Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Damascus – live updates

Anti-regime forces declare Damascus ‘free’ of Assad as government forces withdraw presence

• Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Syria as rebels say they have captured Damascus

Eleni Courea is a political correspondent for the Guardian.

In the UK, Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, welcomed the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.