Boris Johnson wants to use the Australian immigration system as a template for Britain if he becomes PM. But his current plan does not include a target or pledge to reduce net migration.

Marcus Ball, 29, had been trying to prosecute Mr Johnson for allegedly abusing public trust during the EU referendum campaign in 2016 by saying Britain sends the EU £350m per week.

Darren Grimes, 25, was fined for declaring that spending by BeLeave was separate form the main Vote Leave campaign. He has raised £90,000 to pay for an appeal and is citing 'errors of fact'.

Boris Johnson entered Number 10 today as he was watched by controversial Vote Leave architect Dominic Cummings who he has appointed as a top adviser to help get Brexit done.

The new PM stamped his authority on government as he shipped in a host of Brexiteer ministers - after carrying out a brutal cull of Theresa May loyalists.

Boris Johnson today appeared to drop a Tory pledge to reduce annual net migration to below six figures as he promised to introduce an Australian-style points-based immigration system.

Dr Phillip Lee, who supports a second EU referendum, suggested he will 'spend the summer' deciding whether to cross the floor.

PETER OBORNE: Dominic Cummings is today installed in Downing Street as arguably the second most powerful man in Britain.

The former chancellor made an outspoken attack on the Prime Minister's chief adviser Dominic Cummings, accusing him of attempting to force through a no-deal Brexit.

LEO MCKINSTRY: The great 19th-century Tory statesman Benjamin Disraeli described his party as 'an organised hypocrisy'. But today that term is better suited to Labour.

In a bombshell intervention deepening Labour's civil war over Europe, the deputy leader will today claim the 2016 vote was too long ago to be valid. Tom Watson will call for a second EU referendum.

Tom Watson today risked an all out Labour civil war as he claimed the 2016 Brexit vote was no longer 'valid' and called for a second referendum to be held before a general election.

Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney (pictured) said the EU referendum was 'probably a mistake' and admitted he did not vote because 'nobody was saying anything sensible enough'.

Doctors in Nottingham had to section the man and sedate him after he was taken to hospital confused and paranoid in an episode which he described as being like daydreams.

Theo Paphitis sparked an angry row with a BBC Question Time audience member last night after he told Brexit voters to 'compromise' and back a second referendum.

Fed-up voters used the Twitter hashtag #bahhumbug to moan about the political clash coming in midst of Christmas parties and school nativity plays.

The Hong Kong-based owners of the 'Cheesegrater' and the 'Walkie Talkie' are among 10 City of London landlords looking to establish a Business Improvement District.

Leading Remainers on Thursday watched hopes of a second referendum go up in smoke as the Prime Minister stormed to a decisive 80-seat majority with which he can ram through his Brexit deal.

On current trends, Britain's output should be 'a quarter larger than the French economy' by 2034, the Centre for Economics and Business Research's (CEBR) predictions found.

Nicola Sturgeon has ordered officials to keep the European Union flag flying over the Scottish government headquarters after the UK leaves the bloc on Friday.

Boris Johnson's new Cabinet will meet at 8:30 this morning to start the battle for Brexit just hours after the new Prime Minister made his final appointment.

Official figures released by Eurostat show over 6,000 UK nationals have become Germans and more than 3,000 obtained French passports in the rush to secure future residency in EU states.

Michel Barnier flatly dismissed a call from the new PM for the hated Irish border backstop to be scrapped.

In a letter to European Council president Donald Tusk, Boris Johnson said the backstop was 'anti-democratic and put the Good Friday Agreement at risk.

Chelsea have been given a date to take their case before the Court of Arbitration for Sport on November 20 in the hope of reducing their ban to just one transfer window imposed by FIFA.

Although Karim Benzema is looking to switch allegiances after being snubbed for the French national team once again, it appears he won't be going to play for Algeria. 

Mike Riley hopes to use Arsene Wenger's new role to help push through law changes that will improve VAR - although he says the Premier League is still at odds with the rest of the world about how to use it.

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been questioned again by Swiss federal prosecutors in a two-year investigation into allegations he bribed a FIFA official.

Rushan Abbas is calling for China to be stripped of its 2022 Winter Olympics and 2021 FIFA Club World Cup hosting rights.

Liverpool will play their first match at the FIFA Club World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium instead of at the Education City Stadium, which is not yet ready to host matches.

The American singer joined an array of international stars for a live show in the Arab state during the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, which runs from the 11th to the 21st of December.

Klopp has travelled to Qatar with his strongest squad possible ahead of the semi-final against Monterrey, while the club's youngsters will take to the pitch just 24 hours earlier in the Carabao Cup.

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD: Colombia's hopes of hosting 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup may be over after the bid they submitted identified harrowing risks to teams, spectators and journalists.

Liverpool have been handed a boost after star defender Virgil van Dijk returned to training on Tuesday evening in Qatar. After missing the first session to work alone in the gym, Van Dijk is back.

KIERAN JACKSON: Ahead of Liverpool's venture in the Club World Cup, a look at all the factors at play and why English sides have notoriously struggled in the competition.

Bento Miguel Martins, 14, thought he was just accompanying his dad, Eduardo Martins, 38, to the airport in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to wave him off for his flight to Qatar to watch the FIFA World Cup.

MARTIN SAMUEL IN DOHA: Liverpool have won the hearts and minds of sceptics by treating the crown of world champions as a prize to be fought for, and treasured after winning Club World Cup.

Bahrain international Sayed Baqer has been banned for 10 matches for a racist gesture during a World Cup qualifier.

Liverpool have been granted permission to wear their gold FIFA Club World Cup winners badge in the Premier League - but only for one game. They will wear it against Wolves on December 29.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Andrew Massey, the Reds' current head of medical services, is set to leave Anfield to take up a similar role at world football's governing body FIFA.

Liverpool are appointing Arsenal's lead doctor Gary O'Driscoll as their new head of medical services. He has been the leading candidate to replace Andrew Massey at the club.

EXCLUSIVE BY DAVID COVERDALE: The government are 'committed' to backing a British and Irish bid for the 2030 World Cup - even if they have to go up against China.

Every team has an unsung hero. Since he signed from Hoffenheim, Roberto Firmino has often played in the shadows - putting in some stellar displays but not always getting the recognition he deserves.

The Welshman co-owns the eSports franchise along with 38 Entertainment Group, with the team founded by investor Jonathan Kark and former footballer Larry Cohen.

Alex is seen in workout gear and rubs her bump for the camera in a new video. The 30-year-old said she plans to play in the 2020 Olympics in July and is still training to some degree.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly the leading candidate to become the new president of Ligue 1 side Rennes and is open to talks with the club's wealthy owners.

FIFA's chief refereeing commissioner believes the controversial technology should only work like a 'parachute' to correct an error.

A new goalkeeper, winger and left back are thought to be high on Frank Lampard's wish list now he's made his first buy. So, if he gets what he wants, how Chelsea will line up at the start of next season?

International Football Association Board's Lukas Brud has revealed that Wenger's proposed major overhaul of the law is not an option and the offside rule will remain the same.

UEFA have been left in a potentially embarrassing position after executive committee member and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi was charged in connection with a bribery investigation