thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Brexit LIVE: Desperate SNP Remainers launch last-ditch bid to BLOCK Brexit deal

It follows the decision by ministers to remove the so-called `` Dubs amendment '' , intended to ensure child refugees could still rejoin their families in the UK after free movement ends , in the wake of the Conservatives ' election victory .
The SNP meanwhile has tabled a series of amendments intended to strengthen the rights of EU nationals living in the UK .
Immigration spokesman Stuart McDonald said : `` It is vital that opposition parties back the SNP in protecting the rights of our fellow EU nationals who have made Scotland and the UK their home and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instability .
`` We can not allow this reckless , right-wing Tory government to push ahead with its Brexit plan which risks inflicting hostile environment 2.0 - this time on EU nationals who live and work in the UK , including in our vital NHS . ''
Meanwhile the Liberal Democrats have said they will press for an amendment requiring the Government to hold a public inquiry into the conduct of the 2016 EU referendum .
Nevertheless , given the Government 's 80-seat majority after last month ’ s general election , all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be doomed to defeat .
READ MORE : Labour leadership - Tories fear one candidate as expert predicts leader 2.17pm update : No visa-free travel between UK and Australia after Brexit , says Birmingham Hopes of visa-free travel between Australia and the UK after Brexit have been dashed by the country 's trade minister .
The country ’ s trade minister , Simon Birmingham , said such a change would result in a brain drain from Australia coupled with an influx of low-skilled workers .
He told the Sydney Morning Herald he “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free movement ” would be up for discussion .
He added : “ We ’ re not into full negotiating mode and we will have to see what the UK aspires to , but noting that work rights and movement of people in the UK has been a big part of the European Union debate , I would be surprised if complete liberalisation around migration and labour rights was on their agenda . ''
2pm update : Brussels plot to sink Boris Johnson 's Brexit trade plan before talks even begin exposed Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Ursula von der Leyen as the EU and UK move into trade talks , according to MEP Ann Widdecombe .
Ann Widdecombe has urged Boris Johnson not to compromise with Brussels , as the two sides meet tomorrow at Downing Street .
The prime minister will host Ursula von der Leyen in No 10 for opening talks on Britain ’ s post-Brexit trade deal with the EU on Wednesday .
However , the Brexit Party MEP has warned that there will be a dramatic showdown between the pair because of fundamental disagreements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brussels .
SNP MSP Tom Arthur said : `` It 's deeply troubling that Westminster has ploughed ahead with an undemocratic power grab - threatening Holyrood 's powers under the guise of Brexit .
`` Far from taking powers back to Westminster , the clear view of the Scottish electorate is that more decisions should be made at Holyrood to create a fairer , more prosperous country .
`` While the Tories think they can do what they want to Scotland , we must be clear that is not the case . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scottish Tory leadership election - with Jackson Carlaw and Michelle Ballantyne having declared so far - should tell the Prime Minister to keep his `` hands off '' devolved powers .
`` This will be an early test in the Scottish Tory leadership battle - the candidates should stand up to their Westminster bosses , and tell Boris Johnson to keep his hands off the powers Holyrood has held for two decades , '' he said .
`` The SNP will seek to amend the Bill to stop this power grab , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against any attempts to erode the hard-won powers of our Scottish Parliament . ''
The document adds : `` As a result , the powers granted to UK ministers in the Withdrawal Agreement Bill extend to the whole of the UK and relate to both reserved and devolved matters .
`` Consequently , the powers allow UK ministers , acting alone , to make provision in devolved policy areas . ''
It adds : `` This approach mirrors the current arrangements outlined in the European Union ( Withdrawal ) Act 2018 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Delegated Powers Memorandum states that in respect of most of the powers set out below , whilst the UK Government can use these powers in areas of devolved competence , it will not normally do so without the agreement of the devolved administrations .
`` The powers granted to devolved administration ministers in the Withdrawal Agreement Bill relate only to making provisions within their areas of devolved competence . ''
12.40pm update : Ministers may be given powers in devolved areas - including Scotland UK ministers could make provision in areas of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson 's Brexit deal , according to a new report .
Analysis by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre ( SPICe ) states new powers in devolved policy areas will be handed to Scottish ministers under the Prime Minister 's Withdrawal Agreement Bill to ensure it is properly implemented .
But the powers will also be conferred on UK ministers , allowing them to act `` alone or jointly with Scottish ministers '' , according to SPICe .
It means the powers granted to UK ministers in the Bill - which is expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - will extend to the whole of the UK and relate to both reserved and devolved matters .
A UK Government memorandum suggests although it could use the powers in areas of devolved competence , it would not normally do so without the consent of those administrations .
The SPICe document states : `` The new powers conferred on Scottish ministers are also conferred on UK ministers to act alone or jointly with Scottish ministers . ''
Clara Martinez Alberola , Jean-Claude Juncker 's former chief of staff , has been appointed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Brexit task force , according to a team of London-based trade advisors .
Landmark Trade posted : `` Clara Martinez Alberola , the former Chief of Staff to President Juncker has been appointed Barnier 's Deputy on the EU 's taskforce negotiating a deal with the UK . ''
Nigel Farage 's proposed Brexit celebration on January 31 should be SCRAPPED , Ed Davey , the favourite to succeed Jo Swinson as leader of the Liberal Democrats , has said .
Speaking on LBC Radio , Mr Davey urged London Mayor Sadiq @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans for a party in Parliament Square , claiming it would hinder efforts to bring the country back together .
He said : `` I do n't think it 's very unifying .
We want to unify the country to learn the lessons .
`` Of course the Mall , round Buckingham Palace , when we 've had major historical events in our country 's history , for example VE Day when we defeated Nazi Germany , that bought the country together .
We 'd come out in our public spaces and celebrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't think that 's right with Brexit .
Nigel Farage knows this that this has divided the country .
'The idea that a party in Parliament Square will be a way of bringing the country together is quite literally nonsense . ''
12.04pm update : Brexit could be delayed AGAIN as chief raises 'serious concerns ' over EU 's readiness European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has expressed `` serious concerns '' over Boris Johnson 's plan to negotiate Britain 's post-Brexit relationship with the EU in 11 months .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President encouraged the Prime Minister to reconsider his public commitment to not extend the transition period , under which Britain would remain under Brussels ’ rulebook , beyond the end of the year .
She told French newspaper Les Echos : “ It seems to me that on both sides we must ask ourselves serious if all these negotiations are feasible in such a short time.
” Brussels has now warned that bureaucratic red tape could further hinder the negotiations as the bloc attempts to confirm its mandate for the talks .
11.45am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investment as they fear Brexit more than UK Irish businesses fear being hit by Brexit repercussions “ significantly more ” than their British counterparts , a shock global survey by the US National Bureau of Economic Research has found .
The major study found that firms in Ireland spent more time discussing Britain ’ s European Union divorce than those across the Irish Sea .
“ Irish firms on average discuss Brexit significantly more than UK firms do , ” the research said .
The global research interviewed representatives from 7,333 firms across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
British businesses have enjoyed a huge boost after the “ decisive ” election result put an end to the Brexit uncertainty , a leading market index has indicated .
The closely-watched IHS Markit/CIPS UK services purchasing managers ’ index ( PMI ) climbed above 50 in December - a rise of 0.7 points from November .
Responses following the election results on December 12 , found business expectations rose to 66.3 - its highest figure since September 2018 .
The index measures the activity of business in the services sector and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Romania 's new Prime Minister Ludovic Orban will discuss Brexit with the EU 's chief negotiator Michel Barnier during the first day of his visit to Brussels .
Mr Orban will discuss the situation with Mr Barnier after first meeting European Council President Charles Michel .
He will also meet with Enlargement European Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi , European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans and EU-Commissioner for Budget and Administration Johannes Hann .
Sterling strengthened slightly on Tuesday as British lawmakers were set to return to Parliament after the Christmas recess and prepare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson 's EU withdrawal deal .
After winning an 80-seat majority in the lower house in last month 's election , Johnson 's Conservative Party looks more than likely to pass the bill , analysts say , paving the way for Britain 's exit from the EU on January 31 .
There are three days scheduled for debate before a vote on the bill on Thursday .
The bill then will go to the House of Lords next Monday .
The pound was last trading up 0.1 percent at $ 1.3184 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ euro to 84.83 pence .
It strengthened to as much as $ 1.3210 earlier , its highest since January 2 .
Britain needs to strike `` proper , long-lasting '' post-Brexit trade deals with both the European Union and the rest of the world , the boss of carmaker Rolls-Royce told Reuters on Tuesday .
Britain is due to leave the EU by the end of the month , guaranteeing a transition period until the end of 2020 during which time little will change in its relationship with the bloc .
Much of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dominated by talks between London and Brussels on the future partnership to take effect from 2021 , with manufacturers seeking the closest possible relationship to maintain their seamless production processes .
Speaking as the firm announced its sales rose by a quarter in 2019 , Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes said : `` What needs to be delivered are proper , long-lasting trade deals not only with the European Union but also with the entire rest of the world . ''
`` Free flow of goods and people , that is very important for us .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all-time record high for monthly revenues in December , but said poker remains a `` challenging market '' .
The group said it is `` confident '' over its full-year out-turn thanks to a better second-half performance , which was bolstered by its Orbit casino platform and a solid result for sport betting .
It also hailed a sustained recovery in its UK business , despite the impact of Brexit and an increase in the online gaming duty from 15 percent to 21 percent in April last year .
But the firm - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poker trading continues to suffer , with the firm looking to lead a turnaround with the initial launch of its new poker platform , Poker 8 , over the final six months of 2019 .
9.20am update : Here we go !
Business experts predict ‘ crazy rush ’ as Brexit trade talks near Boris Johnson is under pressure to rush through a new post-Brexit trade deal in a bid to limit any economic disruption , with experts predicting a “ crazy rush ” .
Mr Johnson has vowed to get trade talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , giving the country only 11 months to get an agreement with the EU .
UK companies are keen for this time of uncertainty to come to an end and to stop wasting resources on stockpiling and contingency planning .
Independent customs expert for the British Chamber of Commerce , Anna Jerzewska , said : “ This is going to be a crazy rush . ''
Downing Street has confirmed Boris Johnson is planning a national celebration to mark Britain 's departure from the European Union on January 31 .
The Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - but said Brexit marked `` a significant moment in our country 's history '' with details of official events to be be announced `` shortly '' .
He did not confirm whether the celebration would involve Big Ben chiming at 11pm , as proposed by Tory MPs Mark Francois and Nigel Evans .
Leave Means Leave is likewise planning its own celebratory events on January 31 , and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage taking a swipe at the Tories , tweeting : `` This government is good at adopting our ideas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ register for the Leave Means Leave event by the end of today . ''
8.10am update : No-deal planning stood down `` with immediate effect '' With Boris Johnson 's Brexit deal likely to be approved by MPs this week , emergency preparations for a no-deal outcome have been stood down `` with immediate effect '' , a leaked letter has suggested .
Civil service chiefs have been working on contingency plans , collectively known as Operation Yellowhammer , for months , but were told to bring them to a halt two days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which was leaked to Sky News.were told to bring them to a halt two days before Christmas , Sky News has learnt .
The letter , marked `` Official Sensitive '' and posted by Sky News political correspondent Tamara Cohen on Twitter , states : “ In the light of the successful vote at Second Reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill on Friday , the Prime Minister has now confirmed the Government ’ s intention to stand down no deal planning for 31 January 2020 with immediate effect.
” 8.01am update : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blasted as he tries to drag BREXIT into Iran debate Brexit Party MEP Claire Fox delivered a brutal dig at Tony Blair over the consequences of the Iraq war on the destabilisation of the Middle East and the `` dominant '' role of Iran in the region , as Alastair Campbell attempted to drag Brexit into the latest US-Iran debate .
Speaking on BBC Politics Live yesterday , the former spin doctor and special adviser to Tony Blair claimed Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's position on the latest US-led attack on Iran 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , paints the picture of a crucial ally that was blatantly unaware of President Donald Trump 's intentions and who is now trying to `` catch up '' .
He said : “ I think the fact that Boris Johnson literally knew nothing about the attack and then is now having to play catch up .
I think it makes it harder for him than to play a positive role . ''
But it was when Mr Campbell attempted to bring the Brexit debate into his argument by claiming that leaving the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK as it will `` no longer seem like the player it was '' inside the Brussels bloc , that Brexit Party MEP Claire Fox could not resist hitting back with the perfect swipe at Tony Blair and his Government under Mr Campbell 's advice .
She said : “ Well , I ’ m sorry to go on about Iraq !
But if I could just point out that the destabilisation of that region has not entirely got nothing to do with you . ''
The revelation means 10.5 percent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 31 were paid by the sector , the Total Tax Contribution of UK Financial Services report added .
Analysts also discovered that challenger banks - which tend to have smaller workforces - saw 34 percent of their total tax bill being handed over in corporation tax , compared with 15 % across the entire banking sector .
Challenger 's employment tax contribution was just 37 percent , compared with the sector 's overall average of 50 percent .
Catherine McGuinness , policy chair at the City of London Corporation , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncertainty around Brexit , the sector has maintained its tax contributions from the record high of last year .
`` It is only right that the City continues to make a fair contribution to support the wider economy and public services .
`` With Brexit looming , however , the UK must remain competitive to safeguard the sector 's employment base and significant tax contribution .
`` It will play a critical role in fuelling our economic success after we leave the European Union . ''
British-based banks and financial services have given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he prepares to deliver Brexit after handing over £75.5 billion in taxes last year , accounting for more than £1 in every £10 paid to the Government , according to new figures .
The total was made up of £33.4 billion of direct taxes including corporation tax and business rates and £42.1 billion through indirect ones such as employee National Insurance contributions , the City of London Corporation said .
This was slightly up on the previous year 's £75 billion , despite the political and economic uncertainty , although corporation tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since 2014 .
The report , by PwC and commissioned by the corporation , added that financial services firms employ 1.1 million people across the country - around three percent of all UK employment - making taxes on workers the highest contributing factor in the industry .
7.45am update : Boris ’ s Brexit Britain paves way for huge spending spree that sparks ‘ decade of renewal ’ Boris Johnson 's Brexit Britain has paved the way for a massive spending spree that will herald a “ decade of renewal ” , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sajid Javid said he will use the first Budget after the UK leaves the EU to pump a colossal £100billion into much-needed infrastructure projects across the UK .
He promised the unprecedented investment would help `` left behind '' parts of the country and “ unleash Britain ’ s potential ” .
The economic set piece will take place on March 11 – just six weeks after Brexit Day – Mr Javid ’ s first as Chancellor .
The announcement comes as the UK economy continues to perform well amid renewed business optimism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” following last month ’ s clear-cut Tory general election victory .
7.40am update : Johnson aims to push Bill through Commons by end of Thursday The Prime Minister is determined to deliver on his general election manifesto promise to `` get Brexit done '' by January 31 .
The WAB has already cleared its first Commons hurdle , passing its second reading vote before Christmas with a majority of 124 .
The Government now wants it to complete its remaining stages in the lower House by the end of business on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lords next week , with ministers confident it can conclude its passage through Parliament in time for it to be ratified by the European Parliament by the end of the month .
That would mean the UK leaving the EU on January 31 , with a deal in place covering citizens ' rights , the Irish border and Britain 's `` divorce bill '' of about £30 billion .
7.37am update : EU hosts secret meetings to wrestle control of Brexit negotiations from Boris Johnson European Union chiefs will this month hold a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepare for fast-tracked , post-Brexit trade negotiations with Boris Johnson .
In preparation for a turbulent 11 months , EU diplomats and officials will decide on their negotiating mandate ahead of Britain ’ s departure from the bloc on January 31 .
Brussels will seek to separate the talks , which are expected to start as early as February 3 , into several different areas .
They will include financial services , fisheries , data exchange , free trade in goods , services , intellectual property and public procurement , level playing field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cooperation , governance , mobility of citizens and space , European Defence Fund and cyber-security .
THE Lib Dems have called for an investigation into the result of the EU referendum in their latest attempt to cancel Brexit which has left social media users outraged .
In a shocking move , acting Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey announced there needs to be an investigation into the EU referendum and its result .
The party will table an amendment to Prime Minister Boris Johnson ’ s Withdrawal Agreement Bill .
The amendment will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the bill being passed .

