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May uses last PMQs to tell Corbyn to quit as Johnson prepares to become prime minister – live news May uses last PMQs to tell Corbyn to quit as Johnson prepares to become prime minister – live news
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And this is what Theresa May said in her final reply to Jeremy Corbyn, suggesting it was time for him to quit.
One thing we both have in common is a commitment to our constituencies, I saw that after the terrorist in Finsbury Park Mosque in his constituency.
Perhaps I could just finish my exchange with him by saying this: As a party leader who has accepted when her time was up, perhaps the time is now for him to do the same?
This is what Theresa May said about the Commons in her final remarks in PMQs.
We are living through extraordinary political times. This House of Commons is rightly at the centre of those events.
That’s because of the vital link between every single member of this House and the communities, the Commons that we represent.
That’s the bedrock of our parliamentary democracy and of our liberty.
And each of us, wherever we sit and whatever we stand for, can take pride in that.
That duty to my constituents will remain my greatest motivation.
PMQs - snap verdict: A PM’s final PMQs is essentially a leaving do and, like most leaving dos, they are often thick with hypocrisy – effusive tributes from people who have been wanting you gone for years. There was a whiff of that today, but what was striking about most of the tributes paid to Theresa May, from MPs from all sides, was their focus on her sense of public duty. The legislative achievements of her three-year premiership are almost non-existent, she failed to deliver Brexit, but even her critics accept (mostly) that May is motivated by a sense of public service and that she is dogged in the face of adversity, and this is what people raised repeatedly this afternoon. In normal circumstances this would not really merit noting (you would expect the prime minister to be a person of integrity), but with Boris Johnson about to become prime minster, these virtues might soon seem more of a rarity. Various MPs tried to get May to criticise her successor, but largely she refused to engage with this line of attack, except perhaps in her peroration, which if you were being mischievous you could read as a coded attack on the notion of proroguing parliament to facilitate a no-deal Brexit. (See 1.05pm.) Instead May concentrated her fire on Jeremy Corbyn. In the course of his six questions Corbyn provided a fairly comprehensive list of May’s policy failures, broken promises, and ideas lifted from Labour. But May’s final jibe about how it was time for Corbyn to consider standing down too was an effective riposte, principally because it chimed with what many Labour MPs think.
Harriet Harman, the mother of the Commons (longest-serving female MP), says May was only the second female PM. Even her harshest critics must recognise her public service, her integrity and her commitment to her country. But she has some advice: sometimes you have to be careful when a man wants to hold your hand. (That’s a reference to Trump.)Harriet Harman, the mother of the Commons (longest-serving female MP), says May was only the second female PM. Even her harshest critics must recognise her public service, her integrity and her commitment to her country. But she has some advice: sometimes you have to be careful when a man wants to hold your hand. (That’s a reference to Trump.)
May thanks Harman for what she has done to get more women into the Commons. She says when she became an MP in 1997, there were only 13 female Tory MP. She remembers someone assuming she must be Labour because she was a woman.May thanks Harman for what she has done to get more women into the Commons. She says when she became an MP in 1997, there were only 13 female Tory MP. She remembers someone assuming she must be Labour because she was a woman.
May says we are living through extraordinary times. The House of Commons is, rightly, at the centre of events. That is because MPs represent their constituents.. That duty to servie her constituents will remain her greatest motivation. May says we are living through extraordinary times. The House of Commons is, rightly, at the centre of events. That is because MPs represent their constituents. That duty to serve her constituents will remain her greatest motivation.
May leaves. Tory MPs give her a standing ovation. But not Labour MPs, although a few Labour MPs seem to be joining in the applause.May leaves. Tory MPs give her a standing ovation. But not Labour MPs, although a few Labour MPs seem to be joining in the applause.
Dame Cheryl Gillan, a Conservative, says there are 2.8 million families living with autism in this country. They are often isolated. Will May join the all-party group on autism?Dame Cheryl Gillan, a Conservative, says there are 2.8 million families living with autism in this country. They are often isolated. Will May join the all-party group on autism?
May pays tribute to Gillan for passing the Autism Act as a backbencher. She says she has committed to taking the autism training available to MPs.May pays tribute to Gillan for passing the Autism Act as a backbencher. She says she has committed to taking the autism training available to MPs.
Yvette Cooper, the Labour chair of the home affairs committee, says although they have disagreed, she respects May’s commitment to service and her resilience. She asks if May will speak out if it looks as though Boris Johnson is ignoring warnings of the dangers of a no-deal Brexit.Yvette Cooper, the Labour chair of the home affairs committee, says although they have disagreed, she respects May’s commitment to service and her resilience. She asks if May will speak out if it looks as though Boris Johnson is ignoring warnings of the dangers of a no-deal Brexit.
May says she is confident Johnson will consider all the issues. But if Cooper is so concerned about the security risks of no-deal, she should have voted for a deal. May says she is confident Johnson will consider all the issues. But if Cooper is so concerned about the security risks of no deal, she should have voted for a deal.
Helen Whately, a Conservative, asks May if she will continue to push for women to be more empowered.Helen Whately, a Conservative, asks May if she will continue to push for women to be more empowered.
May says she wants women to know there are no limits to what they can do.May says she wants women to know there are no limits to what they can do.
Jo Swinson, the new Lib Dem leader, says it is inspiring for girls to see women in positions of power. She asks if May has advice for men who think they can do a better job but who are not prepared to do the work.Jo Swinson, the new Lib Dem leader, says it is inspiring for girls to see women in positions of power. She asks if May has advice for men who think they can do a better job but who are not prepared to do the work.
