Substantial changes to the Bill mean that it is unlikely to pass before a polling date is held before Christmas.

More than 50 other people were injured during the air strikes that destroyed several buildings facing the Rafik Hariri University Hospital.

London’s busiest station is set to close for eight days over Christmas. Liverpool Street station will be shut from Christmas Day this year until New Year’s Day for engineering and renovation works.

The Freedom Party finished first in the September 29 poll, but the main parties have refused to work with them.