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Brexit live: Angela Eagle touted as unity candidate in Labour leadership crisis Brexit live: Angela Eagle touted as unity candidate in Labour leadership crisis
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Hundreds of people have turned out for a pro-EU rally in Westminster, despite the event being officially called off.
Thousands of people were expected to attend events in cities across the UK to voice their dissatisfaction with the result of the EU referendum, but organisers were forced to abandon several gatherings over fears about crowd sizes.
The rally today in Trafalgar Square was officially called off after 50,000 people said they would attend, but many turned out regardless and then moved down Whitehall to continue their protest in Parliament Square.
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron addressed the crowd in Trafalgar Square insisting that the Brexit vote “is reversible”. The Lib Dems have vowed to campaign to take the UK back into the EU.
Farron said: “In politics, as in life, two things are always the case for me: One, if you lose, you have the grace to accept the defeat, but you never, ever, ever give up. We as a community must stand together, this is reversible. The people of Britain are decent, outward-looking people. We will carry on direct campaigning.”
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A snap survey of Guardian readers, started on Monday, suggested that Jeremy Corbyn still enjoys a large amount of support among party members in spite of reservations about his performance since becoming leader.A snap survey of Guardian readers, started on Monday, suggested that Jeremy Corbyn still enjoys a large amount of support among party members in spite of reservations about his performance since becoming leader.
It comes as grassroots organisations such as Momentum and some of the biggest unions have started preparing for a new leadership campaign in defence of Jeremy Corbyn after an overwhelming vote of no confidence from Labour MPs.It comes as grassroots organisations such as Momentum and some of the biggest unions have started preparing for a new leadership campaign in defence of Jeremy Corbyn after an overwhelming vote of no confidence from Labour MPs.
Read more here about the survey, to which more than 4,000 people responded, 88% of them Labour members. It’s not scientific but does offer a large pool of opinions.Read more here about the survey, to which more than 4,000 people responded, 88% of them Labour members. It’s not scientific but does offer a large pool of opinions.
Even allowing for the likelihood that a disproportionate number of Corbyn supporters would have responded, there is much anger at the sniping against him by the parliamentary Labour party since the day he became leader.Even allowing for the likelihood that a disproportionate number of Corbyn supporters would have responded, there is much anger at the sniping against him by the parliamentary Labour party since the day he became leader.
The survey, conducted by the Guardian community team, asked readers a series of questions including whether they had voted for Corbyn last year, whether they planned to vote for him again, how they felt about his performance, and how they voted in last week’s European referendum.The survey, conducted by the Guardian community team, asked readers a series of questions including whether they had voted for Corbyn last year, whether they planned to vote for him again, how they felt about his performance, and how they voted in last week’s European referendum.
Almost 90% of those who responded voted remain in the referendum in line with Labour’s position.Almost 90% of those who responded voted remain in the referendum in line with Labour’s position.
Of the respondents, 81% voted for Corbyn last year. Of those who voted for him last year, 95% continue to support him as party leader and said they were intending to vote for him again.Of the respondents, 81% voted for Corbyn last year. Of those who voted for him last year, 95% continue to support him as party leader and said they were intending to vote for him again.
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Boris Johnson would not call a snap election if he became Tory leaderBoris Johnson would not call a snap election if he became Tory leader
Boris Johnson would not call a general election immediately if he won the Conservative party leadership election and took over as prime minister, it is understood.Boris Johnson would not call a general election immediately if he won the Conservative party leadership election and took over as prime minister, it is understood.
A source in Johnson’s team said the former London mayor, who has been busy seeking the support of high-profile women in the cabinet, believed the result of last week’s referendum was sufficient for him to start negotiating an exit from the EU without seeking a new mandate.A source in Johnson’s team said the former London mayor, who has been busy seeking the support of high-profile women in the cabinet, believed the result of last week’s referendum was sufficient for him to start negotiating an exit from the EU without seeking a new mandate.
You can read more about those machinations here, including this detail about the way in which the rival ‘teams’ are lining up:You can read more about those machinations here, including this detail about the way in which the rival ‘teams’ are lining up:
MPs say Elizabeth Truss, the environment secretary, will back Johnson in the coming days, and that he has reached out to Amber Rudd, the energy secretary. It would be seen as a coup if Johnson, figurehead of the leave campaign, secured the backing of ministers who both campaigned heavily for the remain camp before the EU referendum.MPs say Elizabeth Truss, the environment secretary, will back Johnson in the coming days, and that he has reached out to Amber Rudd, the energy secretary. It would be seen as a coup if Johnson, figurehead of the leave campaign, secured the backing of ministers who both campaigned heavily for the remain camp before the EU referendum.
