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Tory MPs criticise ‘extraordinary’ decision to invite China to Queen’s funeral
As foreign secretary, and during her summer-long campaign to become Prime Minister, Liz Truss pushed for a hard line against the Chinese Government.
Awkward picture of Liz Truss and Keir Starmer sparks thousands of reactions
"Please note that your Trussbot3000 and KSQC Mark II will need recharging at regular intervals," wrote one person in response.
Watch: How can we believe a word Government says about Northern Ireland Protocol?
The government's latest response is likely to anger the EU, which has stressed the need to find joint solutions to the trade barrier created in the Irish Sea by the protocol.
Brexit: UK risks angering EU further with response to legal threats
The Government is understood to have told Brussels it will continue with the grace periods relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
‘Super patronising’ Therese Coffey slammed over Health Department email
"Tories do live in a parallel universe," wrote one person in response.
The New York Times questions how much royal funeral is costing and it triggered the usual suspects
"Unhinged. Defensive. Pathetic. And there are more examples out there. These are the journalists who also brought us Brexit."
Piers Morgan adamant there is ‘no racism’ towards Meghan Markle as his viewing figures nosedive
‘There was no racism whatsoever towards Meghan Markle before that wedding from the press in this country,’ Morgan said.
HMRC data confirms: Brexit has decimated UK exports
It comes as the EU has received the UK's response to legal threats over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol.
Musicians plea to end ban on busking on Tube during national mourning
“Given that music plays such a central role in national events – royal weddings and now the funeral of the Queen – it is absurd to suggest that it is a disrespectful activity."