There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

A Conservative-led motion sought to have the prime minister's remarks assessed by Privileges Committee.

No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

The UK population is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought owing to a sharp fall in migration and declining fertility rates

The government says overturning the ban would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.

Wales' big six parties clashed in the TV debate less than two weeks before the Senedd election.