Sajid Javid clashes with SNP MP Alison Thewliss
With Parliament reconvening today, Prime Minister Mr Johnson is bringing his Brexit deal back to the Commons - but he faces ongoing resistance from MPs who stubbornly refuse to concede defeat. Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party has tabled an amendment to the WAB requiring ministers to seek a two-year extension to the transition period, to the end of 2023, if there is no agreement by mid June. Other amendments tabled by Labour include a bid to protect the right of unaccompanied child refugees to be reunited with their families after Brexit.
It follows the decision by ministers to remove the so-called "Dubs amendment", intended to ensure child refugees could still rejoin their families in the UK after free movement ends, in the wake of the Conservatives' election victory. The SNP meanwhile has tabled a series of amendments intended to strengthen the rights of EU nationals living in the UK. Immigration spokesman Stuart McDonald said: "It is vital that opposition parties back the SNP in protecting the rights of our fellow EU nationals who have made Scotland and the UK their home and who now face being plunged into further instability.
Jeremy Corbyn and Ian Blackford will once more try and derail Brexit today
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"We cannot allow this reckless, right-wing Tory government to push ahead with its Brexit plan which risks inflicting hostile environment 2.0 - this time on EU nationals who live and work in the UK, including in our vital NHS." Meanwhile the Liberal Democrats have said they will press for an amendment requiring the Government to hold a public inquiry into the conduct of the 2016 EU referendum. Nevertheless, given the Government's 80-seat majority after last month’s general election, all attempts to modify the legislation appear to be doomed to defeat. SCROLL DOWN FOR REGULAR UPDATES READ MORE: Labour leadership - Tories fear one candidate as expert predicts leader
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Brexit LIVE: Rebecca Long Bailey
9.45pm update: The UK will stick to its Brexit timetable Speaking as MP returned to the Commons on Tuesday, Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay insisted the Government will stick to its Brexit timetable. Although Mr Barclay stood by the pledge, he did not rule out the prospect of a no deal Brexit. Quizzed on whether the Brexit transition period would be extended, Mr Barclay responded: "Our manifesto explicitly states that we will negotiate a trade agreement by next year, one that will strengthen our union and we will not extend the implementation period beyond December 2020." 7.33pm update: Rebecca Long Bailey admits Brexit failure Ms Long Bailey set out her initial pitch to be labour leader and within that, she acknowledged some of the party's failures. She said: "We weren’t trusted on Brexit. ‘We weren’t trusted as a party to tackle the crisis of anti-Semitism. ‘We weren’t trusted on our policies, no matter how radical or detailed they were. They simply didn’t hit the ground running."
Brexit LIVE: Ian Lavery
6.24pm update: Brussels desperate to reach fisheries agreement Chairman of the German deep-sea fishing association, Uwe Richter, has warned of there being no agreement between the UK and EU. If no agreement, the fisherman would no longer be able to use British waters. He added: "If the fisheries agreement is not ratified by the end of 2020, we can no longer drive to British waters. “We see a great danger that a hard Brexit can still occur.” 5.48pm update: Ian Lavery attack Labour's Brexit policy Wansbeck MP, Ian Lavery, has attacked the party for its Brexit stance while also stating the next leader should be a woman. Announcing that he would not run for the leadership himself, Mr Lavery added: "Ahead of the election, I made clear my concerns with our position on Brexit and what it could mean for our support in areas that voted to Leave. "While this was not the only issue at play, I am sad to have seen these predictions born out by the result. "Our party needs a leader who can not only represent our 'heartlands', as well as winning over new supporters, but to listen to the people who live in them too." He concluded by admitting he would be putting his "full support behind Rebecca Long Bailey".
Brexit LIVE: Emmanuel Macron issues demand to UK
4.54pm update: Don't expect easy trade talks warns France France's trade minister, Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne has warned the UK will not be in store for easy trade talks with the US. He added: "I’ve seen the statements boasting about a great trade deal with the United States. "But I think the British will come to realise how different it is to negotiate as part of a bloc like the European Union, which has 500 million consumers, than as a country of 60 million or so. "The power dynamic is not the same." 3.42pm update: Mark Francois' amendment blocked Tory MP and European Research Group deputy chairman, Mark Francois has had his bid for Big Ben to ring on Brexit day blocked. Although Lindsay Hoyle had said he would not stand in the way of the proposition, the amendment was not selected today. 3.09pm update: "Britain will need yo show flexibility" French President, Emmanuel Macron has demanded the UK show more flexibility in the upcoming Brexit negotiations. Speaking today, the French President insisted if the negotiations are to e completed this year, the UK must be prepared to make concessions. In light of Boris Johnson's claims to "get Brexit done", Mr Macron said the UK will need to show "flexibility in line with that ambitious schedule". Additional reporting by Ciaran McGrath.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson
2.17pm update: No visa-free travel between UK and Australia after Brexit, says Birmingham Hopes of visa-free travel between Australia and the UK after Brexit have been dashed by the country's trade minister. The country’s trade minister, Simon Birmingham, said such a change would result in a brain drain from Australia coupled with an influx of low-skilled workers. He told the Sydney Morning Herald he “can’t imagine full and unfettered free movement” would be up for discussion. He added: “We’re not into full negotiating mode and we will have to see what the UK aspires to, but noting that work rights and movement of people in the UK has been a big part of the European Union debate, I would be surprised if complete liberalisation around migration and labour rights was on their agenda." 2pm update: Brussels plot to sink Boris Johnson's Brexit trade plan before talks even begin exposed Boris Johnson is set for a brutal showdown with Ursula von der Leyen as the EU and UK move into trade talks, according to MEP Ann Widdecombe. Ann Widdecombe has urged Boris Johnson not to compromise with Brussels, as the two sides meet tomorrow at Downing Street. The prime minister will host Ursula von der Leyen in No 10 for opening talks on Britain’s post-Brexit trade deal with the EU on Wednesday. However, the Brexit Party MEP has warned that there will be a dramatic showdown between the pair because of fundamental disagreements over trade and the stubborn approach of Brussels. 12.45pm update: "Deeply troubling", claims SNP politician SNP MSP Tom Arthur said: "It's deeply troubling that Westminster has ploughed ahead with an undemocratic power grab - threatening Holyrood's powers under the guise of Brexit. "Far from taking powers back to Westminster, the clear view of the Scottish electorate is that more decisions should be made at Holyrood to create a fairer, more prosperous country. "While the Tories think they can do what they want to Scotland, we must be clear that is not the case." Mr Arthur added the candidates in the Scottish Tory leadership election - with Jackson Carlaw and Michelle Ballantyne having declared so far - should tell the Prime Minister to keep his "hands off" devolved powers. "This will be an early test in the Scottish Tory leadership battle - the candidates should stand up to their Westminster bosses, and tell Boris Johnson to keep his hands off the powers Holyrood has held for two decades," he said. "The SNP will seek to amend the Bill to stop this power grab, and all parties at Holyrood must stand firmly against any attempts to erode the hard-won powers of our Scottish Parliament." 12.43pm update: UK ministers "may act alone" The document adds: "As a result, the powers granted to UK ministers in the Withdrawal Agreement Bill extend to the whole of the UK and relate to both reserved and devolved matters. "Consequently, the powers allow UK ministers, acting alone, to make provision in devolved policy areas." It adds: "This approach mirrors the current arrangements outlined in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. "On this issue, the UK Government's Delegated Powers Memorandum states that in respect of most of the powers set out below, whilst the UK Government can use these powers in areas of devolved competence, it will not normally do so without the agreement of the devolved administrations. "The powers granted to devolved administration ministers in the Withdrawal Agreement Bill relate only to making provisions within their areas of devolved competence."
Brexit: Nigel Farage slammed for ‘nonsense’ EU exit celebration
12.40pm update: Ministers may be given powers in devolved areas - including Scotland UK ministers could make provision in areas of devolved policy as a result of Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, according to a new report. Analysis by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) states new powers in devolved policy areas will be handed to Scottish ministers under the Prime Minister's Withdrawal Agreement Bill to ensure it is properly implemented. But the powers will also be conferred on UK ministers, allowing them to act "alone or jointly with Scottish ministers", according to SPICe. It means the powers granted to UK ministers in the Bill - which is expected to clear the House of Commons by Thursday - will extend to the whole of the UK and relate to both reserved and devolved matters. A UK Government memorandum suggests although it could use the powers in areas of devolved competence, it would not normally do so without the consent of those administrations. The SPICe document states: "The new powers conferred on Scottish ministers are also conferred on UK ministers to act alone or jointly with Scottish ministers." 12.24pm update: Former Juncker advisor Alberola "appointed as Barnier's deputy" Clara Martinez Alberola, Jean-Claude Juncker's former chief of staff, has been appointed as Michael Barnier's deputy on the EU's Brexit task force, according to a team of London-based trade advisors. Landmark Trade posted: "Clara Martinez Alberola, the former Chief of Staff to President Juncker has been appointed Barnier's Deputy on the EU's taskforce negotiating a deal with the UK." 12.10pm update: Pull plug on Farage's Brexit knees-up, Lib Dem leadership favourite tells Sadiq Khan Nigel Farage's proposed Brexit celebration on January 31 should be SCRAPPED, Ed Davey, the favourite to succeed Jo Swinson as leader of the Liberal Democrats, has said. Speaking on LBC Radio, Mr Davey urged London Mayor Sadiq Kahn to reject Leave Means Leave's plans for a party in Parliament Square, claiming it would hinder efforts to bring the country back together. He said: "I don't think it's very unifying. We want to unify the country to learn the lessons. "Of course the Mall, round Buckingham Palace, when we've had major historical events in our country's history, for example VE Day when we defeated Nazi Germany, that bought the country together. We'd come out in our public spaces and celebrate together. Quite right. "I don't think that's right with Brexit. Nigel Farage knows this that this has divided the country. 'The idea that a party in Parliament Square will be a way of bringing the country together is quite literally nonsense."
Liberal Democrat MP Ed Davey
12.04pm update: Brexit could be delayed AGAIN as chief raises 'serious concerns' over EU's readiness European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has expressed "serious concerns" over Boris Johnson's plan to negotiate Britain's post-Brexit relationship with the EU in 11 months. In a recent interview, the European Commission President encouraged the Prime Minister to reconsider his public commitment to not extend the transition period, under which Britain would remain under Brussels’ rulebook, beyond the end of the year. She told French newspaper Les Echos: “It seems to me that on both sides we must ask ourselves serious if all these negotiations are feasible in such a short time.” Brussels has now warned that bureaucratic red tape could further hinder the negotiations as the bloc attempts to confirm its mandate for the talks. 11.45am update: Irish firms slash jobs and investment as they fear Brexit more than UK Irish businesses fear being hit by Brexit repercussions “significantly more” than their British counterparts, a shock global survey by the US National Bureau of Economic Research has found. The major study found that firms in Ireland spent more time discussing Britain’s European Union divorce than those across the Irish Sea. “Irish firms on average discuss Brexit significantly more than UK firms do,” the research said. The global research interviewed representatives from 7,333 firms across 71 countries, including 53 Irish businesses.
