Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including Theresa May at the Brussels summit where EU leaders will decide whether to delay Brexit by agreeing an article 50 extension
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Former UBS rogue trader fought deportation having lived in the UK since childhood
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Brexiters will find many contentious clauses difficult to stomach within the 585-page draft document
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Inquest highlights missed chances to identify decline in Femi Nandap’s mental health
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Ramaphosa, set to be president after Jacob Zuma’s resignation, will lead a wealthy and resource-rich country grappling with inequality
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Underground station closed and public advised to avoid area of central London as officers investigate incident
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Prime minister spends day battling against accusations of indecision after change to policy outlined in manifesto
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Lucie Jones helps the UK dodge a Brexit backlash as Portugal takes its first win in decades
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Prime minister makes surprise announcement outside No 10, saying she has delivered stability after the Brexit referendum result
• Theresa May announces UK general election – live
She is venerated around the world. She has outlasted 12 US presidents. She stands for stability and order. But her kingdom is in turmoil, and her subjects are in denial that her reign will ever end. That’s why the palace has a plan.