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| Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon says second Scottish referendum 'highly likely' | |
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| We’re bringing this blog to a close, but fear not, Haroon Siddique has launched a new live blog for all the latest Brexit reaction and fallout. | |
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| Philip Oltermann provides this translation of Merkel’s remarks. | |
| There is no point beating about the bush. Today represents a break in Europe’s history, a break in the process of European integration. | |
| What the consequences of this decision will be, depends on whether the other 27 member states will prove to be willing and capable to draw not hasty and simplified conclusions from the British vote that would only divide Europe further, but willing and capable to analyse the result with calm and level-headedness and make a joint decision on that basis. In doing so, we should consider the following. | |
| First, Europe is multifaceted. Expectations towards the European Union are as varied as the people of Europe. More and more often we see ourselves confronted with fundamental doubts about the current direction of European integration. That doesn’t just apply to Britain, but in various forms to all member states. We therefore have to ensure that citizens get a concrete sense of how the European Union contributes to improving their own personal lives. That’s a task for the EU institutions as well as the member states. | |
| Secondly, in a world which is growing ever more closely intertwined, challenges are too great for individual states to manage on their own. The European Union is one of the biggest markets in the world. It has to act as an engaged global partner, shaping and wanting to shape globalisation. It is a unique community of solidarity and values. It is our guarantor of peace, wealth and stability. Only by working together will we able to assert our democratic and constitutional values, as well as our economic, social, ecological and foreign policy interests in the global race. | |
| Thirdly, we have to draw our conclusions from the outcome of the British referendum with history in our minds. Even if it is hard to imagine now we should remember, especially in these hours, that the idea of the European Union is an idea of peace. After centuries of terrible bloodshed, the founders of the European Union found a joint path towards reconciliation and peace, culminating in the treaties of Rome signed almost sixty years ago. That is and continues to be anything but a given in the future. We are seeing a world in turmoil: in Europe too we feel the consequences of oppression, crises, conflicts and wars in our immediate vicinity that have cost many lives and uprooted many others from their home countries. | |
| Germany has a special interest in and a special responsibility for the European Union to succeed. That is why I have invited the president of the European Council, Donald Tusk, the French president François Hollande and the Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi for talks in Berlin on Monday. On Tuesday and Wednesday we will continue talks with other member states at the summit in Brussels. | |
| In the European treaties there is a clear set and orderly procedure for member states who want to leave the European Union. This procedure involves several years of negotiations, at the end of which we will have established the details of Britain’s departure from the European Union. While the negotiations are ongoing, Britain remains a member of the EU. All the rights and commitments that pertain to this membership are to be respected and fulfilled until the actual exit. This applies to both sides. | |
| Our goal should be to shape the future relationship between Britain and the European Union in a close and fair manner. The German government will pay special attention to the interests of German citizens and the German economy in that process. | |
| Ladies and gentlemen, the European Union is strong enough to find the right answers to today’s events. Myself and the entire government are fully committed to that. | |
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| Associated Press has more on German chancellor Angela Merkel’s reaction. She said the European Union was strong enough to find the “right answers” to Britain’s vote to leave. | |
| Merkel said that Germany had a “special interest” and a “special responsibility” in European unity succeeding. She said she had invited the EU president, Donald Tusk, the French president, François Hollande, and the Italian PM, Matteo Renzi, to a meeting in Berlin on Monday before a scheduled EU summit. | |
| Merkel told reporters in Berlin that Europe shouldn’t draw “quick and simple conclusions” from the referendum that would only create further divisions. | |
| She voiced “great regret” at the British decision to leave the EU and said the bloc must aim for a “close” future relationship with Britain. She emphasised that the country remains an EU member with “all rights and obligations” on both sides until negotiations are complete. | |
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| Adam Vaughan | |
| Sir David Attenborough has expressed his sadness at the prospects for Britain’s environment following the country’s vote to leave. | |
