Tuesday morning news briefing: Jeremy Corbyn accused of Brexit 'stitch-up'

Did Labour leadership intervene to avoid damaging defeat?

Jeremy Corbyn stands accused of a "stitch-up". Labour MPs have claimed one of the leader's lieutenants changed the course of a key Brexit vote to prevent a damaging defeat for him. Amid chaotic scenes at the party's Brighton conference, general secretary Jennie Formby appeared to overrule the chairman of Labour's ruling body. As Political Editor Gordon Rayner reports, it came down to a heated dispute over a show of hands. But, as Camilla Tomineywrites in an analysis of a dramatic day, victory comes at a price for Corbynistas.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to give its historic ruling on the legality of Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament for five weeks. If the unprecedented judgment goes against the Prime Minister this morning, MPs could be reconvened immediately. Mr Johnson will be thousands of miles away in New York for a meeting of world leaders. Here is what he said when asked if he will resign in the event of losing the case. This is what the judges could decide. And here is a reminder of what it means to prorogue Parliament - and the likely impact on Brexit.

Thomas Cook chief faces public inquiry over firm's collapse

The boss of Thomas Cook faces a backlash after the firm collapsed into liquidation with the loss of 21,000 jobs. As tens of thousands of British holidaymakers remain stranded overseas, Peter Fankhauser faces judgment in a fast-tracked public inquiry. Michael O'Dwyer explains what that means. The 178-year-old company seemed indestructible. But debt, heatwaves and the internet sent the travel giant into a spin. Oliver Gill has the inside story on how it was brought down. Here is a reminder of everything customers need to know. And take a look at Matt's cartoon today for the bright side of the crisis.

Commuter travel disruption warnings due to heavy rain

The Met Office has warned commuters of disrupted journeys as heavy rain is set to lash Britain. Potential flooding is expected from the downpour being brought by a burst of low pressure travelling across the UK. Commuters are today set to face the worst of the disruption, with buses and trains likely to be affected by the heavy rain. Click here for the latest forecast and travel news.

News diges

• Jeffrey Epstein | Revealed: How Duchess of York enraged financier

• Greta Thunberg | Eco-activist pictured scowling at Donald Trump at UN

• Area with no bank | First constituency in Britain without a single branch

• Line of Duty | Why Cressida Dick was 'outraged' by BBC crime drama

• Does your cat hate you? | Scientists settle debate over bond with owners

Gallery: The big picture

Swing out, sister | The Duchess of Sussex began her tour of South Africa in a Cape Town township. She told a group of women: "I am here with you as a wife, as a woman, as a woman of colour and as your sister." Read more of her heartfelt speech. And click through our gallery of pictures from the tour so far.

Comment

• William Hague | I'm proof you don't have to go to Eton to get on in life

• Peter Foster | 'Divide and rule' approach to Ireland over Brexit likely to fail

• Katy Balls | A rough day in Brighton as Labour's class war deepens

• Michael Deacon | Yes, no or neutral? Hands up if you know Brexit policy

• Celia Walden | 'Wokeness' has made us the laughing stock of the world

Editor's choice

1. Only the lonely | The secret isolation of successful middle-aged men  

2. Food fight | William Sitwell challenges the Bosh! boys' new vegan bible  

3. Katie Investigates | 'I broke tooth eating Aldi olives - now it won't pay dentist bill'

Business and money briefing

Consumer spending | The economy's last key support could be under threat as families increasingly fear for their jobs in the face of political turmoil that has put long-term financial planning on hold. Tim Wallace explains what could happen if families are panicked.

• John Lewis | £150m scheme to revamp Oxford Street car park

• Investment tip | Firm faces too many unpredictable elements. Avoid

• Stay on top of the markets | Live stocks and shares updates 24 hours a day

Sport briefing

England Test squad | Jonny Bairstow has become the highest profile casualty of England's Test squad revamp. He had thought he would be travelling as first-choice wicketkeeper for the tour to New Zealand, but - as Nick Hoult reports - will instead make way for another player.

• Rugby World Cup | Will England cope with turnaround for USA match?

• Brian Moore's Full Contact podcast | Are New Zealand still a cut above?

• Manchester United | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed to turn things around

And finally...

When disaster strikes | Women are better equipped than men to deal with a disaster than men, a study has found. Read on for the results of - and reasons for - the reactions of both genders during an imagined emergency.