The deputy leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party said on Saturday that his stance on Brexit, where he backs a second referendum before a parliamentary election, unlike leader Jeremy Corbyn, is behind efforts by some in the party to remove him.
The threat of a no-deal Brexit is causing staff at several universities in the UK to stockpile scientific equipment, including protective gloves and fly food
Britain said on Friday a Brexit deal with the European Union could be reached at a summit next month, but EU member Ireland said the sides were far from agreement and London had not yet made serious proposals.
Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has emerged from "serious detailed discussions" with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier emphasising their "shared desire" to secure a deal.
Parliament has been suspended for more than a month, with the move happening only days after MPs returned to work from their summer break on September 3.
