Parliaments

MSPs have defeated the Scottish government in a vote calling on ministers to "halt" national assessments for P1 pupils, Education Secretary John Swinney tweets he will give a statement to Holryood.

Committee members discuss Economic Action Plan. AMs quiz education and health secretaries. Debates include active travel, school standards, and upland livestock.

The Commons debates giving MPs who can't be present in the chamber, due to family commitments or ill health, the chance to register their vote, by proxy voting.

Jean-Claude Juncker gives his last 'state of the union' speech as president of the European Commission.

Live cash-for-ash inquiry coverage as Dr Andrew Crawford is questioned on his role in the failed heating scheme.