meaningless bombs lot of money with meaningless bombs and they kill people and it's billions of dollars in sets us back. we have peace through strength and we should not be happening this. the middle east is blowing up. it's blowing up. people are being killed and it's so unnecessary. so i do say that in watching the supreme court today, i thought it was very... is a very before process was up i hope that democracy in this country will continue. because right now we have a very, very tough situation with all of the radical left ideas, with the weaponisation of politics, the weapon eyes and like it's never been weapon eyes and like it's never been weapon eyes and like it's never been weapon eyes before. it's totally illegal but they do it anyway. and it has to stop. every one of the court cases i'm involved in, every single one, civil, whether it is the attorney generals or the district attorneys, you can look at the woman in georgia, they had many meetings

with the white house and with the department ofjustice. they want their eight hour meetings and that was all staged. that was a phoney hoax and now you look at it and it is a phoney hoax. and hopefully that case be dismissed in short order. it's a disgrace to this country. but they work together with the justice department and the white house, and they're not supposed to do that. everyone of these cases you see comes out of the white house, it comes out of the white house, it comes out of biden. it's alleged interference and it's really very sad. after the presentation today was a very good one and i think it was a very good one and i think it was well received, i hope it was well received. yet millions of people that are out there wanting to vote and they happen to want to vote for me or the republican party or whatever you want to phrase it. but i'm the one running and we are leading in every poll. we are leading in every poll. we are leading in every poll. we are leading in the local polls in the state polls and we are leading in the swing state polls. and we are leading very big in the national

polls. so it's been a very great honour and a lovely country and i think the reason we have such big leads frankly is a loves four years of us compared to the three years plus, the three years that they have gotten with biden. we have open borders, you have crime like nobody�*s ever seen like this with what's happening. another crime is being committed much of it by the migrants that have come in illegally to our country. a lot of these people come out of jails, they come out of mental institutions, we don't even know where they come from, who they are, where they come from, who they are, where they come from, who they are, where they are, they are being dumped in from mental institutions in prisons and jails. and many terrorists are coming into our country, we are going to be paying a big price. and by the way, the president can do itjust by saying i want the border close, close to the border. we have the safest border in the history of our country, now we have the most unsafe border in the

history of our country, there is never been a country with a border like this, not even a third world country. so again, we're going out to nevada retina, will be out there, some of you, will are going to be out there with us. otherwise your colleagues will become hopefully will have a big night, caucus tonight, going to have a bit very big night. we expect to have a big night. the virgin islands, as you know, are also very much in play today so we'll be hearing about them sometime during the day or later on in the evening. and it's an honour to have you and mara lago, i hope you like it. it's worth a little bit more than $18 million, is another case. which cabin are we talking about? that's the kind ofjustice we have. they are saying it to try and build up the case, they gave up so much when they said that, they give up much when they said that, they give up so much, that mar—a—lago is worth $18 million, worth 50 or 100 times

that amount, thejudge, that's $18 million, worth 50 or 100 times that amount, the judge, that's what he said. he supposed to be ruling on may? who knows, maybe he'll be fair, i doubt it, but maybe he'll be fair. so i want to thank everybody and by the way, we proved that case 100%, five times over, 100% proven five times over, never seen anything like it, hejust times over, never seen anything like it, he just wouldn't dismiss it no matter what. it, he just wouldn't dismiss it no matterwhat. it it, he just wouldn't dismiss it no matter what. it shouldn't have been there, it should've been in the commercial division. anyway, it's an honour to have you, i look forward to having you again, and i'll probably see you out in nevada, you very much. probably see you out in nevada, you ve much. ., probably see you out in nevada, you very much-— very much. now we will come away from donald _ very much. now we will come away from donald trump's _ very much. now we will come away from donald trump's comments i very much. now we will come away i from donald trump's comments there in mar—a—lago, which is always the case with donald trump come effectively at becoming a campaign rally address where he went through everything from inflation to the middle east, which he said was blowing up, to the migrant crisis on the border that so many democrats are saying he is determined to keep going, to actually campaign on that. in terms of what's happening at the