Brexit: Von der Leyen apologises to 'very brave' Remain MEPs
10.57am update: Brexit business boost! Expectations climb to highest levels in 15 months British businesses have enjoyed a huge boost after the “decisive” election result put an end to the Brexit uncertainty, a leading market index has indicated. The closely-watched IHS Markit/CIPS UK services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) climbed above 50 in December - a rise of 0.7 points from November. Responses following the election results on December 12, found business expectations rose to 66.3 - its highest figure since September 2018. The index measures the activity of business in the services sector and is based on the responses of 650 firms. 10.51am update: Romania's Prime Minister Orban to discuss Brexit with Barnier Romania's new Prime Minister Ludovic Orban will discuss Brexit with the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier during the first day of his visit to Brussels. Mr Orban will discuss the situation with Mr Barnier after first meeting European Council President Charles Michel. He will also meet with Enlargement European Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi, European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans and EU-Commissioner for Budget and Administration Johannes Hann. 10.05am update: Pound boosted as MPs return Sterling strengthened slightly on Tuesday as British lawmakers were set to return to Parliament after the Christmas recess and prepare to vote this week on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's EU withdrawal deal. After winning an 80-seat majority in the lower house in last month's election, Johnson's Conservative Party looks more than likely to pass the bill, analysts say, paving the way for Britain's exit from the EU on January 31. There are three days scheduled for debate before a vote on the bill on Thursday. The bill then will go to the House of Lords next Monday. The pound was last trading up 0.1 percent at $1.3184, rising also by 0.25 percent versus the euro to 84.83 pence. It strengthened to as much as $1.3210 earlier, its highest since January 2.
Nicola Sturgeon says Brexit is 'inevitable' for Scotland
9.48am update: UK needs "long-lasting" trade deals, says Rolls Royce boss Britain needs to strike "proper, long-lasting" post-Brexit trade deals with both the European Union and the rest of the world, the boss of carmaker Rolls-Royce told Reuters on Tuesday. Britain is due to leave the EU by the end of the month, guaranteeing a transition period until the end of 2020 during which time little will change in its relationship with the bloc. Much of the rest of the year will be dominated by talks between London and Brussels on the future partnership to take effect from 2021, with manufacturers seeking the closest possible relationship to maintain their seamless production processes. Speaking as the firm announced its sales rose by a quarter in 2019, Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes said: "What needs to be delivered are proper, long-lasting trade deals not only with the European Union but also with the entire rest of the world." "Free flow of goods and people, that is very important for us." 9.44am update: Gambling firm rides out Brexit uncertainty to post record revenues Gambling firm 888 has cheered an all-time record high for monthly revenues in December, but said poker remains a "challenging market". The group said it is "confident" over its full-year out-turn thanks to a better second-half performance, which was bolstered by its Orbit casino platform and a solid result for sport betting. It also hailed a sustained recovery in its UK business, despite the impact of Brexit and an increase in the online gaming duty from 15 percent to 21 percent in April last year. But the firm - which is registered in Gibraltar - said poker trading continues to suffer, with the firm looking to lead a turnaround with the initial launch of its new poker platform, Poker 8, over the final six months of 2019.
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage
9.20am update: Here we go! Business experts predict ‘crazy rush’ as Brexit trade talks near Boris Johnson is under pressure to rush through a new post-Brexit trade deal in a bid to limit any economic disruption, with experts predicting a “crazy rush”. Mr Johnson has vowed to get trade talks sealed by the end of this year, giving the country only 11 months to get an agreement with the EU. UK companies are keen for this time of uncertainty to come to an end and to stop wasting resources on stockpiling and contingency planning. Independent customs expert for the British Chamber of Commerce, Anna Jerzewska, said: “This is going to be a crazy rush." 8.51am update: Johnson plans Brexit celebration Downing Street has confirmed Boris Johnson is planning a national celebration to mark Britain's departure from the European Union on January 31. The Prime Minister's spokesman did not provide any specifics - but said Brexit marked "a significant moment in our country's history" with details of official events to be be announced "shortly". He did not confirm whether the celebration would involve Big Ben chiming at 11pm, as proposed by Tory MPs Mark Francois and Nigel Evans. Leave Means Leave is likewise planning its own celebratory events on January 31, and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage taking a swipe at the Tories, tweeting: "This government is good at adopting our ideas. "The public will be able to register for the Leave Means Leave event by the end of today."
Nigel Farage took a swipe at the Tories on Twitter
8.45am update: Labour not trusted on Brexit, admits Long-Bailey Labour Party leadership hopeful Rebecca Long-Bailey has admitted her party has lost the trust of the British people when it comes to Brexit. Asked about Labour's general election defeat, Ms Long-Bailey told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "We weren't trusted on Brexit. "We weren't trusted as a party to tackle the crisis of anti-Semitism. "We weren't trusted on our policies, no matter how radical or detailed they were. "They simply didn't hit the ground running."
Will Big Ben ring out on January 31?
8.29am update: Francois wants Big Ben to ring on January 31 Tory MP Mark Francois is tabling a Brexit amendment of his own today, in which he will call for Big Ben to ring at 11pm on January 31, the moment the UK will leave the EU. Mr Francois, MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, is proposing the amendment along with fellow Brexiteer Nigel Evans. Writing on the Conservative Home website, Mr Francois said: "With the Elizabeth Tower currently undergoing a period of renovation, Big Ben has been silenced to protect the hearing of those working on the project. "Nevertheless, the iconic bell does still ring for moments of national significance, such as New Year’s Eve and, quite rightly, for Remembrance Sunday too. "To mark this momentous occasion, I, along with 50 other Members of Parliament, am now campaigning to allow Big Ben to chime our freedom as well."
Election 2019: Mark Francois lays out Brexit timetable
8.10am update: No-deal planning stood down "with immediate effect" With Boris Johnson's Brexit deal likely to be approved by MPs this week, emergency preparations for a no-deal outcome have been stood down "with immediate effect", a leaked letter has suggested. Civil service chiefs have been working on contingency plans, collectively known as Operation Yellowhammer, for months, but were told to bring them to a halt two days before Christmas, according to the letter, which was leaked to Sky News.were told to bring them to a halt two days before Christmas, Sky News has learnt. The letter, marked "Official Sensitive" and posted by Sky News political correspondent Tamara Cohen on Twitter, states: “In the light of the successful vote at Second Reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill on Friday, the Prime Minister has now confirmed the Government’s intention to stand down no deal planning for 31 January 2020 with immediate effect.” 8.01am update: 'What about Iraq?' Alastair Campbell blasted as he tries to drag BREXIT into Iran debate Brexit Party MEP Claire Fox delivered a brutal dig at Tony Blair over the consequences of the Iraq war on the destabilisation of the Middle East and the "dominant" role of Iran in the region, as Alastair Campbell attempted to drag Brexit into the latest US-Iran debate. Speaking on BBC Politics Live yesterday, the former spin doctor and special adviser to Tony Blair claimed Prime Minister Boris Johnson's position on the latest US-led attack on Iran's most powerful commander, General Qassem Soleimani, paints the picture of a crucial ally that was blatantly unaware of President Donald Trump's intentions and who is now trying to "catch up". He said: “I think the fact that Boris Johnson literally knew nothing about the attack and then is now having to play catch up. I think it makes it harder for him than to play a positive role." But it was when Mr Campbell attempted to bring the Brexit debate into his argument by claiming that leaving the EU will "make it harder" for the UK as it will "no longer seem like the player it was" inside the Brussels bloc, that Brexit Party MEP Claire Fox could not resist hitting back with the perfect swipe at Tony Blair and his Government under Mr Campbell's advice. She said: “Well, I’m sorry to go on about Iraq! But if I could just point out that the destabilisation of that region has not entirely got nothing to do with you." 7.57am update: UK must remain competitive after Brexit, warns City chief McGuinness The revelation means 10.5 percent of all taxes collected in the year to March 31 were paid by the sector, the Total Tax Contribution of UK Financial Services report added. Analysts also discovered that challenger banks - which tend to have smaller workforces - saw 34 percent of their total tax bill being handed over in corporation tax, compared with 15% across the entire banking sector. Challenger's employment tax contribution was just 37 percent, compared with the sector's overall average of 50 percent. Catherine McGuinness, policy chair at the City of London Corporation, said: "Despite a challenging economic climate and uncertainty around Brexit, the sector has maintained its tax contributions from the record high of last year. "It is only right that the City continues to make a fair contribution to support the wider economy and public services. "With Brexit looming, however, the UK must remain competitive to safeguard the sector's employment base and significant tax contribution. "It will play a critical role in fuelling our economic success after we leave the European Union." 7.50am update: Banks boost Boris with £75.5bn pre-Brexit tax windfall British-based banks and financial services have given Prime Minister Boris Johnson a massive boost as he prepares to deliver Brexit after handing over £75.5 billion in taxes last year, accounting for more than £1 in every £10 paid to the Government, according to new figures. The total was made up of £33.4 billion of direct taxes including corporation tax and business rates and £42.1 billion through indirect ones such as employee National Insurance contributions, the City of London Corporation said. This was slightly up on the previous year's £75 billion, despite the political and economic uncertainty, although corporation tax on profits fell for the first time since 2014. The report, by PwC and commissioned by the corporation, added that financial services firms employ 1.1 million people across the country - around three percent of all UK employment - making taxes on workers the highest contributing factor in the industry.
Chancellor Sajid Javid
7.45am update: Boris’s Brexit Britain paves way for huge spending spree that sparks ‘decade of renewal’ Boris Johnson's Brexit Britain has paved the way for a massive spending spree that will herald a “decade of renewal”, it was announced on Monday night. Chancellor Sajid Javid said he will use the first Budget after the UK leaves the EU to pump a colossal £100billion into much-needed infrastructure projects across the UK. He promised the unprecedented investment would help "left behind" parts of the country and “unleash Britain’s potential”. The economic set piece will take place on March 11 – just six weeks after Brexit Day – Mr Javid’s first as Chancellor. The announcement comes as the UK economy continues to perform well amid renewed business optimism thanks to the so-called “Boris Bounce” following last month’s clear-cut Tory general election victory. 7.40am update: Johnson aims to push Bill through Commons by end of Thursday The Prime Minister is determined to deliver on his general election manifesto promise to "get Brexit done" by January 31. The WAB has already cleared its first Commons hurdle, passing its second reading vote before Christmas with a majority of 124. The Government now wants it to complete its remaining stages in the lower House by the end of business on Thursday. It would then go to the Lords next week, with ministers confident it can conclude its passage through Parliament in time for it to be ratified by the European Parliament by the end of the month. That would mean the UK leaving the EU on January 31, with a deal in place covering citizens' rights, the Irish border and Britain's "divorce bill" of about £30 billion.
Ed Davey discusses case for public inquiry into Brexit


thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Labour POLL: Which Labour leadership candidate scares you the most? VOTE HERE

Shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey , shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer , shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry , shadow treasury minister Clive Lewis and backbenchers Jess Phillips and Lisa Nandy have all announced they are running for the top job .
The next leader of the opposition will take over a party which suffered its worst election defeat for almost 100 years , and saw its core working class supporters abandon Labour in the northern heartlands .
Ms Long-Bailey , seen as the candidate favoured by the outgoing regime , is the latest contender to announce her leadership bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the party needs a “ proud socialist ” at the helm and is seen as a frontrunner with the left-wing membership .
Ms Long-Bailey wrote in the Tribune magazine : “ We need a proud socialist to lead the Labour Party , driven by their principles and an unwavering determination to see democratic socialism in our lifetime .
“ For all of these reasons and more , I have decided to stand for election to become the next leader of our party.
” Her shadow cabinet colleague , Sir Keir Starmer could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lead the party .
Sir Keir , is seen as a more centralist figure within the party and has been critical of the party ’ s Brexit strategy .
The MP for Holborn and St Pancras said Labour “ should have taken a stronger position one way or the other ” and also ruled reversing the result of 2016 EU referendum under his Labour Government .
The shadow Brexit secretary insisted the argument for a second referendum ” blew away ” with the election result .
The former Director of Public Prosecutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change ” needed to deal with inequality across the country .
Emily Thornberry , a frequent stand-in for Mr Corbyn at Prime Minister ’ s Questions , said the party need a leader with “ political nous and strategic vision to reunite our party ” .
The MP for Islington South and Finsbury , and ardent Remainer , also criticised the party ’ s position on Brexit and failure to persuade Mr Corbyn to back an outright Remain stance .
On Labour ’ s disastrous election showing , the shadow foreign secretary said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single-issue election with no clear position on that issue and , as every pollster predicted , we were brutally squeezed by all the other parties with an unequivocal policy on Brexit , all of them sharing a clear strategy to eat into Labour ’ s base.
” Outspoken backbencher Jess Phillips and critic of the Labour hierarchy , has called on the party to elect “ a different kind of leader ” .
The MP for Birmingham Yardley urged the Labour membership it is “ not the time to play it safe ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ challenged ” .
Ms Phillips also told the BBC ’ s Andrew Marr Show that she would “ wait and see ” how Brexit turns out , but hinted a return to the European Union would be possible under her leadership .
Lisa Nandy , MP for Wigan , said she had a “ deeper understanding ” of what went wrong in the election and insisted she is the candidate to win back to the trust of voters in Labour ’ s ‘ red wall ’ .
The backbench MP told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once our Labour heartlands , we will never win power in Westminster and help to build the country we know we can be .
“ I have heard you loud and clear when you said to earn that trust means we need a leader who is proud to be from those communities , has skin in the game and is prepared to go out , listen and bring Labour home to you.
” Shadow treasury minister Clive Lewis and keen socialist , wants to shift the party further away from the centre and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brown .
READ MORE : Rebecca Long-Bailey breaks rank with Corbyn on nuclear weapons The MP for Norwich South said he wants to “ unleash ” and not “ manage ” the Labour movement .
He said : “ The truth is that while making a clear break with the New Labour era in terms of policy and personnel , the party was never able to communicate this to voters in our heartlands .
“ When trying to persuade them of our radicalism and sincerity , we often had the legacy of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dawn Butler announces Deputy Labour leadership bid ‘ prepare for power ’ [ ANALYSIS ] Labour leadership election timetable : How will leadership race unfold ?
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Shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey, shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer, shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry, shadow treasury minister Clive Lewis and backbenchers Jess Phillips and Lisa Nandy have all announced they are running for the top job. The next leader of the opposition will take over a party which suffered its worst election defeat for almost 100 years, and saw its core working class supporters abandon Labour in the northern heartlands. Ms Long-Bailey, seen as the candidate favoured by the outgoing regime, is the latest contender to announce her leadership bid. THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED, check results HERE.
The MP for Salford and Eccles said the party needs a “proud socialist” at the helm and is seen as a frontrunner with the left-wing membership. Ms Long-Bailey wrote in the Tribune magazine: “We need a proud socialist to lead the Labour Party, driven by their principles and an unwavering determination to see democratic socialism in our lifetime. “For all of these reasons and more, I have decided to stand for election to become the next leader of our party.” Her shadow cabinet colleague, Sir Keir Starmer could become the first knight of the realm to lead the party.
Which Labour leadership candidate scares you the most?
Sir Keir, is seen as a more centralist figure within the party and has been critical of the party’s Brexit strategy. The MP for Holborn and St Pancras said Labour “should have taken a stronger position one way or the other” and ruled out reversing the result of 2016 EU referendum under his Labour Government. The shadow Brexit secretary insisted the argument for a second referendum ”blew away” with the election result. The former Director of Public Prosecutions has also pledged to deliver ”fundamental change” needed to deal with inequality across the country.
Shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey
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Emily Thornberry, a frequent stand-in for Mr Corbyn at Prime Minister’s Questions, said the party need a leader with “political nous and strategic vision to reunite our party”. The MP for Islington South and Finsbury, and ardent Remainer, also criticised the party’s position on Brexit and failure to persuade Mr Corbyn to back an outright Remain stance. On Labour’s disastrous election showing, the shadow foreign secretary said: “We wilfully went into a single-issue election with no clear position on that issue and, as every pollster predicted, we were brutally squeezed by all the other parties with an unequivocal policy on Brexit, all of them sharing a clear strategy to eat into Labour’s base.” Outspoken backbencher Jess Phillips and critic of the Labour hierarchy, has called on the party to elect “a different kind of leader”.
Shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer
The MP for Birmingham Yardley urged the Labour membership it is “not the time to play it safe” and said Boris Johnson needs to be “challenged”. Ms Phillips also told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show that she would “wait and see” how Brexit turns out, but hinted a return to the European Union would be possible under her leadership. Lisa Nandy, MP for Wigan, said she had a “deeper understanding” of what went wrong in the election and insisted she is the candidate to win back to the trust of voters in Labour’s ‘red wall’.
Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry
Backbench Labour MP Jess Phillips
The backbench MP told the Wigan Post: “Without what were once our Labour heartlands, we will never win power in Westminster and help to build the country we know we can be. “I have heard you loud and clear when you said to earn that trust means we need a leader who is proud to be from those communities, has skin in the game and is prepared to go out, listen and bring Labour home to you.” Shadow treasury minister Clive Lewis and keen socialist, wants to shift the party further away from the centre and the days of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. READ MORE: Rebecca Long-Bailey breaks rank with Corbyn on nuclear weapons
Backbench Labour MP Lisa Nandy
Shadow treasury minister Clive Lewis
The MP for Norwich South said he wants to “unleash” and not “manage” the Labour movement. He said: “The truth is that while making a clear break with the New Labour era in terms of policy and personnel, the party was never able to communicate this to voters in our heartlands. “When trying to persuade them of our radicalism and sincerity, we often had the legacy of the 2000s thrown back in our faces. DON'T MISS Dawn Butler announces Deputy Labour leadership bid ‘prepare for power’ [ANALYSIS]
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Dawn Butler announces Deputy Labour leadership bid with promise to ‘prepare for power’

