British MPs have approved an amendment which aims to strengthen measures designed to try and stop the UK's Parliament being suspended to force through a no-deal Brexit.

Ireland will not stand in the way of Britain extending the Brexit March divorce date amid growing indications that Downing Street is considering pushing out the deadline, Tánaiste Simon Coveney has confirmed.

Theresa May has said she will carry on providing "calm leadership" at the head of the British Government following the disclosure that some Tory MPs are urging her to stand down.

Theresa May's allies publicly rallied round their embattled leader as opponents plotted to force her out.