thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Boris’s Brexit Britain paves way for huge spending spree that sparks ‘decade of renewal’

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 .
Mr Javid had been due to deliver the economic set piece in November but it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exit from the EU on October 31 and the Prime Minister subsequently called a general election .
Speaking during a visit to the new £350 million Trafford Park tramline project in Manchester yesterday , he said : `` The country voted for change .
There are still too many people in our great country that feel left behind and we are going to deliver that change . ''
Mr Javid will provide an economic update to the Cabinet today before facing MPs in the Commons as they return from their Christmas break .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain 's potential – uniting our great country , opening a new chapter for our economy and ushering in a decade of renewal , '' Mr Javid said .
Following month ’ s of Brexit stalemate business optimism has soared since the election , according to a new survey yesterday .
The IHS Markit/CIPS UK purchasing managers ’ index for services rose to 50 in December from 49.3 in November .
Any reading above 50 indicates a majority of companies reported an increase in activity .
“ The decisive result of the general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PMI a bit of a boost , ” said Thomas Pugh , an economist at the consultancy Capital Economics .
It follows the latest update of the annual World Economic League Table ( WELT ) from the Centre for Economic and Business Research which shows that post-Brexit Britain will be among the world 's leading powerhouse economies throughout the next decade .
UK finances , manufacturing and services are so fundamentally strong that the country is set to stay near the top of the international economic league table and will dwarf France ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in from a massive trade deal with America , the Prime Minister can look forward to spearheading the nation ’ s economy throughout what some have already dubbed the “ Roaring Twenties ” .
The latest revised data from the Centre for Economic and Business Research suggests that despite the uncertainty over Brexit , the French economy failed to overtake the UK economy in the 2016-19 period .
It now expects that by 2034 the British economy will be a quarter larger than the French economy .
During the general election campaign the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policies adopted by his predecessors , promising to loosen constraints on borrowing to the tune of up to £20 billion a year for capital spending .
In the Budget , Mr Javid will update the Charter of Fiscal Responsibility with new rules to allow him to take advantage of historically low-interest rates to borrow to invest `` properly and responsibly '' .
Mr Javid also said he would offer help for “ hard-working people in particular , especially with the cost of living '' .
This includes investing in new hospitals , training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vocational education and the biggest ever cash increase to the National Living Wage .
It follows announcements last week that low-paid workers will receive a 6.2 per cent pay rise with a new National Living Wage ( NLW ) of £8.72 per hour , the biggest cash increase ever .
Mr Johnson has promised a new `` golden age '' for Britain during the next 10 years following the tories election landslide .
The PM said his blueprint for the country would bring trade deals around the world to boost UK jobs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every community and “ the biggest transformation of our infrastructure since the Victorian age ” .

Sajid Javid reveals how first Budget will be spent
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.
Mr Javid had been due to deliver the economic set piece in November but it was postponed after parliament blocked Britain’s exit from the EU on October 31 and the Prime Minister subsequently called a general election. Speaking during a visit to the new £350 million Trafford Park tramline project in Manchester yesterday, he said: "The country voted for change. There are still too many people in our great country that feel left behind and we are going to deliver that change."
Boris's Brexit Britain will boom
Mr Javid will provide an economic update to the Cabinet today before facing MPs in the Commons as they return from their Christmas break. "With this Budget we will unleash Britain's potential – uniting our great country, opening a new chapter for our economy and ushering in a decade of renewal," Mr Javid said. Following month’s of Brexit stalemate business optimism has soared since the election, according to a new survey yesterday. The IHS Markit/CIPS UK purchasing managers’ index for services rose to 50 in December from 49.3 in November.
Any reading above 50 indicates a majority of companies reported an increase in activity. “The decisive result of the general election appears to have given the services PMI a bit of a boost,” said Thomas Pugh, an economist at the consultancy Capital Economics. It follows the latest update of the annual World Economic League Table (WELT) from the Centre for Economic and Business Research which shows that post-Brexit Britain will be among the world's leading powerhouse economies throughout the next decade.
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Sajid Javid, the Chancellor
UK finances, manufacturing and services are so fundamentally strong that the country is set to stay near the top of the international economic league table and will dwarf France’s economy. And as wealth floods in from a massive trade deal with America, the Prime Minister can look forward to spearheading the nation’s economy throughout what some have already dubbed the “Roaring Twenties”. The latest revised data from the Centre for Economic and Business Research suggests that despite the uncertainty over Brexit, the French economy failed to overtake the UK economy in the 2016-19 period. It now expects that by 2034 the British economy will be a quarter larger than the French economy.
Boris will lead Britain into new sunlit uplands
During the general election campaign the Chancellor made a decisive break from the policies adopted by his predecessors, promising to loosen constraints on borrowing to the tune of up to £20 billion a year for capital spending. In the Budget, Mr Javid will update the Charter of Fiscal Responsibility with new rules to allow him to take advantage of historically low-interest rates to borrow to invest "properly and responsibly". Mr Javid also said he would offer help for “hard-working people in particular, especially with the cost of living".
This includes investing in new hospitals, training thousands of new police officers, funding vocational education and the biggest ever cash increase to the National Living Wage. It follows announcements last week that low-paid workers will receive a 6.2 per cent pay rise with a new National Living Wage (NLW) of £8.72 per hour, the biggest cash increase ever. Mr Johnson has promised a new "golden age" for Britain during the next 10 years following the tories election landslide. The PM said his blueprint for the country would bring trade deals around the world to boost UK jobs, 40 new hospitals, excellent schools in every community and “the biggest transformation of our infrastructure since the Victorian age”.


thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--‘Shut out the working class!’ Corbynistas pull up the draw bridge with Labour stitch-up

The NEC is said to have made the decision 24-hours before the race officially begins tomorrow to replace leader Jeremy Corbyn as leader .
Huff Post UK ’ s Executive Politics Editor Paul Waugh said on Twitter : “ Am hearing NEC has decided registered supporters will have to pay £25 each to vote in Labour leader election and can only sign up in 48-hour window next week .
“ In other words , same as 2016 leadership election .
This confirmed too , source tells me : Leadership ballot will close April 2 .
Results on April 4th .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
” Potential voters took to Twitter to vent their anger at the price surge .
One said : “ So shut out the working class and make it affordable only to the Islington set .
“ The direction of travel for @ UKLabour has reached its destination.
” Another , referring to his bank statement , said : “ I thought it was £3 a month ?
It ’ s been a while since I looked at my bank statement.
” Another added : “ Do I hear the sound of goalposts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ The price of Corbynism has gone up eh ?
” Another said : “ Are Labour that impoverished due to the Corbyn era ?
” Another joked : “ Still worth it to keep Labour unelectable.
” READ NOW : When will the next Labour leader be known ?
[ NEWS ] The Party works by having affiliated supporters and registered supporters .
The first are members of trade unions and socialist societies affiliated to the party while the latter are people who pay a one-off fee to give them voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and registration deadline , which changed in 2016 , though additional changes to the policy came about in the 2018 conference in Brighton .
To get on the ballot paper each candidate must receive the support of 21 MPs .
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Margaret Beckett , former foreign secretary who sits on the wider NEC committee , claimed the party should “ listen to the electorate ” rather than letting “ people who ran the election decide ” .
So far , shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer , shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry , and backbench MPs Clive Lewis , Jess Phillips , and Lisa Nandy have announced they are running for the top job .
Ms Phillips , MP for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow new members to have a say in the contest .

