David Lammy: “I reminded him that the family have called for calm, they don’t want division ... I reminded him also of the online…”

I have the honour to say that His Majesty the King has accepted our advice to grant Ruth Ellis a conditional pardon – the last woman to be hanged.

That's why I'm reforming archaic rules, so couples have more freedom to say 'I do' on their own terms, while strengthening safeguards to protect the meaning and permanence of marriage.

I am immensely proud of what we achieved, in Opposition and in Government.

I am confident it will be back in the coming days.