| The country’s top naturalist has previously ruled out commenting on the referendum in any form, despite focus groups saying the wildlife broadcaster was among the most trusted public figures on the issue. | |
| But in his first intervention on the referendum, when asked about the potential impact of Brexit on the environment Attenborough told the Guardian: “That is sad. Swallows aren’t members of the union, and migrant birds and so on.” | |
| Throughout the campaign, environmentalists have been largely united in proclaiming the environmental protections guaranteed by EU membership. Attenborough said he was hopeful that international conservation efforts would not be hampered by the UK leaving the EU. “One just hopes that collaboration on these issues, conservation issues, will transcend political divisions,” he said. | |
| He said he hoped the EU’s two key protections for wildlife, the birds and habitats directive, would stay in UK law. “I hope so, and I hope it may be possible for us to do so,” he said. | |
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| Corbyn faces no confidence motion | Corbyn faces no confidence motion |
| Anushka Asthana | Anushka Asthana |
| Jeremy Corbyn faces a no confidence motion in his leadership from two of his MPs. | |
| Labour MPs Margaret Hodge and Ann Coffey have sent a letter to John Cryer, chair of the parliamentary Labour party, submitting the motion. | |
| The letter calls for a discussion at the next meeting of the PLP on Monday. The ballot has no formal constitutional force, but would be a significant expression of the lack of confidence of Labour MPs in their leader. | The letter calls for a discussion at the next meeting of the PLP on Monday. The ballot has no formal constitutional force, but would be a significant expression of the lack of confidence of Labour MPs in their leader. |
| It is up to Cryer to decide whether or not to accept the motion and allow it to be debated. | |
| If it is accepted, it would be followed by a secret ballot of Labour MPs on Tuesday. It would require a simple majority of MPs to support the motion for it to be passed. | If it is accepted, it would be followed by a secret ballot of Labour MPs on Tuesday. It would require a simple majority of MPs to support the motion for it to be passed. |
| Here’s the text: | Here’s the text: |
| We wish to submit a motion for urgent consideration by the Parliamentary Labour Party as follows: | We wish to submit a motion for urgent consideration by the Parliamentary Labour Party as follows: |
| “That this PLP has no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn as Leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party.” | “That this PLP has no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn as Leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party.” |
| Proposed by: Rt Hon Dame Margaret Hodge MP | Proposed by: Rt Hon Dame Margaret Hodge MP |
| Seconded by: Ann Coffey MP | Seconded by: Ann Coffey MP |
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| More on joint efforts by Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, and the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, to secure some kind of referendum opt-out for Scotland and London. | More on joint efforts by Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, and the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, to secure some kind of referendum opt-out for Scotland and London. |
| Here’s what Sturgeon said: | Here’s what Sturgeon said: |
| I have made it clear to the prime minister this morning that the Scottish government must be fully and directly involved in any and all decisions about the next steps that the UK government intends to take. | I have made it clear to the prime minister this morning that the Scottish government must be fully and directly involved in any and all decisions about the next steps that the UK government intends to take. |
| We will also be seeking direct discussions with the EU institutions and its member states including the earliest possible meeting with the President of the European Commission. | We will also be seeking direct discussions with the EU institutions and its member states including the earliest possible meeting with the President of the European Commission. |
| I also be communicated over the weekend with each EU member state to make clear that Scotland has voted to stay in the EU and I intend to discussion all options for doing so. | I also be communicated over the weekend with each EU member state to make clear that Scotland has voted to stay in the EU and I intend to discussion all options for doing so. |
| I have also spoken this morning with [London] mayor Sadiq Khan and he is clear that he shares this objective for London, so there is clear common cause between us. | I have also spoken this morning with [London] mayor Sadiq Khan and he is clear that he shares this objective for London, so there is clear common cause between us. |
| Khan’s office confirmed that he had talked to Sturgeon about the need for Scotland and London to be involved in Brexit negotiations. | Khan’s office confirmed that he had talked to Sturgeon about the need for Scotland and London to be involved in Brexit negotiations. |
| Spokesman for @SadiqKhan confirms he has spoken to @NicolaSturgeon about need for Scotland+London to have seat at Brexit negotiating table. | Spokesman for @SadiqKhan confirms he has spoken to @NicolaSturgeon about need for Scotland+London to have seat at Brexit negotiating table. |