Labour leadership: Expert warns of 'attempt to rig the rules'
The NEC is said to have made the decision 24-hours before the race officially begins tomorrow to replace leader Jeremy Corbyn as leader. Huff Post UK’s Executive Politics Editor Paul Waugh said on Twitter: “Am hearing NEC has decided registered supporters will have to pay £25 each to vote in Labour leader election and can only sign up in 48-hour window next week. “In other words, same as 2016 leadership election. This confirmed too, source tells me: Leadership ballot will close April 2. Results on April 4th. Election starts tomorrow (Jan 7th).”
Potential voters took to Twitter to vent their anger at the price surge. One said: “So shut out the working class and make it affordable only to the Islington set. “The direction of travel for @UKLabour has reached its destination.” Another, referring to his bank statement, said: “I thought it was £3 a month? It’s been a while since I looked at my bank statement.”
Labour has been accused of shutting out the working class
Mr Corbyn is standing down in March
Another added: “Do I hear the sound of goalposts being shifted?” A fourth added: “The price of Corbynism has gone up eh?” Another said: “Are Labour that impoverished due to the Corbyn era?” Another joked: “Still worth it to keep Labour unelectable.” READ NOW: When will the next Labour leader be known? [NEWS]
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Rebecca Long-Bailey and Angela Rayner are also competing
The Party works by having affiliated supporters and registered supporters. The first are members of trade unions and socialist societies affiliated to the party while the latter are people who pay a one-off fee to give them voting rights. The NEC decides the fee and registration deadline, which changed in 2016, though additional changes to the policy came about in the 2018 conference in Brighton. To get on the ballot paper each candidate must receive the support of 21 MPs. DON'T MISS:
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They also need the backing of five percent of local parties, or three affiliates – including two trade unions – representing at least five percent of affiliated members. Margaret Beckett, former foreign secretary who sits on the wider NEC committee, claimed the party should “listen to the electorate” rather than letting “people who ran the election decide”. So far, shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer, shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry, and backbench MPs Clive Lewis, Jess Phillips, and Lisa Nandy have announced they are running for the top job. Ms Phillips, MP for Birmingham Yardley, called on the NEC to allow new members to have a say in the contest.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--Brexit showdown: Boris to stand firm on NO MORE delays as PM meets VDL today

Frau von der Leyen will head to Downing Street for the first time since taking over as European Commission president from Jean-Claude Juncker .
Mr Johnson will say he wants to secure a trade deal with the EU by the end of December 2020 when the transition period that keeps existing rules in place ends .
Number 10 said the PM will insist talks on future relations with the bloc will be based on an ambitious free trading agreement rather than continuing to align with rules made in Brussels .
European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer said the meeting would `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round of negotiations but would not mark the start of full trade talks because the remaining 27 EU nations have not yet agreed to a mandate .
`` This is not a meeting that will go into the details of the trade negotiation per se , '' he added .
Downing Street hinted earlier in the week that the Government could conduct post-Brexit trade talks with the US in parallel with those with the EU .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said the UK would be `` free to hold trade discussions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has left the bloc at the end of the month .
It followed reports that Mr Johnson 's ministers are split over how best to negotiate a new trade deal with the EU , with some figures , including Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and International Trade Secretary Liz Truss , reportedly pushing for parallel talks with the US to put pressure on the EU .
MPs debated plans to rule out a transition period extension in law as the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill continued its passage through Parliament on Tuesday night .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday and Thursday before the legislation goes before peers next week .
Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay told MPs : `` This Bill implements the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by the Prime Minister .
It fulfils the will of the British people and will set the stage for our bright future outside of the European Union .
`` It lets us take back control of our laws , our money , our borders and our trade policy .
`` This Bill delivers on the overwhelming mandate given to us by the British people to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Opposition parties have tabled a number of amendments to the legislation , with Labour trying to force ministers to seek a two-year extension to the transition period if a trade deal has not been agreed by mid-June .
But Mr Johnson ’ s 80-strong majority means the attempts to thwart his EU departure plans are doomed to defeat .
The Bill cleared its first Commons hurdle before Christmas with a majority of 124 .
Parliamentary officials expect it to receive Royal Assent by January 23 at the latest and it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Parliament .

Brexit: Von der Leyen hopes for 'positive result' says Mamer
Frau von der Leyen will head to Downing Street for the first time since taking over as European Commission president from Jean-Claude Juncker. Mr Johnson will say he wants to secure a trade deal with the EU by the end of December 2020 when the transition period that keeps existing rules in place ends. Number 10 said the PM will insist talks on future relations with the bloc will be based on an ambitious free trading agreement rather than continuing to align with rules made in Brussels. European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer said the meeting would "set the scene" for the next round of negotiations but would not mark the start of full trade talks because the remaining 27 EU nations have not yet agreed to a mandate.
"This is not a meeting that will go into the details of the trade negotiation per se," he added. Downing Street hinted earlier in the week that the Government could conduct post-Brexit trade talks with the US in parallel with those with the EU. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said the UK would be "free to hold trade discussions with countries across the world" after it has left the bloc at the end of the month. It followed reports that Mr Johnson's ministers are split over how best to negotiate a new trade deal with the EU, with some figures, including Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and International Trade Secretary Liz Truss, reportedly pushing for parallel talks with the US to put pressure on the EU.
The Premier Boris Johnson will have talks with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyden
Boris Johnson no longer has to deal with Jean-Claude Juncker
MPs debated plans to rule out a transition period extension in law as the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill continued its passage through Parliament on Tuesday night. Discussions will continue in the Commons on Wednesday and Thursday before the legislation goes before peers next week. Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay told MPs: "This Bill implements the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by the Prime Minister. It fulfils the will of the British people and will set the stage for our bright future outside of the European Union. "It lets us take back control of our laws, our money, our borders and our trade policy. "This Bill delivers on the overwhelming mandate given to us by the British people to get Brexit done by the end of January."
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--Boris Johnson declares war on Whitehall 'waste' vowing to give taxpayers value for money

Hundreds of projects will be scrutinised ahead of the March 11 budget with many likely to be axed if they do not come up to scratch .
Mr Johnson and Chancellor Sajid Javid told ministers that “ tough decisions ” will be taken “ in order to prepare the economy for the next decade ” .
The announcement of the review comes amid growing concerns about the cost of a number of big-ticket government spending items , most notably the planned HS2 high-speed railway project .
Every so-called “ legacy project ” – those started under a previous government - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the new administration 's priorities and the latest Tory manifesto which propelled Mr Johnson to an 80-seat majority at the election last month .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : “ Cabinet held a discussion on the economy and upcoming fiscal events .
The Prime Minister said the Budget will focus on delivering the priorities set out in the manifesto .
“ This is a new government with a new mandate , including to level up across the country , invest in infrastructure and tackle climate change .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to unleash potential to every corner of the United Kingdom .
“ The Chancellor and the Prime Minister said the Budget is also the time to take tough decisions in order to prepare the economy for the next decade .
“ They said ministers need to root out any waste , particularly anything that is not aligned with the government 's priorities , and demonstrate value for money of every pound of taxpayers ' money that we spend.
” The PM 's order means ministers and officials now face the prospect of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pieces of work so that they can justify how they are spending each and every pound they are provided with .
The findings of each department will be presented to Mr Javid and the Treasury for further analysis .
Number 10 stressed the review is purely about making sure time and money is being used effectively rather than it being a drive to save cash .
The Tories believe that they must take long-term policy decisions now in order to guarantee future economic and political success .
A source said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be prepared to ‘ slaughter ' projects previously seen as 'holy cows ' if they do not align with the Government 's priorities .
“ He said that some officials will be like 'tigers defending their cubs ' and resist change .
“ There are hundreds of legacy projects that have been rumbling along around Whitehall and this is a chance to look at them and some will be axed .
“ There will be squeals of protest but every project must be worked through.
” Mr Johnson 's administration is expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ projects .
But with day-to-day government spending relatively tight – and with manifesto pledges not to increase taxes – there is a desire to make sure every penny available is spent as well as possible .
Given that the Conservative Party has been in power for almost a decade , the PM 's spokesman was asked if the review represented a criticism of his predecessors in Downing Street .
The spokesman said : “ It is a new government which was elected on a new manifesto with a new set of priorities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his colleagues will be focused upon.
” Matt Kilcoyne , the deputy director of the Adam Smith Institute think tank , welcomed the review and said : “ It 's right that Whitehall 's pet projects are being put to the test of whether they 're value for money and deliver the new government 's objectives .
“ Taxpayers have a right to know that their money is being spent wisely on the things that they care about .
No project should see good money thrown at it after bad if it 's @ @ @ @

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Hundreds of projects will be scrutinised ahead of the March 11 budget with many likely to be axed if they do not come up to scratch. Mr Johnson and Chancellor Sajid Javid told ministers that “tough decisions” will be taken “in order to prepare the economy for the next decade”. The announcement of the review comes amid growing concerns about the cost of a number of big-ticket government spending items, most notably the planned HS2 high-speed railway project.
Every so-called “legacy project” – those started under a previous government - will be rated on whether they fit with the new administration's priorities and the latest Tory manifesto which propelled Mr Johnson to an 80-seat majority at the election last month. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: “Cabinet held a discussion on the economy and upcoming fiscal events. The Prime Minister said the Budget will focus on delivering the priorities set out in the manifesto. “This is a new government with a new mandate, including to level up across the country, invest in infrastructure and tackle climate change.
Boris Johnson declared war on wasteful Whitehall projects
“The Prime Minister said there is a massive opportunity to unleash potential to every corner of the United Kingdom. “The Chancellor and the Prime Minister said the Budget is also the time to take tough decisions in order to prepare the economy for the next decade. “They said ministers need to root out any waste, particularly anything that is not aligned with the government's priorities, and demonstrate value for money of every pound of taxpayers' money that we spend.” The PM's order means ministers and officials now face the prospect of having to conduct huge, and speedy, pieces of work so that they can justify how they are spending each and every pound they are provided with.
The findings of each department will be presented to Mr Javid and the Treasury for further analysis. Number 10 stressed the review is purely about making sure time and money is being used effectively rather than it being a drive to save cash. The Tories believe that they must take long-term policy decisions now in order to guarantee future economic and political success. A source said: “In Cabinet Boris Johnson told ministers they should be prepared to ‘slaughter' projects previously seen as 'holy cows' if they do not align with the Government's priorities. “He said that some officials will be like 'tigers defending their cubs' and resist change.
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“There are hundreds of legacy projects that have been rumbling along around Whitehall and this is a chance to look at them and some will be axed. “There will be squeals of protest but every project must be worked through.” Mr Johnson's administration is expected to borrow money to fund big infrastructure projects. But with day-to-day government spending relatively tight – and with manifesto pledges not to increase taxes – there is a desire to make sure every penny available is spent as well as possible.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Labour leadership: Which Labour leader candidate will Jeremy Corbyn endorse?