Johnson wants to show he can attract the support of remain campaigners and the liberal wing of the party, with early support from the skills minister, Nick Boles.Johnson wants to show he can attract the support of remain campaigners and the liberal wing of the party, with early support from the skills minister, Nick Boles.
But a number of female MPs, including those passionate about the party’s modernising agenda, have said they plan to back May’s campaign.But a number of female MPs, including those passionate about the party’s modernising agenda, have said they plan to back May’s campaign.
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The real ‘big beast’ in that Tory leadership contest of course remains Boris Johnson of course.The real ‘big beast’ in that Tory leadership contest of course remains Boris Johnson of course.
It’s probably fair to say that he’s not quite flavour of the month with the pro-EU demonstrators outside parliament now who have singling him out in chants.It’s probably fair to say that he’s not quite flavour of the month with the pro-EU demonstrators outside parliament now who have singling him out in chants.
VIDEO: Crowd now chanting "There's no plan" and anti Boris chants pic.twitter.com/BUVWFqHHFtVIDEO: Crowd now chanting "There's no plan" and anti Boris chants pic.twitter.com/BUVWFqHHFt
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Over to other leadership bunfight now, the Conservative Party. Nominations by Tory MPs for David Cameron’s successor as party leader and prime minister will open on Wednesday and close the following day at noon, starting an accelerated process to see a new incumbent in place at the start of September.Over to other leadership bunfight now, the Conservative Party. Nominations by Tory MPs for David Cameron’s successor as party leader and prime minister will open on Wednesday and close the following day at noon, starting an accelerated process to see a new incumbent in place at the start of September.
The Guardian’s Peter Walker has been scrutinising the possible candidates amid a rather murky picture. The process is a rather different one from that of the Labour Party’s:The Guardian’s Peter Walker has been scrutinising the possible candidates amid a rather murky picture. The process is a rather different one from that of the Labour Party’s:
The field is likely to be packed as the contest begins. While Jeremy Corbyn had to get (and only just managed) 35 nominations from Labour MPs to stand in his party’s leadership race, Tory hopefuls need the support of just two others.The field is likely to be packed as the contest begins. While Jeremy Corbyn had to get (and only just managed) 35 nominations from Labour MPs to stand in his party’s leadership race, Tory hopefuls need the support of just two others.
Assuming there are three or more candidates, the 330 Conservative MPs will hold a series of ballots to narrow this down to two for the party membership to choose from.Assuming there are three or more candidates, the 330 Conservative MPs will hold a series of ballots to narrow this down to two for the party membership to choose from.
The votes among Tory MPs to whittle down the candidates to the final two will be held by the party’s 1922 Committee every Tuesday and Thursday, meaning the process could in theory take several weeks if there are half a dozen or more people standing. However, while only one candidate is officially eliminated at a time, others with very few votes will often drop out, speeding up the process.The votes among Tory MPs to whittle down the candidates to the final two will be held by the party’s 1922 Committee every Tuesday and Thursday, meaning the process could in theory take several weeks if there are half a dozen or more people standing. However, while only one candidate is officially eliminated at a time, others with very few votes will often drop out, speeding up the process.
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Some of the participants from the remain demonstration in central London have now made their way down to Parliament Square.Some of the participants from the remain demonstration in central London have now made their way down to Parliament Square.
"EU, we love you!" Rarely can the European Union have generated so much passion in Britain pic.twitter.com/gpxiwggBve"EU, we love you!" Rarely can the European Union have generated so much passion in Britain pic.twitter.com/gpxiwggBve
Here’s Guardian video footage and interviews of the demonstration earlier in Trafalgar Square.Here’s Guardian video footage and interviews of the demonstration earlier in Trafalgar Square.
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So can Angela Eagle, the early frontrunner to challenge Jeremy Corbyn, pull it off? The Guardian’s Jessica Elgot has been taking a look at the credentials of Eagle, a staunch trade unionist favoured by the party’s soft left.So can Angela Eagle, the early frontrunner to challenge Jeremy Corbyn, pull it off? The Guardian’s Jessica Elgot has been taking a look at the credentials of Eagle, a staunch trade unionist favoured by the party’s soft left.
The Wallasey MP has both party unity credentials and economic nous, having served in the Treasury under Gordon Brown. Her backers will be making the case that she is both experienced and popular with party members, regularly topping the Labour List shadow cabinet rankings. MPs had previously urged Corbyn to make her his shadow chancellor before he chose his old friend John McDonnell.The Wallasey MP has both party unity credentials and economic nous, having served in the Treasury under Gordon Brown. Her backers will be making the case that she is both experienced and popular with party members, regularly topping the Labour List shadow cabinet rankings. MPs had previously urged Corbyn to make her his shadow chancellor before he chose his old friend John McDonnell.
