Politics

The Labour Party's ruling body is to consider abolishing the post of deputy leader.

A leaked European Commission memo has said the latest draft proposals for a new Brexit deal "fall short of satisfying all the objectives of the Irish backstop".

David Cameron has told Sky News he does not want to further inflame a row over him trying to get the Queen's support in the run up to the Scottish independence referendum. 

Eight sea, rail and air freight companies have been shortlisted for government contracts to transport critical goods, including vital medical supplies in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

The last day of October is a big day for Brussels. It is supposed to be Britain's last day as a member of the European Union - but that could change.