Barristers have accused the Government of putting "cuts before justice" over plans to slash £220 million a year from legal aid budgets in criminal cases. The Ministry of Justice says the reforms will hit high-earning barristers.
A group of leading barristers has said that the Government's plan for legal aid cuts will cause "irreparable harm" to the system.
In a letter to The Telegraph, six leading barristers said that lawyers will simply leave the system if plans to reduce their legal aid fees by up to 20% go ahead.
Maura McGowan QC, chairwoman of the Bar, told BBC Radio 5 Live the move will drive away talent.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.