Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn at PMQsPMQs – Snap verdictPMQs – Verdict from the Twitter commentariat 1.39pm GMT Sir Vince Cable, the Lib Dem leader, has described Theresa May’s refusal to rule out letting the US bid for NHS Read more
Balkan state considering alternative names such as Upper Macedonia or New MacedoniaGreece has welcomed an announcement by the Macedonian prime minister that his country is willing to change its name, in a sign that one of the world’s most vexing disputes could soon be solved.Athens described the socialist leader Zoran Read more
Phil Gormley, on leave since July, says it will be impossible for him to resume his dutiesThe head of Police Scotland has resigned with immediate effect, saying it is now impossible for him to resume his duties in a meaningful way.Phil Gormley, who was named chief constable of the UK’s Read more
Exclusive: The short statement will consist only of a response to economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility Via: Spring Statement 2018: Philip Hammond to slash speech down to just 15 minutes in low key approach
Variations of the system exist around the world but include bans on driving in the evening, limiting the number of passengers in a vehicle and revising maximum speeds Via: Theresa May: Young drivers could face new restrictions after passing test
I hope the PM is sincere in her desire to save journalism for the public good. But so much depends on the scope of the reviewThe prime minister’s decision to hold an inquiry into “the sustainability of Britain’s printed press” received little more than a cautious welcome from newspaper publishers.Theresa Read more
Mechanism to prevent 'foul play' says European Commission official Via: Brexit: EU defends plan to impose sanctions on Britain in event of 'foul play'
Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to plan a military parade for Washington DC. To give the US some ideas, we look at how other countries do it Continue reading… Via: Reigning parades: military showpieces Trump might want to copy
Son of 95-year-old leaseholder faced with vast bill says father being treated for stress in hospital Via: Grenfell Tower: Residents of private flats must pay £500,000 bill to replace 'flammable' cladding, hears tribunal
Global businesses are unlikely to meet 'special standards' for UK, says Lord Deben Via: Brexit could threaten environmental rules that transformed UK into 'clean man of Europe', Government climate change adviser says