The EU and UK have set out a draft agreement on their future relationship, paving the way for a potential Brexit deal.

Chris Morris picks out key passages from the draft political declaration on the EU and UK's future relationship.

At 3pm Theresa May will be joining MPs to make a statement on the draft Brexit political declaration.

The European Council says the document - outlining how trade, security and other issues will work - has been "agreed in principle".

Earlier today she hailed the draft agreement as "right for the whole of the UK".

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Tory MP Julian Lewis, who chairs the Defence Select Committee, says war widows in the 1970s were visited by inspectors to check that they weren’t living with another man.

Reading accounts from war widows themselves, Dr Lewis says these women had their pensions taken away from them and were made to feel like a "nuisance asking for money".

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Over in Westminster Hall, MPs are now debating the issue of equal pension rights for women.

Members of Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) say they will lose thousands of pounds after increases to the state pension age for women.

The campaign group was set up on behalf of millions of women, born in the 1950s, who since 1995 have twice seen the start date for their state pensions pushed back.

You can watch the debate by clicking on the video stream in the links above, and you can read more about the issue here.

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Shadow Defence Secretary Nia Griffith describes the lack of mental health provisions for veterans and their families as "worrying", and says 4 in 10 are unable to access the treatment they require.

Ms Griffith calls on the government to address the housing shortages for armed forces personnel and the seven years of "below inflation" pay rises.

She says the most alarming trend is the "fall in morale" amongst serving members of the armed forces, which has "fallen steadily since 2010".

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Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood says "it is important that there is a comprehensive overhaul in the way we treat and look at mental health".

He says this involves "creating better discussion of what mental health might be about", supporting the prevention of mental health issues, and prioritising early detection.

Mr Ellwood says it is important that the NHS has a "close relationship" with the armed forces.

He adds that the mental health services available to current and former members of the armed forces will "continue to be reviewed annually" to ensure they are "as comprehensive as possible".

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The Covenant focusses on helping members of the armed forces to have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen, and is reviewed annually.

Support is provided in a number of areas, including:

• education and family well-being
• having a home
• starting a new career
• access to healthcare
• financial assistance

This support is provided by central and local government, the armed forces themselves, charities, and community cadet forces and their volunteers.

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Response to the private notice question draws to an end.

Peers have now moved on to a general debate on integrating the UN's sustainable development goals, external into UK domestic policy.

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Non-affiliated Baroness Amos - who is Director of SOAS University of London - says the case has sparked considerable concern in academic circles, and asks what specific advice should be given to staff and students conducting research in the UAE.

Baroness Goldie repeats that advice is given by the Foreign Office and is constantly reviewed, and anyone with specific concerns should contact them.

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Tory Lord Lamont of Lerwick says British citizens imprisoned in Gulf courts have often signed confessions in Arabic that they do not understand, and asks if it is possible to point out that British citizens do require proper translation.

Baroness Goldie says he makes an important point. She has no specific knowledge of Mr Hedges's trial in this regard, she says, other than that the verdict had to be delivered to him through a translator.

Lib Dem Baroness Northover asks what the government means by its threat of taking "severe diplomatic consequences" in response to the case.

Baroness Goldie says that the foreign secretary has repeatedly stressed there will be repercussions on the two countries' relationship.

"That relationship has to be built on trust", she says.

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Labour's Lord Collins of Highgate says there are concerns about Mr Hedges's health, and asks whether representations have been made to ensure there is sufficient medical support for him.

He asks whether advice will be given to the 120,000 UK citizens in the UAE and the 11 UK universities represented there.

Baroness Goldie says she has no specifics about Mr Hedge's health, but the diplomatic service "will do its level best" to relay any concerns to the UAE authorities.

The Foreign Office monitors situations in other countries and will advise if needed, she says.

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Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood is now introducing a general debate on the Armed Forces Covenant., external

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the government that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.

Its principles are enshrined in law in the Armed Forces Act 2011.

Mr Ellwood says the 7th annual Armed Forces Covenant report has been published, and "it remains as important as ever to treat our forces and their families as well as possible".

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Lib Dem MP Tom Brake asks for the foreign secretary to make a statement to MPs on Matthew Hedges, the British student sentenced to life imprisonment in the United Arab Emirates for spying.

Speaker John Bercow says he understands the "angst and hatred" towards this case, and says he predicts "this issue will be aired in the chamber next week."

Mr Brake says he believes the issue is "extremely important" and should be discussed before then.

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Labour MP Barry Sheerman tells MPs: "this is to do with the deep, deep effect that the uncertainty of Brexit is having on businesses".

He says coming out of the EU "is particularly affecting the aerospace industry" with "companies such as Airbus also raising concerns".

Business Minister Richard Harrington says Bombardier "have been clear that this is not a decision made to do with Brexit."

He says the deal the prime minister is seeking will "ensure the aerospace industry is stable".

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Minister Baroness Goldie says the government was "shocked and deeply disappointed" by the verdict and is raising it with the UAE authorities at the highest levels.

The foreign secretary is urgently seeking a phone call with his UAE counterpart, and met the UAE ambassador this morning, she says. He's meeting with Mr Hedge's wife today, she adds.

Consular staff have met with Matthew Hedges on six occasions, "three before his recent bail and three whilst on bail", she tells peers.

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Crossbench peer Viscount Waverley is now asking a private notice question regarding Matthew Hedges, a British citizen imprisoned for life in the United Arab Emirates.

He asks how many times UK consular officials have met with Mr Hedges in the last six months, as well as about the consular assistance provided during his detainment and trial in Abu Dhabi and what representations are now being made to the UAE government.

Mr Hedge's wife has said her husband was "failed" by the government and has accused ministers of putting UK interests above his right to freedom.

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Gavin Robinson, the DUP MP for Belfast East, asks the government to assess prospects for future support and sustainability to ensure there are no more job losses.

Business Minister Richard Harrington says he "understands" how important Bombardier is to the Northern Ireland economy, and that he hopes that "the government can communicate with Bombardier to ensure new plans are discussed."

Fellow DUP MP Jim Shannon says he visited the plant in Belfast weeks ago, and "was told no cuts would be made", adding that "the minister must understand the anxiety people in Northern Ireland have."

Mr Shannon calls for parts of planes which used to be made in Northern Ireland but have been outsourced to Mexico to be brought back to Northern Ireland to "ensure job security".

Mr Harrington says he was unaware of this outsourcing, "but will bring it up in discussions this afternoon".