- The Commons Speaker, John Bercow, has said the government cannot bring the meaningful vote back to parliament again unless there has been substantial change to the Brexit deal. Number 10 did not immediately set out how it planned to proceed, saying his statement requires “proper consideration”.
- Bercow suggested the government could get round the problem by starting a new session of parliament. But he said it would be an unusual move and was not aware of whether or not ministers had such plans.
- Nicola Sturgeon complained to Theresa May about suggestions the prime minister will allow the Norther Irish DUP a seat in any Brexit trade talks. For months, May has refused to give Scotland a direct role.
