Inside Politics: Labour leadership puzzle pieces fall into place

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Ever think there are hidden forces shaping our chaotic existence? The first Briton in space Dr Helen Sharman says aliens may already be all around us – we just can’t see them yet. Maybe the invisible creatures were to blame for Brexit? As Boris Johnson brings back his withdrawal bill to the Commons, he is hoping the mysterious, intangible project can finally assume a definitive, recognisable form this week. The Labour leadership contest – which has also felt a bit floaty and unreal at times – is also taking shape at last. We have all the relevant dates and deadlines. But there is still time for one of the aliens to step forward and declare themselves ethereal overlord of Her Majesty’s Opposition. I’m Adam Forrest, and welcome to The Independent’s daily Inside Politics briefing.

Inside the bubble

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