Next round is tomorrow at 10am I think
leadership race continues, Youguv alarming polling, not great day for Labour, Carwyn Jones worried
-The results in full (all voted): Boris 126 (+12, has 40% share), Hunt 46 (+3, 15%), Gove 41 (+4, 13%), Stewart 37 (+18, 12%), Javid 33 (10, 11%), Raab (30, 10%).
-Lidington backed Rory Stewart last night, a huge boost to Stewart's credibility and suggested he might stay in the race, praised Stewart telling uncomfortable truths and showing there were no area's Tories should treat as no go's in elections. Leadsom backing Boris as views are close on Brexit, they agree on HS2 and she feels he is an election winner, added Brexit credibility to Boris
-Stewart says he had got depressed in politics with a feeling he couldn't get things done, nothing to be ashamed off in occupying centre ground, party needs to address the environment, won't commit to gender parity in cabinet but wants more woman in parliament to give him wider talent pool to choose from, was advised not to speak of adult social care. If want to be seen as great country, need to show realism and humility while carrying out promises, Brexit delays suit no dealers and remainers but not anyone else, needs to connect better with those who speak in different way to him, jealous of way Corbyn has rebuilt party membership numbers. Prisons one of the great hidden scars of our society
-Gove argues the final ballot should be two who believe in Brexit (seen as a shot at Stewart)
-Hunt says EU wants to avoid no deal and would be willing to work with someone they trust
-Javid says Stewart is the Remain candidate (Stewart denies this), his communication skills are "less Homer’s Iliad and more Homer Simpson" but important they can reach out and his background allows that, would not look good or be healthy for Tories if final ballot is two people of similar background. Would give Boris a proper test and ensure Boris comes out stronger (a tad defeatist?)
-Allegations Boris told business leaders in private he would extend transition an extra 12 months
-Rumours apparently among press core that Boris manager Gavin Williamson ordered some on team Boris to get Javid over line (damaging for Javid, tricky to know if being a tad cheaty of "only 12 additions?" is worse for Boris)
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-Papers on Stewart including allegations he was an MI6 spy (Stewart is having difficultly on not quite denying this)
-Alan Smyth, SNP MEP, has had to issue a grovelling apology and donation to military charity for accusing Brexit party of highly illegal practises. Falsely. In something he had no evidence of.
SNP should wonder how they get such a unworthy figure on their list and might need to be careful for a few weeks attacking Brexit party
-Abbott wonders if Trump is targetting Khan due to his being Muslim, minister Atkins very carefully dodges answering this rather then defend Trump. Mayor Khan says, despite Westminster cuts, he is investing heavily in police, country and US cities all being hit by rise in violent crime
-Atkins warns there seems a bit too much anger in politics right now
-Farage says there will be no election pact with Boris
-May launching clampdown on loyalty penalty and consulting on new powers for consumer watchdogs, also launching plans to help teachers spot early signs of mental health issues but rumours Hammond will resign over her spending pledges
-Watson says he would never leave Labour but he wonders if it is leaving them and wants a special one off ballot of members on Brexit position, Lavery says ignoring the views of the people as expressed via referendum is not a wise move, Mann says going Remain would see them lose significant amount of votes
-Creasy warns a lack of paid maternity leave and staff cover means females are forced to choose between being MP's and mothers (May has indicated personal backing), says she was still bleeding when she returned to work after miscarriage
-Labour fined for inaccurate quarterly donation reports and failure with election spending report
-Youguv polling indicates Tory members would sacrifice the union of the UK for Brexit (63%, SNP call this a disaster for Davidson), want Brexit even if major damage to economy (61%) and even Tories being destroyed (54% but opposing is only 36%) but aren't keen on it if hands Corbyn number 10 (51% vs 39% on that), 46% would be happy over 40% if Farage was Tory leader. ConHome leadership poll as Boris at highest ever ranking for him of 55%, Stewart is second but only 16%
-Barclay sends letter to Barnier confirming rights of EU citizens whatever happens and urges EU to come to agreement with UK on some sort of help for citizens if no deal, Barnier says no and goverment getting hammered in Commons. Barclay has signed a deal with Luxembourg to protect rights
-Sturgeon fears next Tory leader could do more damage to Scotland in 18 months with Brexit then in 18 years under Thatcher and Sturgeon
-Morgan warns Tory leadership candidates spending plans would require borrowing to rise to go with the 15 billion Brexit wiggle-room required
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-Caroline Lucas on Heathrow expansion
-Former First Minister Carwyn Jones says Westminster chaos is turning Welsh people to exploring independence including from those who he never would would have done, at moment he feels it is curiosity rather then in favour of it
-Blunt calls for inquiry into former President Mohammed Mors's sudden death in court and the conditions he was detained in
-Costa says UK needs to do a lot more on EU citizens rights including a taskforce
-Kuessenberg on Tory leadership voting " Whole thing has air of Home Counties parents waiting outside some kind of ballet exam their child is taking, wishing others well as they go in for their turn with a polite smile, gritted teeth and dark thoughts"
