Summary

  • UK GDP rose by larger than expected 0.5% in first quarter after referendum

  • Labour's John McDonnell warns against a "bankers' Brexit"

  • News of the World: MPs to debate cases of Colin Myler and Tom Crone

  • MPs to debate young people's mental health

Live Reporting

Alex Hunt and Claire Heald

  1. MPs to debate Criminal Finances Bill

    House of Commons
    Parliament

    Once urgent questions and statements are concluded, Conservative MP Victoria Prentis will introduce a bill to require local consultation on changes to local NHS services.

    The main piece of legislation today is the Criminal Finances Bill.

    This would amend the law in relation to the proceeds of crime and contains measures to tackle money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

    Finally, there will be a short adjournment debate on the role of government in the veterans' care sector, led by Conservative MP Johnny Mercer.

  2. Pic: Boris Johnson leaves cabinet airport meeting

    The foreign secretary said "yes" when asked if he would continue to oppose Heathrow expansion

    Boris Johnson

  3. 'Building a second runway at Gatwick is a better alternative'

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Politicians are split on Gatwick v Heathrow expansion debate.  

  4. Watch: The history of Heathrow airport

    A look back at how Heathrow grew from an airfield where passengers waited for flights in tents, to a major hub with around 75 million people passing through it each year.

    The history of Heathrow airport

  5. Bengoa Report on health reform unveiled

    Coverage of Tuesday at the Northern Ireland Assembly, as a long-awaited plan for reforming Northern Ireland's healthcare system is unveiled by the health minister.

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  6. When will Zac Goldsmith trigger by-election?

    The Sun's political editor tweets...

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  7. Today in the Commons

    House of Commons
    Parliament

    At 11:30am Chancellor Philip Hammond and his team of Treasury ministers take questions from MPs.

    An urgent question from Conservative MP Charles Walker to the leader of the House follows. Mr Walker chairs the Commons Procedure Committee, which has produced a report on private members' bills.

    After that, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling will make a statement on airport expansion. The BBC understands that a committee of ministers has approved a third runway as Heathrow airport.

  8. Richmond council urges government not to expand Heathrow

    Zac Goldsmith's local council tweets...

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  9. Meanwhile in China...

    The BBC's China correspondent tweets...

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  10. Broken promises on Heathrow?

    The Green MEP for south east England tweets...

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  11. Northern Ireland reaction to Heathrow expansion

    The DUP MP tweets...

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  12. Heathrow: 'It's the only realistic place you can develop a hub'

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Many commentators seem to be coming out in favour of Heathrow expansion, rather than Gatwick.

  13. Lib Dem opposes Heathrow expansion

    The south London MP tweets...

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  14. Growing up under Heathrow's flightpath

    At busy times planes fly over Hounslow Heath Infant and Nursery school every minute.

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  15. Labour fined over 'Ed Stone' costs

    Labour is fined for not declaring all of its general election expenses - including the 'Ed Stone'.

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  16. Greenpeace plans Heathrow legal challenge

    Greenpeace reminds us this morning that it is readying a legal challenge against the expansion of Heathrow.

    Is the May government about to repeat the error of the Brown government and assume both the laws of nature and the law of the land can be fudged to allow another runway? That was the mistake Gordon Brown made shortly before the High Court blocked his Heathrow plan. We stand ready, with four Conservative local authorities, including Theresa May’s own council, to bring a Judicial Review against a green light for a third runway.

    John Sauven, Greenpeace UK executive director

  17. Airport expansion: 'Driven by big business'

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Jonathan Bartley, co-leader of the Green Party, is on Radio 5 live talking about airport expansion.

    "This being driven by big business," he says.

    Mr Bartley says 70% of flights are taken by just 15% of the population - half of the population don't fly.

    "We need a frequent flyer levy," he says.

    If the government goes ahead with the expansion today it will be the day the government gave up "any pretence" at meeting our climate change targets, he argues.

    "Climate change is not going to be good for business, is not going to be good for our economy, it's going to really cause problems."

  18. Heathrow expansion confirmed?

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  19. Watch: Zac Goldsmith will 'wait and see what the PM has to say'

    The anti-Heathrow MP refused to say if he'll step down if Heathrow expands

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  20. 'We're just delaying the day when a second runway comes to Gatwick'

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Campaigners hoping Gatwick Airport will be chosen for expansion today, instead of Heathrow, express disappointment.