supreme court, he called it a very beautiful process. he said he is hoping democracy will continue. he talked, again, but all those cases facing him and the weaponisation by the politicians, every one of the cases he said, out of the white house based on no particular evidence. again, throwing that accusation out. just a few things, donald trump reacting to as the supreme court listens to those arguments about whether he should be barred, given his role injanuary six, from being able to be on the ballot for the 2024 presidential election. the 14th amendment that is being used for the first time, and thatis being used for the first time, and that is being tested at the supreme court. and that is what the justices have been listening today. so those comments there from donald trump. welcome to bbc news, if you've just

joined us, let's get a little on our rigging store. —— breaking story. let's get more on our top story — labour's decision to �*stand down�* its pledge to spend £28 billion a year on environmental projects. here's what sir keir starmer had to say to our political editor chris mason. more recently, the government intends to max out the probe card, the government credit card, which is obviously reckless. but we have to, you know, anticipate the economy that we will actually inherit, not the one that we want to inherit if we are privileged enough to win the next election. that was the labour leader making that announcement, that major u—turn. leader making that announcement, that major u-turn._ that ma'or u-turn. let's talk about this that major u-turn. let's talk about this ma'or that major u-turn. let's talk about this major political— that major u-turn. let's talk about this major political story _ that major u-turn. let's talk about this major political story in - that major u-turn. let's talk about this major political story in the - this major political story in the next few minutes. joining me live — paul drechsler — he's the president of the society of chemical industry —

a hub that aims to deal with global society changes including climate. also with us is carla denyer — co—leader of the green party. welcome to both of you, let's speak to you wanted a time. paul, first of all. your reaction what we've heard today from sir keir starmer? itrailiille all. your reaction what we've heard today from sir keir starmer? while i totally understand _ today from sir keir starmer? while i totally understand that _ today from sir keir starmer? while i totally understand that the - totally understand that the circumstances have changed significantly since labour made the policy years ago. the important business is a very clear and detailed industrial strategy that sets out precisely how we are going to restart and grow. we have a fantastic hand of cards, in science, in technology, and financial services across the board. so what we need is very clear policy, very clear direction. i think what labour want to do, made quite clear by keir starmer, is how can we finance this

in a way that the uk is competitive with the usa, germany and other nations around the world. i'll come back to that point in a moment, but isn't it the difficulty that this was such a flagship economic policy without price tags, it's difficult to make an assessment on which projects they will actually do and to what extent. it was a very northstar because it was a very clear target and i think business will understand in the circumstances those numbers have to be corrected, walk into the bank and see if there's any money there. i do think there's any money there. i do think there is no question climate change isn't going away, net zero targets need to be met, so i'm very confident that business, together with government of the day, together with government of the day, together with trade unions, will ensure we will get on back on our feet and grow at a competitive economic rate.

you touched on it a moment ago and i heard you on bbc radio this morning talking about was what business wants. you use that phrase you just had about business and investing, $300 billion of investment they've made in their investment in the green economy. is that the difficulty in terms of a policy like this being somewhat diluted, that actually there are alternative places where business can go? you know, that — places where business can go? you know. that is. _ places where business can go? you know, that is, of _ places where business can go? m1. know, that is, of course, places where business can go? mt, know, that is, of course, the fundamental point. around the world businesses will invest in those countries with the most stable governments. the clearest industrial strategies and industrial plants, and the financial incentives to get them there, so ultimately when the rubber hits the road, people will invest in the uk if it is a more attractive place to invest. and that's a combination of politics, economics and finance. and i think we have lots of opportunity here, but when it comes to it, german

companies, french companies, american companies, and our great international uk companies can invest in the uk or they can take the money elsewhere. and that's the challenge, that's what competition is all about and that's the challenge any government in the uk has. we have to compete with other nations for scarce capital. just has. we have to compete with other nations for scarce capital.— nations for scarce capital. just a brief final point. _ nations for scarce capital. just a brief final point. this, _ nations for scarce capital. just a brief final point. this, togetherl brief final point. this, together with the watering down from the current government as a whole, where do you think it leaves us? melt. current government as a whole, where do you think it leaves us?— do you think it leaves us? well, i think there _ do you think it leaves us? well, i think there is _ do you think it leaves us? well, i think there is no _ do you think it leaves us? well, i think there is no question - do you think it leaves us? well, i think there is no question that i do you think it leaves us? well, i i think there is no question that fort great britain to be a successful nation and to extend 20—30 years, we have to transform our structure. we just had a massive u—turn on hs two, we have to be competitive during climate change, and i would say we have four of the top ten universities, 17 of the top public universities, 17 of the top public universities, brilliant science, early and technology, we have a

