Brexit: Johnson and Corbyn meet but can't agree timetable for bill – live news

Prime minister will have to decide whether to carry through with call for election if EU offers lengthy extension

• MPs reject Boris Johnson's attempt to fast-track Brexit deal
• Labour to back general election once EU approves delay
• What happened last night and what comes next?

4.48pm BST

The European parliament's Brexit coordinator, Guy Verhofstadt, has this on a meeting today, which adds weight to shortening odds of a "Flextension" being the preferred reply to the UK government's request for an extension.

The @Europarl_EN's Brexit Steering Group met today & is of the opinion that a flextension, not going beyond the 31st Jan, is the only way forward. This is an important agreement & the European Parliament needs time to scrutinise in detail, especially concerning citizens rights.

4.42pm BST

The Tory former leader of the House of Commons, Mel Stride, has been elected as the new chairman of the influential Treasury committee.

The Speaker, John Bercow, informed MPs of the result of the ballot in the Commons in a statement during the Queen's speech debate.