Politics

Suella Braverman was absent for crucial talks on the deteriorating migrant situation in Kent - despite it supposedly being her "top priority".

The Tory MP is returning to face questions about his political future in Westminster, but received some support from the former prime minister.

Emily Thornberry, meanwhile, has just completed the trip alongside a researcher for less than £500.

"Brexit itself was stupid stuff. Few people with a serious knowledge of the matter doubt it. It has raised barriers against the country’s closest neighbours and most important trade partners."

Chris Bryant said he was “irritated” by the government’s lack of progress to even enact “simple recommendations” that could curb the impact of lobbying in parliament.

The RCN's general secretary Pat Cullen has called on Steve Barclay to negotiate after he refused to discuss pay.

It comes as figures from the NHS show there are 10,582 FTE medical vacancies across England alone.

“If Reform UK get even ten per cent of the vote that could be catastrophic for me", one ex-minister said.

“The vote to leave the EU was the result of the Remainers’ appalling campaign", Guy Hands said.