great hand of cards, we have to play it smarter and definitely more competitively.— it smarter and definitely more cometitivel . ., ~ . ., competitively. thank you so much for “oininu us competitively. thank you so much for joining us here _ competitively. thank you so much for joining us here on _ competitively. thank you so much for joining us here on the _ competitively. thank you so much for joining us here on the programme, i joining us here on the programme, let's talk to carla, the coat leader of the green party. thank you for your patience waiting to talk to us. what is your gut response to what you heard? it's long been flagged as coming, but when you heard it announced today, what did you think? well, what a day for labour to announce _ well, what a day for labour to announce this, on the very day where we learned _ announce this, on the very day where we learned that global warming has exceeded _ we learned that global warming has exceeded 1.5 degrees across the yeah _ exceeded 1.5 degrees across the yeah this — exceeded 1.5 degrees across the year. this is now the time we need to be _ year. this is now the time we need to be increasing investment in reducing — to be increasing investment in reducing our carbon footprint, and a stronger— reducing our carbon footprint, and a stronger economy. that's the thing really. _ stronger economy. that's the thing really. this— stronger economy. that's the thing really, this announcement from the labour_ really, this announcement from the labour party today is a massive backward — labour party today is a massive backward step for the climate, the economy— backward step for the climate, the economy and forjobs. the uk's

future _ economy and forjobs. the uk's future prosperity is dependent on greening — future prosperity is dependent on greening our economy and that requires — greening our economy and that requires large—scale investment. this isn't— requires large—scale investment. this isn't even a popularity thing, the majority of the public agree with that — the majority of the public agree with that and so do businesses. the president— with that and so do businesses. the president of the british chambers of commerce _ president of the british chambers of commerce has called on the next government to make a transition to a green _ government to make a transition to a green economy is its number one priority — green economy is its number one priority. likewise called on the uk to have _ priority. likewise called on the uk to have its — priority. likewise called on the uk to have its own version of biden's inflation — to have its own version of biden's inflation reduction, as you are alluding — inflation reduction, as you are alluding to before. there is a risk that this — alluding to before. there is a risk that this u—turn will push businesses into taking their green investments elsewhere. yes, that's what we were _ investments elsewhere. yes, that's what we were talking _ investments elsewhere. yes, that's what we were talking about - investments elsewhere. yes, that's what we were talking about just - investments elsewhere. yes, that's i what we were talking aboutjust now, but in terms of what the labour party are saying, they are saying that their intention is to do many of the things they've artie announced, their potential ultimately is to get to that 28 billion figure towards the end of the parliament. but the essentially think they are saying is the economic climate has changed and therefore perhaps they have to change as well. what is wrong with that basic argument?—

change as well. what is wrong with that basic argument? well, there is no den in: that basic argument? well, there is no denying that _ that basic argument? well, there is no denying that the _ that basic argument? well, there is no denying that the tories - that basic argument? well, there is no denying that the tories have - no denying that the tories have broken — no denying that the tories have broken the economy and left the country's — broken the economy and left the country's finances in a worse state than _ country's finances in a worse state than they— country's finances in a worse state than they were before. but labour can choose — than they were before. but labour can choose whether to have that physical— can choose whether to have that physical inheritance as a millstone around _ physical inheritance as a millstone around her— physical inheritance as a millstone around her neck, or whether they can choose _ around her neck, or whether they can choose to _ around her neck, or whether they can choose to do — around her neck, or whether they can choose to do something different late _ choose to do something different late it's — choose to do something different late. it's really important to note that independent sources like the office _ that independent sources like the office for— that independent sources like the office for budget responsibility have said the cost of inaction on climate — have said the cost of inaction on climate change is likely to be much greater— climate change is likely to be much greater than the cost of action. so it's a _ greater than the cost of action. so it's a false — greater than the cost of action. so it's a false economy saying we are not going — it's a false economy saying we are not going to spend this money because — not going to spend this money because it only means that a future labour— because it only means that a future labour government will end up having to spend _ labour government will end up having to spend mode much more money down the line _ to spend mode much more money down the line. that's why the green party will take _ the line. that's why the green party will take a _ the line. that's why the green party will take a different approach through— will take a different approach through tax reforms, in particular by introducing a wealth tax on the crude _ by introducing a wealth tax on the crude wealth ofjust the super rich, really— crude wealth ofjust the super rich, really the _ crude wealth ofjust the super rich, really the multimillionaires, who can well— really the multimillionaires, who can well afford to pay. plus reforms to other _ can well afford to pay. plus reforms to other taxes but currently the uk tax system — to other taxes but currently the uk tax system is very unfair and puts a lot more _ tax system is very unfair and puts a lot more onus on lower income working — lot more onus on lower income working people then it goes on the

