Henry Hill: Unionist parties unite against backstop as Varadkar rules out fresh talks

Also: Welsh Labour choose their new leader (and First Minister) this afternoon; Scottish Tories attack SNP over tax divergence plans.

Henry Hill: DUP alliance with Brexiteers holds firm as crucial vote looms

Also: Jones accused of ‘pre-judging’ allegations against former minister as inquiry continues; and May clashes with Sturgeon over independence.

WATCH: Foster days DUP would review confidence and supply agreement if May’s deal passes

“The deal was signed to deliver on Brexit, and to do that in a way that had shared principles between the Democratic Unionist Party and the Conservative Party.”

WATCH: Foster – “We could not as Unionists support a deal that broke up the United Kingdom”

The DUP leader says that “there will be consequences” if the Prime Minister proposes one.

“The UK joined as one nation and must leave on that basis.” The DUP’s letter to May – full text

“Unlike the previous political declarations, the scope for delay, fudge or obscurantist language has passed. This is now a time for clarity and plain speaking.”

Jason Reed: The DUP’s threats are in vain. May doesn’t need them any more.

Her ability to pass any Brexit bill through the Commons will depend more on the mood in the two main parties than the Northern Irish vote.

Henry Hill: Salmond quits the SNP and takes Scottish Government to court

Also: Government accused of ‘appeasing the IRA’ over Ulster veterans; Welsh Labour leadership hopefuls in data row; and DUP urge end to Stormont boycott.

Henry Hill: DUP leadership stands by Robinson as row over border poll deepens

Also: Welsh Labour MP urged to resign equalities brief over ‘homophobic bullying’ allegations; Electoral Commission drop probe into DUP; and more.

Henry Hill: Welsh Tories investigate possible data breach over call for leadership ballot

Also: Foster attends Orange Order march in Scotland; pressure mounts on Wood as Plaid challengers break cover; Sturgeon forced to ditch new minister; and more.

Henry Hill: Bradley criticised for ‘legal assault’ on ex-servicemen and dithering on MLA pay cuts

Also: Three Plaid AMs call for leadership challenge against Wood; Foster breaks new ground at LGBT event; and Sargeant inquiry may not report until Jones steps down.

WATCH: Foster on abortion. “I have had e-mails from nationalists and republicans saying that they will be voting DUP.”

“There’s a substantial minority in the Republic who feel disenfranchised…who feel very alone…who feel no-one speaks for them any more.”

Henry Hill: SNP blueprint for independence alienates left-wing supporters

Also: female Tories press the Prime Minister for action on Ulster abortion law; and Davies urges Party to unite over Brexit.

We bow to the case for another referendum

It looks to be the least bad medium-term means of settling the future of abortion laws in Northern Ireland.

WATCH: Foster talks of “disappointing engagement” from EU over “ways to deal” with border

The DUP leader states “it’s very clear the British people voted to leave the customs union”.

Interview. The Brexit negotiation – Dodds warns against the “annexation” of Northern Ireland

The DUP’s Westminster Leader says the Irish border issue is being exploited by people who want “to thwart leaving the EU if they can”.