this is bbc news, the headlines at apm. four weeks after the fire at grenfell tower, the new council leader promises to build homes for those who no longer have one, saying it will take a generation to rebuild trust with the resident. the community is strong. the chasm is between the community, whether they are rich or poor, it is between them and the state. whether they've lost trust in local government or in central government. that is what we have got to restore. donald trump defends his son over his meeting with a russian lawyer. the president says donald junior is being subjected to a witch hunt. defending champion andy murray is beaten in the quarter finals at wimbledon by the american, sam querry. a gay man wins a landmark court ruling on equal pensions.

thousands of married gay couples will now have the same pension entitlements as heterosexual couples. president trump's nominee to be the next director of the fbi, christopher wray, has told a senate hearing he will pursue justice impartially. the eu's chief negotiator warns the uk must recognise its financial obligations to the union. in response to comments from borisjohnson, michel barnier says he can't hear any whistling, only a clock ticking. a royal procession for the king and queen of spain. the queen formally welcomes king felipe and queen letizia to the uk as they begin a three—day visit. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. exactly four weeks after the fire at grenfell tower, which killed at least 80 people,

the new leader of kensington and chelsea has promised that the council will use some of its reserves to build homes, to help the families who've lost theirs. elizabeth campbell said people who survived the fire will take a generation to trust the council again. mps are debating the inquiry into the fire this afternoon. in the last few minutes, the latest victim to be formally identified has been named as 22—year—old zainab deen. frankie mccamley reports. stepping into grenfell towler, climbing the stairs to what was people's homes. investigators have so far recovered 32 bodies from at least 80 believed to be dead or still missing. it's a meticulous process, some victims may never be identified. i feel passionate about getting those people back to their loved ones. i understand how frustrating it is for people outside of this environment to sit and wait and say, why can't i have

my family back? surely it's easy? and it's not. the mangnitude became apparent before you got there. this man was in charge of the first officers on scene. it was a case of you six, ten, 12, whatever numbers they arrived in, there is a problem over there, this is as much as i can tell you, off you go. if you need help, let me know. my briefings to the officers were not great, but it was moving so fast, the fire wasjust so aggresive. most of those who lived in a tower are still waiting for permenant homes. many are still living in hotels and, four weeks on, it's taking its toll. it will be with me forever. i dream about it every night, every night it comes back to me. i can't change it. it's going to haunt me for the rest of my life. following a series of failings

by kensington and chelsea council, elizabeth campbell takes her position as leader next week and admits there's a lot of work to be done. the community is strong, the chasm is between the community — whether they're rich or poor — it's between them and the state, whether they've lost trust in the local government or central government. that's what we've got to restore. but some think the council is still out of touch with residents there. the public hasn't got confidence in the new leadership. she is tainted with her connection with the previous leader, fairly or unfairly. i'm afraid what residents don't want is an out—of—touch leader who doesn't understand the concerns and what they're going through. elsewhere, tests have been carried out on 200 buildings with similar cladding to grenfell tower. all have failed safety checks. labour has called for the process to be speeded up, saying the government has been too slow in letting others know whether their homes are safe.

later today there will be a debate in the commons over the public inquiry into the disaster. tonight, the community will once again come together for a vigil. a chance to reflect and show unity following a tragedy that's torn so many lives apart. the traumatic huge impact on the community, particular children. i corresponded has been to meet them and find out how they are coping in the aftermath. insight of hotel, fun and laughter. kids on the green, sa space where children are encouraged to be children. the football is really fun, there's a lot of food. just really fu n fun, there's a lot of food. just really fun overall. the first week was really ha rd. really fun overall. the first week was really hard. then it got a bit easier. when this started happening,

i discovered near, it attracted a lot. kids on the green is run by volunteers. teachers, therapists, even hairdressers. children can play and the supporters, parents can get some respite. i have two boys and a girl who's 13. a couple of her friends were in the tower. she's been really affected by it and is upset. it's hard to know that some of the neighbours, teachers that my kids were friends with our no longer with us. and the building is right there in our faces, with us. and the building is right there in ourfaces, it with us. and the building is right there in our faces, it doesn't help. a month after the fire, the impact on some of the children is onlyjust now starting to show. the last week, some of the symptoms have become more severe. we find a lot of the kids have been scared to go to bed and fall asleep. even a lot of practical support in resetting these