very wealthy. that could help pay for the _ very wealthy. that could help pay for the degree in transition. yes. there _ for the degree in transition. yes. there is— for the degree in transition. yes. there is ultimately up and enough money— there is ultimately up and enough money in — there is ultimately up and enough money in the economy to pay for this, _ money in the economy to pay for this, we're — money in the economy to pay for this, we're are one of the richest countries — this, we're are one of the richest countries in _ this, we're are one of the richest countries in the world, it's a question— countries in the world, it's a question of priorities. there's also the argument _ question of priorities. there's also the argument of _ question of priorities. there's also the argument of pragmatism. - question of priorities. there's also the argument of pragmatism. you| question of priorities. there's also - the argument of pragmatism. you hate the argument of pragmatism. you hate the current direction of this government in terms of the policies on green issues. there is an argument, of course, that labour has to be trusted to when that in the next election, that is the central plank and this helps them with that. and then they can start on the things that you really want to see actually employed as policy, doesn't that sequence make some sort of sense to you pragmatically? melt. sense to you pragmatically? well, i... i sense to you pragmatically? well, l--- i really— sense to you pragmatically? well, i... i really question _ sense to you pragmatically? well, i... i really question your- i... i really question your assertion _ i... i really question your assertion that it's economically the more _ assertion that it's economically the more sensible thing to do. as ijust said, _ more sensible thing to do. as ijust said. the _ more sensible thing to do. as ijust said. the 0b— more sensible thing to do. as ijust said, the 0b r, op office for budget responsibility is because it's likely— responsibility is because it's likely to _ responsibility is because it's likely to cost more in the long run

the more — likely to cost more in the long run the more we leave it. there is a very— the more we leave it. there is a very strong _ the more we leave it. there is a very strong economic argument for investment— very strong economic argument for investment sooner than later, and there _ investment sooner than later, and there is— investment sooner than later, and there is enough money in the economy to pay— there is enough money in the economy to pay for— there is enough money in the economy to pay for that, itjust requires a change — to pay for that, itjust requires a change in — to pay for that, itjust requires a change in approach, and reforming the tax _ change in approach, and reforming the tax for— change in approach, and reforming the tax for the system so that those with the _ the tax for the system so that those with the broader shoulders who can afford _ with the broader shoulders who can afford to— with the broader shoulders who can afford to pay more, do, and those who are _ afford to pay more, do, and those who are struggling on the sharp end of the _ who are struggling on the sharp end of the cost — who are struggling on the sharp end of the cost of living crisis, receive _ of the cost of living crisis, receive the support they need through— receive the support they need through the government, whether it's local government or national government, to help lowering their bills lower— government, to help lowering their bills lower carbon emissions and -ive bills lower carbon emissions and give them — bills lower carbon emissions and give them a warmer and more comfortable home. that would be a really— comfortable home. that would be a really large part of the green party's— really large part of the green party's clement investment, which would _ party's clement investment, which would be _ party's clement investment, which would be much larger than the current— would be much larger than the current one, and the large chunk of that would — current one, and the large chunk of that would be retrofitting people's homes _ that would be retrofitting people's homes to— that would be retrofitting people's homes to bring down bills and emissions. investing in public transport _ emissions. investing in public transport to make it affordable, comfortable, reliable and more accessible as well, so that more

