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During the statement, the prime minister referred to Emily Thornberry as "Lady Nugee". 

Emily Thornberry asks if it is in order to refer to a member by her husband's name rather than her own. 

"I have never been a lady and it will take more than being married to a knight of the realm to be one."

Theresa May apologises but adds that "for the last 36 years I have been referred to by my husband's name".

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DUP Westminster Leader Nigel Dodds says the UK makes "a massive contribution to humanitarian aid" and the defence of Europe and says other EU nations should similarly "step up to the plate". 

It is important that Europe shows that commitment, replies the prime minister.

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Labour's Pat McFadden asks if Parliament's final vote on Brexit will be on the Article 50 negotiations or on a new free trade agreement. 

He also asks what happens if Parliament says no.

Theresa May says she hopes to get a "good deal" that covers both the UK's exit from the EU and a future free trade arrangement.

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There will be no security for Europe without the involvement of the US, says Defence Committee Chair Julian Lewis.

He urges the prime minister to "redouble her efforts" to persuade "our continental friends" that despite their feelings about President Donald Trump's personal qualities "the way to proceed is to reach out to him". 

Theresa May says that was one of the themes at the council and that the role of the US was recognised.

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Lib Dem Leader Tim Farron asks for assurance that the government will not "break its promise" to provide a safe future for 3,000 child refugees as stipulated in the Dubs amendment.

Theresa May replies that the UK is giving support to unaccompanied child refugees in Europe and that "many have already brought to the UK under that scheme". 

The Scottish Conservative leader insists UK ministers recognise Scottish farmers' concerns about access to migrant workers post-Brexit.

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Diane Abbott is present on Labour's front bench for Theresa May's statement, albeit sitting further away from her leader than usual.

The shadow home secretary controversially missed Wednesday's vote on the government's Article 50 bill, citing a migraine.

The French capital is aiming to win billions in business and thousands of jobs from London in the months ahead.

The Conservative benches are noticeably beginning to thin out as Theresa May's statement approaches its conclusion.

Could this be something to do with the committee stage of the Brexit bill, which follows immediately after the prime minister's statement? 

All the amendments to the Article 50 legislation have been put down by opposition MPs. 

As it happens, the Labour and SNP benches remain pretty full ahead of the four hours of debate to come. 

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Conservative John Redwood asks if the prime minister shares his "shock" that EU countries, "bound by the rule of law", won't give reassurance to UK nationals living on the continent that they won't face conviction after Brexit.

Theresa May has "every confidence" that this will be addressed.

She says there is "good will" on both sides.

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It is not realistic that the UK can replace EU trade with trade from new markets, says Hilary Benn, chair of the Brexit committee. 

He asks the prime minister for an assurance that she will safeguard tariff and barrier free access to European markets by remaining in the customs union "if that is the only way". 

The prime minister replies that the government is not seeking to replace UK trade with the EU but expand it to other countries. 

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SNP Westminster leader Angus Robertson asks if the prime minister told EU leaders that Scotland "valued EU citizens living in this country".

He asks her to learn the lessons from Canada, Australia and Switzerland that it is possible to have different immigration policies in one country.

He notes that Scotland was not mentioned in the summit and asks what Scottish priorities she raised at the summit. 

Theresa May replies that at the summit she put forward the views of the UK as a whole.

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The government has started the process of selling more student loan debt to the private financial sector.

It has announced that loans made to students in England between 2002 and 2006 will be put up for sale - to be followed by other pre-2012 loans - with the aim of raising £12bn.

Universities Minister Jo Johnson said the sale would have "no impact on people with student loans".

But the National Union of Students said it was an "ugly move on students". Read more

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Theresa May replies that she has made clear her opposition to the building of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories. 

On Brexit, she says that both herself and EU leaders want to give assurance to those EU nationals living in the UK "as early as possible" in the negotiations.

Concerning Mr Corbyn's comments on defence, she notes that he wanted to send "nuclear submarines out without any missiles on them".

"You couldn't make it up," she adds.

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Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn asks how the UK can lecture other countries on the Nato target whilst "her [Theresa May's] government" has changed how the 2% target is calculated.

He notes that the prime minister has met the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today, and asks if she made clear the UK's continued opposition to illegal occupations in Palestinian territories. 

On Brexit, he says Labour accepts the referendum result but will not accept the UK becoming a into "bargain basement economy".

He also urges the government to guarantee the rights of EU nationals living in the UK - "it is a question of decency", he says. 

He welcomes the extra funding for refugees but attacks the government for not taking in more Syrian refugees.

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Before beginning her statement Theresa May marks the Queen's sapphire jubilee by paying tribute to her "selfless devotion" and focus on "getting the job done".

Turning to the EU meeting, she says the plan agreed at the summit will not only stem migration but also tackle counter-terrorism.

She adds that EU leaders agreed to introduce tougher penalties for "those who trade in human misery" by trafficking migrants.

Her statement that she began a discussion on engaging with the new US administration is greeted with laughter by some MPs.

During this discussion, she tells MPs that she highlighted the importance of EU countries sharing the burden on defence by meeting the 2% Nato target on defence spending. 

On Brexit, she says the UK's EU partners want to get on with the negotiations; "as do I".