Eagle is battle-hardened, standing in for Corbyn at PMQs and winning more accolades than the leader. She first came to mainstream public prominence when David Cameron snapped at her to “calm down, dear” at PMQs, prompting cries of sexism but which Eagle is said to have taken as a triumph.Eagle is battle-hardened, standing in for Corbyn at PMQs and winning more accolades than the leader. She first came to mainstream public prominence when David Cameron snapped at her to “calm down, dear” at PMQs, prompting cries of sexism but which Eagle is said to have taken as a triumph.
Yet she had already made political history – in 1997 she was the first female MP to come out, and she and her sister Maria Eagle became the first set of twins to sit in the Commons when Maria was elected in 1997.Yet she had already made political history – in 1997 she was the first female MP to come out, and she and her sister Maria Eagle became the first set of twins to sit in the Commons when Maria was elected in 1997.
Read on here.Read on here.
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Scottish Labour leader urges Corbyn to consider stepping asideScottish Labour leader urges Corbyn to consider stepping aside
Kezia Dugdale, the Scottish Labour leader, has called on Jeremy Corbyn to consider standing aside following his confidence vote loss earlier.Kezia Dugdale, the Scottish Labour leader, has called on Jeremy Corbyn to consider standing aside following his confidence vote loss earlier.
Dugdale told the BBC she could not do her job if she had lost the backing of most of her members of the Scottish parliament (MSPs):Dugdale told the BBC she could not do her job if she had lost the backing of most of her members of the Scottish parliament (MSPs):
I would have to accept that, despite my own mandate of 72% from the party membership, if the overwhelming majority of Labour MSPs did not support my leadership, I would not be able to do this job effectivelyI would have to accept that, despite my own mandate of 72% from the party membership, if the overwhelming majority of Labour MSPs did not support my leadership, I would not be able to do this job effectively
Jeremy and I were elected leader of the UK and Scottish parties at similar times with similar mandates. We both have a job of uniting our parliamentary party to be an effective opposition and ultimately a party of government.Jeremy and I were elected leader of the UK and Scottish parties at similar times with similar mandates. We both have a job of uniting our parliamentary party to be an effective opposition and ultimately a party of government.
I would not be able to do my job if i did not have the support of the parliamentary party, regardless of the mandate that members give me. Jeremy should reflect on the outcome of the PLP vote but I would not carry on in similar circumstances. (quotes via PoliticsHome)I would not be able to do my job if i did not have the support of the parliamentary party, regardless of the mandate that members give me. Jeremy should reflect on the outcome of the PLP vote but I would not carry on in similar circumstances. (quotes via PoliticsHome)
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Thousands attend 'cancelled' pro-EU event in Trafalgar SquareThousands attend 'cancelled' pro-EU event in Trafalgar Square
A pro-EU demonstration is underway at the moment in London’s Trafalgar Square, where the passion on show for Europe would appear to leave most of the actual pro-remain events from the referendum campaign in the shade.A pro-EU demonstration is underway at the moment in London’s Trafalgar Square, where the passion on show for Europe would appear to leave most of the actual pro-remain events from the referendum campaign in the shade.
Right now, Trafalgar Square. #Londonstays pic.twitter.com/qlS3XXcTINRight now, Trafalgar Square. #Londonstays pic.twitter.com/qlS3XXcTIN
Anti-#Brexit rally, Trafalgar Square pic.twitter.com/YfIrUDtPvdAnti-#Brexit rally, Trafalgar Square pic.twitter.com/YfIrUDtPvd
It’s not just the rain that has failed to deter those present. In a post on Facebook ahead of the event organisers said some 50,000 people had originally declared an interest in attending, prompting it to be abandoned.It’s not just the rain that has failed to deter those present. In a post on Facebook ahead of the event organisers said some 50,000 people had originally declared an interest in attending, prompting it to be abandoned.
Spokesman Jessica Rodgers said: “We’ve tried all we can to ensure this could go ahead. However logistically it’s not possible to ensure a safe event.Spokesman Jessica Rodgers said: “We’ve tried all we can to ensure this could go ahead. However logistically it’s not possible to ensure a safe event.
“Trafalgar Square can hold 10,000 people - and that’s with security barriers, stewards, road closures, and a full contingency plan. Considering the speed with which this event has picked up, arranging everything required in time is simply not possible.“Trafalgar Square can hold 10,000 people - and that’s with security barriers, stewards, road closures, and a full contingency plan. Considering the speed with which this event has picked up, arranging everything required in time is simply not possible.
An event planned for Broad Street in Oxford was cancelled for similar reasons, although pro-EU supporters were said to be planning a demonstration anyway under the message “stand together for Europe”.An event planned for Broad Street in Oxford was cancelled for similar reasons, although pro-EU supporters were said to be planning a demonstration anyway under the message “stand together for Europe”.