The shadow women and equalities secretary confirmed the news with a promise to “ prepare for power ” .
The MP for Brent Central has been a member of Mr Corbyn ’ s shadow cabinet for the past two years and is often sat next to the outgoing Labour leader at Prime Minister ’ s Questions ( PMQs ) .
She wrote on Twitter : “ Join me , Let ’ s Prepare for Power , # Dawn4Deputy ” The former officer at the GMB union was one of 36 MPs to nominate Mr Corbyn to become leader back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her loyalty and was appointed shadow minister for diverse communities in 2016 .
However , the ardent Remainer resigned for her post in February 2017 , after defying a Labour three-line-whip to trigger Article 50 and the start of Brexit negotiations .
Explaining her decision , Ms Butler said in a statement : “ Having served as a delegate on the European Council I have seen first-hand just how important close working relationships are with our European neighbours .
“ I campaigned passionately to remain in the EU and was disappointed with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She added : “ I have made clear on many occasions that if I were given a vote in Parliament , I would vote to remain in the EU .
“ I am proud to represent Brent Central and I am proud that we voted to overwhelmingly to remain in the EU and will vote to reflect the views of my constituency who elected me to be their voice in parliament.
” Ms Butler was returned to the role in June 2017 and , two months later , was appointed as shadow women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general election , Ms Butler held onto her seat and holds a majority of more than 20,000 .
Following Labour ’ s worst election defeat since 1935 , the shadow women and equalities secretary blamed only Brexit .
She told ITV : “ Ultimately this defeat will be down to one thing , and that ’ ll be Brexit.
” READ MORE : Rebecca Long-Bailey blasted as she fails to admit Corbyn was wrong Ms Butler is now the sixth candidate who has announced they are running for the position last held by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education secretary Angela Rayner , shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon , shadow Europe minister Khalid Mahmood , shadow sports minister Rosena Allin-Khan and Scotland ’ s only Labour MP Ian Murray have all announced their deputy leadership bid .
On Monday , the party ’ s ruling National Executive Committee agreed on the timetable for the leadership and deputy leadership elections .
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The shadow women and equalities secretary confirmed the news with a promise to “prepare for power”. The MP for Brent Central has been a member of Mr Corbyn’s shadow cabinet for the past two years and is often sat next to the outgoing Labour leader at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs). She wrote on Twitter: “Join me, Let’s Prepare for Power, #Dawn4Deputy”
The former officer at the GMB union was one of 36 MPs to nominate Mr Corbyn to become leader back in 2015. Ms Butler was awarded for her loyalty and was appointed shadow minister for diverse communities in 2016. However, the ardent Remainer resigned for her post in February 2017, after defying a Labour three-line-whip to trigger Article 50 and the start of Brexit negotiations. Explaining her decision, Ms Butler said in a statement: “Having served as a delegate on the European Council I have seen first-hand just how important close working relationships are with our European neighbours.
Dawn Butler has announced she is standing to become Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Dawn Butler sat next to Jeremy Corbyn at PMQs
“I campaigned passionately to remain in the EU and was disappointed with the outcome of the referendum last year.” She added: “I have made clear on many occasions that if I were given a vote in Parliament, I would vote to remain in the EU. “I am proud to represent Brent Central and I am proud that we voted to overwhelmingly to remain in the EU and will vote to reflect the views of my constituency who elected me to be their voice in parliament.”
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Dawn Butler was one of 36 MPs to nominate Mr Corbyn to become leader back in 2015
Ms Butler was returned to the role in June 2017 and, two months later, was appointed as shadow women and equalities secretary. In the 2019 general election, Ms Butler held onto her seat and holds a majority of more than 20,000. Following Labour’s worst election defeat since 1935, the shadow women and equalities secretary blamed only Brexit. She told ITV: “Ultimately this defeat will be down to one thing, and that’ll be Brexit.” READ MORE: Rebecca Long-Bailey blasted as she fails to admit Corbyn was wrong
Dawn Butler is the MP for Brent Central
Ms Butler is now the sixth candidate who has announced they are running for the position last held by former Labour MP Tom Watson. Shadow education secretary Angela Rayner, shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon, shadow Europe minister Khalid Mahmood, shadow sports minister Rosena Allin-Khan and Scotland’s only Labour MP Ian Murray have all announced their deputy leadership bid. On Monday, the party’s ruling National Executive Committee agreed on the timetable for the leadership and deputy leadership elections. DON'T MISS Thornberry ridiculed after BBC's Maitlis grills Labour candidate [VIDEO]
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Labour leadership election timetable: How will the leadership race unfold?

