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Pat Glass received death threats
Pat Glass (see 3.54pm) has also revealed that she stayed away from her local EU referendum count after death threats were made against her, the Press Association reports.
Four threats were made to the police about Glass, who represents North West Durham, and who was shadow Europe minister until she was promoted on Monday to shadow education minister.
Glass did not see the threats but they were taken seriously enough by the police for her to be warned.
She said: “Police advice was that it was best to avoid being in places I was expected to be and I decided not to attend the count.”
A malicious email was also sent to a member of her family, she said.
“To some extent people like me put ourselves out there but stuff directed at our families is beyond the pale,” the MP said.
It was understood she would normally ignore anonymous threats as the work of “keyboard warriors” but following the killing of her parliamentary colleague Jo Cox, Glass took them seriously.
A Durham Police spokeswoman confirmed the force was investigating.
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Pat Glass to stand down at election after 'incredibly divisive' referendum campaign
Pat Glass, who was appointed shadow education secretary, has announced that she will stand down at the next election. She says that, although she only ever intended to serve two terms, she found the last six months “very, very difficult”. The referendum campaign was “incredibly divisive” and “bruising in many respects”, she says.
Glass got into trouble during the campaign for calling a voter “a horrible racist” - although some of us took the view that she was stitched up.
If Glass feels this way about politics after the referendum campaign, it would not be surprising if some other MPs feel the same way.
Here’s her letter.
I have informed my CLP Chair that whenever the next General Election takes place, I will not be Labour's candidate. pic.twitter.com/g3DADx57KF
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Fresh evidence of remain campaigners feeling let down by Corbyn
Anushka Asthana
More evidence has emerged about how remain campaigners feel let down by Jeremy Corbyn’s office. Here is an extract from a leaked email sent out to supporters by Stewart Owadally, the director of Wales Stronger In Europe, and Alex Kalinik, its head of press.
We were consistently given short shrift when we requested visits from Labour figures via the Labour party in London. Our political champions from the Labour party were often unable to get hold of research or rebuttal materials from Labour HQ to help make their case. In the end we often coordinated press for Labour figures because the Labour Party was not willing to do so – but these were less powerful because they were not from the official party infrastructure.
Most strikingly felt of all was the complete disinterest from Jeremy Corbyn. As leader of our party, he should have thrown the full weight of his resources - as leader, as the leader’s office, and as the steward of the party itself - into the Labour campaign for a remain vote, but this did not happen.
This was borne out by the results. While polls suggest somewhere in the region of 60% of Labour voters voted remain across the UK, what we saw and heard in the traditional Labour heartlands told its own story. We lost them, badly. And we faced a constant barrage of opposition from people in those areas during the campaign.
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The New Statesman’s George Eaton says Jeremy Corbyn will definitely face a leadership challenge - but that it is not clear yet whether it will come from Angela Eagle or Tom Watson.The New Statesman’s George Eaton says Jeremy Corbyn will definitely face a leadership challenge - but that it is not clear yet whether it will come from Angela Eagle or Tom Watson.
Labour MPs confident they'll reach agreement on one candidate. But still not clear whether it'll be Eagle or Watson.Labour MPs confident they'll reach agreement on one candidate. But still not clear whether it'll be Eagle or Watson.
Watson may well argue that he would be better placed to beat Corbyn in a leadership contest. He won the deputy leadership contest quite easily last year, when Eagle came first. But Eagle, an excellent Commons performer who also did well in the ITV referendum debate, may argue that she would a better leader for the party in a general election. Watson may well argue that he would be better placed to beat Corbyn in a leadership contest. He won the deputy leadership contest quite easily last year, when Eagle came fourth. But Eagle, an excellent Commons performer who also did well in the ITV referendum debate, may argue that she would a better leader for the party in a general election.
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The Tory leader in Wales, Andrew RT Davies, who campaigned for leave, is arguing that out campaigners ought to be given a role in preparing the country’s response to the referendum result.He said:The Tory leader in Wales, Andrew RT Davies, who campaigned for leave, is arguing that out campaigners ought to be given a role in preparing the country’s response to the referendum result.He said:
Despite the expectations of many, including [first minister] Carwyn Jones, Wales has proven itself to be a Eurosceptic nation.Despite the expectations of many, including [first minister] Carwyn Jones, Wales has proven itself to be a Eurosceptic nation.
