WATCH: Eustice – Cummings’ departure does not change the UK’s approach to Brexit trade talks

They “have been led by David Frost right from the beginning”, says the Environment Secretary.

Brave New World

We fear the worst after Cummings’ departure, but Johnson must now make the best of it. That means a Cabinet shuffle.

Stephen Booth: Brexit-related concerns about a Biden presidency are overblown. The reality is more nuanced.

From wanting to tackle climate change, to striving for greater security cooperation, the PM and US president share many of the same goals.

Caino-ho-ho

Finding a new Chief of Staff is only the start of the changes that Johnson needs to make his government work.

Yesterday’s Lords defeat sets up a game of chicken over the UK Internal Market Bill

Johnson’s supporters still think the controversial provisions can be delivered if the Government holds its nerve. But the clock is ticking.

James Frayne: Perhaps the Conservatives should simply revert to being southern and posh

If they can’t make a real impact on the lives of working class voters in provincial seats, Johnson will meet the same electoral fate as Trump.

Nick Hillman: Three options for higher education. Less support for students, fewer of them – or else they pay more

If if the higher education sector must take some further pain in the spending review, then the last option is the least bad.

WATCH: Raab – ‘Of course, we listen very carefully to our American friends’

The Foreign Secretary is quizzed on whether the Government will bow to US pressure to amend the UKInternal Market Bill.

David Gauke: If Johnson goes for a Brexit trade deal, as he should, he should also go for a further implementation period.

Closing the transition period at the end of the year will cause even greater problems than necessary.

Garvan Walshe: How to shape UK foreign policy for the new administration

The UK depends on international structures to exercise power on the world stage. Biden would restore them, and it should be our duty to assist him.

Norman McKenzie-Richmond: A pro-business Government must reverse course on tax-free shopping

Proposed changes to the VAT Retail Export Scheme will undermine British businesses and put jobs at risk, to the benefit of Paris, Amsterdam, and Milan.

Martin Howe: Two critical questions Johnson must answer on any EU deal

Will we get back our sovereignty next year? Will the agreement be good in trade terms? I fear ministers may end up settling for thin gruel.

Howard Flight: The rights of British citizens who live among our European neighbours must be safeguarded

These proposed Lords amendments defend the rights and social protections of British nationals and armour-plate the Withdrawal Agreement.

WATCH: Miliband – “For the Biden camp Brexit has reduced the influence of the UK”

Biden will be “warm towards the UK” if he wins the presidential election, but also “very realistic”, according to the former Foreign Secretary.

Christopher Fraser: Brexit gives us a huge opportunity for agricultural innovation

Improved crop protection can be achieved in a safe way to improve the environment and food security. The UK must not be left behind.