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| Monday briefing: Mayday! PM calls on Corbyn for help | Monday briefing: Mayday! PM calls on Corbyn for help |
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| Top story: May to reboot leadership | Top story: May to reboot leadership |
| Good morning. I’m Martin Farrer with the best of the news this Monday morning ... | Good morning. I’m Martin Farrer with the best of the news this Monday morning ... |
| Theresa May will attempt to relaunch her premiership today with an unexpected appeal to Labour and other parties for policy ideas. In a speech on Monday designed to bolster her position against talk of a leadership challenge, the prime minister will ask other parties to “come forward with your own views and ideas about how we can tackle” challenges such as injustice and inequality. | Theresa May will attempt to relaunch her premiership today with an unexpected appeal to Labour and other parties for policy ideas. In a speech on Monday designed to bolster her position against talk of a leadership challenge, the prime minister will ask other parties to “come forward with your own views and ideas about how we can tackle” challenges such as injustice and inequality. |
| It comes after a weekend of increasing speculation about her future, with reports saying that former chief whip Andrew Mitchell – a key supporter of Brexit secretary and potential May successor David Davis – told a dinner of MPs that the PM was “dead in the water”. | It comes after a weekend of increasing speculation about her future, with reports saying that former chief whip Andrew Mitchell – a key supporter of Brexit secretary and potential May successor David Davis – told a dinner of MPs that the PM was “dead in the water”. |
| One factor in May’s more conciliatory approach is that she will need the support of the Labour frontbench to implement Brexit, including the passage of the repeal bill which is due to be published on Thursday. A cross-party group of MPs led by Anna Soubry, the former Tory minister, and Chuka Umunna, the former Labour shadow business secretary, has been set up to oppose a hard Brexit ahead of the bill. | One factor in May’s more conciliatory approach is that she will need the support of the Labour frontbench to implement Brexit, including the passage of the repeal bill which is due to be published on Thursday. A cross-party group of MPs led by Anna Soubry, the former Tory minister, and Chuka Umunna, the former Labour shadow business secretary, has been set up to oppose a hard Brexit ahead of the bill. |
| And if all that wasn’t enough, MEPs have condemned the government’s plan for EU residents in the UK post-Brexit as offering only “second-class” status. Writing in the Guardian, the EU parliament’s Brexit coordinator, Guy Verhofstadt, says the offer is a “damp squib”. | And if all that wasn’t enough, MEPs have condemned the government’s plan for EU residents in the UK post-Brexit as offering only “second-class” status. Writing in the Guardian, the EU parliament’s Brexit coordinator, Guy Verhofstadt, says the offer is a “damp squib”. |
| Camden fire – At least 70 firefighters have been battling a large fire at Camden market in north London overnight. Witnesses described flames coming from buildings in the Camden Lock part of the market as 10 fire engines fought to contain the fire, which broke out at around midnight. The market draws millions of visitors and tourists every year although it is believed the area was largely deserted at the time. It was under control by 3.20am. There were no reports of any injuries. | Camden fire – At least 70 firefighters have been battling a large fire at Camden market in north London overnight. Witnesses described flames coming from buildings in the Camden Lock part of the market as 10 fire engines fought to contain the fire, which broke out at around midnight. The market draws millions of visitors and tourists every year although it is believed the area was largely deserted at the time. It was under control by 3.20am. There were no reports of any injuries. |
| Fresh Russia intrigue – The concerns around the Trump campaign’s connections to Russia have deepend further with revelations that the president’s son, Donald Jr, met a Kremlin-linked lawyer last year on the promise of damaging information about Hillary Clinton. According to the New York Times, Trump Jr admitted meeting Natalia Veselnitskaya but said she “made no sense” and it “quickly became clear that she had no meaningful information”. | Fresh Russia intrigue – The concerns around the Trump campaign’s connections to Russia have deepend further with revelations that the president’s son, Donald Jr, met a Kremlin-linked lawyer last year on the promise of damaging information about Hillary Clinton. According to the New York Times, Trump Jr admitted meeting Natalia Veselnitskaya but said she “made no sense” and it “quickly became clear that she had no meaningful information”. |