-Crabb says they need to stop having Old Etonians as leader as isn't meritocratic
-Lidington backed Rory Stewart last night, a huge boost to Stewart's credibility and suggested he might stay in the race, praised Stewart telling uncomfortable truths and showing there were no area's Tories should treat as no go's in elections. Leadsom backing Boris as views are close on Brexit, they agree on HS2 and she feels he is an election winner, added Brexit credibility to Boris
-Stewart says he had got depressed in politics with a feeling he couldn't get things done, nothing to be ashamed off in occupying centre ground, party needs to address the environment, won't commit to gender parity in cabinet but wants more woman in parliament to give him wider talent pool to choose from, was advised not to speak of adult social care. If want to be seen as great country, need to show realism and humility while carrying out promises, Brexit delays suit no dealers and remainers but not anyone else, needs to connect better with those who speak in different way to him, jealous of way Corbyn has rebuilt party membership numbers. Prisons one of the great hidden scars of our society
-Gove argues the final ballot should be two who believe in Brexit (seen as a shot at Stewart)
-Hunt says EU wants to avoid no deal and would be willing to work with someone they trust
-Javid says Stewart is the Remain candidate (Stewart denies this), his communication skills are "less Homer’s Iliad and more Homer Simpson" but important they can reach out and his background allows that, would not look good or be healthy for Tories if final ballot is two people of similar background. Would give Boris a proper test and ensure Boris comes out stronger (a tad defeatist?)
-Allegations Boris told business leaders in private he would extend transition an extra 12 months
-Rumours apparently among press core that Boris manager Gavin Williamson ordered some on team Boris to get Javid over line (damaging for Javid, tricky to know if being a tad cheaty of "only 12 additions?" is worse for Boris)
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-Papers on Stewart including allegations he was an MI6 spy (Stewart is having difficultly on not quite denying this)
-Alan Smyth, SNP MEP, has had to issue a grovelling apology and donation to military charity for accusing Brexit party of highly illegal practises. Falsely. In something he had no evidence of.
SNP should wonder how they get such a unworthy figure on their list and might need to be careful for a few weeks attacking Brexit party
-Abbott wonders if Trump is targetting Khan due to his being Muslim, minister Atkins very carefully dodges answering this rather then defend Trump. Mayor Khan says, despite Westminster cuts, he is investing heavily in police, country and US cities all being hit by rise in violent crime
-Atkins warns there seems a bit too much anger in politics right now
-Farage says there will be no election pact with Boris
-May launching clampdown on loyalty penalty and consulting on new powers for consumer watchdogs, also launching plans to help teachers spot early signs of mental health issues but rumours Hammond will resign over her spending pledges
-Watson says he would never leave Labour but he wonders if it is leaving them and wants a special one off ballot of members on Brexit position, Lavery says ignoring the views of the people as expressed via referendum is not a wise move, Mann says going Remain would see them lose significant amount of votes
-Creasy warns a lack of paid maternity leave and staff cover means females are forced to choose between being MP's and mothers (May has indicated personal backing), says she was still bleeding when she returned to work after miscarriage
-Labour fined for inaccurate quarterly donation reports and failure with election spending report
-Youguv polling indicates Tory members would sacrifice the union of the UK for Brexit (63%, SNP call this a disaster for Davidson), want Brexit even if major damage to economy (61%) and even Tories being destroyed (54% but opposing is only 36%) but aren't keen on it if hands Corbyn number 10 (51% vs 39% on that), 46% would be happy over 40% if Farage was Tory leader. ConHome leadership poll as Boris at highest ever ranking for him of 55%, Stewart is second but only 16%
-Barclay sends letter to Barnier confirming rights of EU citizens whatever happens and urges EU to come to agreement with UK on some sort of help for citizens if no deal, Barnier says no and goverment getting hammered in Commons. Barclay has signed a deal with Luxembourg to protect rights
-Sturgeon fears next Tory leader could do more damage to Scotland in 18 months with Brexit then in 18 years under Thatcher and Sturgeon
-Morgan warns Tory leadership candidates spending plans would require borrowing to rise to go with the 15 billion Brexit wiggle-room required
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-Caroline Lucas on Heathrow expansion
-Former First Minister Carwyn Jones says Westminster chaos is turning Welsh people to exploring independence including from those who he never would would have done, at moment he feels it is curiosity rather then in favour of it
-Blunt calls for inquiry into former President Mohammed Mors's sudden death in court and the conditions he was detained in
-Costa says UK needs to do a lot more on EU citizens rights including a taskforce
-Kuessenberg on Tory leadership voting " Whole thing has air of Home Counties parents waiting outside some kind of ballet exam their child is taking, wishing others well as they go in for their turn with a polite smile, gritted teeth and dark thoughts"
-Crabb says they need to stop having Old Etonians as leader as isn't meritocratic