Boris Johnson: Brexit plan ‘genuine attempt to bridge chasm’
Craig TaylorThe PM updates MPs on his Brexit proposals but Jeremy Corbyn says the plans are “unrealistic”. BBC News – UK
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Scotland To Be The First UK Country To Ban Smacking
jordonc ✅Scotland is about to become the first country in the UK to make it a criminal offence for parents to smack their children. Parents and carers are currently allowed to use “reasonable” physical force to discipline children, but the Scottish government has backed moves to give children the same protection from assault as adults. A…
UK Brexit plans to include customs checks on island of Ireland
The PM will address his party conference in Manchester before submitting the new proposals to Brussels. BBC News – UK
Brexit: Government to reveal detailed plan for EU negotiations
It includes the legal text of an updated Brexit deal, including suggested “customs clearance zones” in Northern Ireland. BBC News – UK
PM ‘model of restraint’ amid Parliament language row
Boris Johnson defends his conduct after he was accused by MPs of dismissing their abuse fears as “humbug”. BBC News – UK
Universal credit: Labour pledges to scrap welfare scheme
Leader Jeremy Corbyn will say the government’s welfare scheme is “inhumane” and a “disaster”. BBC News – UK