Politics
Gove suggests SNP want a no-deal Brexit
The UK Cabinet minister appeared via video link from Westminster at the Finance and Constitution Committee at Holyrood.
‘Dearth of relevant economic analysis’ on Brexit deal ‘deeply concerning’
The Treasury Committee asked Chancellor Sajid Javid to confirm or update the economic analysis of Brexit.
Bercow refuses to allow ‘meaningful vote’ on Brexit deal today
The speaker blocked the attempt to allow MPs the debate on Monday because of parliamentary rules.
MLAs launch last-minute bid to stop decriminalisation of abortion in NI
However, outgoing speaker Robin Newton said a new speaker would need to be in place before the Assembly could turn to such a legislative bid.
SNP MP backs Brexit delay until end of 2020 for second referendum
Joanna Cherry said she would support an extension of Brexit negotiations until the end of next year.
Assange “struggles to say his own name” as he appears in court
Assange told the judge he is up against a “superpower” with “unlimited resources” and appeared to be fighting back tears as he added: “I can’t think properly.”
Twitter reacts furiously to James Blunt’s assertion that Brexit wont “change people’s lives”
“I’m going to carry on touring through Europe whatever happens. Rather than having a title on it, my call to arms would be ‘get the fuck on with it’, because our lives aren’t going to change."
Could this be the end for Trudeau?
Polls indicate Mr Trudeau’s Liberal Party could lose to the rival Conservatives.
Pacer trains demonstrate how neglected the north really is by Westminster
Northern politicians have expressed their “deep disappointment and frustration” at news that the trains will continue to be used into 2020 despite previous pledges.