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Brexit news live: Farage tells MEPs 'most of you have never done a proper job' Brexit news live: Farage tells MEPs 'most of you have never done a proper job'
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Sajid Javid, the business secretary, has been holding talks with business leaders today, from groups like the CBI, to discuss the consequences of the Brexit vote. But trade unions were not invited. Frances O’Grady, the TUC general secretary, said:
It is disappointing that the representatives of working people are not part of these talks. At a time when the government should be looking to heal the wounds of a divisive campaign, this is a backward step.
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Jeremy Corbyn has been chairing a meeting of his new shadow cabinet this morning. Sky News has just shown some footage.
According to Sky, more than half of Labour’s frontbench posts remain unfilled because of all the resignations.
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Labour party resignations continue
The Labour party resignations are continuing.
Alan Whitehead has resigned from his post as shadow energy minister.
It is with great sadness that I have resigned as Shadow Energy and Climate Change Minister as of 11am today pic.twitter.com/97JksufgUz
Barbara Keeley and Andrew Gwynne are also reportedly resigning as shadow health ministers.
The Shadow Health team is about to be reduced to just Diane Abbott and Justin Madders. Barbara Keeley and Andrew Gwynne set to quit
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Nigel Farage may have been booed in the European parliament, but the SNP MEP Alyn Smith received a standing ovation when he delivered a passionate pro-European speech in the debate. Here’s an extract:
I want my country to be internationalist, cooperative, ecological, fair, European. And the people of Scotland, along with the people of Northern Ireland and the people of London and lots and lots of people in Wales and England also voted to remain within our family of nations. I demand that that status and that esprit européen be respected.
Colleagues, there are a lot of things to be negotiated. We will need cool heads and warm hearts. And please remember this: Scotland did not let you down. Please, I beg you, do not let Scotland down now.
And here is a video clip.
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Angela Merkel's speech – summary
Kate Connolly
My colleague Kate Connolly has more detail from Angela Merkel’s 20-minute speech to the Bundestag earlier. She was firm but rather passionate, and here are the key points.
We will make sure that negotiations will not be carried out as a cherry-picking exercise. There must be and there will be a palpable difference between those countries who want to be members of the European family and those who don’t ...
Whoever wants to leave this family cannot expect to shed all its responsibilities but keep the privileges ...
Those for example, who want free access to the single market will in return have to respect European basic rights and freedoms ... That’s true for GB just as much as for the others.
Free acccess to the single market is granted to those who accept the four basic European freedoms: that of people, goods, services and capital. Norway for instance is not a member of the European Union but has access to the single market because it accepts open migration from the European Union.
We understand that the UK doesn’t want to put forward this decision yet, but Britain needs to understand they’ll be no negotiations whatsoever until this decision has been made.
In my view Great Britain should have a great interest in ensuring the negotiations are both firm and friendly. Of course Germany is interested in this as well.
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Khan says he will challenge Tory leadership candidates to commit to single market accessKhan says he will challenge Tory leadership candidates to commit to single market access
Peter WalkerPeter Walker
When you look at those countries outside the EU who have negotiated a deal in relation to the single market, they will have had to offer free movement of people. It’s for Boris Johnson to do the intellectual gymnastics he’ll have to do to explain his position.When you look at those countries outside the EU who have negotiated a deal in relation to the single market, they will have had to offer free movement of people. It’s for Boris Johnson to do the intellectual gymnastics he’ll have to do to explain his position.
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Conservative MPs are under the impression that Boris Johnson has secured the support of the environment secretary, Elizabeth Truss, who was a high profile campaigner for Britain to remain in the EU. There had been talk of her running herself, so quite a coup for Johnson. Not confirmed yet so watch out.Conservative MPs are under the impression that Boris Johnson has secured the support of the environment secretary, Elizabeth Truss, who was a high profile campaigner for Britain to remain in the EU. There had been talk of her running herself, so quite a coup for Johnson. Not confirmed yet so watch out.
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Sadiq Khan, the Labour mayor of London, gave a speech this morning at the Times CEO summit. Responding to the petition calling for London to become an independent city state, he said that much as he liked the idea, he did not think it was practical.Sadiq Khan, the Labour mayor of London, gave a speech this morning at the Times CEO summit. Responding to the petition calling for London to become an independent city state, he said that much as he liked the idea, he did not think it was practical.
But he did want London to have more powers, he said.But he did want London to have more powers, he said.
In the four days since the referendum, 175,175 Londoners have signed a petition calling for London to become an independent city state.In the four days since the referendum, 175,175 Londoners have signed a petition calling for London to become an independent city state.
