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Corbyn says he thinks MPs can block no-deal and also hold early election
And here is the statement that Jeremy Corbyn issued after his meeting with other opposition leaders this morning about whether to vote for an election and stopping a no-deal Brexit. (See 1.31pm and 2.35pm.)
Following a productive meeting of cross-party MPs this morning, we are united in our opposition to Boris Johnson’s plans for a no deal.
We are confident that the legislative route we have adopted has every chance of being successful, and we are working on ways in which we can prevent Boris Johnson manipulating an election to force a no-deal Brexit.
Labour wants to prevent a no-deal Brexit, and to have a general election, so we can end austerity and invest in our communities. I am confident we can have both, and we’ve been in discussions about a way to achieve this. We will continue to work across parliament towards this goal and will have further meetings to this end in coming days.
And this is from my colleague Heather Stewart.
I think you are not doing non-UK readers of this thread justice by leaving out that his official title is “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster” and that this is indeed a cabinet level position.
Tbh… I just woke up and didn’t know that… I’m just copy/pasting from the Guardian Live reports.
@GermanGuy… by all means & no offence taken, please correct any mistakes I make in reporting The Guardian Live feed. 
It’s totally fine. I just learned that this was his official title a few days ago (from the guardian website I believe) and thought it was totally hilarious. It is truly his position: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster - Wikipedia
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The supreme court has confirmed a provisional date of Tuesday September 17th for any appeal hearing in the multiple legal challenges against the prime minister’s decision to prorogue parliament.
Judicial review cases have been launched separately in the lower courts in Edinburgh, Belfast and London alleging that the planned suspension of parliamentary businessis illegal.
If you’ve never watch PM questions today is your day…
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In the Commons Boris Johnson is still making his statement. He says he thinks over the last few weeks the chances of a Brexit deal have risen.
Boris Johnson claims chances of Brexit deal have risen.
He has not alluded yet to Phillip Lee’s defection.
Truly pathetic m8…
Boris Johnson’s Commons G7 statement
Boris Johnson starts by saying that today is the 80th anniversary of Britain’s entry into world war two. He says MPs know that this country still stands for democracy and the rule of law. That prompts jeering from Labour, in the light of Johnson’s decision to prorogue parliament to limit the amount of time available to MPs seeking to block a no-deal Brexit.
He says he made the case for free trade at the G& summit.
He says the UK is on the verge of taking back control of its trade policy by taking its own seat at the WTO. He says he wants to do a comprehensive trade deal with the US. He says he and President Trump have agreed that the NHS will not be on the table for that deal.
Here is the Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson on Philip Lee’s defection.
I am delighted to welcome Phillip to the Liberal Democrats at this crucial time.
He brings almost 10 years of parliamentary experience and decades of professional expertise. He shares our commitment to prevent a disastrous no-deal Brexit, and to stop Brexit altogether.
The Liberal Democrats are growing. Phillip follows both Chuka Umunna MP and Sarah Wollaston MP in bravely crossing the floor to join us.
Today, we also welcome Jane Dodds MP to parliament, following her recent victory in Brecon and Radnorshire. And these representatives join over 30,000 new members, who have joined the Liberal Democrats since our best ever results in the European Elections in May.
Taking back our own seat in WTO… Is the most utterly embarrassing words I’ve ever heard from a politician. And that’s saying something.
He truly thinks we’re all idiots.
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Johnson says that practical alternatives to the backstop are available.
He confirms that he will meet Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach, in Dublin on Monday.
It is not true to say that the government is not making progress towards a deal, he says.
Oh Really
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Boris Johnson dismisses anti no deal legislation as ‘Jeremy Corbyn’s surrender bill’
Johnson says the UK will be ready for a no-deal Brexit.
But he wants to return from the EU summit with a deal, he says.
However, one thing would jeopardise the chances of this - MPs passing the bill to rule out no deal, and to force the UK to “beg” for a delay.
Womp Womp…
Johnson says never before has the Commons forced a PM to accept a bill like this.
It would allow the EU to keep the UK in the EU on their terms.
Johnson ends by urging MPs to reject the bill.
John Bercow, the Speaker, points out that there is no vote on a bill tonight. There will just be a vote on a mechanism to allow the vote to go ahead.
(He seems to be acknowledging that he will accept the request for the SO24 debate.)
Philip Lee is my MP, it’s an ultra safe conservative seat so has always felt like my vote was utterly wasted. He’s been silent whenever I’ve contacted him but at least he’s given me some value lately. He’ll lose easily if he stands there as a Lib Dem, and my vote will soon be once again an utter waste. Though chin up, I suppose, in a few years I’ll lose it entirely (overseas voter).
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