Summary

  • UK's main parties focus on Brexit ahead of general election on 12 December

  • Departing MPs making final valedictory speeches in the Commons

  • Former Chancellor Philip Hammond announces his decision to quit as an MP

  • Earlier, Jo Swinson launched her party's campaign, promising a £50bn "Remain bonus"

  • Jeremy Corbyn made a speech setting out how Labour will "get Brexit sorted"

  • But the Conservatives called Labour's plans "fairy tale politics"

Live Reporting

Emma Harrison, Paul Seddon and Victoria King

  1. Good morning

    Jeremy Corbyn, Nicola Sturgeon, Boris Johnson, Jo Swinson, Nigel Farage

    It's another busy day as the country gears up for December's general election - and Parliament's final week of sitting before it breaks up before campaigning starts in earnest.

    One of the biggest stories of the day will be the election of a new Speaker following John Bercow's resignation after 10 years in the job.

    Elsewhere, party leaders are making their pitches to the public up and down the country.

    • Shadow chancellor John McDonnell and shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth will be meeting NHS staff
    • The SNP's leader Nicola Sturgeon will be out and about in Scotland
    • The Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage will introduce the 600 candidates chosen to stand across the country - that's after he said he wouldn't be standing himself
    • Plaid Cymru will launch their campaign this morning in Anglesey
    • Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson will be making her pitch to the nation, the specifics of which are under wraps until later

    Join us throughout the day as we bring you the latest.