Inside Politics: Boris Johnson ‘agrees Australia trade deal over dinner’

Agreement set to be confirmed when leaders meet again at No 10 on Tuesday, writes Adam Forrest

Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson at G7 (PA)

It’s the hope that kills you. Scottish football fans know a few things about crushing disappointment – forced to relive that painfully-familiar feeling of great expectations and utter deflation after their 2-0 defeat to the Czechs at the Euros. There is crushing, painfully-familiar disappointment for the hospitality industry, after Boris Johnson once again delayed lockdown easing. Meanwhile, the PM is all set to build up nation’s hopes about a trade deal with Australia. Let’s hope crushing disappointment isn’t in store for British farmers.

Inside the bubble

Senior political commentator John Rentoul on what to look out for today: