STEPHEN GLOVER: A few months ago, the Brexit Party was the talk of Westminster. It had won the most seats in May's European elections. But its fortunes have declined since Boris became PM.

The US President said he had watched interviews of the Duchess of Sussex complaining about her treatment from the tabloid Press and realised she had taken the criticism 'very personally'.

An audit by the Daily Mail found Boris Johnson could miss out in almost 90 battleground constituencies if the pro-Brexit vote is split between the Tories and the Brexit Party.

HENRY DEEDES: Yup. That's right. No lesser grand fromaggio than the President of the United States had picked up the blower to chew the cud about the state of Yew-kay politics.

LEO MCKINSTRY: Oscar Wilde famously wrote that 'each man kills the thing he loves'. Yesterday, we witnessed Nigel Farage start doing just that.

At a glitzy election launch in Westminster, Nigel Farage vowed to take on the 'two tribes' of the Conservatives and Labour who had forgotten what they promisd in the 2016 referendum.

Boris Johnson faces a double threat to his election hopes after new polls show a Labour bounce while the Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and the Greens are forming a pact to thwart him.

Steve Baker, chairman of the European Research Group (ERG), said Nigel Farage could end up creating a 'weak and indecisive' hung Parliament if he fields 600 Brexit Party candidates.

The list comes after Collins Dictionary named Brexit its word of the year for 2016. A Collins language consultant said that Brexit had been 'quite generous in its gifts to the English language'.

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has said he will have candidates in more than 600 constituencies unless Boris Johnson agrees to go for a No Deal Brexit.

HENRY DEEDES: Farage's relentless pursuit of a No Deal Brexit, which led him to put up 600 candidates at the election in order to frustrate the Conservatives, has in recent weeks been barmy.

PROFESSOR PHILIP COWLEY: Putting technicalities to one side for a moment, perhaps the most significant effect of yesterday's announcement is on what electoral strategists call 'optics'.

STEPHEN GLOVER: Many observers see a proud man who refuses to climb down, especially only days after agreeing not to fight the 317 seats the Tories won in the 2017 General Election.

The Conservative Party's election manifesto flatly ruled out delaying the formal end of the implementation phase.

HENRY DEEDES: Nigel Farage loves a pint of Greene King India Pale Ale but his Brexit Party has reached the point of last orders. All signs suggest humiliation for Farage's party.

JAN MOIR: Andrews Neil and Marr and John Bercow jostled for supremacy during the rolling coverage of the UK election, with fangs poised for the killer soundbite.

Nigel Farage and the Brexit Party handed victory to Jeremy Corbyn in 20 key seats at the general election last week, according to internal Tory polling.

Nigel Farage, leader of the Brexit Party, is planning an event in Parliament Square on January 31 to mark the UK's exit from the EU. Up to 10,000 Leave supporters are expected at the event.

The Brexit Party leader will get a six-figure 'transition' payment because he has spent more than 20 years as an MP in the heart of Brussels.

The Brexit Party leader was filmed at Pett Level, a beach in east Sussex, claiming it was the 'favoured location' for migrants to land in the UK. A spokesman said he was there as a broadcaster.

The Once Upon A Time in Hollywood star, 44, went shirtless as he cosied up to the model, 22, among the bubbling water, while she paraded her slender physique in a tight white swimsuit.

Sean Penn, 58, proved he was still very much as adventurous as ever, spotted jumping off the side of Leonardo DiCaprio's super yacht with his girlfriend, Leila George, 27, on Saturday.

The Hollywood star, 44, shared a sweet smooch with the model, 22, as they joined Sean, 58, and his girlfriend Leila, 27, at the dinner in the for the meal at the Lo Scoglio eatery.

Author David Baldacci revealed he is currently reading A Dangerous Man by Robert Crais - who is a 'good friend and a helluva writer'.

The Once Upon a Time In Hollywood star, 44, looked dapper in a black suit, white shrit and striped tie.

Leonardo DiCaprio put his creative love to the forefront on Wednesday as he attended the Art Basel exhibition in Miami Beach.

Camila Morrone put on an elegant display in a strapless black satin gown at the festival's closing ceremony in Morocco on Saturday.

The 45-year-old actor was seen enjoying a shopping trip with his girlfriend Camila Morrone, 22, and his best friend Lukas Haas, 43, in Aspen on Tuesday.

The loved up couple were seen cuddled up close as they left Casa Tua after enjoying dinner at the Italian restaurant in the heart of snowy Aspen., Colorado, on a cold Saturday night.

Joker is the leading nominee for the Academy Awards having picked up 11 nominations with Netflix's The Irishman close behind after scoring 10.

Screen star Leonardo, 45, and actress Margot, 29, enjoyed a sweet reunion with their co-star Julia, 10, at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, held at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Brad Pitt and best friend Leonardo DiCaprio reunited for the Oscars Nominee luncheon in Los Angeles on Monday.

The Oscar winning actor took the drivers seat in his flash Audi SUV as they left Kevin Hart's comedy gig at The Peppermint in West Hollywood.

She practically stole the show in one of this year's Best Picture nominees, and already has her own verified Instagram account at only 10 years old.

Leonardo DiCaprio took a little down time for a stroll with girlfriend Camila Morrone through the deserted streets of West Hollywood on Wednesday.

Atletico Madrid continue to chase La Liga leaders Barcelona after putting in a solid all-round performance to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.

PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: Career goal number 600 for Lionel Messi, it was special, it broke another record and it probably won the league for Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has praised Diego Costa's performance against Sporting Lisbon as they won 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

A second-half penalty from Kevin Gameiro was enough for Atletico Madrid to beat a tough Alaves side as Diego Simeone now turns his attention towards their second leg against Arsenal.

Diego Costa appears at the doorway of the Atletico Madrid dressing-room, an hour before kick off. 'Lads,' he announces with a big grin. 'It's Arsenal.'

Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Europa League final after they saw off Arsene Wenger's Arsenal side at the Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday evening. 

MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE WANDA METROPOLITANO: Diego Costa appears at the doorway of the dressing-room before kick off. 'Lads,' he announces with a big grin. 'It's Arsenal.'

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE WANDA METROPOLITANO: Arsene Wenger's hopes of a fairytale finish to his Arsenal tenure came to an end thanks to a close-fought semi-final.

Spain stepped up their preparations for opening their World Cup campaign against Portugal in five days' time with a training session in Krasnodar on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo struck in the dying moments to seal a hat-trick and rescue a 3-3 draw for Portugal against Spain in a stunning Group B contest at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi.

Spain will play Russia in the knockout stages of the World Cup 2018 and the last-16 clash is already proving to be controversial. Here is all you need to know about the knockout stage clash.

Spain and Russia go head-to-head on Sunday afternoon as they look to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup. Join Sportsmail's ADAM SHERGOLD for the latest.

Atletico Madrid have edged past Catalan minnows Sant Andreu in the first leg of their Copa del Rey clash on Tuesday evening courtesy of a first-half strike from Gelson Martins. 

Tottenham face a must-win home tie against Inter Milan as they bid to keep their hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stages alive. Follow all of the action with NATHAN SALT.

Simeone reached the milestone with a 4-0 victory over Spanish minnows Sant Andreu in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey. Under Simeone, Atletico have won seven major trophies.