Exclusive: Multiple MPs say Labour leader ‘personally’ intervened to stop Derby North MP having whip withdrawn, despite fury at his claims party had been ‘too apologetic’ on racist abuse Via: Jeremy Corbyn accused of blocking suspension of Labour MP Chris Williamson amid antisemitism row
Prosecutors say victims suffered ‘appalling catalogue of degrading emotional and sexual abuse which has deprived them of their childhood’ Via: Bradford grooming gang jailed for total of 132 years for raping and abusing under-age girls in care
‘We will back a public vote in order to prevent a damaging Tory Brexit or a disastrous no-deal outcome,’ says Labour leader Via: Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn under pressure to move on to new referendum after his plans defeated
Sally Challen, who turns 65 today, appeared at the Court of Appeal in London today via videolink and was seen wiping away tears as she launched a landmark battle to overturn her murder conviction. Via: Protesters call for woman who bludgeoned husband with hammer to be freed
Officials in New Delhi said overnight airstrikes had pounded a ‘terror camp’ belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in the Balakot region of Pakistan. Military chiefs are meeting to discuss ‘nuclear’ option. Via: Pakistan threatens violent response after Indian airstrikes
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in Northern Ireland for a surprise two-day visit. Via: Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive for surprise Belfast trip
Youtuber and urban explorer, Bob Thissen, from The Netherlands, visited Fukushima in Japan and found the arcade in a near pristine condition covered in a thin layer of ‘radioactive dust’. Via: Inside Fukushima's red zone: Abandoned SEGA arcade 'covered in radioactive dust'
Alberto Costa has tabled an amendment to tonight’s non-binding Brexit votes in defiance of Government policy. He was sacked today as aide to Scotland Secretary David Mundell. Via: Theresa May SACKS ministerial aide Alberto Costa
Chris Williamson issued with ‘notice of investigation’ by Labour but not suspendedJeremy Corbyn was headed for a fresh confrontation with Labour’s deputy leader, Tom Watson, over the party’s handling of antisemitism after declining to suspend Chris Williamson from the party immediately over comments made by the Derby North MP.Corbyn’s spokesman Read more
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including the Commons debate on Brexit next steps, and Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn at PMQs 1.56pm GMT This is from Reuters.The European Union is ready to respond to any UK request for an extension to the Brexit timetable, and Read more