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| Theresa May meets Nicola Sturgeon for union talks - politics as it happened | Theresa May meets Nicola Sturgeon for union talks - politics as it happened |
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| Afternoon summary | Afternoon summary |
| There appears to be no sign of announcement of junior minister portfolios today. We’re closing the live blog now, so here’s a summary of the key events from today: | There appears to be no sign of announcement of junior minister portfolios today. We’re closing the live blog now, so here’s a summary of the key events from today: |
| Thanks for reading, and for your comments. | Thanks for reading, and for your comments. |
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| Meanwhile today, the rail minister Claire Perry, who has been the public face of the government during the outcry over Southern railway’s failures, has resigned - days after she admitted she was “often ashamed to be the rail minister”. | Meanwhile today, the rail minister Claire Perry, who has been the public face of the government during the outcry over Southern railway’s failures, has resigned - days after she admitted she was “often ashamed to be the rail minister”. |
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| Nicola Sturgeon has tweeted about her meeting with May: | Nicola Sturgeon has tweeted about her meeting with May: |
| Politics aside - I hope girls everywhere look at this photograph and believe nothing should be off limits for them. pic.twitter.com/QGZI3Cgw8d | Politics aside - I hope girls everywhere look at this photograph and believe nothing should be off limits for them. pic.twitter.com/QGZI3Cgw8d |
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| Labour suspends biggest party branch amid accusations of abuse | Labour suspends biggest party branch amid accusations of abuse |
| Labour has suspended its biggest constituency party and annulled the result of a vote that installed officers supportive of Jeremy Corbyn in key posts. | Labour has suspended its biggest constituency party and annulled the result of a vote that installed officers supportive of Jeremy Corbyn in key posts. |
| Rowena Mason reports that the suspension of Brighton and Hove Labour party happened after accusations of abusive behaviour and an improper ballot at the annual general meeting last week, where leftwingers were elected to a raft of offices. | Rowena Mason reports that the suspension of Brighton and Hove Labour party happened after accusations of abusive behaviour and an improper ballot at the annual general meeting last week, where leftwingers were elected to a raft of offices. |
| Concerns were also raised with Iain McNicol, the party’s general secretary, about entryism by people who had stood as candidates for the TUSC/Socialist party against Labour. | Concerns were also raised with Iain McNicol, the party’s general secretary, about entryism by people who had stood as candidates for the TUSC/Socialist party against Labour. |
| In response to complaints, the party sent a notice to Brighton, which has 6,000 members, saying it was subject to “administrative suspension” and would have to rerun the contest. | In response to complaints, the party sent a notice to Brighton, which has 6,000 members, saying it was subject to “administrative suspension” and would have to rerun the contest. |
| Read the full story below. | Read the full story below. |
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| A reader asked if we could sum up the papers’ reaction to May’s reshuffle on the blog. Sarah Redman has done just that: | A reader asked if we could sum up the papers’ reaction to May’s reshuffle on the blog. Sarah Redman has done just that: |
| Telegraph: | Telegraph: |
| The Daily Telegraph claimed that May’s cabinet reshuffle was a tactical move to consolidate her power as Prime Minister. “[It] appears to eliminate anything that might grow into a power base” Fraser Nelson, columnist for the Daily Telegraph, said. Nelson also pointed out that, in appointing Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary, May has put in power “a global salesman, who makes an impact when he visits”. | The Daily Telegraph claimed that May’s cabinet reshuffle was a tactical move to consolidate her power as Prime Minister. “[It] appears to eliminate anything that might grow into a power base” Fraser Nelson, columnist for the Daily Telegraph, said. Nelson also pointed out that, in appointing Boris Johnson as Foreign Secretary, May has put in power “a global salesman, who makes an impact when he visits”. |
| Yet, the Prime Minister may have made a mistake in keeping Jeremy Hunt in his role as Health Secretary as doctors may feel rejected, “she may come to regret the one move she didn’t make” wrote Harry de Quetteville. | Yet, the Prime Minister may have made a mistake in keeping Jeremy Hunt in his role as Health Secretary as doctors may feel rejected, “she may come to regret the one move she didn’t make” wrote Harry de Quetteville. |
| Daily Mail: | Daily Mail: |