people _ accessible as well, so that more people can — accessible as well, so that more people can travel by public transport, because we know that that's— transport, because we know that that's what so many people want to do. that's what so many people want to do so— that's what so many people want to do. so when the survey comes out saying _ do. so when the survey comes out saying that — do. so when the survey comes out saying that so many of the people that are _ saying that so many of the people that are stuck driving to work every day, that's — that are stuck driving to work every day, that's the thing, they are stuck— day, that's the thing, they are stuck and _ day, that's the thing, they are stuck and they would rather travel by a more — stuck and they would rather travel by a more sustainable and healthy root that _ by a more sustainable and healthy root that was so so many believe these _ root that was so so many believe these investments are win—win. | these investments are win—win. i have these investments are win—win. have to these investments are win—win. i have to come across you and ended there, but thank you for your time here in the programme. today keir starmer confirmed that he doesn't have a plan, and not having a plan is bad for our country's future. for months, labour have been saying that their 2030 energy policies are going to cost £28 billion, and all that's happened

today as they confirmed that they don't have a plan to pay for that. not having a plan inevitably means imposing higher taxes on working people, and that is why labour will take britain to square one. that some of the _ take britain to square one. that some of the reaction _ take britain to square one. that some of the reaction to that major breaking story, we'll keep an eye across that and bring you any more as a comes into us. let's move on though on the programme. scotland's health secretary, who faced criticism for racking up an £11,000 bill on his parliamentary ipad while on holiday, has resigned. michael matheson said he was standing down because he did not want the bill to become a distraction. neil gray has been appointed as the new health secretary. the uk's central registry of businesses has been hit by a new fraud. the bbc�*s discovered more than 700 cloned restaurants have been set up at companies house, some of them using names very similar to those of well—known chefs and chains. it's the latest example of fake company fraud, in which scammers open bank

accounts, take out loans or order expensive goods. here's our home affairs correspondent tom symonds. michelin starred chef alexis gautier has run his restaurant for 14 years, but last month, someone cloned it. they created a company from scratch at companies house and what was really surprising is they managed to put this company at the same address as my restaurant. i mean, i really worry about my suppliers, because how will they know which company is the real one? more than 600 other cloned restaurants have also been registered, including heston blumenthal�*s company, dinner. that's blumenthal with one l. the fraudsters added an extra l. other big names have been targeted. even the ritz, established 1906, has a clone registered in 2024. the central problem, companies house doesn't have the powers to check companies are legitimate. graham barrow, who shared his data

exclusively with the bbc, has become an expert in spotting the clones. for the last 20 or 30 years, while there's been this rise of identity theft and the requirement for all of us to provide our bills and our passports and our driving licences even if you want to get a library ticket from your local council, companies house requires none of that. restaurants told us they've received letters suggesting fraudsters are setting up bank accounts online using their addresses and withdrawing the overdraft stealing from the banks. how much are they losing? i don't know in absolute terms, but i can tell you it's definitely millions. but to set up fake companies, you need fake directors. one of the directors has 39 fake restaurants to his name, registered at a flatjust here. we are waiting for him to come home to see what he has to say. eventually, we found stephen. he is a chef, he has hearing impairment and no idea why his name has been used. so, this is the registration

of all the companies that you are a director of at companies house. it's funny how i'm a director, i've never been a director. i you've never been a director? never. his identity has been stolen by the fraudsters and could be used for bank accounts or loans. i'm, like, what? where is this coming from? i don't know any- of these restaurants. but they know stephen, because they are getting calls for him. hello, could i talk to mr stephen? could i talk to mr stephen? could i speak to mr stephen? we think these are more scammers, who have seen stephen registered as the companies director and are trying to get money out of him. they use your name and they've got it from here. that is crazy. to be honest, that gets me really upset. companies house said next month it will get new powers and plans in the longer term to make company directors verify their identity.

but removing a fake company from the register is a total pain, even for an experienced businessman like alexis. for stephen, with 39 cloned companies, it's daunting. tom symonds, bbc news. last night, we saw the 26th mobo awards, one of europe's biggest one of europe's biggest music award ceremonies celebrating music of black origin, as well as uk and international artists. it covers genres such as drill and jazz, as well as the best african and caribbean music acts. some of the winners last night were little simz for best hip hop act and shygirl for best electronic/dance act. joining me live is winner of best gospel act limoblaze and the nominee for the same category, annatoria.