routines, making their children feel safe. in the art tends, children can ta ke safe. in the art tends, children can take anything they want. most draw the tower. we have a team via therapists on—site all the time. search of thief disturbing pictures, they can be supported if they perhaps want to talk. it is sad that so perhaps want to talk. it is sad that so many children witnessed it. such widespread sadness and horror. it's... widespread sadness and horror. it's. . . all widespread sadness and horror. it's. .. all the children here widespread sadness and horror. it's... all the children here have witnessed unimaginable horror. this is the beginning of the healing process. but we know healing is going to take years, a very long time. andy murray has been knocked out of wimbledon at the quarter final stage, he was knocked out by sam

querry at the quarter final stage. i corresponded has been watching the action. he seemed to be wincing more and more as we got to the end of that match. was that hip problem really the cause of this loss? we'll have dc. andy murray's yet is beaten the media. it was a stranger entered the tournament for the defending champion. men many puzzled faces around here at the moment. sam querry nte exchange the first two sets. in the forums and he was moving very, very gingerly. we do know what was wrong, whether it was the problem we had at queens. he said he would be fine to go through the full two weeks, but he was not moving well. he could up a bit of a fight towards the end of the fifth sets, but lost the deciding set 6—1.

sam querry, the number 2a seed, goes through to the semifinals. a disappointing end to andy murray. we will wait to hear exactly what the problem with him was. so many british acts coming into today, you have a concept winning through to the semifinals. it would have been the semifinals. it would have been the first british pair in the men's and women's singles since 1967. it wasn't to be present to the british bands who were up on murray man behind me today. the world number one was the top seed present the court, he will be at.... editor is going for his eighth title. we don't know why andrew murray was milling surgeons are towards the end of his match, but we will find out in due course. i knowjoined by virginia

wade, good to with us. shane we're talking about a murray victory, in with the lovely symmetry if both he and johanna konta could have been through to the semi—skimmed act and johanna konta could have been through to the semi-skimmed act i'm really stands, but we all knew he wasn't really feeling his best groovy tournament. not only was he not willing physically that well, he wasn't hitting the ball quite as well as we've become using watching him play. as good as he was last year. so i guess sam querry will be delighted. he is a giant himself, he likes to knock off the top players. he's done it before. that's not to distract from wary‘s performance, is it? and firstly, you cannot watch every single points, but what i did

see was glances of all tournaments, i knew he playing extremely well. when he hits the ball welcome me yet it cleanly. he is not an opponent that anybody really relishes playing. all british hopes now rest onjohannesburg's playing. all british hopes now rest on johannesburg's content‘s shoulders. do you think she's going to cope with that pressure? —— johanna konta. chillax to me like someone johanna konta. chillax to me like someone who is enjoying the challenge. she doesn't seem to be wavering at all. it is pretty nerve—racking out there, and it is ha rd nerve—racking out there, and it is hard work, and it is a lot of strain. the fact of the matter is you have two enjoy the challenge. and she is doing precisely that. i'm very optimistic about her chances. and back to andy murray, what's next for him? he worked extremely hard la st for him? he worked extremely hard

last year and getting himself to numberone as last year and getting himself to number one as well, winning so much at the end of the year. frankly, i think he just wore himself out, physically and mentally a little bit. and emotionally. maybe he can just chill out for a little bit, ta ke just chill out for a little bit, take a bit of a break, and just allow himself to get his breath back in again start afresh. thank you for joining us. the european union's chief brexit negotiator, michel barnier, has said britain must recognise the existence of its financial obligations to the eu. yesterday, the foreign secretary, borisjohnson, suggested the eu could "go whistle" for what he described as extortionate financial demands. but mr barnier said he can't hear any whistling, just the clock ticking. he also told journalists that the eu was ready for the next round of negotiations. we need to engage substantially, substantially in all the issues of the first phase of negotiations, as agreed with the uk onjune 19th. citizens rights, the single

financial settlement, the new borders, in particular in ireland, and the other separation issues like the treatment of goods placed on the market before the brexit day. we have published nine eu position papers so far on the different issues. the positions are clear. we now need to know the uk's position on each of these issues in order to make progress. we need to know on which points we agree and which points we disagree, so that we can negotiate in earnest.