| The Daily Mail described May’s cabinet reshuffle as “the bloodiest clear-out in modern history”. The Mail Online draws particular attention to and praises May for her decision to create a cabinet of equality, increasing the number of female cabinet members to eight “equal to the record set during the Blair years” as well as the number of State-educated to 70%. | The Daily Mail described May’s cabinet reshuffle as “the bloodiest clear-out in modern history”. The Mail Online draws particular attention to and praises May for her decision to create a cabinet of equality, increasing the number of female cabinet members to eight “equal to the record set during the Blair years” as well as the number of State-educated to 70%. |
| The Mirror: | The Mirror: |
| The Mirror refered to the reshuffle as a “brutal purge of top Tories” and criticised the appointment of the “bumbling blonde Brexiteer to the Foreign Office” “to the surprise and shock of almost everybody”. Mikey Smith and Dan Bloom discussed how May “already stamped her power… as she ditched George Osborne as Chancellor, leaving him to slip out Number 10’s back gate with his reputation in tatters”. | The Mirror refered to the reshuffle as a “brutal purge of top Tories” and criticised the appointment of the “bumbling blonde Brexiteer to the Foreign Office” “to the surprise and shock of almost everybody”. Mikey Smith and Dan Bloom discussed how May “already stamped her power… as she ditched George Osborne as Chancellor, leaving him to slip out Number 10’s back gate with his reputation in tatters”. |
| The Daily Express: | The Daily Express: |
| The Daily Express praised May for the reshuffle claiming that “decisive action is exactly what this country needs and Theresa May has already delivered”. It was optimistic about the future with May in Downing Street, stating: “The Prime Minister’s swift actions during her first days in office are an encouraging sign.” | The Daily Express praised May for the reshuffle claiming that “decisive action is exactly what this country needs and Theresa May has already delivered”. It was optimistic about the future with May in Downing Street, stating: “The Prime Minister’s swift actions during her first days in office are an encouraging sign.” |
| The Times: | The Times: |
| The Times praised May for appointing David Davis, Boris Johnson, Liam Fox and Andrea Leadsom as they now have to “redeem their promise to the nation”; they “were instrumental in creating the EU disaster, so it’s poetic justice that they put it right”. | The Times praised May for appointing David Davis, Boris Johnson, Liam Fox and Andrea Leadsom as they now have to “redeem their promise to the nation”; they “were instrumental in creating the EU disaster, so it’s poetic justice that they put it right”. |
| The Sun: | The Sun: |
| The Sun referred to the cabinet reshuffle as a “No.10 revolution”, complimenting May’s decision “to boost the number of women in cabinet”. Trevor Kavanagh, Associate Editor, also congratulated May on her “master stroke in balancing a divided Tory party and the people over the future of Britain in Europe”. | The Sun referred to the cabinet reshuffle as a “No.10 revolution”, complimenting May’s decision “to boost the number of women in cabinet”. Trevor Kavanagh, Associate Editor, also congratulated May on her “master stroke in balancing a divided Tory party and the people over the future of Britain in Europe”. |
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| James Brokenshire, Northern Ireland’s new Secretary of State, has insisted he does not want to see a hardening of the Irish border in the wake of Brexit. | James Brokenshire, Northern Ireland’s new Secretary of State, has insisted he does not want to see a hardening of the Irish border in the wake of Brexit. |
| In his first full day in office, Brokenshire said both the UK and Irish governments were opposed to a return to border check points between north and south. In an interview with RTE, he said: | In his first full day in office, Brokenshire said both the UK and Irish governments were opposed to a return to border check points between north and south. In an interview with RTE, he said: |
| We certainly don’t want to see a return to the border of the past. We don’t want to see that hard border coming into place and I think there is a real sense of commitment between the UK government and also the Irish government to work together very closely so we don’t see that returning. | We certainly don’t want to see a return to the border of the past. We don’t want to see that hard border coming into place and I think there is a real sense of commitment between the UK government and also the Irish government to work together very closely so we don’t see that returning. |
| Ultimately the shape of the border between the UK and the Irish Republic will have to be agreed collectively by the EU’s remaining member states. During the referendum campaign, Theresa May indicated some form of border control would be required in Ireland if people in the UK voted to leave the EU. | Ultimately the shape of the border between the UK and the Irish Republic will have to be agreed collectively by the EU’s remaining member states. During the referendum campaign, Theresa May indicated some form of border control would be required in Ireland if people in the UK voted to leave the EU. |