let's see a video of them performing together. music limoblaze and annatoria — congratulations on your nomination and win! what was that like? limoblaze, how about you? — what was that like? limoblaze, how about you? it's _ what was that like? limoblaze, how about you? it's one _ what was that like? limoblaze, how about you? it's one that _ what was that like? limoblaze, how about you? it's one that i _ what was that like? limoblaze, how about you? it's one that i have - about you? it's one that i have looked forward to winning for a really long time. when you grow up in music and the culture, you c the people you admire pick—up they are award, last night was basically me having a drink on true, it was

amazing feeling.— having a drink on true, it was amazing feeling. having a drink on true, it was amazin: feelina. ., �* , amazing feeling. you didn't win, but what was it like _ amazing feeling. you didn't win, but what was it like to _ amazing feeling. you didn't win, but what was it like to even _ amazing feeling. you didn't win, but what was it like to even be - what was it like to even be nominated?— what was it like to even be nominated? ~' ., , nominated? like he was saying, it was amazing- _ nominated? like he was saying, it was amazing. you _ nominated? like he was saying, it was amazing. you just _ nominated? like he was saying, it was amazing. you just grow - nominated? like he was saying, it was amazing. you just grow up . was amazing. you just grow up watching — was amazing. you just grow up watching this on your screens, you watch _ watching this on your screens, you watch it _ watching this on your screens, you watch it elsewhere and you're never a part— watch it elsewhere and you're never a part of— watch it elsewhere and you're never a part of it — watch it elsewhere and you're never a part of it i— watch it elsewhere and you're never a part of it. i was definitely honoured to be there and be nominated amongst everyone i was nominated — nominated amongst everyone i was nominated with, i'm just excited, i always— nominated with, i'm just excited, i always have — nominated with, i'm just excited, i always have fun dressing up so it wasiust— always have fun dressing up so it wasiust a — always have fun dressing up so it wasjust a good reason always have fun dressing up so it was just a good reason to look nice. we were _ was just a good reason to look nice. we were just — was just a good reason to look nice. we were just playing the video of the two of you together, how did that come about? it the two of you together, how did that come about?— that come about? it was limo actuall . that come about? it was limo actually. the _ that come about? it was limo actually. the quick _ that come about? it was limo actually. the quick summaryl that come about? it was limo i actually. the quick summary of that come about? it was limo - actually. the quick summary of it is i found out — actually. the quick summary of it is i found out a _ actually. the quick summary of it is i found out a about _ actually. the quick summary of it is i found out a about her _ actually. the quick summary of it is i found out a about her when - actually. the quick summary of it is i found out a about her when i - i found out a about her when i moved to the uk a few years ago, and i heard she was absolutely phenomenal. i reach out to her, and it happened that she happened to be a fan of my

music, so we got together in the studio, i'm a fan of her, and she's a fan of me, and we got together and made music, it was great. band made music, it was great. and 'ust in terms of — made music, it was great. and 'ust in terms of the fi made music, it was great. and 'ust in terms of the impact i made music, it was great. and 'ust in terms of the impact of i made music, it was great. and 'ust in terms of the impact of an i made music, it was great. and just in terms of the impact of an award | in terms of the impact of an award like this, i mean, you both loved touring, didn't you? {lilli like this, i mean, you both loved touring, didn't you?— like this, i mean, you both loved touring, didn't you? oh yes, i love tourinr. touring, didn't you? oh yes, i love touring- i've _ touring, didn't you? oh yes, i love touring. i've yet to tour, _ touring, didn't you? oh yes, i love touring. i've yet to tour, i've - touring. i've yet to tour, i've toured — touring. i've yet to tour, i've toured with lamothe for two destinations, i can't wait to do more — destinations, i can't wait to do more locations.— more locations. definitely a springboard _ more locations. definitely a springboard to _ more locations. definitely a springboard to all— more locations. definitely a springboard to all of- more locations. definitely a springboard to all of that, l more locations. definitely a i springboard to all of that, just more locations. definitely a - springboard to all of that, just a final quick question, because there was a special award for the sugar babes, tell me about that. it was a special award for the sugar babes, tell me about that.- babes, tell me about that. it was amazinu. babes, tell me about that. it was amazing- so _ babes, tell me about that. it was amazing. so because _ babes, tell me about that. it was amazing. so because i— babes, tell me about that. it was amazing. so because i know- babes, tell me about that. it was amazing. so because i know the | babes, tell me about that. it was - amazing. so because i know the sugar babes, i am amazing. so because i know the sugar babes, iam probably amazing. so because i know the sugar babes, i am probably as familiar as she is with them, but they are an iconic trio, they also performed last night, it was beautiful to see all of those people over 10,000 people, in the chorus and the songs