Labour will elect a new leader in 2020 as Jeremy Corbyn decided he would stand down following a disastrous snap @ @ @ @ @ Since he announced his decision , several prospective candidates have come forward , some of @ @ @ @ @ with an entirely new image .
Who will Jeremy Corbyn endorse in leadership elections ?
@ @ @ @ @ of the Labour Party until April this year when voters will have decided on a @ @ @ @ @ meantime , candidates have been making their respective cases for Labour leader , revealing their @ @ @ @ @ the party .
However , Jeremy Corbyn has said he would not be endorsing candidates @ @ @ @ @ Iran praised Jeremy Corbyn for ‘ shaking British ruling class ’

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Labour will elect a new leader in 2020 as Jeremy Corbyn decided he would stand down following a disastrous snap election in December 2019. Since he announced his decision, several prospective candidates have come forward, some of which could provide the party with an entirely new image.
Who will Jeremy Corbyn endorse in leadership elections? Jeremy Corbyn will remain head of the Labour Party until April this year when voters will have decided on a new leader. In the meantime, candidates have been making their respective cases for Labour leader, revealing their prospective policies and ideas for the party. However, Jeremy Corbyn has said he would not be endorsing candidates. READ MORE: How Iran praised Jeremy Corbyn for ‘shaking British ruling class’
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READ MORE Two thirds of voters haven’t heard of ANY contender to replace Corbyn Speaking earlier today, he said: “I won’t be saying who I’ll be voting for.” Mr Corbyn did not reveal why he won’t endorse candidates. However, some frontrunners have chosen to keep him part of their campaigns. Rebecca Long-Bailey, who declared her candidacy earlier this week, praised the outgoing leader and pledged to continue his legacy.
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READ MORE Rebecca Long Bailey astonishingly says Corbyn's leadership was '10/10' “We have a role as a party to develop the image of our leader and to put them forward in the most positive way, but we also have a duty to rebut criticism and attacks. “As a party, we needed to have a rebuttal unit, a clear structure in place to rebut the attacks against him.” Pundits regard Ms Long-Bailey as a Corbynist candidate, and former Labour deputy Tom Watson said she “stands for Corbynism in its purest sense”. Other candidates are hoping to diverge from the embattled leader’s path wherever possible.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Labour leader hopefuls branded ‘pathetic’ as voters claim Rebecca Long Bailey most scary

The Express.co.uk poll , carried out from 3-9pm on January 7 asked : “ Which Labour leadership candidate scares you the most ?
” 2,941 people responded and over a third ( 1,004 people ) thought shadow business secretary Rebecca Long Bailey was the most feared candidate .
Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry came second on 20 percent ( 569 votes ) , with one reader branding her “ the Tories secret weapon ” .
Sir Keir Starmer , the current frontrunner in the leadership race , was feared by 11 percent ( 336 people ) of readers , followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 317 people ) .
Lisa Nanny and Clive Lewis were deemed the least scary candidates , on four and five percent respectively .
15 percent of respondents ( 439 people ) said they “ did not know ” .
Express.co.uk readers took to the comments to mock the Labour leader hopefuls .
One person suggested that none of them were a threat because they are all “ dead in the water ” and another said they are “ scary because they ’ re pathetic ” .
Another reader hit out at all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They are all simply the worst from an even worser bunch , and not one of them will alter Labours current trajectory into the abyss , where they now belong.
” A third said the choice of candidates was “ shocking ” and wrote : “ Genuinely and without saying it for the sake of saying it , absolutely no quality there at all .
“ Absolutely shocking if that ’ s the best Labour have on offer.
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One person wrote : “ The option missing should have been ‘ None of the above ’ - I ’ m sure the majority of us have no fear about any of these people being the next Labour leader.
” Another said : “ None of them .
They ’ re all hopeless in their own ways.
” A third wrote : “ None of them scare us , since the election we have been splitting our sides laughing at the so called leadership hopefuls and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Labour leadership candidates : Meet the SIX wannabe Labour leaders [ INSIGHT ] Farage exposes Labour candidate as most 'aggressive and unpleasant ' MP [ VIDEO ] Brexit LIVE : Just face the music !
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The Express.co.uk poll, carried out from 3-9pm on January 7 asked: “Which Labour leadership candidate scares you the most?” 2,941 people responded and over a third (1,004 people) thought shadow business secretary Rebecca Long Bailey was the most feared candidate. Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry came second on 20 percent (569 votes), with one reader branding her “the Tories secret weapon”.
Sir Keir Starmer, the current frontrunner in the leadership race, was feared by 11 percent (336 people) of readers, followed by Jess Phillips on 10 percent (317 people). Lisa Nanny and Clive Lewis were deemed the least scary candidates, on four and five percent respectively. 15 percent of respondents (439 people) said they “did not know”. Express.co.uk readers took to the comments to mock the Labour leader hopefuls.
Rebecca Long Bailey is the most feared candidate running to replace Jeremy Corbyn, poll finds
Sir Keir Starmer was feared by 11 percent of readers
One person suggested that none of them were a threat because they are all “dead in the water” and another said they are “scary because they’re pathetic”. Another reader hit out at all of the candidates, and wrote: “They are all simply the worst from an even worser bunch, and not one of them will alter Labours current trajectory into the abyss, where they now belong.” A third said the choice of candidates was “shocking” and wrote: “Genuinely and without saying it for the sake of saying it, absolutely no quality there at all. “Absolutely shocking if that’s the best Labour have on offer.” JUST IN: 'You let down the Scottish people!' SNP dismantled by Sajid Javid
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Rebecca Long Bailey is seen as the 'continuity' candidate
Jess Phillips was the third most feared Labour leadership candidate
Bookmakers currently put Sir Keir as the odds on favourite, with Ms Long Bailey trailing behind. The shadow business secretary is widely perceived as the “continuity” candidate, being a close ally of Mr Corbyn. Earlier today she scored his leadership as 10/10, despite leading the party to it’s worst electoral defeat since 1935. She also defended Labour’s policies and instead blamed the party’s campaign strategy for its colossal defeat in last month’s election.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Brexit Secretary hits back at Caroline Lucas over exit timetable in tense Commons clash

