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Your support makes all the difference.The publication of Theresa May's new Brexit plan descended into chaos when speaker John Bercow had to suspend the Commons to allow MPs to see copies of the white paper.
Labour described it as an "utter shambles" that MPs were unable to read the 98-page document until Brexit secretary Dominic Raab appeared to give a statement on the plans, which could allow some EU migrants preferable treatment as part of future trade deals.
It comes as Tory rebels ramped up pressure on Ms May to scrap her new Brexit plan, which has already caused the resignations of Boris Johnson and David Davis, as well as several other Tory Eurosceptics.
In a show of strength, Eurosceptic backbencher Jacob Rees-Mogg and allies have tabled a string of amendments to the government’s trade and customs bill, raising the threat of Commons defeats on Monday.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump was due to face major protests after he arrived in the UK for his much-anticipated working visit.
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Donald Trump's visit is a classic case of bad timing for Theresa May, says Independent political commentator Andrew Grice.
Ironically, our ties with Europe need to be at their strongest, not weakest, when the US president visits the UK, he writes.
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Economic editor Ben Chu has combed through the white paper to find out what the consequences could be for the UK economy.
Take a look at his useful explainer:
Over in the Lords, the government says it has no plans to introduce gender neutral peerages in the House of Lords.
Green Party peer Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb asked "what title a non-binary person, who does not identify as a man or woman, would have to take upon appointment to the House of Lords; and whether they intend to legislate to create gender neutral peerages."
Responding, Tory frontbencher Lord Young of Cookham said: "The style and titles of a peerage are determined by letters patent.
"Although based on traditional forms, these are adapted to reflect the individual circumstances of the person on whom the peerage is conferred."
He added: "The government does not have any plans to introduce gender neutral titles for peers or members of the House of Lords at the present time."
Veteran Tory MP Nicholas Soames tweets a copy of the letter the PM sent to MPs on the white paper.
Theresa May has bowed to EU pressure to keep the UK in the European Convention on Human Rights, in another move that will inflame the Tory right.
The Brexit white paper pledges that the government is “committed” to staying in the agreement – after Brussels said pulling out would jeopardise a future security deal.
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Donald Trump’s UK visit is causing “mayhem” for British police with security operations costing millions of pounds, MPs have said.
Thousands of officers are being moved around the country to guard areas where the US president will make an appearance, as colleagues in their home forces have shifts extended and leave cancelled to cover their absence.
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My colleague Ashley Cowburn reports on an important u-turn on legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children.
Theresa May is hoping to hold a reception for the England football team at Downing Street, who won the hearts of the nation, despite being knocked out in last night's semi final against Croatia.
Asked if any receptions or celebrations were being planned, the PM's deputy spokeswoman said: "We would certainly like to host a reception for the England football team, who did so well in Russia, and that is something we are going to talk to the FA about."
The Russell Group of 24 leading universities welcomed measures in the white paper on access to the UK for students and researchers, and on co-operation on science, innovation and education, but said it wanted to see details of how it would work.
A spokesman said it wanted to see "a light-touch system" for people coming to work or study for short periods, adding: "Close ties with our partners in Europe are essential for the UK's long-term economic health and to tackle global challenges facing our societies.
"It is through collaborative working that British and European universities and businesses have made great strides in medicine, public policy, engineering and technology.
"The flow of talent and ideas is the lifeblood of a successful knowledge economy and will be critical to the UK's success, post-Brexit."
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