Tens of thousands of migrants could come to the UK to work for up to a year under proposed new rules.

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Brexit Minister Chris Heaton-Harris says ministers have been clear they do not "expect or want" a no-deal exit, but it "remains a risk" if MPs do not support Theresa May's deal.

He says work on no-deal planning will continue during the recess period, and that some agreements are already in place.

The government has given customs advice to 145,000 businesses and talked to large pharmaceutical companies about supplies, he tells MPs.

He adds that a no-deal scenario is "unlikely", and that the government will not revoke Article 50.

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Serious consideration now needs to be given to whether Article 50 should be extended, Sir Keir Starmer says, but "no plan B has ever been forthcoming" from the government.

The SNP's Joanna Cherry intervenes to say the EU would be unlikely to allow an extension just to continue negotiations, but would consider it for a general election or another referendum.

Sir Keir says his discussions with the EU suggest it would have to be "coupled with a good reason".

Continuing, he says leaving the EU without a deal is "simply not viable", adding: "the government has simply not prepared for it, and it is now too late."

He says it is "simply not credible" to pretend that even the bare minimum suggested in the government's own technical notices can be done in the time that remains, with the National Audit Office suggesting the government does not have enough time to implement a sufficient border system.

The EU will "not ride to the rescue", he says, explaining that their own notices say contingency measures "will only be taken where strictly necessary and in the interests of the EU".

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Sir Keir Starmer is now opening the emergency debate on no deal Brexit planning.

He says the thinking behind delaying the vote on the Brexit deal was flawed, as the prime minister is unlikely to get meaningful changes to the withdrawal agreement, and without that MPs were unlikely to support it, whenever it is put to the House.

It has become increasingly clear how obvious that is, he says.

The strong calls for the deal be put to MPs this week were so that alternatives could be considered after it was rejected, he says. The only reason there has been delay is to attempt to present the vote as a binary choice between the PM's deal or no deal at all.

This is not a viable choice, he states.

He suggests the government also know no deal is "not viable", which makes the expenditure preparing for it even more unacceptable. "All this deferring" wastes time that should be spent on considering what can be done to prevent a no deal scenario, he adds.

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The shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer is opening an emergency debate on planning for a no deal Brexit.

"Damage limitation" measures will cover key sectors, including transport, finance and citizens' rights.

The leader of the Labour Party says he is opposed to "sexist or misogynistic language in absolutely any form at all".

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Conservative MP Maria Caulfield is introducing a bill to require the provision of Automatic Emergency Defibrillators in public spaces and gyms.

Twelve young people die every week as a result of sudden cardiac arrest, she states.

"Our record of survival in the UK is dismal," she says. Of the deaths, 30,000 happen every year outside of hospitals, and the survival rate is 10%, she adds.

Andrea Leadsom says viewers and MPs will "draw their own conclusions" after Jeremy Corbyn denies using the phrase "stupid woman" about the PM

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With points of order finally concluded, shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer is now making an application for an emergency debate under standing under 24.

He says the decision by the Cabinet to accelerate preparations for a no deal yesterday, involving an additional spending of £2bn, would not had happened had the meaningful vote on the Brexit deal not been delayed.

He says no government "has the right to risk the well being the country" as a result its own failed negotiations, and it is vital it is held account when "the sums and the stakes are so high".

Mr Bercow says he is satisfied that the matter raised is proper to be discussed.

Conservative MP Peter Bone objects to the motion, but Mr Bercow says sufficient members have stood in support of it. The debate will take place "immediately", for up to three hours, following the ten minute rule motion.

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Parliament have released some images of the final PMQs of 2018, photographed by Parliament photographer Mark Duffy.

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Conservative James Heappey asks about the disparity between enthusiasm for emergency debates tabled and then the participation by MPs while it takes place.

John Bercow says there is "no incompatibility" or "inconsistency" on this. There is nothing in the standing orders in Parliament to say that this is wrong or "procedurally improper about it".

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Conservative Nigel Huddleston says that people have previously been offended by things allegedly said by John Bercow.

He says there is still "work to do" as people feel their voices were not heard in previous allegations.

The Speaker replies to say "there is always work to do" on such matters.

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Labour MP Laura Smith says asks how she is supposed to explain to her constituents the level party politics being played out , and "the level of the hypocrisy in this place is quite astounding".

She adds that the Labour party and the leader of the opposition "have to put up with the most disgraceful insults thrown at us".

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Conservative MP Sir Desmond Swayne says he's worried if MPs get hauled up for muttering things under his breath.

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Labour MP Laura Pidcock asks what conclusion constituents should take from this disagreement.

She says her constituents are suffering real hardship and would think the chamber being used in this way is "absolutely pathetic".

Conservative Helen Whately asks if the House can agree to move into 2019 with a better tone of debate.