Labour’s ruling body set for crunch anti-Semitism talks
Craig TaylorIts ruling body will discuss whether to adopt a widely recognised definition of anti-Semitism in full. BBC News – UK
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Brexit deal: Fox refuses to back Hammond’s warning
Trade secretary says the Treasury’s downbeat forecast for a “no-deal” Brexit is “hard to swallow”. BBC News – UK
HMRC ‘blocks honours’ for celebrities over tax avoidance
The Times reports that celebrities using legal but controversial schemes are being “blacklisted”. BBC News – UK
Anti-Semitism row: Frank Field resigns Labour whip
The party’s leadership is “becoming a force for anti-Semitism in British politics”, the MP says. BBC News – UK
‘Scallop row’: French police pledge more boats to keep peace
France says it is ready to send more boats to its north coast to prevent further clashes between fishermen. BBC News – UK
Theresa May to pledge Africa investment boost after Brexit
Theresa May wants the UK to become the G7’s biggest investor in the continent by 2022. BBC News – UK