This petition wasn’t started by a politician or pushed by any particular interest group.This petition wasn’t started by a politician or pushed by any particular interest group.
It was an organic movement born out of Londoners desire to have more control over their city’s future.It was an organic movement born out of Londoners desire to have more control over their city’s future.
Now, as much as I might like the idea of a London city state, I’m not seriously talking about independence today.Now, as much as I might like the idea of a London city state, I’m not seriously talking about independence today.
I am not planning to install border points on the M25!I am not planning to install border points on the M25!
But on behalf of all Londoners, I am demanding more autonomy for the capital - right now.But on behalf of all Londoners, I am demanding more autonomy for the capital - right now.
More autonomy in order to protect London’s economy from the uncertainty ahead.More autonomy in order to protect London’s economy from the uncertainty ahead.
More autonomy to protect the businesses from around the world who trade here.More autonomy to protect the businesses from around the world who trade here.
According to his office, Khan wants “the devolution of fiscal responsibility including tax raising powers, as well as more control over business and skills, housing and planning, transport, health and policing and criminal justice.”According to his office, Khan wants “the devolution of fiscal responsibility including tax raising powers, as well as more control over business and skills, housing and planning, transport, health and policing and criminal justice.”
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Plaid Cymru sees Brexit as the chance to move towards an independent Wales.Plaid Cymru sees Brexit as the chance to move towards an independent Wales.
Today it is suggesting EU countries open diplomatic missions in Wales. Plaid’s spokesperson for external affairs, Steffan Lewis, said:Today it is suggesting EU countries open diplomatic missions in Wales. Plaid’s spokesperson for external affairs, Steffan Lewis, said:
The leave campaign promised that Wales would still be able to trade with the EU, but until Westminster gets its act together, Welsh trade and Welsh relations with EU partners are stuck in limbo.The leave campaign promised that Wales would still be able to trade with the EU, but until Westminster gets its act together, Welsh trade and Welsh relations with EU partners are stuck in limbo.
Welsh jobs and businesses cannot wait for this to happen. Plaid Cymru is calling on Welsh government to seek full and unfettered access to the UK’s diplomatic network in order to rebuild relations with our partners based on Welsh interests so that steps can be taken immediately to defend Welsh jobs and trade.Welsh jobs and businesses cannot wait for this to happen. Plaid Cymru is calling on Welsh government to seek full and unfettered access to the UK’s diplomatic network in order to rebuild relations with our partners based on Welsh interests so that steps can be taken immediately to defend Welsh jobs and trade.
Plaid Cymru is also issuing a plea to our EU partners to open diplomatic offices in Cardiff so that a firm foundation can be laid for constructive and distinct relations between Wales and the rest of Europe. It is crucial that Wales finds its own international voice before article 50 is triggered by London and before we are irreversibly bound by the isolationist agenda that is prevailing in Westminster.Plaid Cymru is also issuing a plea to our EU partners to open diplomatic offices in Cardiff so that a firm foundation can be laid for constructive and distinct relations between Wales and the rest of Europe. It is crucial that Wales finds its own international voice before article 50 is triggered by London and before we are irreversibly bound by the isolationist agenda that is prevailing in Westminster.
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In his speech Nigel Farage said the UK should invoke article 50 of the Lisbon treaty to begin withdrawal talks quickly. “I don’t think we should spend too long doing it,” he said.In his speech Nigel Farage said the UK should invoke article 50 of the Lisbon treaty to begin withdrawal talks quickly. “I don’t think we should spend too long doing it,” he said.
And then he infuriated MEPs by saying none of them had had a proper job.And then he infuriated MEPs by saying none of them had had a proper job.
Now, I know that virtually none of you have ever done a proper job in your lives or worked in business or worked in trade or indeed ever created a job. But listen, just listen.Now, I know that virtually none of you have ever done a proper job in your lives or worked in business or worked in trade or indeed ever created a job. But listen, just listen.
This prompted some MEPs to turn their backs on him. Martin Schulz, the president of the parliament, intervened and told Farage he was wrong to say this. Farage replied:This prompted some MEPs to turn their backs on him. Martin Schulz, the president of the parliament, intervened and told Farage he was wrong to say this. Farage replied:
You’re quite right, Mr Schulz. Ukip used to protest against the establishment. Now the establishment protests against Ukip. So something has happened here.You’re quite right, Mr Schulz. Ukip used to protest against the establishment. Now the establishment protests against Ukip. So something has happened here.