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| What we know so far | What we know so far |
| Mark Tran | Mark Tran |
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| A petition for a second EU referendum is so popular that site has crashed. | A petition for a second EU referendum is so popular that site has crashed. |
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| Jessica Elgot | Jessica Elgot |
| Here’s the full text of Boris Johnson’s comments: | Here’s the full text of Boris Johnson’s comments: |
| I want to begin by paying tribute to David Cameron who has spoken earlier from Downing Street, and I know I speak for Michael when I saw how sad I am that he has decided to step down but obviously I respect that decision. I have known David Cameron for a very long time, and I believe he has been one of the most extraordinary politicians of our age. A brave and principled man, who has given superb leadership of his party and his country for many years. | I want to begin by paying tribute to David Cameron who has spoken earlier from Downing Street, and I know I speak for Michael when I saw how sad I am that he has decided to step down but obviously I respect that decision. I have known David Cameron for a very long time, and I believe he has been one of the most extraordinary politicians of our age. A brave and principled man, who has given superb leadership of his party and his country for many years. |
| Delivering one nation Conservative government, making this country the most dynamic economy in Europe and with his own brand of compassionate Conservative that rightly earned his party the first majority government for decades. It was his bravery that gave this country the first referendum on the European Union for 43 years. Today I think all of us politicians need to thank the British people for the way they have been doing ou job for us. They hire us to deal with the hard questions and this year we gave them one of the biggest and toughest questions of all. | Delivering one nation Conservative government, making this country the most dynamic economy in Europe and with his own brand of compassionate Conservative that rightly earned his party the first majority government for decades. It was his bravery that gave this country the first referendum on the European Union for 43 years. Today I think all of us politicians need to thank the British people for the way they have been doing ou job for us. They hire us to deal with the hard questions and this year we gave them one of the biggest and toughest questions of all. |
| Some people are now saying that was wrong and that people should never have been asked in that way. I disagree, it was entirely right and inevitable and there is no way of dealing with a decision on this scale except by putting it to the people. | Some people are now saying that was wrong and that people should never have been asked in that way. I disagree, it was entirely right and inevitable and there is no way of dealing with a decision on this scale except by putting it to the people. |
| Because in the end this decision is about the people, the right of people in this country to settle their own destiny. The very principles of our democracy, the rights of all of us to elect and remove the people who make the key decisions in their lives. And I think that the electorate have searched in their hearts and answered as best they can in a poll the scale the like of which we have never seen before in this country. They have decided it is time to vote to take back control from a EU that has become too opaque and not accountable enough to the people it is meant to serve. | Because in the end this decision is about the people, the right of people in this country to settle their own destiny. The very principles of our democracy, the rights of all of us to elect and remove the people who make the key decisions in their lives. And I think that the electorate have searched in their hearts and answered as best they can in a poll the scale the like of which we have never seen before in this country. They have decided it is time to vote to take back control from a EU that has become too opaque and not accountable enough to the people it is meant to serve. |
| In voting to leave the EU, it is vital to stress there is no need for haste, and as the prime minister has said, nothing will change in the short term except how to give effect to the will of the people and to extracate this country from the supranational system. There is no need to invoke article 50. | In voting to leave the EU, it is vital to stress there is no need for haste, and as the prime minister has said, nothing will change in the short term except how to give effect to the will of the people and to extracate this country from the supranational system. There is no need to invoke article 50. |
