The independence debate in Scotland has underlined the need for greater decentralisation of power within England, Nick Clegg will say today.
The Deputy Prime Minister will say that an emerging consensus among the three main political parties meant there was a real opportunity to devolve power to the English regions.
Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has cautioned against calls for the creation of powerful new combined local authorities centring on big cities, after Nick Clegg called for more devolution of powers.
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.