The Green Party MP questioned why the Government had already decided to end the Brexit transition period by 2020 .
Ms Lucas argued it would be better to wait until June before making such a commitment .
However , Mr Barclay pointed out that his party `` gave a manifesto commitment '' to stick to that timetable and they would honour it during a tense clash in the Commons .
Ms Lucas said : `` Just last month it was the Commission President who said she had serious concerns about this timetable .
`` All experts in trade are concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply isn ’ t the time to necessarily get a good deal done .
`` So why are we signing up to something now that we could at least postpone until June when we have a better sense of how negotiations are going .
`` Rather than cutting off our nose to spite our face by saying now that we won ’ t extend the implementation period . ''
READ MORE : Von der Leyen already in weaker position than Juncker as visit looms Mr Barclay replied : `` In short for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House set out in the political declaration that there is a shared commitment there .
`` But also because on this side of the House , we gave a manifesto commitment to stick to this timetable .
`` I ’ m sure the honourable lady would be the first to criticise the Government if it made a manifesto commitment and then decided not to stand by it .
`` So we are committed to the commitment we gave on timescale and that is why we want to move forward . ''
Earlier today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weirdos and misfits '' in a fierce House of Commons clash with Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Peter Dowd .
Mr Dowd criticised the Chancellor of the Exchequer for productivity falling at its fastest annual pace for five years .
He said : `` Mr Speaker the Prime Minister ’ s special adviser now wants a civil service perhaps modelled on the cabinet comprised of weirdos and misfits with odd skills .
`` So as a member of that cabinet what weird explanation does the Chancellor have as to why according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ falling at its fastest annual pace for five years . ''
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The Green Party MP questioned why the Government had already decided to end the Brexit transition period by 2020. Ms Lucas argued it would be better to wait until June before making such a commitment. However, Mr Barclay pointed out that his party "gave a manifesto commitment" to stick to that timetable and they would honour it during a tense clash in the Commons.
Ms Lucas said: "Just last month it was the Commission President who said she had serious concerns about this timetable. "All experts in trade are concerned that with an 11-month time period there simply isn’t the time to necessarily get a good deal done. "So why are we signing up to something now that we could at least postpone until June when we have a better sense of how negotiations are going. "Rather than cutting off our nose to spite our face by saying now that we won’t extend the implementation period." READ MORE: Von der Leyen already in weaker position than Juncker as visit looms
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Mr Barclay replied: "In short for the reasons I have already given to the House set out in the political declaration that there is a shared commitment there. "But also because on this side of the House, we gave a manifesto commitment to stick to this timetable. "I’m sure the honourable lady would be the first to criticise the Government if it made a manifesto commitment and then decided not to stand by it. "So we are committed to the commitment we gave on timescale and that is why we want to move forward."
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Sajid Javid slams Labour Party in House of Commons debate
Earlier today Sajid Javid slammed Labour MPs as "weirdos and misfits" in a fierce House of Commons clash with Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Peter Dowd. Mr Dowd criticised the Chancellor of the Exchequer for productivity falling at its fastest annual pace for five years. He said: "Mr Speaker the Prime Minister’s special adviser now wants a civil service perhaps modelled on the cabinet comprised of weirdos and misfits with odd skills. "So as a member of that cabinet what weird explanation does the Chancellor have as to why according to the office of national statistics productivity is falling at its fastest annual pace for five years." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Labour Leadership: Two thirds of voters haven’t heard of ANY contenders to replace Corbyn

Labour suffered its worst defeat since 1935 in the December 2019 general election and the party is now desperately trying to rebuild its image in an effort to win back voters .
But a recent poll suggests party chiefs have a lot of work to do , as two thirds of Britons haven ’ t heard of any of the candidates in the running to be the next Labour leader .
The Deltapoll , seen by The Daily Telegraph , found that respondents didn ’ t even recognise frontrunners Sir Keir Starmer and Rebecca Long Bailey - even when shown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adults online between December 24 , 2019 and January 2 , 2020 and found that only a quarter had heard of Sir Keir , the shadow Brexit secretary , who bookmakers currently place as the clear favourite to succeed Jeremy Corbyn .
Even fewer , just 15 percent , said they were familiar with Ms Long Bailey , a Corbyn-loyalist who has been dubbed the “ continuity candidate ” .
The shadow business secretary has refused to admit Mr Corbyn was a disastrous Labour leader , and even scored his leadership “ 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with ITV on Tuesday .
Ms Long Bailey has also defended Labour ’ s policies and instead blamed the party ’ s campaign strategy for its colossal defeat in last month ’ s election .
The survey found that Yvette Cooper was the most recognised Labour politician with 32 percent , even though she isn ’ t even running in the leadership race .
Ms Cooper , who declined to serve in Mr Corbyn ’ s fronbrench team after coming third to him in the 2015 leadership election , said she would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amid fears she would struggle to win the support of all wings of the party .
Emily Thornberry was next on the list , with 26 percent of people recognising the shadow foreign secretary .
Just 15 percent knew who Jess Phillips was , the outspoken MP for Birmingham Yardley who launched her leadership bid on the weekend .
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VOTE HERE Other candidates seldom known to voters include shadow energy secretary Lisa Nandy on 10 percent , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on nine percent .
Labour MPs , including shadow education secretary Angela Rayner , Scottish MP Ian Murray and Rosena Allin-Khan have launched their bids to be deputy leader of the party .
Ms Rayner is running alongside Ms Long Bailey in the leadership race .
Bookmakers William Hill currently put Sir Keir as the “ red hot favourite ” to replace Mr Corbyn , with odds of 8/11 .
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Labour and SNP plot last-ditch bid to derail Brexit [ BLOG ] The bookies say Ms Long Bailey ’ s odds have plummeted after announcing her leadership bid last night .
Odds on her winning the race dropped from 2/1 to 9/4 .
William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said : “ You would normally expect the odds to contract after Rebecca Long Bailey confirmed she will be standing , so we are slightly perplexed by the market ’ s behaviour but perhaps punters have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brand Jeremy Corbyn.
” But bookmakers Ladbrokes have seen odds of the shadow business secretary booming the next leader cut to just 5/2 .

Sajid Javid slams Labour Party in House of Commons debate
Labour suffered its worst defeat since 1935 in the December 2019 general election and the party is now desperately trying to rebuild its image in an effort to win back voters. But a recent poll suggests party chiefs have a lot of work to do, as two thirds of Britons haven’t heard of any of the candidates in the running to be the next Labour leader. The Deltapoll, seen by The Daily Telegraph, found that respondents didn’t even recognise frontrunners Sir Keir Starmer and Rebecca Long Bailey - even when shown their photographs.
Pollsters surveyed 1,513 British adults online between December 24, 2019 and January 2, 2020 and found that only a quarter had heard of Sir Keir, the shadow Brexit secretary, who bookmakers currently place as the clear favourite to succeed Jeremy Corbyn. Even fewer, just 15 percent, said they were familiar with Ms Long Bailey, a Corbyn-loyalist who has been dubbed the “continuity candidate”. The shadow business secretary has refused to admit Mr Corbyn was a disastrous Labour leader, and even scored his leadership “10 out of 10” in an interview with ITV on Tuesday. Ms Long Bailey has also defended Labour’s policies and instead blamed the party’s campaign strategy for its colossal defeat in last month’s election.
Two third of British adults do not recognise Labour leadership candidates, poll finds
Keir Starmer is the current favourite to replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader
The survey found that Yvette Cooper was the most recognised Labour politician with 32 percent, even though she isn’t even running in the leadership race. Ms Cooper, who declined to serve in Mr Corbyn’s fronbrench team after coming third to him in the 2015 leadership election, said she would not run to be the next Labour leader amid fears she would struggle to win the support of all wings of the party. Emily Thornberry was next on the list, with 26 percent of people recognising the shadow foreign secretary. Just 15 percent knew who Jess Phillips was, the outspoken MP for Birmingham Yardley who launched her leadership bid on the weekend. JUST IN: Labour POLL: Which Labour leadership candidate scares you the most? VOTE HERE
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Rebecca Long Bailey has been dubbed the "continuity candidate"
Yvette Cooper was the most recognised Labour MP despite not running in the leadership race
Just 15 percent of respondents recognised Jess Phillips
The bookies say Ms Long Bailey’s odds have plummeted after announcing her leadership bid last night. Odds on her winning the race dropped from 2/1 to 9/4. William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said: “You would normally expect the odds to contract after Rebecca Long Bailey confirmed she will be standing, so we are slightly perplexed by the market’s behaviour but perhaps punters have been put off by her association with brand Jeremy Corbyn.” But bookmakers Ladbrokes have seen odds of the shadow business secretary booming the next leader cut to just 5/2.
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-07--Tory Minister's slip of the tongue causes House of Commons to erupt in laughter – VIDEO