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Also eager to present themselves as an alternative to Labour, the Liberal Democrats have accused the party of “failing to put aside tribal interests” at a time when the UK needs politicians to “stand up”.Also eager to present themselves as an alternative to Labour, the Liberal Democrats have accused the party of “failing to put aside tribal interests” at a time when the UK needs politicians to “stand up”.
The Liberal Democrat President, Sal Brinton, said:The Liberal Democrat President, Sal Brinton, said:
Labour are imploding. Whilst Corbyn’s MPs have voted for him to leave and for them to take control, he plans to limp on.Labour are imploding. Whilst Corbyn’s MPs have voted for him to leave and for them to take control, he plans to limp on.
With every day that passes this internal chaos hurts the most vulnerable, the poorest and those who are voiceless. The Liberal Democrats will continue to work to fill the vacuum and hold this government to account.With every day that passes this internal chaos hurts the most vulnerable, the poorest and those who are voiceless. The Liberal Democrats will continue to work to fill the vacuum and hold this government to account.
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Plaid Cymru have accused the Labour Party of “letting the Tories off the hook” by engaging in what the Welsh nationalists described as Labour’s “self destruction”.Plaid Cymru have accused the Labour Party of “letting the Tories off the hook” by engaging in what the Welsh nationalists described as Labour’s “self destruction”.
Hywel Williams, Plaid’s leader in Westminster, said:Hywel Williams, Plaid’s leader in Westminster, said:
Not content with fanning the flames of their own civil war in the last few days with mass resignations, the Labour Party have now deposed their own leader in the ugliest way possible.Not content with fanning the flames of their own civil war in the last few days with mass resignations, the Labour Party have now deposed their own leader in the ugliest way possible.
Labour is failing in its duty to provide strong opposition to what is soon likely to becoming an increasingly right-wing and regressive Tory government.Labour is failing in its duty to provide strong opposition to what is soon likely to becoming an increasingly right-wing and regressive Tory government.
Only this morning, Chancellor Osborne announced that there would have to be further spending cuts and higher taxes in order to deal with the economic aftermath of Brexit. When the official opposition doesn’t serve its purpose, ordinary people suffer.Only this morning, Chancellor Osborne announced that there would have to be further spending cuts and higher taxes in order to deal with the economic aftermath of Brexit. When the official opposition doesn’t serve its purpose, ordinary people suffer.
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The latest departure from the Labour front bench is Liz McInnes, who was the Shadow Communities and Local Government Minister, according to reports.The latest departure from the Labour front bench is Liz McInnes, who was the Shadow Communities and Local Government Minister, according to reports.
It’s a significant one in that she is believed to have spoken up for Corbyn at the latest stormy Labour Parliamentary Party meeting.It’s a significant one in that she is believed to have spoken up for Corbyn at the latest stormy Labour Parliamentary Party meeting.
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What is about European summits and the need for their participants to refuel by sinking their teeth into the meat of young calves?What is about European summits and the need for their participants to refuel by sinking their teeth into the meat of young calves?
The menu being served up to David Cameron and others in Brussels this evening has come through and, you’ve guessed it, there’s veal.The menu being served up to David Cameron and others in Brussels this evening has come through and, you’ve guessed it, there’s veal.
Entrée:Entrée:
Salade de caille et haricots verts, croustillant de fruits secsSalade de caille et haricots verts, croustillant de fruits secs
Quail and green bean salad with a crispy dried fruit pastry triangleQuail and green bean salad with a crispy dried fruit pastry triangle
Plat principal:Plat principal:
Mignon de veau à la ficelle, petits légumes de saisonMignon de veau à la ficelle, petits légumes de saison
Poached veal tenderloin with seasonal baby vegetablesPoached veal tenderloin with seasonal baby vegetables
Dessert:Dessert:
Coupe de fraisesCoupe de fraises
StrawberriesStrawberries
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The figure most likely to emerge as an “agreed” challenger for the Labour leadership is Angela Eagle, the former shadow business secretary and shadow first secretary of state, according to the New Statesman’s George Eaton.The figure most likely to emerge as an “agreed” challenger for the Labour leadership is Angela Eagle, the former shadow business secretary and shadow first secretary of state, according to the New Statesman’s George Eaton.
He also suggests that Dan Jarvis, the former soldier and backbencher who has long been touted as a potential leader, and the former minister Yvette Cooper, are in the loop.He also suggests that Dan Jarvis, the former soldier and backbencher who has long been touted as a potential leader, and the former minister Yvette Cooper, are in the loop.
MPs not naming candidate immediately because some still hope Corbyn may resign.MPs not naming candidate immediately because some still hope Corbyn may resign.