my aim is to make good progress next week and at our next sessions in august on all issues. we cannot remain idle as the clock is ticking. the king and queen of spain are in london on the first day of a three—day state visit. earlier today, king felipe vi joined the duke of edinburgh to inspect troops on horse guards parade, in what could be the last appearance for the duke at a state visit, before he retires from official duties this autumn. the spanish king travelled by carriage alongside the queen up the mall to buckingham palace, while his wife queen letizia — a former tv presenter — travelled with prince philip. the royal party then looked at items relating to spain in the palace picture gallery, before going for afternoon tea at clarence house. coming up soon on the bbc news

channel is the king says the speech. we will go to the palace of westminster, and we can see politicians there, among those waiting to hear the moment when the king of spain will address both houses of parliament during this state visit. so the ceremony giving way to a more formal approach at the palace of westminster, and we will ta ke palace of westminster, and we will take you there for that speech. the headlines on bbc news: as police continue their search of grenfell tower — the new council leader promises money from reserves to build more homes in the borough. donald trump has insisted that his eldest son is innocent after donald jr admitted meeting a russian lawyer during the presidential election campaign. the supreme court has ruled that a man in a same—sex marriage is entitled to a full spouse's pension when his husband dies.

and in sport, andy murray is off of wimbledon, troubled seemingly by a hip injury, the defending champion is beaten by the american, sam querry, in the quarter finals. is beaten by the american, sam querry, in the quarterfinals. will it cilic who needs querry in the next round ? they‘ re it cilic who needs querry in the next round? they're into a fifth sets on court number one. and england continue to take wickets as new zealand chased down a run total in the women's world cup. in the 33rd over, with england through to the semifinals. —— a win with sending them through to the semifinals. just to show you a couple more shots now from the palace of westminster, where theresa may has just arrived. and she is sitting besidejeremy corbyn.

waiting for the king and queen of spain to arrive. king felipe will be addressing parliamentarians and other guests there shortly on this first day of the royal couple's three—day state visit. you'll be back there very soon. the supreme court has unanimously ruled in favour of a gay man who argued that he and his husband should have the same pension rights as those enjoyed by heterosexual couples. the case was brought by a former cavalry officerjohn walker, who challenged the rule which limited access to pension funds accrued before 2005, when civil partnerships were introduced. our legal affairs correspondent clive coleman reports from the supreme court. victory after an 11—year legal battle. john walker worked for the company in a spec the 23 years, paying into the firm's pension scheme. mr walker and his now husband became civil partners in 2006.

that was shortly after the partnerships became legal. but the company, relying on an exception in domestic law, refused to take account of his pension contributions before that date. however, the court ruled eu law trumped that. mr walker's husband will be entitled to a spouse's pension on mr walker's death, provided of course that they remained married. it would be the same with anybody, whether it is a heterosexual couple or a same—sex couple, someone you love, that person you want to make sure is looked after as long as they are alive. i'm olderthan him, therefore statistically, the chances are that iwill die before him. i wanted to ensure he was looked after. the effect of today's ruling is massive. it does notjust aboutjohn walker but everyone who is in a civil partnership or same—sex marriage and that is whether they are paying into an occupational pension scheme with a private employer or within the public sector. supporters were thrilled,

but there is a possible storm cloud on the horizon. it is only eu law that allowed him to win today. so obviously, what mr walker wants to know and what we want to know is what is going to happen to these rights when we leave the european union. the uk courts will no longer have the power to apply eu law to british law then. john walker is happy that equality at the heart of civil partnerships and same—sex marriage has finally caught up with pensions and there is a pot at the end of the rainbow. the government has concluded that islamic extremist organisations in britain are mostly funded by small donations from within the uk, rather than from groups or states overseas. a home office review of extremist funding said that money from overseas was a significant source of revenue for a small number of organisations with extremism concerns, but it wasn't true for the vast majority of extremist groups in the uk.

the government is not publishing the review in full, as our diplomatic correspondent james landale explains. this is, as you say, just a summary of the full report. the home secretary decided not to publish the full report for a few reasons, one because for security reasons. that will not satisfy critics have been pushing this published for a long time. that is because the contents are believed, by some, by the government's critics, to include some quite critical remarks about foreign governments that have been accused of at least allowing the funding of extremist groups in the uk by money that comes from their shores. potato countries in the gulf. that is why people have been pushing for it. we have a summary today, a couple of pages. it doesn't have searched two things. in the review of this, they are essentially

saying, most extremist groups in the uk, most of theirfunding saying, most extremist groups in the uk, most of their funding comes from anonymous donations from within the uk. however, for a small group, they do rely on overseas findings for there largest funding. how that information going to help the fight against extremism? the government says it's to crack on an use the information it's gathered for a number of things. primarily, it's saying, let's see we can get more transparency. expose a bit more of what these groups do. a lot call themselves charities and our charities, but it is a wide definition of what a charity is. so it's fine to the public that donated to charities, do you know this is what the error involved in? and also look at the financial services sector that supports these groups that allows them to set up battle instruments to support their activities. the crucial thing is the

