TODAY’S QUOTES

”Just eaten a Black Forest gateau for breakfast, if you want to know how my diet is going”

TV’s Susanna Reid.

“I’m not sure George has any idea what’s going to hit him”

The Duchess of Cambridge contemplates the start of Prince George’s schooldays in September.

”It is the will of Scotland’s democratically-elected Parliament that discussions should begin with the UK to enable an independence referendum to be held”

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon appeals to Theresa May.