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Farage says UK will not be last country to leave the EUFarage says UK will not be last country to leave the EU
Here is more from the Nigel Farage speech.Here is more from the Nigel Farage speech.
What happened last Thursday was a remarkable result. It was a seismic result, not just for British politics, but for European politics [and] perhaps even for global politics too. Because what the little people did, what the ordinary people did, what the people who have been oppressed over the last few years and who have seen their living standards go down [did], they rejected the multinationals, they rejected the merchant banks, they rejected big politics. And they said, actually, we want our country back. We want our fishing waters back. We want our borders back. And we want to be an independent, self-governing, normal nation and that is what we have done and that is what must happen.What happened last Thursday was a remarkable result. It was a seismic result, not just for British politics, but for European politics [and] perhaps even for global politics too. Because what the little people did, what the ordinary people did, what the people who have been oppressed over the last few years and who have seen their living standards go down [did], they rejected the multinationals, they rejected the merchant banks, they rejected big politics. And they said, actually, we want our country back. We want our fishing waters back. We want our borders back. And we want to be an independent, self-governing, normal nation and that is what we have done and that is what must happen.
And in doing so we offer a beacon of hope to democrats across the rest of the European continent. I will make one prediction this morning; the United Kingdom will not be the last member state to leave the European Union.And in doing so we offer a beacon of hope to democrats across the rest of the European continent. I will make one prediction this morning; the United Kingdom will not be the last member state to leave the European Union.
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Farage tells MEPs they are in denial about the EU failingFarage tells MEPs they are in denial about the EU failing
Here is the start of Nigel Farage’s speech.Here is the start of Nigel Farage’s speech.
Isn’t it funny? When I came here 17 years ago and I said that I wanted to lead a campaign go get Britain out of the European Union, you all laughed at me. Well, I have to say, you’re not laughing now, are you?Isn’t it funny? When I came here 17 years ago and I said that I wanted to lead a campaign go get Britain out of the European Union, you all laughed at me. Well, I have to say, you’re not laughing now, are you?
And the reason you’re so upset, the reason you’re so angry, has been perfectly clear from all the angry exchanges this morning. You, as a political project, are in denial. You are in denial that your currency is failing.And the reason you’re so upset, the reason you’re so angry, has been perfectly clear from all the angry exchanges this morning. You, as a political project, are in denial. You are in denial that your currency is failing.
At this point Farage was jeered. He went on:At this point Farage was jeered. He went on:
Well, just look at the Mediterranean. As a policy to impose poverty and the rest of the Mediterranean, you’ve done very well. And you are in denial over Mrs Merkel’s call last year for as many people as possible to cross the Mediterranean into the European Union. [It] has led to massive divisions within countries and between countries.Well, just look at the Mediterranean. As a policy to impose poverty and the rest of the Mediterranean, you’ve done very well. And you are in denial over Mrs Merkel’s call last year for as many people as possible to cross the Mediterranean into the European Union. [It] has led to massive divisions within countries and between countries.
But the biggest problem you’ve got, and the main reason the United Kingdom voted the way that it did, is that you have, by stealth, by deception, without ever telling the truth to the British or the rest of the people’s of Europe, you have imposed upon them a political union.But the biggest problem you’ve got, and the main reason the United Kingdom voted the way that it did, is that you have, by stealth, by deception, without ever telling the truth to the British or the rest of the people’s of Europe, you have imposed upon them a political union.
And when the people in 2005 in the Netherlands and France voted against the political union, when they rejected the constitution, you simply ignored them and brought the Lisbon treaty in through the back door.And when the people in 2005 in the Netherlands and France voted against the political union, when they rejected the constitution, you simply ignored them and brought the Lisbon treaty in through the back door.
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Farage booed by MEPsFarage booed by MEPs
Nigel Farage, the Ukip leader, has just finished addressing the European parliament.Nigel Farage, the Ukip leader, has just finished addressing the European parliament.
MEPs turned their backs on him after he said none of them had ever done a proper day’s work, and they booed him at the end.MEPs turned their backs on him after he said none of them had ever done a proper day’s work, and they booed him at the end.
I will post a summary soon.I will post a summary soon.
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According to the BBC, Liam Fox, the Conservative former defence secretary, has decided he will stand as a candidate in the Tory leadership contest.According to the BBC, Liam Fox, the Conservative former defence secretary, has decided he will stand as a candidate in the Tory leadership contest.
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Here is how the Press Association has written up the opening of the European parliament debate.
Nigel Farage has come under fire from European commission president Jean Claude Juncker for attending an emergency session of the European Parliament to discuss the fallout from the Brexit vote.
