want to make not begun. because they want to make sure they were under the law in terms of that being key and talking to government, that's why they take on a more cautious approach rather than the hair, making sure that all the legislation would be as safe and watertight as possible rather than rushing this through with another farce where you don't have more parliamentary time for legislation. sir robert buckland mentioned the european court of human rights. after the next election, if labour win, if there is a tory leadership contest, is that going to be the issue amongst those going for the leadership of the tory party? i leadership of the tory party? i think it will be interesting to see what _ think it will be interesting to see what the — think it will be interesting to see what the right of the conservative party— what the right of the conservative party feel — what the right of the conservative party feel about the row under policy— party feel about the row under policy and i think the test of it will be — policy and i think the test of it will be when we get to june and july and we _ will be when we get to june and july and we see — will be when we get to june and july and we see how many flights are going _ and we see how many flights are going and — and we see how many flights are going and also what reform says about _ going and also what reform says about this because they are nipping at the _ about this because they are nipping at the conservatives heals, the last

polls you _ at the conservatives heals, the last polls you had the tories on 19% and reform _ polls you had the tories on 19% and reform on — polls you had the tories on 19% and reform on 13%. i think for the right reform on13%. i think for the right win- reform on 13%. i think for the right wing and _ reform on 13%. i think for the right wing and a — reform on 13%. i think for the right wing and a conservative thinking, this is_ wing and a conservative thinking, this isjust — wing and a conservative thinking, this isjust not good enough for them — this isjust not good enough for them yes. _ this isjust not good enough for them. yes, she sunak might be very happy— them. yes, she sunak might be very happy tomorrow when he does his global— happy tomorrow when he does his global statement thing and he might feel really good about himself saying — feel really good about himself saying i— feel really good about himself saying i got this on the statute books — saying i got this on the statute books and it's happening —— rishi sunak _ books and it's happening —— rishi sunak but — books and it's happening —— rishi sunak. but you will have the right saying _ sunak. but you will have the right saying it's — sunak. but you will have the right saying it's not good enough because, tojames's_ saying it's not good enough because, to james's point, if there are any more _ tojames's point, if there are any more legat— to james's point, if there are any more legal challenges, it will not be enough for the right of british politics. — be enough for the right of british politics, they will say no, no, the next _ politics, they will say no, no, the next thing — politics, they will say no, no, the next thing you have to do is commit to leaving _ next thing you have to do is commit to leaving the european court of human — to leaving the european court of human rights. rishi sunak is not in that piece _ human rights. rishi sunak is not in that place yet, there is a big divisiohs_ that place yet, there is a big divisions within the tory party about— divisions within the tory party about this point i've spoken to tory mps about this point i've spoken to tory mp5 have _ about this point i've spoken to tory mps have said, i spoke tojohn hayes a couple _ mps have said, ispoke tojohn hayes a couple of— mps have said, i spoke tojohn hayes a couple of weeks ago, he said that if rishi _ a couple of weeks ago, he said that if rishi sunak is really serious about— if rishi sunak is really serious about this, he should commit now to saying _ about this, he should commit now to saying that _ about this, he should commit now to saying that he will leave the european court of human rights. he european court of human rights. hrs. says he european court of human rights. he: says he doesn't need to. i european court of human rights. he says he doesn't need to. i think -

says he doesn't need to. i think riaht says he doesn't need to. i think right now _ says he doesn't need to. i think right now there _ says he doesn't need to. i think right now there is _ says he doesn't need to. i think right now there is a _ says he doesn't need to. i think right now there is a much - says he doesn't need to. i think right now there is a much more| right now there is a much more attentive trying to keep both camps happy in the sense we might cross that bridge when we come to it but equally there is a step forward we can ignore echr rulings which will keep us in the echr so i don't think were at stage of leaving it. whenever the next tory leadership contest is, that will be a thing? i contest is, that will be a thing? i suspect it will be a theme and contest is, that will be a thing? i suspect it will be a theme and in 2022 suella braverman did want it, it did not stop her telling a ligament committed to it and she said we should leave it but it will be an issue. i don't think rwanda is the be all and end all. can be an issue. i don't think rwanda is the be all and end all.— the be all and end all. can i ask, with the contacts _ the be all and end all. can i ask, with the contacts amongst - the be all and end all. can i ask, with the contacts amongst the l with the contacts amongst the conservative party and government, does this bill protect rishi sunak from those restive backbenchers who are terrified of losing 1000 seats in the local elections and the blues in the local elections and the blues in the local elections and the blues in the general election question that there will be certain members within the parliamentary party i think will decide that no matter what, i don't think it will protect him from certain voices in certain sections of the right and equally a