Labour ’ s National Executive Committee ( NEC ) met in London yesterday to determine the timetable for the leadership contest .
Other key elements of the election discussed at the meeting include the eligibility of voters and the cost of membership .
How will the leadership race unfold ?
From Tuesday , January 7 until January 13 , candidates wishing to get on the ballot must secure the necessary nominations from their peers .
To take part , leadership candidates must get the support of at least 22 MPs and MEPs , despite the latter group likely to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the UK is due to leave the EU .
From January 14 to January 16 , the Labour party will open an application period for registered supporters .
READ MORE : Labour leadership bid candidates : Meet the SIX wannabe Labour leaders Between January 15 and February 14 , the candidates will seek to obtain the nominations from Constituency Labour Parties and affiliates ( including trade unions ) .
The candidates must get the backing of five percent of constituency parties or three affiliated bodies , two of which must be trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election .
The ballot opens on February 21 and will remain so until April 2 .
The Labour Party will then hold a special conference to announce the winner on April 4 .
The NEC , an elected body made of up parliamentarians , councillors , trade unionists and constituency party members , met yesterday to decide some key elements of the election .
It agreed on a cut-off period for new members to sign up .
Labour rules state those who want to join and vote must do so within two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The NEC did not alter this , as it had in 2016 , so new members now have until January 20 to sign up if they want to vote .
DO N'T MISS : Labour 's Tom Watson slams his own party 's election record [ VIDEO ] Corbynistas pull up draw bridge with Labour stitch-up [ OPINION ] Stormzy leaves BBC Breakfast viewers and host Dan Walker distracted [ VIDEO ] This decision could favour candidates like Jess Phillips and Lisa Nandy .
That ’ s because they are trying to convince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
Conversely , a shorter cut-off period would likely have helped the likes of Sir Keir Starmer as he appeals more to the current pro-Remain membership .
The voting for leader and deputy leader take place at the same time .
The NEC also ruled on the participation of registered Labour supporters .
Non-party members have been able to sign up on a temporary basis since 2015 at a reduced cost in order to vote .
In 2015 , people were given two months to sign up for £3 .
A year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the NEC and the fee increased to £25 .
How is the leader elected ?
Only an MP with the support of at least 21 MPs and five percent of constituency parties , two of which have to be trade unions , can take stand for election .
The 500,000 or so Labour Party members will cast their votes in the election and pick their candidate in a one-member , one-vote system .
This means an equal vote for all members , affiliated supporters and registered supporters – be it members who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shadow cabinet .
Labour members can vote via post or online and must choose a candidate using the alternative vote ( AV ) system .
In elections held under the AV , each voter ranks candidates on the ballot paper in order of preference ( 1 , 2 , 3 etc. )
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After marking their first preference , voters may then choose to express further preferences for as many , or as few , candidates as they wish .
The count begins by allocating votes in line with first preferences and if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ – more than 50 percent – of the votes after this allocation they are elected .
If no candidate achieves a 50 percent majority in the first round , the candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is knocked out and their votes are reallocated based on the second preferences ; this process continues until a winner is eventually elected .

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Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) met in London yesterday to determine the timetable for the leadership contest. Other key elements of the election discussed at the meeting include the eligibility of voters and the cost of membership.
How will the leadership race unfold? From Tuesday, January 7 until January 13, candidates wishing to get on the ballot must secure the necessary nominations from their peers. To take part, leadership candidates must get the support of at least 22 MPs and MEPs, despite the latter group likely to be out of a job by January 31 when the UK is due to leave the EU. From January 14 to January 16, the Labour party will open an application period for registered supporters. READ MORE: Labour leadership bid candidates: Meet the SIX wannabe Labour leaders
Labour leadership election timetable: How will the leadership race unfold?
READ MORE Who is Rebecca Long-Bailey? MP announces Labour leadership bid Between January 15 and February 14, the candidates will seek to obtain the nominations from Constituency Labour Parties and affiliates (including trade unions). The candidates must get the backing of five percent of constituency parties or three affiliated bodies, two of which must be trade unions, to stand in the leadership election. The ballot opens on February 21 and will remain so until April 2. The Labour Party will then hold a special conference to announce the winner on April 4.
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The NEC, an elected body made of up parliamentarians, councillors, trade unionists and constituency party members, met yesterday to decide some key elements of the election. It agreed on a cut-off period for new members to sign up. Labour rules state those who want to join and vote must do so within two weeks of the election process start date. The NEC did not alter this, as it had in 2016, so new members now have until January 20 to sign up if they want to vote. DON'T MISS:
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READ MORE Keir Starmer's chilling explanation of Labour election defeat exposed This decision could favour candidates like Jess Phillips and Lisa Nandy. That’s because they are trying to convince disillusioned ex-party members to rejoin and back them. Conversely, a shorter cut-off period would likely have helped the likes of Sir Keir Starmer as he appeals more to the current pro-Remain membership. The voting for leader and deputy leader take place at the same time.
Jess Phillips (left) and Lisa Nandy may benefit from two-week membership cut-off period
The NEC also ruled on the participation of registered Labour supporters. Non-party members have been able to sign up on a temporary basis since 2015 at a reduced cost in order to vote. In 2015, people were given two months to sign up for £3. A year later, they were given two days by the NEC and the fee increased to £25.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--‘Let’s celebrate our FREEDOM!’ Mark Francois pushes for Big Ben to ring on January 31

However , Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage , who is planning a £100,000 bonanza of his own in Trafalgar Square , has taken a swipe at the Tories for “ adopting his ideas ” .
A Downing Street spokesman confirmed Mr Johnson had green-lit the event , without providing any details .
However , he said : “ In terms of our departure on 31 January , we will set out our plans shortly .
“ It ’ s clearly a significant moment in our country ’ s history.
” He did not confirm whether the celebration would include Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Parliament amendment to Mr Johnson ’ s Brexit Bill , which he hopes to push through the Commons by the end of Thursday , has been signed by 40 MPs .
Writing on the Conservative Home website , Rayleigh and Wickford MP Mr Francois said : “ With the Elizabeth Tower currently undergoing a period of renovation , Big Ben has been silenced to protect the hearing of those working on the project .
“ Nevertheless , the iconic bell does still ring for moments of national significance , such as New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rightly , for Remembrance Sunday too .
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Labour and SNP plot last-ditch bid “ To mark this momentous occasion , I , along with 50 other Members of Parliament , am now campaigning to allow Big Ben to chime our freedom as well.
” Mr Francois told Express.co.uk : “ Because under Article 50 we leave the EU on a specific time - 11pm GMT on January 31 - those around the country who wish to celebrate our new-found freedom will obviously look to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So it seems inconceivable that the clock should be anything other than Big Ben.
” Boris Johnson House of Lords reform : Peer called for EU-style chamber [ REVIEW ] World War 3 MAPPED : Number of US forces in Middle East exposed [ INSIGHT ] Von der Leyen could delay Brexit – Brussels might not be ready on Feb1 [ VIDEO ] Should Mr Francois ’ s amendment , which will be considered alongside others by speaker Lindsay Hoyle today , be approved , it would enshrine the ringing of Big Ben @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is not selected , Mr Francois has pledged to continue to lobby in advance of January 31 .
Leave Means Leave is likewise planning its own celebratory events on January 31 , and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage taking a swipe at the Tories , tweeting : “ This government is good at adopting our ideas .
“ The public will be able to register for the Leave Means Leave event by the end of today.
” Mr Farage previously told The Daily Telegraph : “ Jan 31 is a moment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beaten by the people , ” Mr Farage was quoted as saying by The Sunday Telegraph .
“ We will invite people from all parties .
Business figures will be asked to join the celebration .