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury was discussing the Government 's pledge to recruit 20,000 police officers by 2023 .
Mr Sunak attempted to emphasise the new police officers would help keep our streets safe , however , he mistakenly said that the new police officers would help `` keep our seats safe . ''
Many MPs on both sides of the House of Commons did not fail to see the funny side of the slip of the tongue .
Mr Sunak said : `` The government is determined to keep our families and communities safe by backing the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` That is why we have committed to finding 20,000 new police officers by the end of 2023 to help keep our seats , streets safe . ''
The House of Commons then burst into laughter at the blunder .
Mr Sunak also smirked at his mistake before regaining composure .
READ MORE : Brexit reveal : How John Redwood had brilliant plan for simple exit He then continued : `` To that end , we have additionally announced £750 million of investment so that the first 6000 can be in place by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Following on from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury 's blunder , the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury , Peter Dowd , was involved in a heated exchange with Sajid Javid .
Mr Dowd criticised the Chancellor of the Exchequer for productivity falling at its fastest annual pace for five years .
He said : `` Mr Speaker the Prime Minister ’ s special adviser now wants a civil service perhaps modelled on the cabinet comprised of weirdos and misfits with odd skills .
`` So as a member of that cabinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as to why according to the office of national statistics productivity is falling at its fastest annual pace for five years . ''
Mr Javid replied : `` Mr Speaker we have just had an unprecedented decade of growth .
`` It is only the third time since 1700 that we have had a decade of uninterrupted growth , thanks to the work of this Government .
`` When it comes to weirdos and misfits I know that there are many on that side of the house but they need not apply .
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Rishi Sunak discusses promise of adding 20,000 police officers
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury was discussing the Government's pledge to recruit 20,000 police officers by 2023. Mr Sunak attempted to emphasise the new police officers would help keep our streets safe, however, he mistakenly said that the new police officers would help "keep our seats safe." Many MPs on both sides of the House of Commons did not fail to see the funny side of the slip of the tongue.
Mr Sunak said: "The government is determined to keep our families and communities safe by backing the police with the resources that they need. "That is why we have committed to finding 20,000 new police officers by the end of 2023 to help keep our seats, streets safe." The House of Commons then burst into laughter at the blunder. Mr Sunak also smirked at his mistake before regaining composure. READ MORE: Brexit reveal: How John Redwood had brilliant plan for simple exit
Rishi Sunak is the Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Rishi Sunak smirked at his own blunder
He then continued: "To that end, we have additionally announced £750 million of investment so that the first 6000 can be in place by the end of next year." Following on from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury's blunder, the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Peter Dowd, was involved in a heated exchange with Sajid Javid. Mr Dowd criticised the Chancellor of the Exchequer for productivity falling at its fastest annual pace for five years. He said: "Mr Speaker the Prime Minister’s special adviser now wants a civil service perhaps modelled on the cabinet comprised of weirdos and misfits with odd skills.
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Sajid Javid slams Labour Party in House of Commons debate
"So as a member of that cabinet what weird explanation does the Chancellor have as to why according to the office of national statistics productivity is falling at its fastest annual pace for five years." Mr Javid replied: "Mr Speaker we have just had an unprecedented decade of growth. "It is only the third time since 1700 that we have had a decade of uninterrupted growth, thanks to the work of this Government. "When it comes to weirdos and misfits I know that there are many on that side of the house but they need not apply." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--PMQs LIVE: Labour MPs REFUSE to cheer Corbyn as Boris rips apart his Iran crisis response

Tensions have been boiling in the Middle East since the US assassinated Iran ’ s top military general , Qassem Soleimani , last Friday in a drone strike in Iraq .
The strike caught the world off guard with the US said to only have informed Israel of its intentions before the assassination .
Jeremy Corbyn and the wider Labour Party have been enraged by the Government ’ s response to the crisis and Boris Johnson ’ s failure to answer MPs questions on the matter in the House of Commons earlier in the week .
The Prime Minister said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lament Soleimani ’ s death ” as he said the Government was “ in close contact with all sides to encourage de-escalation ” .
However , Mr Corbyn has condemned the US strike and accused Mr Johnson of bowing to President Trump by failing to denounce his actions .
The Labour leader said on Monday : “ Isn ’ t the truth that he is scared to stand up to President Trump because he has hitched his wagon to the prospect of a toxic Trump trade deal ?
“ At this highly dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cover to and even expressing sympathy for what is widely regarded as an illegal act because they are so determined to keep in with president Trump.
” Much the the fury of the Labour leader , Monday ’ s questions in the Commons on the Middle East crisis were answered by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace .
Today ’ s PMQs is the first time the Opposition leader will have the chance to ask questions on the matter directly to Mr Johnson .
FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES FROM PMQs : 12.18pm update @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order '' call as benches erupt into shouts Sir Lindsey Hoyle made his first `` order '' in the Speaker 's chair as the Tory benches erupted into shouts after an SNP MP namechecked Margaret Thatcher and Sir John Major - to say they were previous PMs who understood the union could only continue with support from Scotland .
But the Prime Minister continued to bat away talks of a second Scottish referendum .
12.15pm update : SNP ripped apart over renewed calls for Scottish referendum But the Prime Minister rejected the call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four years ago to stay in the UK as part of a `` once in a generation choice '' .
Mr Blackford argued it was about democracy - which prompted laughter from Tory MPs - and that people in Scotland voted for the SNP .
The PM said the real question is why the SNP keeps going on about breaking up the most successful union in history .
He said the party was doing it to distract from their own bad domestic record .
12.13pm update : Boris said he is surprised Corbyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update : Labour MPs refuse to cheer Corbyn after Boris tears apart his comments on Iran Even the Labour front bench refused to cheers their leader as he attack the US for its actions in the Middle East and many Labour MPs sat with their arms crossed in a clear indication they opposed the line of questioning .
Corbyn framed the matter as a question international law and the UK cosying up to America , which risks sounding apologestic for Soleimani 's death .
Meanwhile , Tory MPs were quick to rally behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Opposition leader 's decision to take money from Iran 's state TV channel .
12.09pm update : Corbyn accuses the PM of priritising his friendship with Donald Trump over the interest of the UK The leader of the opposition accused the Government of `` not putting the interests of the UK first '' and said the Prime Minister was prioritising his relationship with President Donald Trump .
He said the PM is `` unable to stand up to '' the US leader .
Boris Johnson said Mr Corbyn 's claim is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is working in conjunction with other nations to `` dial this thing down '' .
12.08pm update : Corbyn condemns killing of Qassem Soleimani as an 'illegal act ' Jeremy Corbyn said the killing of Qassem Soleimani by a US airstrike was an `` illegal act '' under international law .
The comment prompted loud mutterings in the House .
Mr Johnson said the `` strict issue of legality '' is `` not for the UK to determine as it was n't our operation '' .
But he added : `` Most reasonable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to protect its bases and personnel . ''
He then began to list acts General Soleimani was involved in , such as supporting the Assad regime in Syria , and said he had `` the blood of British troops on his hands '' .
12.07pm update : Boris says UK 'doing everything we can ' to protect British interests in Middle East Jeremy Corbyn asked the Prime Minister if he is confident that British interests are safe in the Middle East in the wake of Iran 's attack .
Boris Johnson responded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that no British troops were injured and that it is `` doing everything we can to protect UK intersts in the region . ''
12.03pm update : Jeremy Corbyn asks if the PM opposes further retaliation or violence in Iran The leader of the opposition asked the Prime Minister his first question , and asked if after last night 's attack in Iraq , the Prime Minister opposes further retaliation or violence .
Mr Johnson responded saying of course I oppose retaliation .
He said he has been working with others since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kicks off PMQs but condemning the Iran attack The Prime Minister said Iran must not repeat these `` reckless and dangerous attacks '' .
Mr Johnson also sent his condolences to those affected by the fires raging across Australia .

