Bad weather causes delays on train route to Glasgow Cop26 talks

Environment minister among those hit by delays, while suspected tornadoes are reported in some areas

Rail travel routes for delegates heading to Cop26 in Glasgow, including the environment minister Zac Goldsmith, have been blocked, after stormy weather swept through the UK bringing suspected tornadoes to parts of the country.

A fallen tree on the west coast mainline between Rugby and Milton Keynes led Avanti West Coast to advise customers against travelling north from London on Sunday.