Labour says Corbyn did not call May a 'stupid woman' – Politics live

Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Sajid Javid publishing the immigration white paperJeremy Corbyn accused of calling Theresa May a ‘stupid woman’May’s cabinet split over £30,000 immigrant salary thresholdPMQs – Snap verdict 1.50pm GMT The CBI says the plans in the immigration white paper will make the UK poorer. This is from Josh Hardie, its deputy director general.A new immigration system must command public confidence and support the economy. These proposals would achieve neither.The proposals outlined in the white paper don’t meet the UK’s needs and would be a sucker punch for many firms right across the country. The government’s own analysis suggests people and regions will be poorer as a result of them.All skill levels matter to the UK economy. A temporary 12-month route for overseas workers earning under £30,000 would encourage firms to hire a different person each year. That needlessly increases costs and discourages migrants from integrating into local communicates – a key social concern. It’s not good for the public or business.The ambition to streamline the visa system absolutely must be delivered on. Business needs to see concrete proposals and a commitment to implement simplifications at the same time as any new controls.The government must not introduce a new system in 2021 that isn’t workable until 2025. Any new approach will be a major change to the labour market, and firms must have time to adapt.To secure the best trade deals around the world, the UK must be willing to put migration and labour market access on the negotiating table – starting with the EU, our most significant trading partner. Failing to recognise this will hamper efforts to secure the UK the best trade terms possible. 1.43pm GMT More from the Labour post-PMQs briefing.Team Corbyn suggest he won’t apologise even if Bercow rules the video replay shows he’s guilty. ‘He knows what he said,’ an aide said Continue reading…
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