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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Politics
Lizzy Buchan

Brexit today - live updates: Pro-EU MPs and Tory rebels head to Brussels for Brexit talks with Michel Barnier

Pro-European MPs, including several Tory rebels, are heading to Brussels for talks with the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier.

Conservative rebels Dominic Grieve and Anna Soubry will be among the delegation discussing withdrawal plans, which come as Brexit talks gear up for their next phase.

Ministers are facing questions over the collapse of construction giant Carillion, which holds a string of lucrative Government contracts for railways, education and health projects.

Jeremy Corbyn has tightened his grip on the party as three Momentum-backed candidates - including his close ally Jon Lansman - swept to victory in the NEC election, shifting the party’s ruling body to the left.

Meanwhile, Ukip leader Henry Bolton is battling to keep his job, despite announcing that he has dumped his girlfriend for sending racist texts about Prince Harry’s fiance Meghan Markle.

See latest updates below.

 

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