lot of mps have been there and actually think he is passionate about this pondered the question is whether the objects against him were too great at this stage of a parliament to calendar five years into a government. taste parliament to calendar five years into a government.— parliament to calendar five years into a government. we have to be realistic, number _ into a government. we have to be realistic, number 10 _ into a government. we have to be realistic, number 10 will- into a government. we have to be realistic, number 10 will be - into a government. we have to be l realistic, number10 will be pleased realistic, number 10 will be pleased but what _ realistic, number 10 will be pleased but what happens tonight and rishi sunak— but what happens tonight and rishi sunak will breathe a sigh of relief potted _ sunak will breathe a sigh of relief potted if— sunak will breathe a sigh of relief pulled if we take a step back, let's look pulled if we take a step back, let's took at _ pulled if we take a step back, let's look at what the polls are doing, we had himself putting out a poll saying — had himself putting out a poll saying rishi sunak was on the worst potting _ saying rishi sunak was on the worst polling that has been in the history of their— polling that has been in the history of their recording polls. since rishi — of their recording polls. since rishi sunak came in, he has made this rwanda policy above all else his flagship policy and polled have not moved at all and in fact he is now as _ not moved at all and in fact he is now as unpopular as jeremy corbyn was: _ now as unpopular as jeremy corbyn was, as— now as unpopular as jeremy corbyn was, asjohh — now as unpopular as jeremy corbyn was, asjohn major was before the landslide — was, asjohn major was before the landslide so it feels that for all the focus — landslide so it feels that for all the focus on rwanda... the other thing _ the focus on rwanda... the other thing is, — the focus on rwanda... the other thing is, since this time last day, the smatt— thing is, since this time last day, the small boat crossings have gone up the small boat crossings have gone up by— the small boat crossings have gone up tiy 24% — the small boat crossings have gone up by 24% so even though he is talking — up by 24% so even though he is talking really tough on this, the polls— talking really tough on this, the polls aren't moving and the

crossings aren't. we polls aren't moving and the crossings aren't.— polls aren't moving and the crossings aren't. we are literally out of time. _ crossings aren't. we are literally out of time, i'm _ crossings aren't. we are literally out of time, i'm so _ crossings aren't. we are literally out of time, i'm so sorry. - crossings aren't. we are literally l out of time, i'm so sorry. to come back, thank you so much to both of you. make you for your patients. that is all from us, goodbye, we are back tomorrow. —— patience. breaking news from around the world 24 breaking news from around the world 2a hours a day, this is bbc news.

more now on the opening day of donald trump's criminal trial in new york, where it's shaping up to be a busy week for mr trump and his legal team. while he's been in criminal court for his hush money trial — his lawyers have also been in civil court — for a hearing on whether or not the $175 million bond he put up so he can appeal against the huge fine forfraud is acceptable. on wednesday — his team will be sifting through the grand jury testimony of his former aide, walt nauta — about the discovery of classified documents at his mar—a—lago base in florida. and on thursday — the supreme court will hear arguments about his claims that he has presidential immunity from any federal prosecutions — though the ruling could be several months away. but for now, we'll focus today's criminal trial and for that i'm joined now by former federal prosecutor neama rahmani. he's in los angeles. thank you forjoining us today. the prosecution opening statement described a conspiracy to undermine

the integrity of the 2016 election, which is more serious sounding than a hush money payment. it’s which is more serious sounding than a hush money payment.— a hush money payment. it's very serious, a hush money payment. it's very serious. a _ a hush money payment. it's very serious, a hush _ a hush money payment. it's very serious, a hush money _ a hush money payment. it's very serious, a hush money payment| a hush money payment. it's very i serious, a hush money payment by itself is not illegal, nor is having an extramarital affair, the prosecution is trying to prove that his falls business records were to cover up another crime, in this case in campaign—finance election or finance fraud. under new york law, these by themselves were misdemeanor, the prosecution needs more to get to that serious level. the defence opening statement seems to attack the credibility of key witnesses like michael cohen, stormy daniels and others, is that key to their strategy? taste daniels and others, is that key to their strategy?— daniels and others, is that key to their strategy? we know that would come after michael _ their strategy? we know that would come after michael cohen, - their strategy? we know that would come after michael cohen, the - their strategy? we know that would come after michael cohen, the key | come after michael cohen, the key witness for the prosecution, by saying he's a convicted felon and lion —— liar, and stormy daniels, they say they affair has nothing to

