UK economy starting 2020 in ‘stagnation’ and uncertainty, British Chambers of Commerce warn

Tory health minister Nadine Dorries has been widely mocked for claiming “Brexit got done” after the Withdrawal Agreement Bill cleared the Commons. The bill still needs approval in the Lords, and a UK-EU trade deal still needs to be forged after 31 January.

It comes as Northern Ireland could see a return to power-sharing arrangements today after the UK and Irish governments published a draft deal, urging the five main parties to get back to work at Stormont.

Meanwhile, Labour leadership candidate Clive Lewis has called for a referendum on the future of the monarchy, saying: “Let the British public decide.” It follows shadow trade secretary Barry Gardiner’s decision to rule himself out of the contest.