| The fallout from the G20 meeting in Hamburg continued as Republican critics of Trump lashed his suggestion of a cyber security pact with Russia. Close to the stupidest idea ever, said senator Lindsey Graham. Trump later seemed to back away from the idea. | The fallout from the G20 meeting in Hamburg continued as Republican critics of Trump lashed his suggestion of a cyber security pact with Russia. Close to the stupidest idea ever, said senator Lindsey Graham. Trump later seemed to back away from the idea. |
| Asylum delays – In a bleak assessment of the UK’s immigration policies, the government has been accused of denying support to asylum seekers, leaving them homeless and unable to feed their families. Research into 300 cases by Refugee Action found that administrative delays by the Home Office were forcing families to stay in accommodation deemed not fit for habitation, with leaking toilets or no heating. In one case, it took more than 10 months to make a decision on whether to grant an applicant asylum support, by which time the person had already won refugee status. | Asylum delays – In a bleak assessment of the UK’s immigration policies, the government has been accused of denying support to asylum seekers, leaving them homeless and unable to feed their families. Research into 300 cases by Refugee Action found that administrative delays by the Home Office were forcing families to stay in accommodation deemed not fit for habitation, with leaking toilets or no heating. In one case, it took more than 10 months to make a decision on whether to grant an applicant asylum support, by which time the person had already won refugee status. |
| Mission accomplished? – Iraq has declared victory over Islamic State in Mosul after a nearly nine-month battle which has cost thousands of lives and seen a million people flee the fighting. The country’s prime minister, Haider al-Abadi, visited the city dressed in a black military uniform and congratulated the “heroic” efforts of the armed forces to oust the jihadist group. Isis remains in control of large parts of sparsely populated areas of Iraq but Mosul was its last major urban stronghold. | Mission accomplished? – Iraq has declared victory over Islamic State in Mosul after a nearly nine-month battle which has cost thousands of lives and seen a million people flee the fighting. The country’s prime minister, Haider al-Abadi, visited the city dressed in a black military uniform and congratulated the “heroic” efforts of the armed forces to oust the jihadist group. Isis remains in control of large parts of sparsely populated areas of Iraq but Mosul was its last major urban stronghold. |
| Sleep to live – Being able to get a good night’s sleep is something to be treasured, especially in later life, and scientists in America think it might be about having a good reason to get up in the morning. Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago surveyed more than 800 people aged 60 to 100 about their sleep. Those who reported the most purposeful lives had slightly better sleep quality overall, according to the study in the journal Sleep Science and Practice. | Sleep to live – Being able to get a good night’s sleep is something to be treasured, especially in later life, and scientists in America think it might be about having a good reason to get up in the morning. Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago surveyed more than 800 people aged 60 to 100 about their sleep. Those who reported the most purposeful lives had slightly better sleep quality overall, according to the study in the journal Sleep Science and Practice. |
| Lunchtime read: ‘Destroyed by his celebrity’ | Lunchtime read: ‘Destroyed by his celebrity’ |
| As Wimbledon enters its second week, one of the BBC’s commentary team could be forgiven for not having his mind totally on the tennis. Boris Becker, a three-times Wimbledon champion, has been declared bankrupt in the latest misfortune to befall a player who, in the words of a German journalist, was once “kissed by the gods”. Our Berlin correspondent, Kate Connolly, has this poignant examination of how the once-great sportsman, who charmed the crowds as a teenage champion 32 years ago, has fallen from grace amid a tangle of divorce and bad business deals. | As Wimbledon enters its second week, one of the BBC’s commentary team could be forgiven for not having his mind totally on the tennis. Boris Becker, a three-times Wimbledon champion, has been declared bankrupt in the latest misfortune to befall a player who, in the words of a German journalist, was once “kissed by the gods”. Our Berlin correspondent, Kate Connolly, has this poignant examination of how the once-great sportsman, who charmed the crowds as a teenage champion 32 years ago, has fallen from grace amid a tangle of divorce and bad business deals. |
| Sport | Sport |
