Two peers have been suspended from the Labour Party over claims they offered to carry out parliamentary work in return for cash. Lord Laird earlier resigned the Ulster Unionist party whip after being targeted by the same investigation.
Lord Laird has resigned the Ulster Unionist whip pending an inquiry into allegations he broke parliamentary rules, party leader Mike Nesbitt said.
Lord Laird denies any wrongdoing.
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.