| Unlike his Brexiteer predecessor Theresa Villiers, Brokenshire, a close ally ofMay, campaigned for Remain. However, he said the UK now needed to unite and respect the outcome of the referendum. On the question of whether multi-million pound EU subsidies paid to Northern Ireland farmers will be replaced by the UK government after Brexit, Brokenshire said ministers were “looking very closely” at the issue. | Unlike his Brexiteer predecessor Theresa Villiers, Brokenshire, a close ally ofMay, campaigned for Remain. However, he said the UK now needed to unite and respect the outcome of the referendum. On the question of whether multi-million pound EU subsidies paid to Northern Ireland farmers will be replaced by the UK government after Brexit, Brokenshire said ministers were “looking very closely” at the issue. |
| He also expressed confidence that the rights of EU citizens living in the UK, such as those from the Republic of Ireland, could be guaranteed once the country left the European Union - but only if the rights of UK citizens living in the remaining member states were similarly respected. | He also expressed confidence that the rights of EU citizens living in the UK, such as those from the Republic of Ireland, could be guaranteed once the country left the European Union - but only if the rights of UK citizens living in the remaining member states were similarly respected. |
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| Caroline Lucas, the Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion and Chair of Parliamentary CND, is urging MPs to vote against replacing Trident, Britain’s multibillion pound nuclear missile system on Monday. Lucas, who took over her role with the CND from Jeremy Corbyn, said: | Caroline Lucas, the Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion and Chair of Parliamentary CND, is urging MPs to vote against replacing Trident, Britain’s multibillion pound nuclear missile system on Monday. Lucas, who took over her role with the CND from Jeremy Corbyn, said: |
| The Trident vote on Monday is defining moment for Britain. We have the chance to join the vast majority of countries by ridding these islands of nuclear weapons, or we can opt for a new generation of mulitibillion pound missiles that can never be used and do nothing to make us safer. | The Trident vote on Monday is defining moment for Britain. We have the chance to join the vast majority of countries by ridding these islands of nuclear weapons, or we can opt for a new generation of mulitibillion pound missiles that can never be used and do nothing to make us safer. |
| Keeping our country safe should be the top priority for all of us in Parliament – which is why I’m urging all MPs to think very carefully before committing this country to this cold war relic. I believe that a new generation of nukes will not only fail to make Britain more secure, but will increase the dangers we’re facing. Just imagine any mistake or terrorist incident involving these weapons, it could kill millions. Keeping nukes also sends a dangerous signal to the rest of the world that security requires the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction. At a time of increased tension that’s the opposite of what we should be saying. | Keeping our country safe should be the top priority for all of us in Parliament – which is why I’m urging all MPs to think very carefully before committing this country to this cold war relic. I believe that a new generation of nukes will not only fail to make Britain more secure, but will increase the dangers we’re facing. Just imagine any mistake or terrorist incident involving these weapons, it could kill millions. Keeping nukes also sends a dangerous signal to the rest of the world that security requires the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction. At a time of increased tension that’s the opposite of what we should be saying. |
| I would specifically urge anti-trident MPs to use the coming few days to lay out the case against Trident. Labour MPs in particular should make a stand against Trident renewal at a time when public finances are so stretched. We won’t get another chance like this: and every MP who believes in a nuke free Britain should be making their case heard loud and clear. | I would specifically urge anti-trident MPs to use the coming few days to lay out the case against Trident. Labour MPs in particular should make a stand against Trident renewal at a time when public finances are so stretched. We won’t get another chance like this: and every MP who believes in a nuke free Britain should be making their case heard loud and clear. |
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| The people of Batley and Spen have turned out in their thousands to pay their respects to the MP Jo Cox, who was murdered outside an advice surgery last month, Helen Pidd reports. Read the full article below. | The people of Batley and Spen have turned out in their thousands to pay their respects to the MP Jo Cox, who was murdered outside an advice surgery last month, Helen Pidd reports. Read the full article below. |
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| Theresa May’s official spokeswoman has responded to Leadsom’s nanny comments. “These were personal views that were expressed, and she, as in Andrea Leadsom, has said that she employed a male nanny for five years, and doesn’t think that men, or fathers, shouldn’t be nannies,” she said. | Theresa May’s official spokeswoman has responded to Leadsom’s nanny comments. “These were personal views that were expressed, and she, as in Andrea Leadsom, has said that she employed a male nanny for five years, and doesn’t think that men, or fathers, shouldn’t be nannies,” she said. |
