Sources at the European Research Group backed by Boris Johnson said the ploy was a ‘transparent’ attempt by No 10 to plant a ‘risible’ compromise that answered none of the criticism of the backstop. Via: New Brexit crisis for May as DUP and Boris Johnson reject plan
Nikki Belza, 35, who lives in Las Vegas, underwent her last reconstruction surgery on December 5 to repair nerve damage, remove scar tissue and finally make her breasts symmetrical again. Via: Woman has her fourth chest reconstruction surgery after sepsis caused her to lose her left breast
Live updates to team news before the weekend’s actionThe 100 best female footballers in the world: Nos 10-1Email: Simon.Burnton@theGuardian.com | Tweet @Simon_Burnton. 2.00pm GMT Here’s Mauricio Pochettino, earning full marks for fibbing as he describes his delight at Tottenham’s continued failure to complete their own stadium:I am so, so happy Read more
Also this week: bad reviews for Geoffrey Cox’s syrupy baritone, and what to hope for in Richard Curtis’s Four Weddings and a Funeral updateMy item in last week’s diary about being mortified to be offered a seat on the tube generated an unexpectedly large response. The overwhelming majority of replies Read more
Kelly and Donald Trump have stopped speaking to each other in the last few days, CNN reports• Protect independent, fact-based journalism with a year-end contribution and help us reach our $1m goal. 1.53pm GMT Two White House aides, political director Bill Stepien and office of public liaison director Justin Clark, Read more
US added 155,000 jobs in November, well below forecastsAnalyst: ‘Job growth is strong, but has likely peaked’America’s record breaking streak of job creation appears to be slowing. The Labor Department announced the US had added 155,000 in November, well below last month’s figures and economists’ forecasts. Related: Despite rapid growth Read more
The package holiday market is tanking, and I blame Instagram (and the weather)When my primary school friend Mark turned up at my door that summer with the gift of a model Spanish bull, I was conflicted. I would have preferred a sombrero of course, but otherwise, I was in awe. Read more
Shadow chancellor says he does not agree with influential Unite boss Len McCluskey and insists voters would ‘recognise’ need for public vote Via: Brexit: John McDonnell dismisses union leader's claim that Labour backing fresh referendum would betray Leave voters
Follow the latest updates on the debate Via: Brexit news – live: Medicine charter flights and drug rationing may be enforced if UK leaves EU with no deal, government admits
‘That you played a leading role is beyond doubt. The delivery men took most of the risks, you and your brother remained in the background receiving the money’ Via: Jamie Acourt jailed: Stephen Lawrence murder suspect sentenced to nine years for £3m cannabis smuggling plot