David Cameron on Andrew Marr show

Summary

David Cameron tells Marr he's "hopeful" of an EU deal in February and referendum is likely after September
He says he'll stay on as PM - and "do everything necessary to make it work" - if UK votes to leave EU
Shadow justice secretary Lord Falconer urges Labour to "come together" after recent reshuffle
Labour MP Alison McGovern has quit a party policy group over differences with the leadership

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No place to hide on EU referendum for Johnson and Maypublished at 15:25
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German politician 'backs UK welfare aims'published at 15:20
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The Guardian, external says David Cameron's campaign to restrict access to benefits for EU migrants is gaining support in Germany. It quotes Manfred Weber, a prominent member of the European Parliament and deputy head of the Christian Social Union (CSU) party, as saying the British prime minister is creating "necessary pressure" over the issue by including it as one of his four main renegotiation goals.The paper quotes Mr Weber as saying it is a "European-wide issue of justice".
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On this principle David Cameron will for sure find support. The issue is justice. Politically, we can find in this a common understanding to fight against misuse. This is the message Cameron will find."
Lisa Nandy 'turns down' Labour defence rolepublished at 15:18
Several well-connected journalists are tweeting that Lisa Nandy has turned down the offer of becoming shadow defence secretary.
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Listen: Ken Clarke says Tories in danger of splitting over EUpublished at 15:18
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The PM has been forced to allow Cabinet to campaign for either side in EU referendum.
David Cameron has been forced to allow Cabinet ministers to campaign for either side in the EU referendum vote to avoid splitting the Conservative Party, Ken Clarke tells Martha Kearney.
Listen: Graham Brady says electorate want vigorous debate on EUpublished at 15:16
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Graham Brady said allowing the cabinet to disagree on the EU referendum is good politics.
The chairman of the influential 1922 Committee representing backbench Tory MPs, Graham Brady, said the prime minister's decision to let the cabinet campaign on opposing sides of the EU referendum argument is not a sign of weakness but healthy politics.
Michael Dugher: 'Sacked for straight talking, honest politics'published at 15:10
Michael Dugher has changed his Twitter bio, external to reflect his departure from the Labour frontbench.
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MP for Barnsley East. Sacked by Jeremy Corbyn for too much straight talking, honest politics. Husband. Dad. Beatles & curry obsessive. All my teams play in red."
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Nine Labour ministers praise sacked shadow culture secretary Michael Dugherpublished at 15:03
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Michael Dugher is a rare politician - a talented working class MP who hasn't lost his strong Yorkshire roots. Politicians with his ability and commitment can make a difference in any role. Labour's loss in the shadow cabinet will be compensated by Michael's free thought on the backbenches."
Tom Watson, Labour deputy leader
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'Slow motion' reshuffle continuespublished at 15:00
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A bumper crop of political bets in 2016?published at 14:58
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Ladbrokes' Alex Donohue with the latest odds on the EU referendum and more
It could be a humdinger of a political year. Alex Donohue, from betting agent Ladbrokes, ran through the latest betting odds on the planned EU referendum, the 2016 local and London mayoral elections, the Labour leadership and the US presidential race.
MPs should 'follow consciences' on EUpublished at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2016
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Nine Labour ministers praise Dugherpublished at 14:52
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First Tory reshuffle dig in Commonspublished at 14:42
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Proceedings are under way in the House of Commons and we have had the first dig from the Conservative benches towards Labour over its as yet unfinished shadow cabinet reshuffle. At the start of Health questions, health minister Alistair Burt wishes the Commons Speaker a happy new year and then extends similar greetings to "familiar faces in the shadow cabinet". I don't think that will be the last reshuffle-related refrain from the Tories over the course of the next few hours.
Ken Clarke: EU situation 'pretty extraordinary'published at 14:41
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Ken Clarke, one of the Tories' most pro-European voices, is doing the media rounds to express his disappointment at the decision to allow ministers to campaign for EU exit while remaining in the cabinet. He tells the BBC News Channel that ministers should resign on such matters of principle in the knowledge that they can criticise the government without fear or favour and return to office later "if their talents are needed again".
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To stay in office free to actually attack the government on a fundamental question of Britain's role in the world is a pretty extraordinary situation. Even Gladstone did not have members of his own government busily arguing against Home Rule."
Any news yet Hilary?published at 14:39
Where will Hilary Benn be seated in the Commons today?published at 14:10
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EU decision 'wrong for the country'published at 14:05
Some more reaction to David Cameron's decision to allow cabinet ministers to campaign on either side in the EU referendum. Alan Johnson, who is leading Labour's pro-EU campaign, says the decision reflects internal Conservative divisions and "jockeying for position in a post-David Cameron leadership contest". In contrast, he suggests Labour will campaign "clearly and firmly" for the UK to remain within the EU. For the SNP, Stephen Gethins says the PM appears to have "zero confidence" in his ability to negotiate a deal on EU membership that can win the backing of many of his MPs.
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The fact that he cannot even convince his own Cabinet to back him shows just how weak he is. This might be the right decision for the Tories, but it's the wrong decision for the country."
Corbyn right to take 'tough decisions'published at 14:00
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Labour MP Cat Smith, a prominent supporter of Jeremy Corbyn, says he is showing real leadership and the willingness to take "tough decisions" by moving colleagues. She suggests the recent Syria bombing vote showed the shadow cabinet was out of line with the rest of the Parliamentary Labour Party and Labour members as a whole and that Mr Corbyn has the right to build a team around him that better reflects the broad swathe of opinion. She defends the sacking of Michael Dugher, suggesting he "spent more time attacking the leadership than he did the Tories" in recent months. Mr Corbyn, she adds, is being held to a different standard by the media in terms of reshuffle management than previous Labour leaders.
Corbyn and Cameron tangled in party divisionspublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2016
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Corbyn opponents 'show weakness'published at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 5 January 2016
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Labour MP: Hard left 'can't win the day'published at 13:45
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Labour MP Angela Smith brands the current shake-up of Jeremy Corbyn's top team as the "longest reshuffle in history" and says it "does not inspire confidence" in the leadership. She urges Mr Corbyn to keep "respected voices" such as Hilary Benn and Maria Eagle in place to prove that the party is a "broad church", saying they are "absolutely crucial" to ensure Labour gets back into government. She says she hopes the "hard left will not win the day" as a result of the changes that are happening, claiming the left of the party "tends towards control rather than bridgebuilding".