they were singing, obviously were hits that have lived through the decades. until it was amazing. being there and watching them perform and i would love at some point in my career too, so.— i would love at some point in my career too, so. and hot what did you make of it? — career too, so. and hot what did you make of it? we _ career too, so. and hot what did you make of it? we saw _ career too, so. and hot what did you make of it? we saw andrea - career too, so. and hot what did you | make of it? we saw andrea chapman over the pond the other day, good to see some recognition of some real ground breakers in the industry. yeah, i think it's really awesome. i definitely— yeah, i think it's really awesome. i definitely love how they even flow, made _ definitely love how they even flow, made the _ definitely love how they even flow, made the announcement, they are such an incredible _ made the announcement, they are such an incredible group so it's awesome to see _ an incredible group so it's awesome to see successionjust happening as well. _ to see successionjust happening as well. just— to see successionjust happening as well, just see old school vibe and they are — well, just see old school vibe and they are kind of bringing that old school _ they are kind of bringing that old school back. i was honoured to be in the room. _ school back. i was honoured to be in the room. i— school back. i was honoured to be in the room, iwas school back. i was honoured to be in the room, i was watching everyone from _ the room, i was watching everyone from a _ the room, i was watching everyone from a distance, and it'sjust a privilege — from a distance, and it'sjust a privilege to be amidst them in the same _ privilege to be amidst them in the same company, so i'm really happy for them _ same company, so i'm really happy forthem. i'm a same company, so i'm really happy for them. i'm a little bit younger, so i feel— for them. i'm a little bit younger, so i feel a — for them. i'm a little bit younger, so i feel a bit new to the sugar babes and... so i feel a bit new to the sugar babes and. . ._ so i feel a bit new to the sugar babes and... �* ., ., ., babes and... i'm old enough for the both of you. — babes and... i'm old enough for the both of you. so- _ babes and... i'm old enough for the both of you, so. thanks, _ babes and... i'm old enough for the both of you, so. thanks, we've - babes and... i'm old enough for the both of you, so. thanks, we've gotl both of you, so. thanks, we've got to leave it there but thanks so much forjoining us and you can see what

it means, huge smiles on both of yourfaces throughout it means, huge smiles on both of your faces throughout the course of the interview, thanks so much for joining us here. that's it from me, thanks so much for watching verified life, hopefully i'll see you sometime tomorrow, goodbye. hello. well, as predicted, the winter wonderland did arrive in the areas where it was forecast. so mostly the northern hills of wales, northern england, some in northern ireland and scotland, too. here's a picture from wakefield, beautiful snowflakes there, but elsewhere rain, heavy rain. and these are the stratus and the nimbostratus rain—bearing clouds shrouding the tops of the skyscrapers in london. ok, let's have a look at the radar, then. where it's blue, it's raining. this was earlier on. where it's white and grey, that's sleet and snow, so that weather front is moving northwards into scotland. now another clump of rain heading towards the south of england, and warnings from the met office for snow and ice are still valid across parts of the country.

so you can check that online. so the forecast through the night, particularly heavy rain moving in from the south, moving northwards. could be 40—plus millimetres of rain in some areas. across the north and the north—east there, i think it's that mixture of sleet and snow, particularly across the higher ground. but that thaw is setting in, a rapid thaw from the south. you can see 11 degrees in london in the morning, and further north about 4—5 celsius. so the weather map for friday shows the low pressure still close by. here's the weather front. north of the weather front, it's still pretty chilly. that easterly wind drawing in the colder air from scandinavia. here we have that west—south—westerly, so that mild air coming in. and i think again across the highlands and grampians, further snow to come on friday, again met office warnings for that. the rest of the country, it's a case of often cloudy weather, showers continuing through the day and into the evening hours as well. not a pleasant picture for some of us on friday and friday night. that takes us into saturday. the low pressure still with us. that weather front still there affecting the north—east of scotland, but already you can

see turning milder. nine degrees in glasgow, seven in aberdeen. and the low is still with us on sunday, but this clump of rain i think raises the north—east of england and also eastern scotland for a time, but out towards the west and the south, i think the weather's going to be drier and brighter with just a scattering of showers. now, the outlook through the weekend into next week, it looks as though things could settle down a little bit as we head into monday and eventually tuesday with high pressure building in, at least for a time. bye— bye.

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