| Chris Froome will ride the rest of the Tour de France without his first lieutenant, Geraint Thomas, and close friend and principal rival, Richie Porte, after the Welshman and Australian were forced to quit the race following slippery stage nine descents that have turned up the heat on race organisers. With the Lions’ tour of New Zealand now over, Robert Kitson reflects on the impact of captain Sam Warburton, who did not make the starting XV for the first Test but whose influence in the second and third matches was incalculable. | Chris Froome will ride the rest of the Tour de France without his first lieutenant, Geraint Thomas, and close friend and principal rival, Richie Porte, after the Welshman and Australian were forced to quit the race following slippery stage nine descents that have turned up the heat on race organisers. With the Lions’ tour of New Zealand now over, Robert Kitson reflects on the impact of captain Sam Warburton, who did not make the starting XV for the first Test but whose influence in the second and third matches was incalculable. |
| Joe Root believes his approach to captaincy is already beginning to permeate among his England team after their 211‑run win at Lord’s against South Africa started his reign in style. Ivan Lendl says Andy Murray is hitting the ball more cleanly with every practice session as his charge looks to reach another Wimbledon final, while in the women’s draw, Johanna Konta is preserving a fiery focus and daring to dream with Caroline Garcia awaiting. | Joe Root believes his approach to captaincy is already beginning to permeate among his England team after their 211‑run win at Lord’s against South Africa started his reign in style. Ivan Lendl says Andy Murray is hitting the ball more cleanly with every practice session as his charge looks to reach another Wimbledon final, while in the women’s draw, Johanna Konta is preserving a fiery focus and daring to dream with Caroline Garcia awaiting. |
| And, Everton fans might have been booing Wayne Rooney since his departure 13 years ago, but the old warmth should not be hard to reignite, writes Nick Ames. | And, Everton fans might have been booing Wayne Rooney since his departure 13 years ago, but the old warmth should not be hard to reignite, writes Nick Ames. |
| Business | Business |
| The awkward moments at the G20 meeting in Hamburg have had no adverse impact on markets. Trump may be becoming isolated but investors are still slaves to US indicators with Friday’s decent jobs figures enough to push equities up across Asia Pacific on Monday. The FTSE100 is expected to lift a healthy 0.6% at the open today. | The awkward moments at the G20 meeting in Hamburg have had no adverse impact on markets. Trump may be becoming isolated but investors are still slaves to US indicators with Friday’s decent jobs figures enough to push equities up across Asia Pacific on Monday. The FTSE100 is expected to lift a healthy 0.6% at the open today. |
| The pound is buying $1.289 and €1.13. | The pound is buying $1.289 and €1.13. |
| The papers | The papers |
| There’s a clean split between the front pages of the papers this morning. The Telegraph, Times, Guardian and FT all lead with the unusual plan by Theresa May to solicit policy ideas from Jeremy Corbyn as she fights for her political life. | There’s a clean split between the front pages of the papers this morning. The Telegraph, Times, Guardian and FT all lead with the unusual plan by Theresa May to solicit policy ideas from Jeremy Corbyn as she fights for her political life. |
| The Telegraph headline calls it a “cry for help” and says its could spark fears among hardline backbenchers that the PM is prepared to compromise on Brexit. The Times says it is “extraordinary” and an admission of her weakness. The FT has the same story but its headline focuses on how May now faces a backlash on the EU bill set to be published on Thursday. | The Telegraph headline calls it a “cry for help” and says its could spark fears among hardline backbenchers that the PM is prepared to compromise on Brexit. The Times says it is “extraordinary” and an admission of her weakness. The FT has the same story but its headline focuses on how May now faces a backlash on the EU bill set to be published on Thursday. |
| In contrast, the tabloids mostly go with the latest developments in the Charlie Gard case after the boy’s parents pleaded for the chance to take him to the US for treatment. Under the headline “Charlie’s day of destiny’, the Mail says interventions by the White House and the Vatican have made it a global story. | In contrast, the tabloids mostly go with the latest developments in the Charlie Gard case after the boy’s parents pleaded for the chance to take him to the US for treatment. Under the headline “Charlie’s day of destiny’, the Mail says interventions by the White House and the Vatican have made it a global story. |
| The Mirror’s splash head says “Our Charlie is still fighting & so are we” and the Sun goes with “Give our Charlie a miracle”. | The Mirror’s splash head says “Our Charlie is still fighting & so are we” and the Sun goes with “Give our Charlie a miracle”. |
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