| And to those who may be anxious both at home and abroad, this does not mean that the United Kingdom will be in anyway less united, it does not mean it will be any less European. I want to speak directly to the millions of people who did not vote for this outcome, especially young people who may feel that this decision involves somehow pulling up the drawbridge because i think the very opposite is true. | And to those who may be anxious both at home and abroad, this does not mean that the United Kingdom will be in anyway less united, it does not mean it will be any less European. I want to speak directly to the millions of people who did not vote for this outcome, especially young people who may feel that this decision involves somehow pulling up the drawbridge because i think the very opposite is true. |
| We cannot turn our backs on Europe we are part of Europe, our children and our grandchildren will continue to have a wonderful future as Europeans, travelling to the continent, understanding the languages and the cultures that make up our common European civilisation, continuing to interact with the peoples of other countries in a way that is open and friendly and outward looking. And I want to reassure everyone Britain will continue to be a great European power, leading discussions on defence and foreign policy and the work that goes on to make our world safer. | We cannot turn our backs on Europe we are part of Europe, our children and our grandchildren will continue to have a wonderful future as Europeans, travelling to the continent, understanding the languages and the cultures that make up our common European civilisation, continuing to interact with the peoples of other countries in a way that is open and friendly and outward looking. And I want to reassure everyone Britain will continue to be a great European power, leading discussions on defence and foreign policy and the work that goes on to make our world safer. |
| But there is simply no need in the 21st century to be part of a federal government in Brussels that is imitated nowhere else on Earth. It was a noble idea for its time but it is no longer right for this country. It is the essence of our case that young people in this country can look forward to a more secure and more prosperous future, if we take back the democratic control which is the foundation of our economic prosperity. We have a glorious opportunity, to pass our laws and set our taxes entirely according to the needs of the UK, we can control our borders in a way that is not discriminatory but fair and balanced and take the wind out of the sails of the extremists and those who would play politics with immigration. | But there is simply no need in the 21st century to be part of a federal government in Brussels that is imitated nowhere else on Earth. It was a noble idea for its time but it is no longer right for this country. It is the essence of our case that young people in this country can look forward to a more secure and more prosperous future, if we take back the democratic control which is the foundation of our economic prosperity. We have a glorious opportunity, to pass our laws and set our taxes entirely according to the needs of the UK, we can control our borders in a way that is not discriminatory but fair and balanced and take the wind out of the sails of the extremists and those who would play politics with immigration. |
| Above all we can find our voice in the world again, a voice commensurate with the fifth biggest economy on earth. Powerful, liberal, humane, an extraordinary force for good in the world. The most precious thing this country has given the world is the ide aof parliamentary democracy. Yesterday, I beleive the British people have spoken up for democracy in Britain and across Europe and we can be proud of the result. | Above all we can find our voice in the world again, a voice commensurate with the fifth biggest economy on earth. Powerful, liberal, humane, an extraordinary force for good in the world. The most precious thing this country has given the world is the ide aof parliamentary democracy. Yesterday, I beleive the British people have spoken up for democracy in Britain and across Europe and we can be proud of the result. |
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| at 11.59am BST | at 11.59am BST |
| 11.50am BST | 11.50am BST |
| 11:50 | 11:50 |
| Holly Watt | Holly Watt |
| The sun in shining in Clacton, Essex, and the mood in Ukip’s heartland is just as upbeat. | The sun in shining in Clacton, Essex, and the mood in Ukip’s heartland is just as upbeat. |
| In the seaside town’s centre, Rob Blyth, 53, said he was delighted by the vote. | In the seaside town’s centre, Rob Blyth, 53, said he was delighted by the vote. |
| “I don’t want to sound racist, but I think there are just too many people coming into the country. I moved out here from Dagenham four years ago, because Dagenham was looking like a foreign country.” | “I don’t want to sound racist, but I think there are just too many people coming into the country. I moved out here from Dagenham four years ago, because Dagenham was looking like a foreign country.” |
| Blyth, who works on the London Underground, said that many people had moved out to Clacton from London, but “there was nowhere further for them to go now”. | Blyth, who works on the London Underground, said that many people had moved out to Clacton from London, but “there was nowhere further for them to go now”. |
| “Dagenham just became a dumping ground,” said Blyth. “They weren’t doing it to Surrey, just Dagenham. People have had enough.” | “Dagenham just became a dumping ground,” said Blyth. “They weren’t doing it to Surrey, just Dagenham. People have had enough.” |
