During the parliamentary year, the House of Commons and House of Lords periodically close for a break, with neither meeting to discuss government matters.

The majority of Wednesday’s newspapers lead with Labour suspending a second candidate over his alleged remarks about Israel. The pressure from the Israeli Lobby is mounting. Elsewhere, the death of legendary BBC Radio presenter Steve Wright features on most of the front pages.

Millions of people across Indonesia’s 17,000 islands and three time zones have now voted for their future president. The current frontrunner is former defence minister Prabowo Subianto, a retired general with a bloody human rights record. 

This month will see three by-elections take place, in what will likely be another serious test for Rishi Sunak and his government.

Explainer: All you need to know about the upcoming by-elections Three by-elections are taking place…

Many of Tuesday’s newspaper front pages lead on Labour’s decision to cut ties with its candidate in the Rochdale by-election. Comments made by Azhar Ali during a Labour meeting shortly after the 7 October attacks have forced Labour to “disown” Ali.

Pictures of Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl are also featured on the front pages this morning.