May says her advice to women is to be yourself. And she congratulates Swinson on her election. She is glad the Lib Dems now have a woman leader. She says almost all parties in the Commons have had a woman as leader, including even the Independent Group for Change, which is now on its second female leader. Only Labour has not had a woman as leader, she says.May says her advice to women is to be yourself. And she congratulates Swinson on her election. She is glad the Lib Dems now have a woman leader. She says almost all parties in the Commons have had a woman as leader, including even the Independent Group for Change, which is now on its second female leader. Only Labour has not had a woman as leader, she says.
Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Tory Brexiter, says he has not always seen eye to eye with May. (He led a move to force her out at the end of last year.) But he thanks May for her service, and her courtesy.Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Tory Brexiter, says he has not always seen eye to eye with May. (He led a move to force her out at the end of last year.) But he thanks May for her service, and her courtesy.
May thanks Rees-Mogg. She says the Commons is meant to be about debate and argument and discussion. Those debates are best held when they are conducted with courtesy.May thanks Rees-Mogg. She says the Commons is meant to be about debate and argument and discussion. Those debates are best held when they are conducted with courtesy.
Nigel Dodds, the DUP leader at Westminster, thanks May for her public service, and for her proper relations with the DUP. Working together, they have ensured there is a proper Conservative and unionist government. And they have ensured there is no early election. He urges May to take a walking holiday in Northern Ireland.Nigel Dodds, the DUP leader at Westminster, thanks May for her public service, and for her proper relations with the DUP. Working together, they have ensured there is a proper Conservative and unionist government. And they have ensured there is no early election. He urges May to take a walking holiday in Northern Ireland.
May thanks Dodds for his comments.May thanks Dodds for his comments.
Victoria Prentis, a Conservative, thanks May for her personal commitment to Syria.Victoria Prentis, a Conservative, thanks May for her personal commitment to Syria.
May says the government remains committed to working for a political solution.May says the government remains committed to working for a political solution.
Ian Austin, the former Labour MP who now sits as an independent, says he agrees with what May said to Corbyn about it being time for him to stand down. The “vast majority” of Labour MPs agree, he claims. He says his constituents want more police on the beat. Will she urge Boris Johnson to ensure the West Midlands gets all the support it needs.Ian Austin, the former Labour MP who now sits as an independent, says he agrees with what May said to Corbyn about it being time for him to stand down. The “vast majority” of Labour MPs agree, he claims. He says his constituents want more police on the beat. Will she urge Boris Johnson to ensure the West Midlands gets all the support it needs.
May congratulates Austin on his recent appointment as a government trade envoy to Israel. She says she presumes Austin did not approve of Labour voting against extra money and powers for the police.May congratulates Austin on his recent appointment as a government trade envoy to Israel. She says she presumes Austin did not approve of Labour voting against extra money and powers for the police.
Back at PMQs, the Conservative John Hayes asks May if she considers reducing the number of workless households as one of her main achievements?Back at PMQs, the Conservative John Hayes asks May if she considers reducing the number of workless households as one of her main achievements?
May pays tribute to Hayes’ work as a minister, and she agrees with his point about workless households.May pays tribute to Hayes’ work as a minister, and she agrees with his point about workless households.
Turning away from PMQs, this is from Sky’s Beth Rigby.Turning away from PMQs, this is from Sky’s Beth Rigby.
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Dame Caroline Spelman, a Conservative, praises May’s record on modern slavery and says she hopes May will continue to campaign on this as a backbencher.Dame Caroline Spelman, a Conservative, praises May’s record on modern slavery and says she hopes May will continue to campaign on this as a backbencher.
May says this is a scourge. And it does not just affect migrants, she says. She says there are British citizens in slavery.May says this is a scourge. And it does not just affect migrants, she says. She says there are British citizens in slavery.
Labour’s Vernon Coaker says last year 507 victims of modern slavery were locked up as illegal immigrants. That can’t be right, he says.Labour’s Vernon Coaker says last year 507 victims of modern slavery were locked up as illegal immigrants. That can’t be right, he says.
May says the Modern Slavery Act was meant to address this. She says the government will accept most of the recommendations from a review looking at how victims are treated.May says the Modern Slavery Act was meant to address this. She says the government will accept most of the recommendations from a review looking at how victims are treated.
The Conservative Keith Simpson commends May for her stamina and her courage. He says he assumes May will recommend to the Queen that she appoints Boris Johnson as PM. But does she have one piece of hard advice for Johnson on being PM?The Conservative Keith Simpson commends May for her stamina and her courage. He says he assumes May will recommend to the Queen that she appoints Boris Johnson as PM. But does she have one piece of hard advice for Johnson on being PM?
May says some of her colleagues are saying her advice should be to read Simpson’s annual summer reading list. (Simpson, a historian, produces every summer a reading list for colleagues.)May says some of her colleagues are saying her advice should be to read Simpson’s annual summer reading list. (Simpson, a historian, produces every summer a reading list for colleagues.)
Tom Brake, a Lib Dem, asks May if she agrees all politicians should call out nationalist rhetoric which paints others as enemies or victimises minorities.Tom Brake, a Lib Dem, asks May if she agrees all politicians should call out nationalist rhetoric which paints others as enemies or victimises minorities.
May says everyone in public life should be careful about the language they use.May says everyone in public life should be careful about the language they use.