A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda next week, from the team at Foresight News. Delivered to your inbox on Fridays.
Leading the week
Monday (October 20): Chris Whitty gives evidence to Covid-19 inquiry; Hearing on whether case can proceed against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor; Donald Trump hosts Anthony Albanese at the White House.
Tuesday (October 21): Boris Johnson gives evidence to Covid-19 inquiry; Rachel Reeves co-hosts Regional Investment Summit; Sanae Takaichi expected to be elected Japan’s first female prime minister at extraordinary Diet session.
Wednesday (October 22): Keir Starmer hosts Berlin Process Summit in London; CPI inflation data used for future benefits uprating published; ICJ issues advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations to assist Palestinians; Kim Leadbeater at Lords committee session on assisted dying bill.
Thursday (October 23): Welsh Senedd by-election in Caerphilly constituency; UN Security Council holds open debate on Gaza; Ballot closes in Labour deputy leadership election.
Friday (October 24): Parole decision due for Stephen Lawrence murderer David Norris; Presidential election in Ireland; Sentencing for man guilty of Bristol suitcase murders.
Saturday (October 25): New Labour deputy leader announced; Scotland Demands Better march in Edinburgh.
Sunday (October 26): Donald Trump begins visit to Malaysia for ASEAN summit; Mid-term elections in Argentina; British Summer Time ends.
