Nearly half of India's regional governments are run by dynasts, but a feud in one prominent political family could hurt its prospects in upcoming elections, writes Kanchan Chandra.

Sexual harassment and even violence against female MPs is widespread, a new report says.

The UK's Brexit negotiating stance cannot just be "a series of demands which appeal to people in Peterborough", a former Irish prime minister warns.

The government takes the "truly momentous" decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow.

Former Lib Dem Business Secretary Sir Vince Cable says there is a danger of the Richmond Park by-election turning into a "Zac Goldsmith ego-trip".

The contest will "inevitably" be about Brexit, which Mr Goldsmith supported and his own party opposed, he adds. 

Tory Zac Goldsmith resigns and forces a by-election in protest at government backing for Heathrow expansion.

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Former PM David Cameron, who's also no longer an MP, will spend the next year writing a "frank" account of his time in Downing Street, after signing a deal with publisher Harper Collins. It's due to be published in 2018.

Mr Cameron said: "It was an immense privilege to lead the Conservative Party for more than a decade and the country for over six years as prime minister. 

"I am looking forward to having the opportunity to explain the decisions I took and why I took them. I will be frank about what worked and what didn't." 

The UK government must guarantee EU levels of funding to Wales for a further decade, a Labour MP has said.

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Following agreement of another statutory instrument, on the Contracts for Difference energy scheme, the House adjourns for the night.

Peers will return tomorrow from 15.00 for questions, followed by consideration of amendments at committee stage of the Policing and Crime Bill. 

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The day in the Commons comes to an end.

MPs are back on Wednesday from 11:30am, when their day starts with Northern Ireland questions.

At noon, Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn go head-to-head at Prime Minister's Questions.

There will also be two opposition day debates: on tax credits firm Concentrix and on the humanitarian situation in Yemen. 

Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith resigns over the government's support for a new runway at Heathrow.

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Labour frontbencher Lord Stevenson of Balmacara says the legislation must ensure the NCS is "independent and is seen to be independent".

He adds that this will be crucial if the NCS is to become the "rite of passage we all hope it will be".

He mentions a few avenues Labour will be exploring during committee stage on the bill, such as a legal structure for "full-time volunteers", as in France, Germany and the United States. 

He says the UK currently punishes young volunteers by branding them "NEETS" (not in education, employment or training). 

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BBC Live reporter

There's been more reaction to today's announcement, this time from West Sussex County Council. 

In a statement the council says it knows the decision will be welcomed by many people who were concerned about the noise and environmental consequences of a second runway at Gatwick. 

But a spokesperson also says the council needs to work with the government, local businesses and the airport itself to mitigate any negative impact on jobs and the economy. 

The environmentalist who joined the Conservatives and quit the party over Heathrow.

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Minister Brandon Lewis says he looks forward to "a lively debate" as MPs examine the Criminal Finances Bill in detail at committee stage.

The bill passes second reading without opposition.

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Home Office Minister Brandon Lewis welcomes cross party support for the bill, saying MPs speaking in the debate have "understood the importance of these powers and been vocal supporters of this bill".

He insists UK law enforcement and tax authorities will have "real-time" access to information on beneficial ownership - or who owns what investments and assets - in the UK's overseas territories.

"Those territories have agreed that they must commit to new global standards on tax transparency," the minister tells MPs.

As a result, he adds, HMRC has new data on "billions of pounds of accounts... held in overseas territories by UK taxpayers".

Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns says Wales will get its fair share of public money spent on additional work needed for the Heathrow third runway project.

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BBC Live reporter

Crawley borough councillor Martin Stone says he's pleased by today's announcement, but doesn't think it'll be the end of the fight against a second runway at Gatwick Airport.

A new runway at Heathrow is not the only multibillion pound construction project being planned for the UK.

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Labour MP Rupa Huq sums up the debate on the Criminal Finances Bill for the opposition.

"We are not planning to divide the House this evening," she says, signalling Labour's acceptance of the broad principles of the bill.

However, she says that the UK, including its overseas territories and Crown dependencies, is "the most secretive tax jurisdiction in the world. That is not a record to be proud of."

"We need full transparency," she says. "This bill does not go far enough."

Ms Huq urges the government to set out proposals for the UK's overseas territories, adding: "Countries in the developing world lose three times as much as they receive in aid to tax havens."