| Joe Liff, 67, said he was very pleased by the result of the vote. | Joe Liff, 67, said he was very pleased by the result of the vote. |
| He was also concerned about immigration. | He was also concerned about immigration. |
| “The thing is, it’s like if you’ve got the Hilton hotel and a greasy spoon caff,” said the pensioner. “We’re the Hilton and Bulgaria’s the greasy spoon, so of course they all want to come here.” | “The thing is, it’s like if you’ve got the Hilton hotel and a greasy spoon caff,” said the pensioner. “We’re the Hilton and Bulgaria’s the greasy spoon, so of course they all want to come here.” |
| Jackie Collins, 53, housewife said she was “shocked” the country had voted for Brexit. | Jackie Collins, 53, housewife said she was “shocked” the country had voted for Brexit. |
| “I didn’t think we’d actually do it. I think that’s how a lot of people feel shocked by it. I’m pleased though, I’m pleased for Britain.” | “I didn’t think we’d actually do it. I think that’s how a lot of people feel shocked by it. I’m pleased though, I’m pleased for Britain.” |
| Watching her grandchildren play in the fountains, she said it was important for their generation. | Watching her grandchildren play in the fountains, she said it was important for their generation. |
| “I think it’s going to be tough for a while. I haven’t got a clue what happens next,” she said. “I did it for my grandchildren. I think my age range will suffer, but it will be better for them.” | “I think it’s going to be tough for a while. I haven’t got a clue what happens next,” she said. “I did it for my grandchildren. I think my age range will suffer, but it will be better for them.” |
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| at 11.56am BST | at 11.56am BST |
| 11.44am BST | 11.44am BST |
| 11:44 | 11:44 |
| Jennifer Rankin | Jennifer Rankin |
| The president of the European commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, has rejected suggestions that Brexit will trigger the end of the European Union. Asked whether British withdrawal would bring the end of the EU, he gave a one-word answer: “No.” Officials at the press conference burst into applause. | The president of the European commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, has rejected suggestions that Brexit will trigger the end of the European Union. Asked whether British withdrawal would bring the end of the EU, he gave a one-word answer: “No.” Officials at the press conference burst into applause. |
| Juncker stressed the British government must start negotiations to terminate Britain’s relationship with the EU “as soon as possible, however painful that process might be”. But it is not obvious that the EU has any legal means to compel the UK to start negotiations, under the article 50 procedure. | Juncker stressed the British government must start negotiations to terminate Britain’s relationship with the EU “as soon as possible, however painful that process might be”. But it is not obvious that the EU has any legal means to compel the UK to start negotiations, under the article 50 procedure. |
| “I expect France and Germany to take a very clear position, as it is clear and obvious to everyone that this situation of unertainty that we are in now cannot last too long. We have to speed things up.” | “I expect France and Germany to take a very clear position, as it is clear and obvious to everyone that this situation of unertainty that we are in now cannot last too long. We have to speed things up.” |
| The veteran EU leader was speaking after a meeting with the EU’s other three presidents: Donald Tusk of the European council, Martin Schulz of the European parliament and the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, who is chairing the EU’s rotating presidency. | The veteran EU leader was speaking after a meeting with the EU’s other three presidents: Donald Tusk of the European council, Martin Schulz of the European parliament and the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, who is chairing the EU’s rotating presidency. |
| Juncker said he was “personally sad” about the UK’s decision to leave, but insisted Europe would stand strong and united. | Juncker said he was “personally sad” about the UK’s decision to leave, but insisted Europe would stand strong and united. |
| “This is an unprecedented situation but we are united in our response. We will stand strong and uphold the EU’s core values of promoting peace and the well-being of its peoples.” | “This is an unprecedented situation but we are united in our response. We will stand strong and uphold the EU’s core values of promoting peace and the well-being of its peoples.” |
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| Now it’s German chancellor Angela Merkel’s turn to react. “There is no way around it. This is a blow to Europe,” she says. | Now it’s German chancellor Angela Merkel’s turn to react. “There is no way around it. This is a blow to Europe,” she says. |
| “What happens in the next days, months, years - will depend on what we, the remaining 27 EU nations are able and willing to do.” | “What happens in the next days, months, years - will depend on what we, the remaining 27 EU nations are able and willing to do.” |
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| at 11.45am BST | at 11.45am BST |
| 11.39am BST | 11.39am BST |
