Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn at PMQs and May’s Commons statement announcing retaliation against Russia after the Russian spy attackMay’s statement on Russia – Key quotes in full 2.04pm GMT Corbyn’s spokesman has been briefing journalists. According to lobby Read more
Latest results and tips from day two at Cheltenham‘Nothing beats winning’: two jockeys’ different pathsFeel free to email Niall or tweet @niallmcveigh 2.01pm GMT Presenting Percy (11-4) is the deserving favourite, having run the Irish National winner Our Duke to a length last month. For a novice, that’s outstanding form Read more
National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery, London Unknowable thoughts cross faces, pears dissolve and Hockney wanders around … companion shows offer breathtaking film portraits and curated works that compellingly give pauseIn a room in the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection, hung with portraits including John Donne and William Shakespeare, three Read more
Famous for ‘super, smashing, great’ catchphrase, he became a household name on the darts gameshowJim Bowen, the comedian and broadcaster who was best known for hosting the darts-based gameshow Bullseye, has died at the age of 80.Bowen, a former teacher whose entry into showbusiness came via stand-up comedy, became a Read more
• New Zealand XI make tourists toil after recovering from 30-5 • Wood opened bowling ahead of Stuart Broad in HamiltonMark Wood emerged from a chastening experience in Hamilton reassured that he is being primed for a lead role in England’s future.Wood conceded more than four an over at Seddon Read more
Facebook says posts 'crossed line and became hate speech designed to stir up hatred against groups in our society' Via: Facebook deletes Britain First pages after Jayda Fransen and Paul Golding jailed
Prime Minister orders the biggest expulsion of Russian spies in 30 years after Salisbury poisoning Via: Russia statement: Jeremy Corbyn questions why nerve agent samples haven't been sent to Moscow
Invitation for Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to visit UK also revoked Via: Russian spy: UK won't send any government or Royal representatives to the Russia World Cup, says Theresa May
'We're doing no harm. We're saving people's lives' Via: Homelessness campaigners threatened with eviction after converting derelict office block into shelter
Prime Minister vows to 'fundamentally degrade' Russia's spying network, telling MPs: 'If they seek to rebuild it, we will prevent them doing so' Via: Theresa May orders biggest expulsion of Russian spies in 30 years in response to Salisbury poisoning