The evidence we’ve heard alleges dysfunction within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and substantial failings throughout the Afghanistan evacuation effort. 10am: Tracey Crouch, the former sports minister, gives evidence to the Commons culture committee about her fan-led review of football governance. 2.20pm: Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, gives a statement to MSPs about Covid. 3pm: Sir Philip Barton, head of the Foreign Office, and other senior diplomats give evidence to the Commons foreign affairs committee about Afghanistan. 3.30pm: Alok Sharma, president of Cop26, gives evidence to the environmental audit committee.

Source: The Guardian December 07, 2021 19:37 UTC