The Ukip leader took his place along with other MEPs in the Brussels chamber as Juncker addressed members about the next steps.
“That’s the last time you are applauding here,” Juncker said after the fiercely anti-EU politician applauded his opening statement that Europe “must respect British democracy and the way it has expressed its view”.
“To some extent I am really surprised that you are here,” he told him.
“You were fighting for the exit, the British people voted in favour of the exit. Why are you here?”
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In the European parliament debate Manfred Weber, the German MEP who heads the European People’s party group in the parliament and who is an ally of Angela Merkel’s, told MEPs that David Cameron was to blame for what happened last week.
This is from the Daily Mail’s John Stevens.
Merkel ally Manfred Weber says Cameron built his career on Brussels bashing and is now reaping results
Merkel ally Manfred Weber says UK has harmed itself and may fall apart
And these are from Antti Timonen, who works for the EPP.
.@ManfredWeber: A whole young generation is in shock. More than 73% of the young Brits wanted to stay European. #Brexit
.@ManfredWeber denounces those who spread hate and lies, especially the UKIP - says Farage should apologise for the false healthcare claims
.@ManfredWeber: stand up to those liars - the times for appeasement are over. We have to stand up and fight for our ideals.
.@ManfredWeber reminds that some national politicians should stop their populist Brussels bashing and start taking responsibility. #Brexit
.@ManfredWeber regrets the UK harmed itself with the referendum; government crisis, lack of leadership, economic damage, divided country
.@ManfredWeber: We need to respect the result of the referendum: the UK wants to leave the EU. The times for cherry-picking are over #Brexit
.@ManfredWeber: Art 50 should be triggered fast & followed by swift negotiations, lead by the Commission. Long insecurity would be poisonous
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Merkel says UK cannot stay in free market but restrict free movement
Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, has just finished speaking about Brexit to the German parliament.
Enthusiastic applause to #Merkel's Bundestag response to Brexit: UK needs to formally declare its exit and only then can negotiations begin
#Merkel tells MPs 'Free access to the single market to whichever country accepts the 4 freedoms of people, goods, services and capital'
#Merkel warns UK against cherry-picking 'you cannot expect that duties go away but privileges remain'
It is already clear that this could be the most difficult issue in the Brexit negotiations. Boris Johnson, in a Telegraph article yesterday, and Jeremy Hunt, in a Telegraph article today, have both said the UK should retain access to the single market alongside some limits on EU migration. As Merkel’s comments suggest, EU leaders would find that very hard to accept.
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Juncker says UK must clarify what it wants from Brexit as soon as possible
Juncker says he wants the British government to clarify its position on Brexit as soon as possible and says what it wants.
'I would like our British friends to tell us what they want so we can get on with it', @JunckerEU, expressing surprise about wait.
Juncker also says there must be no secret negotiations on Brexit. This is from my colleague Jennifer Rankin.
There can be no secret negotiations, says Juncker. Suggests he is worried national gov cd be tempted to sidestep EU process.
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Juncker is now getting rather personal.
He says he is not unwell, as some newspapers have complained.
Juncker: "I'm not tired and sick... until my last breath I will fight for Europe"
He also says he is not a faceless bureaucrat, or a robot, as he is presented in the British press.
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Juncker says he has told European commission officials that they cannot start Brexit negotiation talks with the British until Britain formally commences the withdrawal process (by invoking article 50 of the Lisbon treaty).
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Juncker says he is sad about Brexit vote, but wants the British to remain friends of the EU
Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European commission, is addressing the European parliament now in its debate on Brexit.
He says the European parliament must respect the democratic views of the UK.
Turning to Nigel Farage, he asks him why he is still here.
Juncker says he is sad, and makes no secret of this. It is not mawkishness; he really wanted to UK to remain in the EU.
He says the British will remain the EU’s friends.
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Here is Jeremy Hunt, the health secretary, saying he is “seriously considering” a bid for the Conservative party leadership.
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The National Grid has warned that energy bills will rise and energy security will fall if the UK does not retain access to the internal energy market (IEM) when it negotiates Brexit, my colleague Damian Carrington reports.
Related: Leave vote makes UK's transition to clean energy harder, say experts
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The debate in the European parliament on the Brexit vote is just getting under way.
Here is Nigel Farage, the Ukip leader, greeting Jean-Claude Juncker, the European commission president and his arch-foe. This is from the Daily Mail’s John Stevens.
Friends reunited... @Juncker_JC and @Nigel_Farage embrace in the European Parliament pic.twitter.com/CTAasZnEjq
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