Mark Francois argues Big Ben should chime when UK leaves EU
However, Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage, who is planning a £100,000 bonanza of his own in Trafalgar Square, has taken a swipe at the Tories for “adopting his ideas”. A Downing Street spokesman confirmed Mr Johnson had green-lit the event, without providing any details.
However, he said: “In terms of our departure on 31 January, we will set out our plans shortly. “It’s clearly a significant moment in our country’s history.” He did not confirm whether the celebration would include Mr Francois’s Big Ben idea.
Mark Francois wants Big Ben to ring at 11pm on January 31
Nigel Evans MP has also signed the amendment
A Parliament amendment to Mr Johnson’s Brexit Bill, which he hopes to push through the Commons by the end of Thursday, has been signed by 40 MPs. Writing on the Conservative Home website, Rayleigh and Wickford MP Mr Francois said: “With the Elizabeth Tower currently undergoing a period of renovation, Big Ben has been silenced to protect the hearing of those working on the project. “Nevertheless, the iconic bell does still ring for moments of national significance, such as New Year’s Eve and, quite rightly, for Remembrance Sunday too. JUST IN: Just face the music! Labour and SNP plot last-ditch bid
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It seems inconceivable that the clock should be anything other than Big Ben. Mark Francois
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Should Mr Francois’s amendment, which will be considered alongside others by speaker Lindsay Hoyle today, be approved, it would enshrine the ringing of Big Ben at 11pm into law. Even if it is not selected, Mr Francois has pledged to continue to lobby in advance of January 31. Leave Means Leave is likewise planning its own celebratory events on January 31, and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage taking a swipe at the Tories, tweeting: “This government is good at adopting our ideas.
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“The public will be able to register for the Leave Means Leave event by the end of today.” Mr Farage previously told The Daily Telegraph: “Jan 31 is a moment to celebrate, when the establishment have been beaten by the people,” Mr Farage was quoted as saying by The Sunday Telegraph. “We will invite people from all parties. Business figures will be asked to join the celebration.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Labour leadership bid candidates: Meet the SIX wannabe Labour leaders

After Labour ’ s fourth consecutive general election loss , the last being its heaviest since 1935 , Jeremy Corbyn announced he was stepping down from his role as leader .
The party ’ s National Executive Committee ( NEC ) said the leadership election result will be announced on April 4 .
The frontrunner in the leadership contest according to Ladbrokes is barrister Sir Keir Starmer , the Shadow Brexit Secretary and MP for Holborn and St Pancras .
The 57-year-old shifted Labour ’ s position on Brexit towards a second referendum .
He believes the debate is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Conservatives ’ ‘ get Brexit done ’ message .
Sir Keir wants any future trade deal with the European Union “ protects our economy , protects our jobs , and working standards , the environment and consumers ” .
READ MORE : ‘ Shut out the working class !
’ Corbynistas pull up the draw bridge with Labour stitch-up Sir Keir hopes to pick up pro-Corbyn votes among the Labour leadership by aligning himself to the left of the party , and has said the party should keep the level of radicalism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He has committed to further Corbyn ’ s plan for a green new deal as tackling the climate crisis is his campaign ’ s core message .
As far as foreign policy is concerned , Sir Keir said he “ profoundly believes in peace , reconciliation , human rights and collaboration across borders ” .
Amid the recent tensions in the Middle East , he called for the international community to not isolate Iran .
Rebecca Long-Bailey , long touted as the second favourite in the leadership race by Ladbrokes despite only announcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a post-Corbyn continuity candidate .
She said she wants to invest in public services , push for green jobs and reverse the fall in living standards .
The Salford and Eccles MP did not push a pro-remain Brexit agenda and has not spoken openly on the subject since the election .
In her role as Shadow Business Secretary , she led Labour ’ s green new deal policy and believes “ investment in good , unionised jobs and the re-industrialisation of our regions and nations ” is the best way to tackle the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Windows 10 update alert as Microsoft warns you may need to buy new PC [ INSIGHT ] The One Show : Patrick Kielty storms off following Alex Jones confession [ VIDEO ] Royal snub : How Queen vetoed special request from Countess of Wessex [ INSIGHT ] On Boris Johnson , she said the Prime Minister should stop “ outsourcing our foreign policy to Donald Trump ” in light of recent events in the Middle East .
She supports a mix of patriotism and internationalism in foreign policy .
Ms Long-Bailey has the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the party ’ s radical values seen in the election campaign .
She stepped into Mr Corbyn ’ s shoes when she took part in live debates during the campaign .
Wigan MP Lisa Nandy , Ladbrokes ' current third favourite , did not agree with labour ’ s second referendum policy and instead favoured a softer Brexit .
Ms Nandy , considered a soft left candidate , wants to boost local economies across British towns by creating jobs there and improving public services .
The 40-year-old has recently been critical of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , claiming better bus services would have resonated better with the electorate .
Despite her criticisms of Labour ’ s Brexit position and manifesto , she has said Labour must not stray far from the Corbyn era radicalism of the last few years .
The former Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary is committed to tackling the climate crisis .
She has called out President Trump ’ s actions on the global stage .
She said the American commander in chief had created a “ really , really dangerous moment for the entire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ms Nandy wants the UK to rebuild its influence in the world .
Prominent backbencher Jess Phillips made a U-turn on her Brexit position in a matter of hours last weekend .
Originally stating she could see herself campaigning to rejoin the EU , she later softened her view when she said : “ I can ’ t see a campaign to rejoin winning support in the next Labour manifesto.
” The Birmingham Yardley MP wants to address the impact of Tory cuts that “ haven ’ t just increased poverty but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticised the party ’ s manifesto after Labour ’ s election loss .
The 38-year-old is a vocal critic of Mr Corbyn and is thus unlikely to win many votes among his supporters .
She is also committed to fighting climate change and was seen attending one of the many school strikes last year .
Ms Phillips has called President Trump ’ s actions in Iran “ reckless and dangerous ” .
She also criticised the Prime Minister for being absent when the crisis started .
• Clive Lewis : Labour leader hopeful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Norwich MP Clive Lewis was once closely associated with Mr Corbyn and is seen as being on the left of the party .
He did recently speak out on Mr Corbyn , claiming the leader did not do enough to give members a voice and Mr Lewis also said there has been a “ lack of leadership ” on Brexit .
The 48-year-old is an outspoken pro-remain member of the parliamentary Labour part .
He was part of the Love Socialism , Hate Brexit campaign .
A former territorial army officer , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Syria in 2015 .
He criticised the “ lust for war ” saying he was someone who “ had my fill on my short tour of Afghanistan of death and mayhem ” .
He believes in the “ economic and cultural case for migration ” , and the need to “ build solidarity between our diverse communities through greater social and economic equality ” .
Mr Lewis also wants Labour to work with the Greens to tackle the climate crisis .
Emily Thornberry , a long shot at 50/1 , is pro-remain , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an EU flag .
She was loyal to Mr Corbyn and recently described him as a man of “ many , many talents ” , but refused to say he was a good leader while on a press run at the weekend .
Ms Thornberry has been shadow foreign secretary since 2016 and went toe-to-toe with on Boris Johnson on the Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe case when he was at the foreign office .
She has also criticised President Trump ’ s recent actions in Iran .
She wants Britain to lead the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thornberry also cited the Australian bushfires as a climate change warning .
On the economy , she said Labour approached his manifesto pledges in the wrong wat and promised to may big-spending policies .
She believes the party lost economic credibility by not properly explaining how it would pay for the policies in the manifesto .

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After Labour’s fourth consecutive general election loss, the last being its heaviest since 1935, Jeremy Corbyn announced he was stepping down from his role as leader. The party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) said the leadership election result will be announced on April 4.
Sir Keir Starmer The frontrunner in the leadership contest according to Ladbrokes is barrister Sir Keir Starmer, the Shadow Brexit Secretary and MP for Holborn and St Pancras. The 57-year-old shifted Labour’s position on Brexit towards a second referendum. He believes the debate is now over after his party failed to tackle the Conservatives’ ‘get Brexit done’ message. Sir Keir wants any future trade deal with the European Union to “protect our economy, protect our jobs, and working standards, the environment and consumers”. READ MORE: ‘Shut out the working class!’ Corbynistas pull up the draw bridge with Labour stitch-up
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READ MORE Carole Malone shuts down caller over Labour leadership Sir Keir hopes to pick up pro-Corbyn votes among the Labour leadership by aligning himself to the left of the party, and has said the party should keep the level of radicalism seen in the last few years. He has committed to further Corbyn’s plan for a green new deal as tackling the climate crisis is his campaign’s core message. As far as foreign policy is concerned, Sir Keir said he “profoundly believes in peace, reconciliation, human rights and collaboration across borders”. Amid the recent tensions in the Middle East, he called for the international community to not isolate Iran.
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Rebecca Long-Bailey
Rebecca Long-Bailey Rebecca Long-Bailey, long touted as the second favourite in the leadership race by Ladbrokes despite only announcing her participation on Monday, is considered a post-Corbyn continuity candidate. She said she wants to invest in public services, push for green jobs and reverse the fall in living standards. The Salford and Eccles MP did not push a pro-remain Brexit agenda and has not spoken openly on the subject since the election. In her role as Shadow Business Secretary, she led Labour’s green new deal policy and believes “investment in good, unionised jobs and the re-industrialisation of our regions and nations” is the best way to tackle the climate crisis. DON'T MISS:
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READ MORE Nigel Farage takes Tory manifesto swipe and continues war with Rayner On Boris Johnson, she said the Prime Minister should stop “outsourcing our foreign policy to Donald Trump” in light of recent events in the Middle East. She supports a mix of patriotism and internationalism in foreign policy. Ms Long-Bailey has the support of Mr Corbyn allies and believes in the party’s radical values seen in the election campaign. She stepped into Mr Corbyn’s shoes when she took part in live debates during the campaign.
Lisa Nandy
Lisa Nandy Wigan MP Lisa Nandy, Ladbrokes' current third favourite, did not agree with labour’s second referendum policy and instead favoured a softer Brexit. Ms Nandy, considered a soft left candidate, wants to boost local economies across British towns by creating jobs there and improving public services. The 40-year-old has recently been critical of Labour’s free broadband election pledge, claiming better bus services would have resonated better with the electorate. Despite her criticisms of Labour’s Brexit position and manifesto, she has said Labour must not stray far from the Corbyn era radicalism of the last few years.
The former Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary is committed to tackling the climate crisis. She has called out President Trump’s actions on the global stage. She said the American commander in chief had created a “really, really dangerous moment for the entire world and for Britain in particular”. Ms Nandy wants the UK to rebuild its influence in the world.
Jess Phillips
READ MORE Anti-Corbyn Labour MP backs 'honest and direct' Jess Phillips Jess Phillips Prominent backbencher Jess Phillips made a U-turn on her Brexit position in a matter of hours last weekend. Originally stating she could see herself campaigning to rejoin the EU, she later softened her view when she said: “I can’t see a campaign to rejoin winning support in the next Labour manifesto.” The Birmingham Yardley MP wants to address the impact of Tory cuts that “haven’t just increased poverty but have increased despair”. She also criticised the party’s manifesto after Labour’s election loss. The 38-year-old is a vocal critic of Mr Corbyn and is thus unlikely to win many votes among his supporters. She is also committed to fighting climate change and was seen attending one of the many school strikes last year. Ms Phillips has called President Trump’s actions in Iran “reckless and dangerous”. She also criticised the Prime Minister for being absent when the crisis started.
Clive Lewis
READ MORE Clive Lewis announces Labour leadership bid Clive Lewis Norwich MP Clive Lewis was once closely associated with Mr Corbyn and is seen as being on the left of the party. He did recently speak out on Mr Corbyn, claiming the leader did not do enough to give members a voice and Mr Lewis also said there has been a “lack of leadership” on Brexit. The 48-year-old is an outspoken pro-remain member of the parliamentary Labour part. He was part of the Love Socialism, Hate Brexit campaign. A former territorial army officer, Mr Lewis spoke out against military action in Syria in 2015. He criticised the “lust for war” saying he was someone who “had my fill on my short tour of Afghanistan of death and mayhem”. He believes in the “economic and cultural case for migration”, and the need to “build solidarity between our diverse communities through greater social and economic equality”. Mr Lewis also wants Labour to work with the Greens to tackle the climate crisis.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Rebecca Long-Bailey: Who is Rebecca Long-Bailey? MP announces Labour leadership bid

