Brexit - as it happened: Theresa May must understand 'Britain is not the EU's equal', Leo Varadkar says
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Your support makes all the difference.Theresa May has been told to accept that Britain will not be a partner of "absolute equals" in Brexit talks as she arrived in Brussels for talks with European leaders.
The prime minister was due to try to explain why her cabinet is still at war on major issues with just four months to go when she meets her counterparts for dinner at the European Council summit later today.
Arriving at the summit, Ms May said she wanted to see "faster pace" of progress from both sides in the negotiations.
However European leaders ramped up the pressure on Ms May to intensify her efforts, with taoiseach Leo Varadkar describing the lack of progress "disappointing".
It comes after cabinet infighting moved into the open, with squabbling ministers clashing over Brexit and demands for cash for their departments.
But Ms May will have to find a way to unite her top team when they meet at her Chequers retreat next week to thrash out the future Brexit approach.
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The St George's flag will fly over the Commons for England's next World Cup game.
John Bercow told MPs: "I am keen that the House shows its support for the team in the World Cup, as I would be if any of the other home nations were competing - as I hope they will be in 2022.
"I've therefore decided that the Commons will indeed fly the St George's flag for the next England game, which will be on Monday July 2 or Tuesday July 3 - dependent on the outcome of today's match against Belgium.
"I know I speak for the whole House in wishing the Three Lions the best of luck tonight."
On more football-related news, Leo Varadkar has made a bombshell announcement to reporters in Brussels. The timing of the European Council summit could not be better, as Theresa May, her team and travelling journalists will be there for the Belgium vs England game tonight.
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