David Cameron has renewed his opposition to a 10% salary hike for MPs - has stopped short of blocking the rise.
Downing Street said the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa), which sets pay for MPs, will receive a letter underlining the Prime Minister's opposition to the move.
Veteran Labour MP Dennis Skinner has criticised a 10% pay rise for MPs.
He told ITV News the move is an "attack" on people who are living on low wages and who themselves have received a 1% or 0% pay increase.
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.