Smith’s remarks will appeal to remainers in the party ranks and embolden backbenchers campaigning for Labour to support single market membership. EU leaders have met with Theresa May in Brussels and issued a statement saying it is “highly likely Russia is responsible” for the use of a nerve agent against Sergei and Yulia Skripal. China answers Trump tariffs – Beijing has promised to hit back with tariffs against the US and protest to the WTO after Donald Trump announced $60bn in new trade measures targeting China. A new list of proposed tariffs is likely to cover sectors such as robotics, hi-tech trains and aerospace. Sign upThe Guardian morning briefing is delivered to thousands of inboxes bright and early every weekday.

Source: The Guardian March 23, 2018 06:32 UTC