do with the elements of the trial, it falls business record, and she had previously said and writing that the affair never happened, and the first witness, david becker, they came after him saying he testified under a grant came after him saying he testified undera grant of came after him saying he testified under a grant of immunity. do you think donald _ under a grant of immunity. do you think donald trump _ under a grant of immunity. do you think donald trump himself - under a grant of immunity. do you think donald trump himself would j think donald trump himself would take the stand in this case? i take the stand in this case? i believe so, he testified in take the stand in this case? i believe so, he testified in new york civil fraud case, believe so, he testified in new york civilfraud case, and this is much for the courtroom and the court of public opinion. donald trump has addressed the media almost every day after court and eight it's looking to take the stand and testify as well to try and speak to american voters. in well to try and speak to american voters. ,., , well to try and speak to american voters. , ., , voters. in the past, donald trump lus voters. in the past, donald trump plus michael _ voters. in the past, donald trump plus michael lawyers _ voters. in the past, donald trump plus michael lawyers have - voters. in the past, donald trump plus michael lawyers have try - voters. in the past, donald trump plus michael lawyers have try to l plus michael lawyers have try to keep them away from such situations, being cross examined, is there a risk for him if he does this? there is a risk and _ risk for him if he does this? there is a risk and l _ risk for him if he does this? there is a risk and i believe _ risk for him if he does this? there is a risk and i believe the - is a risk and i believe the cross examination will be aggressive, but donald trump is not the client that any lawyer can control. and everyone

of his cases, whether a gag order or some other advice, donald trump marches to the beat of his own drum and does whatever he thinks is in his best interest.— his best interest. what are you lookin: his best interest. what are you looking for _ his best interest. what are you looking for in _ his best interest. what are you looking for in the _ his best interest. what are you looking for in the trial? - his best interest. what are you looking for in the trial? is - his best interest. what are you looking for in the trial? is it. looking for in the trial? is it for donald trump to take the stand as something to make or break the case? donald trump was say the affair never happened, or that if it did, the payment was just to protect him and his family from an embarrassment. that would be a misdemeanor and unsafe and only, and he would point the finger at his accountant, it's something that came out in the defence opening. he was say the accounting books the payment as a legal expense, which is something donald trump alluded to in a statement after court today. thank ou, a statement after court today. thank you. neama — a statement after court today. thank you, neama rahmani. _ the former news anchor huw edwards has resigned from the bbc saying he was leaving on the basis

of medical advice from his doctors. he worked at the bbc for a0 years — the highest profile and highest paid news presenter, who also fronted major national events — most recently the king's coronation. but he's been off air since last july after newpaper reports emerged claiming that he had paid a young person for sexually explicit images. our culture editor katie razzall reports. that's all from bbc news at ten here in edinburgh... this was the last time huw edwards appeared on air, back in july last year. he'd been at the helm of the bbc�*s flagship news at ten for more than two decades. good evening. it's been a day of turmoil on the world's money markets. and we're live in washington, as donald trump celebrates a stunning victory over hillary clinton. tonight at ten, one of the biggest military operations of the past 20 years... today, the presenter resigned and left the bbc, nine months after allegations about his private life made headlines. the bbc said: "after a0 years of service, huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. the bbc has accepted his resignation, which it believes

will allow all parties to move forward." the moment of crowning has arrived. huw edwards was more than just a regular presenter. he's been the face of the bbc through some of the nation's landmark moments. for the fourth time in the space of five years. he presented elections... and we're live in downing street, where borisjohnson... ..and held our hands through royal and state occasions, even announcing the death of queen elizabeth. the palace has just issued this statement. but a newspaper headline changed everything. last summer, the sun published a series of articles alleging that an unnamed bbc presenter had paid a young person to send what the paper described as "sordid images". within days, lawyers representing that person said it was totally wrong and there was no truth in it. but speculation about who the unnamed bbc presenter was ended when huw edwards' wife issued a statement revealing his name. she said he was suffering "severe

mental health issues". police said there was no evidence anything illegal had taken place. but huw edwards remained suspended, and the bbc said its internal investigation into the presenter�*s behaviour would continue. there are 650... resolving the issue of whether he would return to screen has taken months, during which, it's believed huw edwards — the bbc�*s highest paid news presenter — continued to receive his salary, around £4a0,000 a year. welcome to windsor for this celebration... today, his ito—year career at the bbc is over. from reporting on politics for bbc wales to his prestigious role bringing the news to the nation, this is now the end of an era. katie razzall, bbc news let's take a look at some other stories in the headlines.... an independent review of the un agency for palestinian refugees has found that it needs to improve standards of transparency and neutrality. the report also says israel has

yet to provide evidence to support its allegations that many locals employed by the agency belonged to the hamas militant group. ecuadorian police have arrested a high profile gang leader who escaped from prison injanuary. fabricio colon pico lead the los lobos gang which is thought to have over 8,000 members and is complicit in the attempted murders of several high profile politicians. three people — including a married couple — have been arrested in germany on suspicion of spying for china. investigators arrested three german nationals in the west of the country who are accused of passing on secret information on maritime technology that was used for military purposes. they will appear before judges in the coming days. the london metropolitan police have charged two men with spying for china after an investigation by counter—terrorism officers. christopher berry from 0xfordshire and christopher cash from east london are both accused under the official secrets act.

