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PMQs live: May challenged by MPs over Brexit 'shambles'

Theresa May is taking questions from MPs in the House of Commons, with Brexit and the election of Donald Trump set to dominate 

Benjamin Kentish
Wednesday 16 November 2016 12:49 GMT
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Theresa May said her government was pursuing the "best possible deal" on Brexit
Theresa May said her government was pursuing the "best possible deal" on Brexit (House of Commons)

Main headlines:

Theresa May is facing questions from MPs at the weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions, with Brexit once again likely to dominate.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn may highlight a leaked memo from Deloitte claiming the Government is lacking a plan for Brexit - a suggestion that was angrily dismissed by Number Ten. Mr Corbyn could also pick up on the Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, revealing in an interview with a Czech newspaper that the UK is "likely" to leave the EU customs market.

Mrs May is likely to have up her sleeve some quotes from yesterday's speech by John McDonnell, the Shadow Chancellor. Mr McDonnell said people needed to "be more positive about Brexit" - a line the Prime Minister may deploy should Mr Corbyn go on the attack over the EU.

Mr Corbyn may also ask about housing, with the Labour-commissioned Redfern Review into declining home ownership today reporting that falling incomes are largely to blame.

Other topics likely to be raised with the Prime Minister include the chaos surrounding the child abuse inquiry, with another of the investigation's lawyers reportedly having quit over concerns about the probe, and the UK's likely relationship with Donald Trump. Labour MPs may also demand the Prime Minister rules out introducing charges for NHS treatments after her health minister refused to dismiss the idea.

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Theresa May is preparing to face questions from MPs. The action gets underway at 12.00pm.

Kristin Hugo16 November 2016 11:17
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John Rentoul16 November 2016 11:55
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Ukip's only MP, Douglas Carswell, has the third question at today's PMQs - meaning a tough question for Theresa May on Brexit is on the cards even if Jeremy Corbyn chooses to focus on other issues. Other MPs are almost certain to push the PM to clarify her strategy for managing Britain's EU withdrawal.

Kristin Hugo16 November 2016 12:01
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PMQs is underway. Theresa May starts by paying tribute to those killed in a tram crash in Croydon last week, and paying tribute to emergency services involved in the rescue operation.

Kristin Hugo16 November 2016 12:04
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Well that's wrong. Theresa May said 88,000 new jobs in Aldridge-Brownhills @FullFact #PMQs

John Rentoul16 November 2016 12:04
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Corbyn asks about Boris saying Britain would "probably" leave the customs union (and saying free movement is bollocks) #PMQs

Ashley Cowburn16 November 2016 12:05
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Jeremy Corbyn, as expected, picks up on Boris Johnson's revelation that the UK is "likely" to leave the EU customs union. May says "we are preparing carefully for the formal negotiations" but will not confirm either way.

Kristin Hugo16 November 2016 12:06
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Strike by Corbyn, inviting Boris to come to despatch box at #PMQs to clarify his comments on the EU customs union.

John Rentoul16 November 2016 12:06
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Theresa May apparently confusing ‘a plan’ with ‘an objective’ right now #PMQs

Jon Stone16 November 2016 12:07
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Corbyn having fun now he's decided to ask Qs about the formerly forbidden subject, Brexit #PMQs

John Rentoul16 November 2016 12:08

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