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| Man arrested over death threats to Angela Eagle | Man arrested over death threats to Angela Eagle |
| A man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill in an email to Labour Party leadership contender Angela Eagle. | A man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill in an email to Labour Party leadership contender Angela Eagle. |
| Merseyside Police said a 44-year-old suspect is being questioned following an arrest in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on Friday. | Merseyside Police said a 44-year-old suspect is being questioned following an arrest in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on Friday. |
| A police spokeswoman said: “A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill. Officers from Merseyside Police executed a warrant in Paisley, Scotland, this morning, Friday July 15, and arrested the man. | A police spokeswoman said: “A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill. Officers from Merseyside Police executed a warrant in Paisley, Scotland, this morning, Friday July 15, and arrested the man. |
| “He will be questioned by Merseyside detectives today. | “He will be questioned by Merseyside detectives today. |
| “The arrest comes after an email was sent to the account of Wallasey MP Angela Eagle.” | “The arrest comes after an email was sent to the account of Wallasey MP Angela Eagle.” |
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| May meets with Sturgeon in Edinburgh | May meets with Sturgeon in Edinburgh |
| Libby Brooks | Libby Brooks |
| Theresa May is currently in her meeting with Nicola Sturgeon, after making in her first official visit to Edinburgh as prime minister. The meeting comes as May’s government promises to involve Scotland’s devolved administration in negotiations to withdraw Britain from the EU. | Theresa May is currently in her meeting with Nicola Sturgeon, after making in her first official visit to Edinburgh as prime minister. The meeting comes as May’s government promises to involve Scotland’s devolved administration in negotiations to withdraw Britain from the EU. |
| The two women posed briefly for photographers outside the first minister’s official residence, Bute House, before beginning their meeting which is scheduled to last for around 45 minutes. This is only the third time that the pair have met, and their first formal one-to-one encounter. | The two women posed briefly for photographers outside the first minister’s official residence, Bute House, before beginning their meeting which is scheduled to last for around 45 minutes. This is only the third time that the pair have met, and their first formal one-to-one encounter. |
| After the meeting, May is expected to attend a party event along with Ruth Davidson, leader of the Scottish Conservatives and a firm supporter of May for leader of the Westminster party. | After the meeting, May is expected to attend a party event along with Ruth Davidson, leader of the Scottish Conservatives and a firm supporter of May for leader of the Westminster party. |
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| Theresa May has arrived at Nicola Sturgeon’s official residence in Edinburgh for talks. | Theresa May has arrived at Nicola Sturgeon’s official residence in Edinburgh for talks. |
| She was greeted at Bute House by Sturgeon, and the two shook hands and stopped on the steps for photographers. | She was greeted at Bute House by Sturgeon, and the two shook hands and stopped on the steps for photographers. |
| May’s official spokeswoman said the meeting would look at Brexit issues, but the Prime Minister believed the issue of Scottish independence had now been settled. | May’s official spokeswoman said the meeting would look at Brexit issues, but the Prime Minister believed the issue of Scottish independence had now been settled. |
| She said: “It will be an opportunity to discuss how they are going to work together. An opportunity for the Prime Minister to underline to the First Minister that she does want to make sure the UK Government fully engages with the Scottish Government on discussions around leaving the European Union. | She said: “It will be an opportunity to discuss how they are going to work together. An opportunity for the Prime Minister to underline to the First Minister that she does want to make sure the UK Government fully engages with the Scottish Government on discussions around leaving the European Union. |
| “And with regard to a second referendum, the Prime Minister’s view is that we have already had a referendum. It was legal, and fair, and the result was decisive.” | “And with regard to a second referendum, the Prime Minister’s view is that we have already had a referendum. It was legal, and fair, and the result was decisive.” |
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| Labour shadow minister Jon Ashworth has also responded to Leadsom’s comments. He said: “This is an extraordinarily offensive statement from the new Environment Secretary. Andrea Leadsom should apologise immediately and the Prime Minister should also distance herself from these comments.” | Labour shadow minister Jon Ashworth has also responded to Leadsom’s comments. He said: “This is an extraordinarily offensive statement from the new Environment Secretary. Andrea Leadsom should apologise immediately and the Prime Minister should also distance herself from these comments.” |