems we won’t be able to hear what people are saying outside London and address their concerns.
She says there is no reason for the party HQ being in London.She says there is no reason for the party HQ being in London.
She also says party conferences should be held in towns and not just cities.She also says party conferences should be held in towns and not just cities.
Marr asks McDonnell when Corbyn will be gone by.Marr asks McDonnell when Corbyn will be gone by.
He replies 8-10 weeks, sometime in the New Year.He replies 8-10 weeks, sometime in the New Year.
Are you and Corbyn hanging on to ensure your choice - Rebecca Long-Bailey - gets in, Marr asks?Are you and Corbyn hanging on to ensure your choice - Rebecca Long-Bailey - gets in, Marr asks?
McDonnell insists they’re not able to do that but adds: “Becky is brilliant.” He also name checks Angela Rayner.McDonnell insists they’re not able to do that but adds: “Becky is brilliant.” He also name checks Angela Rayner.
Could he stomach Jess Phillips, an ardent critic of Corbyn, as leader?Could he stomach Jess Phillips, an ardent critic of Corbyn, as leader?
A couple of times, Marr suggests Lisa Nandy, who fits McDonnell’s profile as a non-Metropolitan, northern, woman, but McDonnell does not directly reply.A couple of times, Marr suggests Lisa Nandy, who fits McDonnell’s profile as a non-Metropolitan, northern, woman, but McDonnell does not directly reply.
Over on BBC One, the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell is speaking to Andrew Marr.Over on BBC One, the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell is speaking to Andrew Marr.
Marr says Corbyn went down very, very badly on the doorstep.Marr says Corbyn went down very, very badly on the doorstep.
McDonnell tells Marr: “If anyone is to blame it is me, full stop.” He also says it was Brexit that did it but also that “the media did a job on Jeremy for four years”.McDonnell tells Marr: “If anyone is to blame it is me, full stop.” He also says it was Brexit that did it but also that “the media did a job on Jeremy for four years”.
He says that when Corbyn had the opportunities on broadcast media he was seen as the most trustworthy leader.He says that when Corbyn had the opportunities on broadcast media he was seen as the most trustworthy leader.
Marr says his leadership poll ratings were “catastrophic”.Marr says his leadership poll ratings were “catastrophic”.
McDonnell says Boris Johnson is a “proven liar”, while Corbyn is know for his honesty and principles.McDonnell says Boris Johnson is a “proven liar”, while Corbyn is know for his honesty and principles.
He refers to a study which found that 88% of Tory ads were misleading compared with 0% of Labour’s.He refers to a study which found that 88% of Tory ads were misleading compared with 0% of Labour’s.
McDonnell says Corbyn was targeted as is anyone who challenges the establishment.McDonnell says Corbyn was targeted as is anyone who challenges the establishment.
He says he does take responsibility for the defeat and one of the things he takes responsibility for is underestimating the extent of the media attack.He says he does take responsibility for the defeat and one of the things he takes responsibility for is underestimating the extent of the media attack.
Iain McNicol, former Labour general secretary, tells Sophy Ridge, that not enough resources were put into holding onto Labour seats.Iain McNicol, former Labour general secretary, tells Sophy Ridge, that not enough resources were put into holding onto Labour seats.
He also says Jeremy Corbyn was a negative factor on the doorstep.He also says Jeremy Corbyn was a negative factor on the doorstep.
McNicol says Corbyn should stand down now and there should be a caretaker leader such as Harriet Harman, Hilary Benn or Yvette Cooper.McNicol says Corbyn should stand down now and there should be a caretaker leader such as Harriet Harman, Hilary Benn or Yvette Cooper.
McNicol is asked if he takes any responsibility for the failure to tackle antisemitism as John McDonnell said it dated back to his stewardship.McNicol is asked if he takes any responsibility for the failure to tackle antisemitism as John McDonnell said it dated back to his stewardship.
McNicol says he does but ultimately Corbyn was leader and it “started and rose under Jeremy Corbyn”.McNicol says he does but ultimately Corbyn was leader and it “started and rose under Jeremy Corbyn”.
If you refresh this page, you will see that I have added some video clips from some of this morning’s interviews. Please also note that comments are now open.If you refresh this page, you will see that I have added some video clips from some of this morning’s interviews. Please also note that comments are now open.
Ridge asks Burgon what the biggest mistake was?Ridge asks Burgon what the biggest mistake was?
He says time is need to analyse that but it was perhaps underestimating the desire of people who vote to leave to exit the EU.He says time is need to analyse that but it was perhaps underestimating the desire of people who vote to leave to exit the EU.
Ridge says Jeremy Corbyn came up over and over on the doorstep (in a negative way).Ridge says Jeremy Corbyn came up over and over on the doorstep (in a negative way).
Burgon says people repeated headlines the Sun and the Daily Mail published. He says that when he campaigned on the doorstep for Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and Ed Miliband, concerns were also raised on the doorstep.Burgon says people repeated headlines the Sun and the Daily Mail published. He says that when he campaigned on the doorstep for Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and Ed Miliband, concerns were also raised on the doorstep.
Burgon says on the doorstep people said Corbyn was racist and a terrorist sympathiser but says these were lies that were the product of right wing newspapers.Burgon says on the doorstep people said Corbyn was racist and a terrorist sympathiser but says these were lies that were the product of right wing newspapers.
Ridge suggests he is treating voters as stupid, implying they are unable to think for themselves.Ridge suggests he is treating voters as stupid, implying they are unable to think for themselves.
Will Burgon run for the leadership?Will Burgon run for the leadership?
He says he would like to see Rebecca Long-Bailey as leader because she understands Northern seats and could help win back seats Labour has lost.He says he would like to see Rebecca Long-Bailey as leader because she understands Northern seats and could help win back seats Labour has lost.
Burgon says he is considering running as deputy leader. But he says the focus for now should be the people “missing out” because we haven’t got a Labour government.Burgon says he is considering running as deputy leader. But he says the focus for now should be the people “missing out” because we haven’t got a Labour government.