0ur security correspondent gordon corera has the latest. the two men who were arrested about a year ago were charged today after what was described as a complex investigation by the metropolitan police. christopher berry, 32, christopher cash, 29, charged under the official secrets act of 1911 section one, which refers to obtaining or passing documents or information which might be directly or indirectly useful to an enemy. that's the language that was used in that official secrets act, which has actually now been replaced by a new piece of legislation, a national security act. but the alleged offences in this case took place before that new act took place, so they come under this 0fficial secrets act. now, the men were arrested nearly a year ago, and news of their arrest emerged last september. at that time, christopher cash was identified as a parliamentary researcher working with

the china research group, a body set up by conservative mps in parliament to promote what's called fresh debate on china. now at the time, lawyers for him maintained he was innocent. and as you've heard, the chinese embassy have also dismissed these reports as "malicious slander". music star taylor swift's new album — the tortued poets department — was released on friday and has already been streamed hundreds of millions of times. it has also sparked huge interest from herfans in a certain london pub that she alludes to in her lyrics: "i watch as you walk into some bar called the black dog". and this is it! this pub in vauxhall has been mobbed my swifties going in for a swifty. the pub's manager is naturally delighted it's been pretty crazy, but amazing. like, so overwhelmingly positive. everybody�*s been so lovely, the swifties have been amazing. endless photos, lots of questions

about which ex attends frequently. i don't think we can speak too much on it, so i'll leave it a mystery. swift did 0nyx strikes again. goodbye for now. hello there. we had some big weather contrasts across the uk on monday. now, for central and eastern parts of england, it was a cloudy day with outbreaks of light and patchy rain around. it was a cold day. temperatures just seven or eight degrees, well below average for this time of the year. and actually, these kind of temperatures are much closer to the averages you'd see in february. so, if you thought it felt a bit wintry, well, you weren't too far off the mark, but it was a different story further north. in scotland, we did have some brighter skies and some sunshine and we had temperatures 16—16.5 degrees or so in glasgow, so was actually warmer than average here. now, the reason we've got these kind of contrast at the moment is we do have some slightly milder air coming in off the atlantic into generally

western areas of the uk. but this trough in the jet stream across europe is dragging in cold northerly winds across a good part of central and eastern england. really, there's not going to be a huge amount of change in that over the next few days. for many areas, particularly in the east, the weather is going to stay on the cold side. next few hours, we've got some clouds and patches of rain drifting southwards across england and wales. nothing too heavy. it might be a few mist patches along with that. clearing skies further north for scotland, northern ireland and northern england means it will be a bright, sunny and cold start to the day on tuesday. now, through the rest of the day, there's patchy rain slowly fizzling as it works its way south eastwards. plenty of sunshine across the northern and western areas of the uk. and again, it's probably west scotland through the central belt into northern ireland and western fringes of england, wales, that will do the best for the temperatures. highs probably reaching 16 or 17, but cold for eastern scotland, central and eastern parts of england once again. now for wednesday, probably a bit more cloud coming

in off the north sea, maybe bringing a few patches of rain, the winds a bit stronger as well. so that will make its impact felt across the east coast of scotland and england. temperatures nine degrees, but with those winds, it will feel cooler than that. again, some of the highest temperatures and some of the sunniest weather will be out west. now, heading towards the end of the week and into the weekend, it looks like we will see something of a change in that an area of low pressure looks set to move up from the south. so, this is going to be bringing more general outbreaks of rain. so for those that have got quite chilly weather at the moment, we're swapping the chilly weather for wet weather as we go into the weekend. maybe something drier and warmer next month.

this is bbc news. we'll have the headlines for you at the top of the hour as newsday continues straight after hardtalk. welcome to hardtalk. i'm stephen sackur. acting is both an art and a craft. the words are written elsewhere, the action is directed by another but, ultimately, the power of the performance rests on the actor's ability to inhabit the role. so, what does it take to succeed in this precarious profession? well, my guest today, eddie marsan, is one of the uk's most recognisable and popular actors across stage and screen.

his roots are genuinely working class and that is something of a rarity in the performing arts. why? eddie marsan, welcome to hardtalk. thank you. nice to be here. you do seem to be that rare breed as an actor, a guy who is constantly, permanently busy. how do you manage it? i just... i think when i first started in drama school,

i was always the guy who played the old man in the chekhov piece.