Sajid Javid set to back HS2 at crunch meeting - politics live

The chancellor is set to support the controversial rail project at a meeting with Boris Johnson and the transport secretary, Grant Shapps

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The Times Scotland's political editor has been tweeting out results of their new YouGov polling, which shows a lead for Scottish independence of 51%. The majority in favour of independence will boost the SNP as Nicola Sturgeon prepares to set out her next steps towards another referendum tomorrow, after Boris Johnson refused her request for the powers to hold a legal referendum earlier this month.

EXC: New @YouGov poll puts Yes in lead on #indyref. Margin of 51-49, first time Yes has led since 2015.

But...56% against indyref2 this year.

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It is still less than 33 hours till Brexit but the celebrations have already begun.

For younger readers who may be unfamiliar with Jim Davidson, a list of his most controversial moments by the Telegraph includes creating Chalky White, a stereotype of West Indians, as part of his stand-up routine and his single, White Christmas, performed in a Jamaican accent.

Nigel Farage has just unveiled a portrait of himself entitled "Mr Brexit". Jim Davidson is now giving a speech to mark the occasion. Happy Brexit everyone pic.twitter.com/dCDnfqywwt