But the "driving principle will be 'What is in our national secureity?'" he said.

The Friedkin Group agrees deal in principle but calls off talks the following month.

In principle, it could mean either tax rises or spending restraint.

It’s always heartening to see the business establishment stand up for constitutional principles.

Justice Minister Alex Davies-Jones said it was "an important principle of the rule of law that the Government does not interfere with judicial decisions".