PMQs: Johnson slams Corbyn over failure to condemn Soleimani
Tensions have been boiling in the Middle East since the US assassinated Iran’s top military general, Qassem Soleimani, last Friday in a drone strike in Iraq. The strike caught the world off guard with the US said to only have informed Israel of its intentions before the assassination.
Jeremy Corbyn and the wider Labour Party have been enraged by the Government’s response to the crisis and Boris Johnson’s failure to answer MPs questions on the matter in the House of Commons earlier in the week. The Prime Minister said on Monday the UK would not “lament Soleimani’s death” as he said the Government was “in close contact with all sides to encourage de-escalation”. However, Mr Corbyn has condemned the US strike and accused Mr Johnson of bowing to President Trump by failing to denounce his actions. The Labour leader said on Monday: “Isn’t the truth that he is scared to stand up to President Trump because he has hitched his wagon to the prospect of a toxic Trump trade deal? “At this highly dangerous moment, we find the government giving cover to and even expressing sympathy for what is widely regarded as an illegal act because they are so determined to keep in with president Trump.” Much the the fury of the Labour leader, Monday’s questions in the Commons on the Middle East crisis were answered by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. Today’s PMQs is the first time the Opposition leader will have the chance to ask questions on the matter directly to Mr Johnson. FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES FROM PMQs:
PMQs: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash on Iran crisis
Jeremy Corbyn asked the Prime Minister if he condemns future attacks on Iraq
12.35pm update: Speaker concludes today's PMQs and wishes MPs a Happy New Year The new Speaker was successful in his commitment to get PMQs back down to 30minutes, after many of last year's PMQs lasted an hour long. 12.31pm update: SNP said their mandate in Scotland is much larger than the Tories SNP's Douglas Chapman said the SNP's mandate is much stronger than Johnson's. He said the Scottish government has an "oven ready" plan for an independence referendum and asked when dicussions will begin. The Prime Minister said he had already addressed this matter. 12.27pm update: PM asked what he has done to restore the Iran nuclear deal Mr Johnson said the UK still things the 2015 nuclear accord is the best way forward and should remain the priority. 12.23pm update: Ministers 'examining Northern rail replacement' Labour MP Yvonne Fovargue asked the PM to commit to stripping Northern Rail of its franchise to run trains in northern England. Boris Johnson said he shares her "outrage" at the quality of service and said ministers are "developing contingency plans for a replacement". 12.18pm update: Speaker calls House to order after SNP shout 'bunch of yobs' at the Tory benches Sir Lindsey Hoyle made his first "order" in the Speaker's chair as the Tory benches erupted into shouts after an SNP MP namechecked Margaret Thatcher and Sir John Major - to say they were previous PMs who understood the union could only continue with support from Scotland. The SNP MP Brendan O'Hara struggled to ask the question as everytime he mentioned the former PM the Tory benches roared in approval. The new Speaker struggled to maintain quiet and loud shouts of "what a bunch of yobs" could be heard from the SNP benches. But the Prime Minister continued to bat away talks of a second Scottish referendum.
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The first PMQS of 2020 has kicked off this afternoon
12.15pm update: SNP ripped apart over renewed calls for Scottish referendum SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford call for a second Scottish independence referendum. But the Prime Minister rejected the call and said Scotland "voted decisively" four years ago to stay in the UK as part of a "once in a generation choice". Mr Blackford argued it was about democracy - which prompted laughter from Tory MPs - and that people in Scotland voted for the SNP. The PM said the real question is why the SNP keeps going on about breaking up the most successful union in history. He said the party was doing it to distract from their own bad domestic record. 12.13pm update: Boris said he is surprised Corbyn hasn't condemned Soleimani's activities 12.11pm update: Labour MPs refuse to cheer Corbyn after Boris tears apart his comments on Iran Even the Labour front bench refused to cheers their leader as he attack the US for its actions in the Middle East and many Labour MPs sat with their arms crossed in a clear indication they opposed the line of questioning. Corbyn framed the matter as a question international law and the UK cosying up to America, which risks sounding apologestic for Soleimani's death. Meanwhile, Tory MPs were quick to rally behind the Prime Minister when he draw attention to the Opposition leader's decision to take money from Iran's state TV channel. 12.09pm update: Corbyn accuses the PM of prioritising his friendship with Donald Trump over the interest of the UK The leader of the opposition accused the Government of "not putting the interests of the UK first" and said the Prime Minister was prioritising his relationship with President Donald Trump. He said the PM is "unable to stand up to" the US leader. Boris Johnson said Mr Corbyn's claim is "absolute fiction" and the UK is working in conjunction with other nations to "dial this thing down".
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12.09pm update: Boris breaks rank with Trump on Iran Boris Johnson broke support with Donald Trump when asked whether the PM would allow Iranians to visit the UN. The PM said he supports allowing Iranian officials into the United Nations security council despite Donald Trump wanting to block them. 12.08pm update: Corbyn condemns killing of Qassem Soleimani as an 'illegal act' Jeremy Corbyn said the killing of Qassem Soleimani by a US airstrike was an "illegal act" under international law.
The comment prompted loud mutterings in the House. Mr Johnson said the "strict issue of legality" is "not for the UK to determine as it wasn't our operation". But he added: "Most reasonable people would accept the US has a right to protect its bases and personnel." He then began to list acts General Soleimani was involved in, such as supporting the Assad regime in Syria, and said he had "the blood of British troops on his hands".
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--Brexit LIVE: Boris set for HUGE showdown with Von Der Leyen after shock EU letter leak

The Prime Minister will meet with the new European Commission president for the first time in Downing Street in what is set to be a tense affair , after a leaked EU letter highlighted major concerns over the rights of EU citizens after Brexit .
The letter by the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier to Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay raised “ issues of concern ” over the protection of EU citizens and called for an independent watchdog to oversee the transition , The Telegraph reports .
The Government has confirmed freedom of movement will end after Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizens can apply for “ settled status ” .
The EU Settlement Scheme is open for EU citizens and their relatives , plus those from the European Economic Area ( EEA ) countries of Iceland , Liechtenstein and Norway as well as Switzerland .
Mr Johnson is also expected to press home his desire to reach a free trade agreement with the EU by the end of December 2020 , when the transition period is set to end .
The Prime Minister has insisted he will not push back the deadline , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tight to reach a new deal .
Downing Street said Mr Johnson will underline that the forthcoming negotiations will be based on an ambitious free trade agreement , and not on alignment .
However Brussels has insisted that trade talks would not be on the agenda at the meeting .
A commission spokesman said : “ This meeting is taking place at a very specific moment in the phase in which the withdrawal agreement is being ratified in the UK , it ’ s not taking place at a point of time when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The meeting is to discuss holistically the UK ’ s withdrawal from the EU and to look forward to look forward to the year ahead in all of its dimensions.
” Ursula Von der Leyen has thrown into doubt the possibility of a trade deal being agreed between the UK and the EU by the end of the year .
The President of the European Commission told an audience at the London School of Economics : “ Without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020 you can not expect to agree on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We will have to prioritise.
” 11.30am update : EU chief says Brexit day will be ’ tough and emotional ’ Ursula von der Leyen has said the January 31 , the day the UK is set to leave the bloc , will be “ tough and emotional ” .
The President of the European Commission insisted the bond between the UK and EU is “ unbreakable ” .
She told an audience at the London School of Economics : “ Before the end of the month I expect both the British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and so in just over three weeks on the 31st of January , the UK will spent its last day as member state , this will be a tough and emotional day .
“ But when the sun rises again on February 1 , the European Union and the UK will still be the best of friends and partners .
The bond between us will still be unbreakable.
” 11.20am update : von der Leyen acknowledges the relationship between the UK and EU has not always been smooth Ursula von der Leyen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the relationship between the UK and EU has not always been smooth .
She told an audience at the London School of Economics : “ The relationship may not have always been smooth or perfect but what relationship ever is .
“ In my opinion to good far outweighs the difficult.
” Ms Von Der Leyen also paid a glowing tribute to Britain ’ s 45-year membership of the European Union .
10.50am update : BBCs Katya Adler explains why Europe will negotiate hard - ‘ fearful of setting precedent ’ BBC Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will negotiate hard with the UK over trade , as the bloc is aware the world is watching and “ fearful of setting precedent ” that could undermine the value of single market .
Ms Adler wrote on Twitter : “ EU aware world [ including future trade partners for the bloc ] will be watching these negotiations .
“ Brussels fearful of setting precedent that could weaken value of its lucrative single market .
For example Emmanuel Macron yesterday urged Michel Barnier to negotiate with UK ‘ in cold blood ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is “ optimistic ” about trade deal between the UK and EU ahead of talks between Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen .
Mr Barclay told BBC Radio 5 Live : “ I ’ m optimistic about the deal .
Both sides have said they want to have a close partnership .
“ The commission president is here as part of that commitment and discussion on the EU side.
” Guy Verhofstadt is set to launch one final bid to wreck Brexit with a new set of demands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament ’ s Brexit co-ordinator wants to maintain freedom of movement in return for internal market access .
In a draft resolution , seen by Express.co.uk , to be debated in Strasbourg next week , he calls to ensure “ those rights should be commensurate with the degree of future cooperation in other areas ” .
The motion says : “ Free movement rights are also directly linked to the three other freedoms integral to the internal market , and have a particular relevance to services and professional qualifications.
” READ MORE : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit with unbelievable demand 9.10am update : Katya Adler reveals trade talks will not begin until March BBC ’ s Europe editor Katya Adler has revealed trade talks between the UK and EU will not begin until March .
Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will meet today in London , but trade talks will not begin as the EU27 is yet to agreement a “ mandate ” for a trade negotiatins to commence .
She wrote on Twitter : “ EU countries must agree a mandate for EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their behalf .
“ Mandate then has to be formally signed off at minister level by reps of all EU countries .
`` All this means EU says trade talks will start beginning March.
” 8.30am update : Bank warns hard Brexit just a damaging as no deal The Dutch central bank has warned a ‘ hard ’ Brexit may be just as damaging to the economy as if there was a no deal Brexit at the end of the month .
Dutch central bank Governor Klaas Knot said : “ In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between a no deal Brexit that could have occurred on the January 31 and a hard Brexit that could still occur at the end of 2020 .
”