Clearly, both the Labour party and Plaid Cymru misunderstood this. Those parties, unlike the Welsh Conservative party, do not reflect the balance of opinion which exists amongst the Welsh public.Clearly, both the Labour party and Plaid Cymru misunderstood this. Those parties, unlike the Welsh Conservative party, do not reflect the balance of opinion which exists amongst the Welsh public.
As negotiations in relation to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU continue, the Welsh government must ensure public opinion is better reflected as part of this process.As negotiations in relation to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU continue, the Welsh government must ensure public opinion is better reflected as part of this process.
Wales needs strong leadership that reflects the wishes of its people, and ensures the best deal for our country in this new era. That must include a role for those politicians of all parties who campaigned for a vote to leave.Wales needs strong leadership that reflects the wishes of its people, and ensures the best deal for our country in this new era. That must include a role for those politicians of all parties who campaigned for a vote to leave.
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The Green MEP Molly Scott Cato has written a candid post on Facebook about being back in the European parliament after the Brexit vote. Here’s an excerpt.The Green MEP Molly Scott Cato has written a candid post on Facebook about being back in the European parliament after the Brexit vote. Here’s an excerpt.
It is difficult to realise that European colleagues can accept our decision to reject the the European Union largely without rancour. It is painful to realise that others are more affectionate and confident about my homeland than I am able to be myself just now.It is difficult to realise that European colleagues can accept our decision to reject the the European Union largely without rancour. It is painful to realise that others are more affectionate and confident about my homeland than I am able to be myself just now.
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Libby BrooksLibby Brooks
Nicola Sturgeon has called on Scotland to move forward “in a spirit of unity and national purpose” as she condemned the leadership vacuum in Westminster and called on the UK government to “get a grip” in her first statement to the Holyrood parliament since last week’s referendum result.Nicola Sturgeon has called on Scotland to move forward “in a spirit of unity and national purpose” as she condemned the leadership vacuum in Westminster and called on the UK government to “get a grip” in her first statement to the Holyrood parliament since last week’s referendum result.
Describing her fear that “we are still in the early days of this period of risk and uncertainty”, Scotland’s first minster told the chamber:Describing her fear that “we are still in the early days of this period of risk and uncertainty”, Scotland’s first minster told the chamber:
These are times that call for principles, purpose and clarity - in short, for leadership. That is why the vacuum that has developed at Westminster is so unacceptable.These are times that call for principles, purpose and clarity - in short, for leadership. That is why the vacuum that has developed at Westminster is so unacceptable.
One thing is clear: there cannot be three months of drift while both the government and main opposition parties at Westminster immerse themselves in internal elections. That would compound the difficult situation we are already facing and risk even more damage to our economy.One thing is clear: there cannot be three months of drift while both the government and main opposition parties at Westminster immerse themselves in internal elections. That would compound the difficult situation we are already facing and risk even more damage to our economy.
We have heard that – almost incredibly – there was no plan for this outcome. It is my view that the UK government must now get a grip on this: first, to restore stability and confidence, then, to set out its plan for the way forward. It must involve the Scottish government in that work at every step of the way.We have heard that – almost incredibly – there was no plan for this outcome. It is my view that the UK government must now get a grip on this: first, to restore stability and confidence, then, to set out its plan for the way forward. It must involve the Scottish government in that work at every step of the way.
Underlining her determination to protect the Scotland’s relationship with the European Union, Sturgeon confirmed that she will travel to Brussels on Wednesday to meet representatives of the major groups in the European parliament and the president, Martin Schulz.Underlining her determination to protect the Scotland’s relationship with the European Union, Sturgeon confirmed that she will travel to Brussels on Wednesday to meet representatives of the major groups in the European parliament and the president, Martin Schulz.
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Support growing for Angela Eagle as alternative Labour leaderSupport growing for Angela Eagle as alternative Labour leader
Anushka AsthanaAnushka Asthana
MPs are suggesting Angela Eagle is piling up nominations for the Labour leadership contest we’re expecting. Sources also say that there has been a high turnout for the no confidence ballot and that they expect an overwhelming result.MPs are suggesting Angela Eagle is piling up nominations for the Labour leadership contest we’re expecting. Sources also say that there has been a high turnout for the no confidence ballot and that they expect an overwhelming result.
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Sir Richard Branson says the Virgin Group has lost a third of its value since the vote for Brexit. He is also warning about the risks for a recession.Sir Richard Branson says the Virgin Group has lost a third of its value since the vote for Brexit. He is also warning about the risks for a recession.