During the 2019 election campaign , Rebecca Long-Bailey became something of a rising star in the Labour Party , standing @ @ @ @ @ one televised election debate .
Ms Long-Bailey now joins Sir Keir Starmer , Emily Thornberry @ @ @ @ @ Nandy and Jess Philips in the race to become the next leader of the Labour @ @ @ @ @ to admit Boris Johnson was right Born in Greater Manchester , Ms Long-Bailey became an @ @ @ @ @ is considered the favourite candidate by Labour ’ s left .
Prior to her parliamentary @ @ @ @ @ as a solicitor .
Currently MP for Salford and Eccles , she has been Shadow @ @ @ @ @ , Energy and Industrial Strategy since 2017 .
A strong supporter of Jeremy Corbyn , @ @ @ @ @ 36 MPs to nominate Mr Corbyn as a candidate in the 2015 leadership contest .
@ @ @ @ @ : Just face the music !
Labour and SNP plot LAST-DITCH bid

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During the 2019 election campaign, Rebecca Long-Bailey became something of a rising star in the Labour Party, standing in for Jeremy Corbyn during one televised election debate. Ms Long-Bailey now joins Sir Keir Starmer, Emily Thornberry, Clive Lewis, Lisa Nandy and Jess Philips in the race to become the next leader of the Labour Party.
Who is Rebecca Long-Bailey? Born in Greater Manchester, Ms Long-Bailey became an MP in 2015, and is considered the favourite candidate by Labour’s left. Prior to her parliamentary career, Ms Long-Bailey worked as a solicitor. Currently MP for Salford and Eccles, she has been Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy since 2017. A strong supporter of Jeremy Corbyn, Ms Long-Bailey was one of 36 MPs to nominate Mr Corbyn as a candidate in the 2015 leadership contest. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Just face the music! Labour and SNP plot LAST-DITCH bid
Rebecca Long-Bailey: Who is Rebecca Long-Bailey? MP announces Labour leadership bid
Rebecca Long-Bailey: Long-Bailey was a supporter of Jeremy Corbyn in the 2015 leadership election
READ MORE Labour leadership: Tories fear one candidate as expert predicts leader What are Rebecca Long-Bailey’s views? Announcing her candidacy for the leadership contest, Long-Bailey wrote in the Tribune: “But we need a leader that can be trusted with our socialist agenda. “A leader who is totally committed to the policies and has the political backbone to defend them. “We need a proud socialist to lead the Labour Party, driven by their principles and an unwavering determination to see democratic socialism in our lifetime.” Ms Long-Bailey agrees with current Labour policies, stating “I don’t just agree with the policies, I’ve spent the last four years writing them.”
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Rebecca Long-Bailey: Long-Bailey is Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
She cites Labour’s Green New Deal, and plans to “democratise” the economy, as policies which will help “hand back wealth” to ordinary people. On the issue of Brexit, Ms Long-Bailey is not known as a Remainer, but has not said much about Brexit since the election. However she has acknowledged Labour’s Brexit position did not appeal to voters. She wrote in The Guardian: “The country was sharply divided by Brexit, and our compromise solution satisfied too few.” DON'T MISS: Labour leadership hopefuls must face reality says STEPHEN POLLARD [COMMENT]
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READ MORE Angela Rayner stands for deputy Labour leader - ‘we must win or die' What is the timeline for the Labour leadership contest? Candidates have started announcing that they will be standing in the Labour leadership contest, and soon the competition will really kick-off. Between January 7 to 13 the nomination period for MPs and MEPs takes place. Then the application period for registered supporters commence between January 14 to 16.
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The second stage of nominations from Constituency Labour Parties (CLP) and affiliates, including unions, takes place from January 15 until February 14. January 20 is the freeze date for voting eligibility for new members and affiliated supporters. On February 21 the ballot opens, and it closes on April 2. On April 4, the party will announce its next leader at a special conference.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Brexit betrayal: Lib Dems’ 'hideous' attempt to cancel EU exit sparks FURY with voters

In a shocking move , acting Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey announced there needs to be an investigation into the EU referendum and its result .
The party will table an amendment to Prime Minister Boris Johnson ’ s Withdrawal Agreement Bill .
The amendment will call for an inquiry within six months of the bill being passed .
The inquiry is likely to look into former Prime Minister David Cameron ’ s decision to hold the referendum in the first place , the finances and the conduct of politicians during the campaign .
This will also include the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 process .
The Lib Dems are also planning to look at the Tories ’ handling of key Brexit decisions , which includes the Government ’ s refusal to hold a second referendum .
However , the sly move has enraged Britons , who have branded the attempt “ hideous ” .
One Twitter user called Paul said : “ I ’ m demanding you anti-democratic losers STFU and go live in an EU country if you love it that much .
“ The only catastrophe you should be holding an inquiry into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other lying , anti-Brexit losers got in the election .
“ A clue is in the result.
” “ It smells highly of somebody wanting to re-fight lost battles.
” Another angry user said : “ ’ Public ’ inquiry ?
The public literally got together on 12th December and decided what they think of Brexit .
However , some Twitter users said a public inquiry is “ crucial ” .
One user said : “ It is important politicians and commentators keep pressing for a full , independent , Brexit inquiry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ This story is n't going away .
“ The messaging is crucial .
This is n't about Remain or Leave winning .
It 's about our democracy losing if nothing 's done.
” Sir Ed said : `` Countless lies by our prime minister , others in the Tory Party and beyond , means questions must be asked about the result of the referendum in 2016 .

Ed Davey discusses case for public inquiry into Brexit
In a shocking move, acting Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey announced there needs to be an investigation into the EU referendum and its result. The party will table an amendment to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill.
The amendment will call for an inquiry within six months of the bill being passed. The inquiry is likely to look into former Prime Minister David Cameron’s decision to hold the referendum in the first place, the finances and the conduct of politicians during the campaign. This will also include the Government’s handling of the Article 50 process. The Lib Dems are also planning to look at the Tories’ handling of key Brexit decisions, which includes the Government’s refusal to hold a second referendum.
Brexit news: Lib Dems’ attempt to cancel Brexit branded ‘hideous’ by angry Twitter users
Sir Ed Davey announced that there needs to be an investigation into the EU referendum and its result
However, the sly move has enraged Britons, who have branded the attempt “hideous”. One Twitter user called Paul said: “I’m demanding you anti-democratic losers STFU and go live in an EU country if you love it that much. “The only catastrophe you should be holding an inquiry into is the hideous trouncing you and the other lying, anti-Brexit losers got in the election. “A clue is in the result.” READ MORE: ‘They’re all Remainers!’ Furious ‘Red Wall’ voter slams Labour leaders
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The Lib Dems are also planning to look at the Tories’ handling of key Brexit decisions
However, the sly move has left social media users frustrated
One user called out Mr Davey for trying to “fight lost battles”
“It smells highly of somebody wanting to re-fight lost battles.” Another angry user said: “’Public’ inquiry? The public literally got together on 12th December and decided what they think of Brexit. “Move on, dear. You’ve lost again.” However, some Twitter users said a public inquiry is “crucial”.
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One user said: “It is important politicians and commentators keep pressing for a full, independent, Brexit inquiry. “New evidence continues to emerge. This story isn't going away. “The messaging is crucial. This isn't about Remain or Leave winning. It's about our democracy losing if nothing's done.” Sir Ed said: "Countless lies by our prime minister, others in the Tory Party and beyond, means questions must be asked about the result of the referendum in 2016.
Ed Davey: "To truly understand the events leading up to Brexit, there must be a public inquiry"
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