Politics

A Number 10 spokesman told reporters during a briefing that the PM had made a “short drop-in” during talks at the Foreign Office between Raab and Kushner about the situation in the Middle East.

The Commons Leader held his mobile phone close to the microphone near the despatch box and pressed play, ensuring MPs heard the words: “When Britain first, at heaven’s command.”

A Labour MP was criticised for using the phrase ‘fat old racists’ in a tweet.

His use of the loophole is not illegal - but has nonetheless sparked criticism that he is undermining the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Politico reported. Shapps is a keen pilot who has often flown around the country on Government business.

Questioned on Sky News, the Health Secretary said he does not believe that Mr Abbott is homophobic or misogynistic, and, when pressed, added: “He’s also an expert in trade.”

Replying to a tweet suggesting that Metropolitan police officers had been chased out of a housing estate in London by demonstrators, Will O’Shea said: “Time to get out the live rounds”.

The Government performed yet another U-turn, after it reversed its decision to lift coronavirus restrictions in two boroughs of Greater Manchester.

“When the Prime Minister has worked with the intelligence and security forces prosecuting criminals and terrorists he can lecture me."

The EU negotiator reiterated that a deal must be brokered by the “strict deadline” of the end of next month in order to have it in place for the close of the transition period on December 31.