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Adam VaughanAdam Vaughan
Britain must continue to be a world leader when it comes to acting on global warming despite the EU referendum result last week, the UN’s climate chief has urged.Britain must continue to be a world leader when it comes to acting on global warming despite the EU referendum result last week, the UN’s climate chief has urged.
Christiana Figueres warned that should article 50 be triggered it would bring uncertainty and transition for two years but cooperation on climate change could be one area of stability and continuity between the UK and EU.Christiana Figueres warned that should article 50 be triggered it would bring uncertainty and transition for two years but cooperation on climate change could be one area of stability and continuity between the UK and EU.
“Should that be the case [article 50 being triggered], there is going be quite a lot of uncertainty, transition, volatility for at least two years,” she told told an audience of business leaders in London on Tuesday.“Should that be the case [article 50 being triggered], there is going be quite a lot of uncertainty, transition, volatility for at least two years,” she told told an audience of business leaders in London on Tuesday.
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Lunchtime summaryLunchtime summary
Almighty backroom negotiations expected today to decide who'll stand against Corbyn. Trade-off between best placed for contest vs election.Almighty backroom negotiations expected today to decide who'll stand against Corbyn. Trade-off between best placed for contest vs election.
I'm told Boris Johnson has made clear to Tory right he WILL end EU free movement after Telegraph column y'day angered ppl.I'm told Boris Johnson has made clear to Tory right he WILL end EU free movement after Telegraph column y'day angered ppl.
Boris Telegraph y'day column was "written too quickly" and he's tired. Friends agree sloppy & sent mixed messages & will be vetted in futureBoris Telegraph y'day column was "written too quickly" and he's tired. Friends agree sloppy & sent mixed messages & will be vetted in future
Fwiw Boris wouldn't accept any inconsistency: he reaffirmed points system. The problem was the "ppl didn't vote against immigration" phraseFwiw Boris wouldn't accept any inconsistency: he reaffirmed points system. The problem was the "ppl didn't vote against immigration" phrase
Johnson’s latest thinking will please Rupert Murdoch, who said today that if Johnson backtracked on things said during the referendum campaign, there would be ““another bloody revolt”. (See 2.12pm.)Johnson’s latest thinking will please Rupert Murdoch, who said today that if Johnson backtracked on things said during the referendum campaign, there would be ““another bloody revolt”. (See 2.12pm.)
Sturgeon describes the leadership vacuum at Westminster as "unacceptable".Sturgeon describes the leadership vacuum at Westminster as "unacceptable".
Sturgeon: we cannot have 3 months of drift while gov't & main opposition at Westminster immerse selves in internal electionsSturgeon: we cannot have 3 months of drift while gov't & main opposition at Westminster immerse selves in internal elections
.@NicolaSturgeon reiterates: it is my intention that we will secure continued access to single market for Scotland.@NicolaSturgeon reiterates: it is my intention that we will secure continued access to single market for Scotland
Sturgeon: my overriding priority is to protect Scotland's relationship with and place in European UnionSturgeon: my overriding priority is to protect Scotland's relationship with and place in European Union
Sturgeon to establish Standing Council of experts to advise on how best to achieve EU objectives, chair Anton MuscatelliSturgeon to establish Standing Council of experts to advise on how best to achieve EU objectives, chair Anton Muscatelli
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Murdoch says Brexit vote was wonderfulMurdoch says Brexit vote was wonderful
Jane MartinsonJane Martinson
Rupert Murdoch has called the British vote to leave the EU “wonderful” and described Donald Trump a “very able man” in remarks made in London on Tuesday.Rupert Murdoch has called the British vote to leave the EU “wonderful” and described Donald Trump a “very able man” in remarks made in London on Tuesday.
In his first public comments since last week’s historic referendum vote, the owner of several newspapers including the Times, the Sun and the Wall Street Journal said leaving the EU was like a “prison break … we’re out” and suggested that a UK-US trade deal would not take long to negotiate.In his first public comments since last week’s historic referendum vote, the owner of several newspapers including the Times, the Sun and the Wall Street Journal said leaving the EU was like a “prison break … we’re out” and suggested that a UK-US trade deal would not take long to negotiate.
Rupert Murdoch: we made a momentous decision last week. This is like a prison break... we're out. #TimesCEOsummitRupert Murdoch: we made a momentous decision last week. This is like a prison break... we're out. #TimesCEOsummit
Long regarded as a Eurosceptic, Murdoch kept remarkably quiet during the referendum campaign while his biggest selling UK newspaper, the Sun, took a passionately anti-EU stance.Long regarded as a Eurosceptic, Murdoch kept remarkably quiet during the referendum campaign while his biggest selling UK newspaper, the Sun, took a passionately anti-EU stance.
