News diary 16 – 22 December: Gisele Pelicot trial verdict, English Devolution White Paper

A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda next week, from the team at Foresight News.

A mural by artist Maca painted in Paris in tribute to Gisele Pelicot. Pelicot is depicted wearing shades and looking at the viewer, alongside the text "Pour que la honte change de camp", or "for the shame to change sides", a quote from Pelicot's attorney. — A mural by artist Maca painted in Paris in tribute to Gisele Pelicot. The words, "Pour que la honte change de camp", mean "for the shame to change sides". Picture: Alphacit Newim Reporter/Shutterstock

A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda next week, from the team at Foresight News.

Monday (December 16): Independent farmers’ rally in London; Bundestag confidence vote in Olaf Scholz’s government; Simon Case steps down as Cabinet Secretary.

Thursday (December 19): Keir Starmer’s first grilling by the Liaison Committee; UK interest rate decision; Ofwat’s final determination on water company business plans.