Von der Leyen: Agreement can’t be reached without extension
The Brexit Party leader slammed the new EU chief after Ms von der Leyen indicated a free trade deal would only be available if the freedom of movement of EU citizens continued after Brexit. Speaking ahead of her meeting with Prime Minster Boris Johnson in Downing Street, the European Commission president suggested there would not be time to agree everything “without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020”. A furious Mr Farage, wrote on Twitter: “Von der Leyen has just made it clear the EU wants continued free movement of people and a ‘level playing field’ on regulations for any Free-Trade Agreement.
“Boris wants ‘no alignment’. The battle lines are set. We must be tough this time.” Earlier Ms von der Leyen issued a stern message to the Prime Minister and warned “every choice comes a consequence”. She told an audience at the London School of Economics: "Our partnership cannot and will not be the same as before. "It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence. With every decision, comes a trade-off.
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"Without the free movement of people, you cannot have the free movement of capital, goods and services. "Without a level playing field on environment, labour and state aid, you cannot have the highest quality access to the world's largest single market. "The more divergence there is, the more distant the partnership will be." The Government has confirmed freedom of movement will end after Brexit and Britain’s three million EU citizens can apply for “settled status”. Downing Street said Mr Johnson will underline that the forthcoming negotiations will be based on an ambitious free trade agreement, and not on alignment. Follow Express.co.uk for live Brexit updates:
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10.27pm update: "Don't settle for isolation" EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen has called on the UK's youth not to settle for "isolation" after Brexit. Speaking to LSE students on Wednesday, Ms von der Leyen said the Brexit which will be negotiated would be "for your generation". She also added: "Brexit does not only mark the end of something. "It also makes a new phase in an enduring partnership and friendship.” 8.31pm update: Boris Johnson reaffirms January 31 date Following his meeting with EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, Mr Johnson released a tweet setting out his plans for the future negotiations. He said: "When we leave the EU on January 31st, we will negotiate a new free trade agreement with our European partners and continue to work together as friends and sovereign equals to tackle the world’s greatest challenges." 6.27pm update: Brexit talks described as "positive" Following Boris Johnson's meeting with the EU Commission President, a spokesman said the talks were "positive" as the two spoke of the future relationship between the UK and EU. They added: "They discussed the progress of ratification in the UK and in the European Parliament. "He said the UK wanted a positive new UK and EU partnership, based on friendly co-operation, our shared history, interests and values. "The PM reiterated that we wanted a broad free trade agreement covering goods and services, and co-operation in other areas. "The PM was clear that the UK would not extend the implementation period beyond December 31 2020; and that any future partnership must not involve any kind of alignment or ECJ jurisdiction. He said the UK would also maintain control of UK fishing waters and our immigration system."
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5.30pm update: Scottish MPs vote to reject Prime Minister's Brexit deal Boris Johnson's withdrawal agreement is expected to pass through Parliament on Thursday but MSPs were able to voice their disapproval of the legislation at Holyrood. Mike Russell, Scotland's Constitutional Relations Secretary, described the legislation as "uniquely offensive to Scottish democracy". He added: "The Withdrawal Agreement which is contained in it and amplified by it is deeply damaging to the UK as the Scottish Government has set out in detail before. "But it is particularly bad for Scotland, as all the evidence shows, and it is uniquely offensive to Scottish democracy." 4.25pm update: "Internal revision is needed" Secretary-General of the Italian Bishops' Conference, Monsignor Russo, has warned that Brexit is not a good sign for the EU. He added: "Brexit is not good news. "The long journey towards European unity has brought peace to our people, providing decades of democracy, rights and economic and social development. "If this unity breaks, it means that something went wrong. "The British choice to leave the European Union is legitimate and must be respected: looking to the future, we need to build a new partnership, which will see the EU and the UK still close and collaborating for the good of their respective people." 4.10pm update: Tory MP clashes with Andrew Neil The UK will refuse to hand power back to the EU on regulation standards in the future, Tory MP Crispin Blunt has claimed. While hosting BBC Politics Live Andrew Neil argued the UK would have to listen to the EU’s rules and regulation if they want to engage in trade. Quizzed on if the UK would have to conform to Brussels' demands, Mr Blunt said: "We will set its own standards about what is going to produce here. “We are perfectly capable of protecting workers standards and terms and conditions of employment and the environmentalist risks ourselves. “That is one of the reasons we can safely leave the European Union." Additional reporting by Luke Hawker.
Brexit news: Boris Johnson will hold talks with Ursula von der Leyen in Downing Street
2.30pm update: Brexit POLL: Do you think Brexit will be delayed after von der Leyen’s warning today? VOTE NOW 1.00pm update: Remainer sparks staggering Brexit clash with Iain Dale Remainer Yasmin Alibhai-Brown sparked a vicious Brexit row with political commentator Iain Dale as the pair were questioned over whether Brexit should be celebrated on January 31. Speaking on Jeremy Vine, Alibhai-Brown said: “I don’t live in North Korea. I’m not going to be forced into enjoying Brexit, no.” Mr Dale intercepted: “Do you understand the concept of losers consent? Because that is integral to democracy.” Ms Alibhai-Brown continued: “Yes but winners are behaving really quite badly, they are humiliating us. So, enjoy but we’re not coming.” Mr Dale said: “No they’re not. How is having a private celebration humiliating in any way?” READ MORE: ‘I don’t live in North Korea!’ Remainer sparks staggering Brexit clash with Iain Dale 12.15pm update: Von der Leyen fires warning to Boris ‘every choice comes a consequence’ Ursula Von der Leyen has warned Boris Johnson “every choice comes a consequence” ahead of talks between the European Commission president and Prime Minister. The President of the European Commission, told an audience at the London School of Economics: "Our partnership cannot and will not be the same as before. "It will not be as close as before because with every choice comes a consequence. With every decision, comes a trade-off. "Without the free movement of people, you cannot have the free movement of capital, goods and services. "Without a level playing field on environment, labour and state aid, you cannot have the highest quality access to the world's largest single market. "The more divergence there is, the more distant the partnership will be." 11.55am update: Von der Leyen casts doubt over trade deal by December Ursula Von der Leyen has thrown into doubt the possibility of a trade deal being agreed between the UK and the EU by the end of the year. The President of the European Commission told an audience at the London School of Economics: “Without an extension of the transition period beyond 2020 you cannot expect to agree on every single aspect of our partnership. “We will have to prioritise.”
Ursula Von der Leyen speaking at the London School of Economics
Brexit: Von der Leyen hopes for 'positive result' says Mamer
11.30am update: EU chief says Brexit day will be ’tough and emotional’ Ursula von der Leyen has said the January 31, the day the UK is set to leave the bloc, will be “tough and emotional”. The President of the European Commission insisted the bond between the UK and EU is “unbreakable”. She told an audience at the London School of Economics: “Before the end of the month I expect both the British and European Parliament to ratify the agreement and so in just over three weeks on the 31st of January, the UK will spent its last day as member state, this will be a tough and emotional day. “But when the sun rises again on February 1, the European Union and the UK will still be the best of friends and partners. The bond between us will still be unbreakable.” 11.20am update: von der Leyen acknowledges the relationship between the UK and EU has not always been smooth Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission has acknowledged the relationship between the UK and EU has not always been smooth. She told an audience at the London School of Economics: “The relationship may not have always been smooth or perfect but what relationship ever is. “In my opinion to good far outweighs the difficult.” Ms Von Der Leyen also paid a glowing tribute to Britain’s 45-year membership of the European Union.
Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has said he is 'optimistic' about trade deal
10.50am update: BBCs Katya Adler explains why Europe will negotiate hard - ‘fearful of setting precedent’ BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler has insisted the EU will negotiate hard with the UK over trade, as the bloc is aware the world is watching and “fearful of setting precedent” that could undermine the value of single market. Ms Adler wrote on Twitter: “EU aware world [including future trade partners for the bloc] will be watching these negotiations. “Brussels fearful of setting precedent that could weaken value of its lucrative single market. For example Emmanuel Macron yesterday urged Michel Barnier to negotiate with UK ‘in cold blood’.” 10.20am update: Barclay ‘optimistic’ over trade deal Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has said he is “optimistic” about trade deal between the UK and EU ahead of talks between Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. Mr Barclay told BBC Radio 5 Live: “I’m optimistic about the deal. Both sides have said they want to have a close partnership. “The commission president is here as part of that commitment and discussion on the EU side.”
A timeline of Brexit until January 1, 2021


thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--BBC’s Katya Adler explains why the EU will be hard on the UK in Brexit negotiations