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| Jean-Claude Juncker, the European commission president, has said: “The British people have expressed their wish to leave. We regret this decision but respect it.” | Jean-Claude Juncker, the European commission president, has said: “The British people have expressed their wish to leave. We regret this decision but respect it.” |
| .@JunckerEU "The British people have expressed their wish to leave. We regret this decision but respect it" #EURef pic.twitter.com/zAMN7LCKQw | .@JunckerEU "The British people have expressed their wish to leave. We regret this decision but respect it" #EURef pic.twitter.com/zAMN7LCKQw |
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| at 11.46am BST | at 11.46am BST |
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| Sturgeon says a second independence referendum is “highly likely”. She wants to explore all options to stay in the EU. | Sturgeon says a second independence referendum is “highly likely”. She wants to explore all options to stay in the EU. |
| 11.34am BST | 11.34am BST |
| 11:34 | 11:34 |
| Sturgeon says the option of a second Scottish independence referendum is on the table. There are many people who voted against independence who are reassessing their decision in the light of vote to leave the EU, Sturgeon says. | Sturgeon says the option of a second Scottish independence referendum is on the table. There are many people who voted against independence who are reassessing their decision in the light of vote to leave the EU, Sturgeon says. |
| She adds: “My priority will be to act in the best interest of Scotland. I’m proud of Scotland and how we voted yesterday. We said clearly we don’t want to leave the European Union.” | She adds: “My priority will be to act in the best interest of Scotland. I’m proud of Scotland and how we voted yesterday. We said clearly we don’t want to leave the European Union.” |
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| at 12.19pm BST | at 12.19pm BST |
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| Sturgeon says she intends to explore all means possible of maintaining Scotland’s place in the EU. She has called for an urgent meeting with the president of the European commission. | Sturgeon says she intends to explore all means possible of maintaining Scotland’s place in the EU. She has called for an urgent meeting with the president of the European commission. |
| Sturgeon says she has talked to the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, who shares her views about London’s place in the EU. | Sturgeon says she has talked to the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, who shares her views about London’s place in the EU. |
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| at 11.40am BST | at 11.40am BST |
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| Nicola Sturgeon is now giving her reaction. She says the vote in favour in Scotland was “significant” as it came after positive case for immigration. The vote is a sign of divergence between Scotland and the rest of the UK, she adds. | Nicola Sturgeon is now giving her reaction. She says the vote in favour in Scotland was “significant” as it came after positive case for immigration. The vote is a sign of divergence between Scotland and the rest of the UK, she adds. |
| She says taking the UK out of the EU against the will of Scots is “democratically unacceptable”. | She says taking the UK out of the EU against the will of Scots is “democratically unacceptable”. |
| Brexit represents a material change to the terms under which Scotland voted against independence. | Brexit represents a material change to the terms under which Scotland voted against independence. |
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| at 11.39am BST | at 11.39am BST |
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| The president of the EU commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, says there will be no re-negotiation on Britain’s membership of the EU. | The president of the EU commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, says there will be no re-negotiation on Britain’s membership of the EU. |
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| at 11.26am BST | at 11.26am BST |
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| 11:22 | 11:22 |
| Michael Gove also pays tribute to Cameron, who he says should be remembered as a “great prime minister”. | Michael Gove also pays tribute to Cameron, who he says should be remembered as a “great prime minister”. |
| He says the vote to leave is the start to a process. Officials and diplomats can start to scope out the best possible terms for Britain, Gove says. | He says the vote to leave is the start to a process. Officials and diplomats can start to scope out the best possible terms for Britain, Gove says. |
| Britain is embarking on a new chapter that is inline with its traditions of openness and tolerance, Gove insists. | Britain is embarking on a new chapter that is inline with its traditions of openness and tolerance, Gove insists. |
| Our liberal democratic tradition are being renewed, Gove adds. | Our liberal democratic tradition are being renewed, Gove adds. |
| “Britain can move forward in the spirit of the warm, humane and generous values that are the best of Britain,” Gove says. | “Britain can move forward in the spirit of the warm, humane and generous values that are the best of Britain,” Gove says. |