The invite-only business summit hosted by the Times, which like many of its readers backed remain, heard Murdoch extol the virtues of the Brexit vote and the campaign itself. Referring to England’s disastrous 2-1 loss to Iceland in the Euro 2016 football match on Monday night, the media boss compared the Brexit campaign to Iceland, a team playing to win, while remainers were like England or “overpaid players expected to be good”.The invite-only business summit hosted by the Times, which like many of its readers backed remain, heard Murdoch extol the virtues of the Brexit vote and the campaign itself. Referring to England’s disastrous 2-1 loss to Iceland in the Euro 2016 football match on Monday night, the media boss compared the Brexit campaign to Iceland, a team playing to win, while remainers were like England or “overpaid players expected to be good”.
Speaking at the Times CEO summit, Murdoch’s comments suggest the pro-Brexit Sun newspaper reflected his own Eurosceptic views, although the paper’s editor, Tony Gallagher, has made no secret of his own dislike for the EU in a series of leaders since he was appointed almost two years ago.Speaking at the Times CEO summit, Murdoch’s comments suggest the pro-Brexit Sun newspaper reflected his own Eurosceptic views, although the paper’s editor, Tony Gallagher, has made no secret of his own dislike for the EU in a series of leaders since he was appointed almost two years ago.
In a sign that Boris Johnson may not win immediate backing for any future campaign, Murdoch said if he backtracked on promises made during the campaign on serious things, presumably like immigration, this would trigger “another bloody revolt”.In a sign that Boris Johnson may not win immediate backing for any future campaign, Murdoch said if he backtracked on promises made during the campaign on serious things, presumably like immigration, this would trigger “another bloody revolt”.
The owner of Fox television station and Sky also made positive comments about the Republican candidate for the US president Donald Trump and compared his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton unfavourably to her husband.The owner of Fox television station and Sky also made positive comments about the Republican candidate for the US president Donald Trump and compared his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton unfavourably to her husband.
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Watson disappears after Corbyn's latest 'reshuffle'Watson disappears after Corbyn's latest 'reshuffle'
Jessica ElgotJessica Elgot
Jeremy Corbyn invited cameras in to his first meeting with his new shadow cabinet this morning but appeared to be having second thoughts about it – and the seating arrangements.Jeremy Corbyn invited cameras in to his first meeting with his new shadow cabinet this morning but appeared to be having second thoughts about it – and the seating arrangements.
Calling over two of his aides, the Sky News microphone picked up Corbyn saying “this isn’t a good idea” as he sat between Tom Watson, his deputy leader tipped by many to be pondering a leadership challenge, and Cat Smith, a new shadow cabinet minister and Corbyn loyalist who was elected just over a year ago.Calling over two of his aides, the Sky News microphone picked up Corbyn saying “this isn’t a good idea” as he sat between Tom Watson, his deputy leader tipped by many to be pondering a leadership challenge, and Cat Smith, a new shadow cabinet minister and Corbyn loyalist who was elected just over a year ago.
The cameras were asked to leave, and on their return there was quite a different seating plan in place. Watson and Smith were gone, replaced by Emily Thornberry and Corbyn’s PPS Steve Rotheram. The deputy leader had shifted out of sight.The cameras were asked to leave, and on their return there was quite a different seating plan in place. Watson and Smith were gone, replaced by Emily Thornberry and Corbyn’s PPS Steve Rotheram. The deputy leader had shifted out of sight.
Corbyn gets cold feet about having cameras at the start of Shadow Cabinet... Keep your eye on who he's sitting with pic.twitter.com/L5j7KIQLmsCorbyn gets cold feet about having cameras at the start of Shadow Cabinet... Keep your eye on who he's sitting with pic.twitter.com/L5j7KIQLms
When cameras are back in Tom Watson & Cat Smith have swapped with Steve Rotherham & Emily Thornberry pic.twitter.com/yYSZbOD0qvWhen cameras are back in Tom Watson & Cat Smith have swapped with Steve Rotherham & Emily Thornberry pic.twitter.com/yYSZbOD0qv
Unfortunately, the captioning can lead to picture crops like this.Unfortunately, the captioning can lead to picture crops like this.
*Invents Twitter* pic.twitter.com/9eatDWK5a3*Invents Twitter* pic.twitter.com/9eatDWK5a3
Here is the video footage: Here is the video footage.
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