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Dan Sabbagh is the Guardian’s defence editor.

The UK Foreign Office has confirmed that ministerial Ukraine peace talks with US and European counterparts due to be held today have been postponed, amid speculation that Russia has abandoned its claims to Ukrainian territory it does not occupy, and after US secretary of state Marco Rubio said he could not attend.

What the decision from the supreme court last week has done is to provide some clarity in terms of the Equality Act.

I think the important thing here, Nick, is not to get hung up in divisions.

Last week’s ruling has highlighted the potential for some services to be provided based on sex. The question is, how do we ensure that both women and trans people have access to the services that they need in a way that meets their needs and preserves their dignity.

I do defend the right of people to express that view, and in our party and in the wider society, we need to be able to have an open and respectful conversation about how we ensure services are delivered in a way that meets everybody’s needs. Continue reading...