The Prime Minister and new European Commission president will hold talks this afternoon in Downing Street and are expected to outline their plans for the upcoming transition period , which will see the UK and Brussels attempt to negotiate a trade deal before the December 31 deadline .
Before the crunch talks , the BBC ’ s Europe Editor has foreseen a number of hurdles , which could stand in the way of Brexit being delivered before the year is out .
Ms Adler has insisted the EU will negotiate hard with the UK over trade , as the bloc @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ fearful of setting precedent ” that could undermine the value of the single market .
The EU expert insisted Europe has begun to show signs of frustration and referenced French President Emmanuel Macron , who yesterday insisted EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier should approach negotiations in “ cold blood ” .
Ms Adler wrote on Twitter : “ EU aware world [ including future trade partners for the bloc ] will be watching these negotiations .
“ Brussels fearful of setting precedent that could weaken the value of its lucrative single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged Michel Barnier to negotiate with UK ‘ in cold blood ’ .
” The meeting in London will also be attended by Mr Barnier and Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay , and Ms Adler expects there to be another deadlock with both sides drawing strict red-lines .
Mr Johnson has vowed to honour the deadline and deliver a clean break from the EU if no trade deal can be reached by the end of the year .
The EU has already cast doubt over the timetable , with Ms Adler expecting Ms von @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of Europe by insisting the December deadline is “ unrealistic ” and only a “ bare-bones deal ” is possible in the time-frame .
BBC ’ s Europe Editor added : “ Expect red-line drawing with smiles today between Prime Minister and von der Leyen .
Presented as ‘ friends telling each other truths ’ .
“ EU position is Prime Minister ’ s timetable to get ‘ ambitious , comprehensive ’ trade deal agreed and ratified by December is unrealistic .
“ Bare bones deal possible BUT only if UK signs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ for example on the environment or workers conditions ] as a prerequisite to having good access to EU market.
” Downing Street said Mr Johnson will underline that the forthcoming negotiations will be based on an ambitious free trade agreement , and not on alignment .
European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer said the meeting would “ set the scene ” for the Brexit process .
READ MORE : Brexit row : How Corbyn invited EU leaders to his OWN Brussels summit Trade talks between the UK and Brussels can not officially begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ratified .
However , Ms Adler insists discussions could be delayed until March as the EU27 must agree a “ mandate ” to enable to EU commission to start the process .
She said : “ EU countries must agree on a mandate for EU Commission to negotiate a comprehensive trade agreement on their behalf .
“ Mandate then has to be formally signed off at minister level by reps of all EU countries .
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Von der Leyen: Agreement can’t be reached without extension
The Prime Minister and new European Commission president will hold talks this afternoon in Downing Street and are expected to outline their plans for the upcoming transition period, which will see the UK and Brussels attempt to negotiate a trade deal before the December 31 deadline. Before the crunch talks, the BBC’s Europe Editor has foreseen a number of hurdles, which could stand in the way of Brexit being delivered before the year is out. Ms Adler has insisted the EU will negotiate hard with the UK over trade, as the bloc is aware the world is watching and “fearful of setting precedent” that could undermine the value of the single market.
The EU expert insisted Europe has begun to show signs of frustration and referenced French President Emmanuel Macron, who yesterday insisted EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier should approach negotiations in “cold blood”. Ms Adler wrote on Twitter: “EU aware world [including future trade partners for the bloc] will be watching these negotiations. “Brussels fearful of setting precedent that could weaken the value of its lucrative single market. For example Emmanuel Macron yesterday urged Michel Barnier to negotiate with UK ‘in cold blood’.” The meeting in London will also be attended by Mr Barnier and Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay, and Ms Adler expects there to be another deadlock with both sides drawing strict red-lines.
BBCs Europe Editor Katya Adler has predicted the EU will negotiate hard with the UK
Mr Johnson has vowed to honour the deadline and deliver a clean break from the EU if no trade deal can be reached by the end of the year. The EU has already cast doubt over the timetable, with Ms Adler expecting Ms von der Leyen to repeat the rhetoric coming out of Europe by insisting the December deadline is “unrealistic” and only a “bare-bones deal” is possible in the time-frame. BBC’s Europe Editor added: “Expect red-line drawing with smiles today between Prime Minister and von der Leyen. Presented as ‘friends telling each other truths’.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen
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“EU position is Prime Minister’s timetable to get ‘ambitious, comprehensive’ trade deal agreed and ratified by December is unrealistic. “Bare bones deal possible BUT only if UK signs up to following EU rules and regulations [for example on the environment or workers conditions] as a prerequisite to having good access to EU market.” Downing Street said Mr Johnson will underline that the forthcoming negotiations will be based on an ambitious free trade agreement, and not on alignment. European Commission spokesman Eric Mamer said the meeting would “set the scene” for the Brexit process. READ MORE: Brexit row: How Corbyn invited EU leaders to his OWN Brussels summit
Boris Johnson has vowed to honour the December 31 deadline
Trade talks between the UK and Brussels cannot officially begin until the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Bill is ratified. However, Ms Adler insists discussions could be delayed until March as the EU27 must agree a “mandate” to enable to EU commission to start the process. She said: “EU countries must agree on a mandate for EU Commission to negotiate a comprehensive trade agreement on their behalf. “Mandate then has to be formally signed off at minister level by reps of all EU countries. DON'T MISS George Osborne exposes plan to avoid no deal Brexit without extension [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-01-08--Labour chaos: Leadership battle derails as MPs draw blank after claims party could 'die'

There has been no love lost in the contest to select Corbyn ’ s replacement , with candidates such as controversial Islington MP Emily Thornberry throwing her hat into the ring .
As Westminster opened its doors , MPs and peers crammed into Committee Room 14 to give their opinion on who they think has the best shot at saving the party .
In order for a candidate to succeed , they need at least 21 nominations from their fellow MPs to progress in the contest .
In a time when camaraderie seems to be at an all time low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy task .
It is thought that Emily Thornberry and Clive Lewis were struggling to win the nominations they desperately needed .
This is perhaps the most important leadership debate that Labour has faced in the history of the party .
“ Now is not the time to steady the ship .
if we do not change course we will die and we will deserve to ” .
said Wigan MP Lisa Nandy in an interview , as she announced her standing to become the next leader of Labour .
Addressing her candidacy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Nandy wrote “ 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.
” She also said that Brexit should not mean “ turning our backs on decency , tolerance and kindness ” .
READ MORE : Labour leadership : Which candidate will Jeremy Corbyn endorse ?
However many fellow MPs felt quite the opposite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One told the Mail Online “ 10 out of 10 ” ?
How about minus 59 : The number of MPs we lost ?
” “ What an insult to millions of people who felt let down by Jeremy Corbyn ?
” Ms Nandy in her letter to Wigan post said “ it breaks my heart that in the election so many of you had no choice but to vote for a Tory party that has sent a wrecking ball through our community over the last decade ” .
Inspite of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government , with even pro remain seats including Cheltenham , Guildford and Lewes voting for the Conservatives .
Infact the Tories gained 24 constituencies that had previously voted Labour for decades , mostly due to their mistrust of party leader Jeremy Corbyn .
However Corbyn maintained that he would stay as leader of the party until a suitable replacement was elected .

Rebecca Long-Bailey rates Jeremy Corbyn as '10 out of 10'
There has been no love lost in the contest to select Corbyn’s replacement, with candidates such as controversial Islington MP Emily Thornberry throwing her hat into the ring. As Westminster opened its doors, MPs and peers crammed into Committee Room 14 to give their opinion on who they think has the best shot at saving the party.
In order for a candidate to succeed, they need at least 21 nominations from their fellow MPs to progress in the contest. In a time when camaraderie seems to be at an all time low for Labour, this has proved no easy task. It is thought that Emily Thornberry and Clive Lewis were struggling to win the nominations they desperately needed. This is perhaps the most important leadership debate that Labour has faced in the history of the party.
Labour is trying desperately to rebuild the party by replacing failed leader Jeremy Corbyn.
There has been no love lost in the contest to select Corbyn’s replacement,
“Now is not the time to steady the ship. if we do not change course we will die and we will deserve to”. said Wigan MP Lisa Nandy in an interview, as she announced her standing to become the next leader of Labour. Addressing her candidacy in a letter to the Wigan post Ms Nandy wrote “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.” She also said that Brexit should not mean “turning our backs on decency, tolerance and kindness”. READ MORE: Labour leadership: Which candidate will Jeremy Corbyn endorse?
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“Now is not the time to steady the ship' says MP Lisa Nandy
Rebecca Long Bailey, who rated Jeremy Corbyn “10/10”
Controversial Islington MP Emily Thornberry throws her hat into the ring.
However many fellow MPs felt quite the opposite about her strangely positive sentiment toward Corbyn. One told the Mail Online “10 out of 10”? How about minus 59: The number of MPs we lost?” “What an insult to millions of people who felt let down by Jeremy Corbyn?”
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Ms Nandy in her letter to Wigan post said “it breaks my heart that in the election so many of you had no choice but to vote for a Tory party that has sent a wrecking ball through our community over the last decade”. Inspite of the British public overwhelmingly voting for a Tory government, with even pro remain seats including Cheltenham, Guildford and Lewes voting for the Conservatives. Infact the Tories gained 24 constituencies that had previously voted Labour for decades, mostly due to their mistrust of party leader Jeremy Corbyn. However Corbyn maintained that he would stay as leader of the party until a suitable replacement was elected.
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