government says the charities commission is going to have to declare —— all charities are going to have to declare their overseas funding. that'll be a significant challenge. you mention this isjust a summary, not the full report. mps we're told will be able to see the full report on privy council terms. so they won't be allowed to reveal contents. how great for those concerns the over transparency or a lack of in the fact that we don't have the full report yet and is there any prospect of it being published? answered a's evidence, very little suggestion that will happen. 0n the one hand, the government wants as much as currency in this area as possible. dana equally, it was project is diplomatic relationships with other countries. example, there was a report out last week that made detailed at allegations against saudi arabia and the funding came from a country to extremist groups in the uk. the two—page document

today mentions no country, let alone the saudi arabia. saudi arabia is a major ally of the united kingdom, a source of intelligence, intelligence services are used protect british services are used protect british services —— citizens here in the uk. that is the tension the government is having to deal with. political parties must do more to prepare candidates for the ruthless nature of campaigning, according to a new report. a parliamentary cross—party group documented the scale of abuse and intimidation of parliamentary candidates during the general election. 0ne mp suffered an anti—semitic attack and another was targeted by racist graffiti and repeated death threats. shadow home secretary diane abbott says she has been the victim of racist abuse, including use of the n—word. she spoke about how the abuse affected herself parliamentary staff. first of all, it is horrible for my star. this stuff is on facebook, in is e—mailed in and it is on twitter. it's demoralising for me because of

the volume. i mean, when i first became an mp, if you wanted to abuse an mp, you had to write a letter — usually in green ink — but it in an envelope, and walk to the post office. now you just press a button and let it with horrible, racist views. is something that has got worse over your years in the parliament? oh, definitely. when i was as friendly, maybe i got one races, views of letter a week. maybe more if i was in the news. but now you see stuff every day, and it is very upsetting for myself and demoralising. and yet we like to think of ourselves as a society is becoming worried tolerant in general, and certainly less tolerant of things like racism. that would seem to suggest it's going the other way? i think generally, we are more tolerant. but the advent of new media and also anonymity on new

media and also anonymity on new media has opened the floodgates for this type of abuse. it's not that these people were there all along, i don't think, it'sjust these people were there all along, i don't think, it's just with new media and the ease of abusing people, it's all achieved a mass and velocity which is quite crushing if you're on the other end of it. how much has any of this got to do with established parties? today, labour are saying the conservatives should be doing more to control their own people? i wouldn't blame any single party or any single faction of a party or any single faction of a party for this. this is a problem of the time. but i think that all parties have issues. where a leading that interview to go to the palace of westminster where the king and queen of spain had just

arrived. theresa may and jeremy corbyn there, looking on as, i'm hoping the shot is going to change to show you king felipe again. there he is. i think we're expecting to see him injust a second. he's, the sears, he's on his way! years there, we saw home a brief glance. he is with the speaker, john burrow, who i address parliamentarians and guests in the world rally before king felipe makes a speech there. with simon and myself, we have james robbins, our diplomatic correspondence. what can we expect from this speech? we can expect a celebration by the king of very close relations, in his view, between the two countries. long, historic ties. i hardly need to mention katherine barragan, but there are other ties. a long time

since catherine of aragon has had a mention on the news! there is a long, commercial relationship in terms of people. thousands of british citizens living in spain, and thousands of spaniards here in the uk. that has filled goal residence in importance because of the breakfast negotiations —— that has political resonance because of the brexit negotiations. spanish people and a lot of stuff in the uk, not least heathrow airport. the trading relationship is improving all the time, and that is something theresa may will want to build on. she once ensure a good trading licence exists post—brexit. i exporter been going up annually in re ce nt exporter been going up annually in recent years, as have imports from spain. jon ceberio will give -- john

errico will give a speech. the two difficulties you will probably address are brexit and gibraltar.|j wouldn't expect this to be a very political speech. this is a head of state rather than a head of government visit. nevertheless, he surely can't duck in this environment is in the palace of westminster those issues. sure he would rather mention of westminster then mention that is normal state speech this evening at buckingham palace. so, brexit, interestingly, the foreign minister of spain is here, quite traditional for a state visit. you will be meeting boris johnson and david davis, siri know already there's going to be some talking of substance behind—the—scenes. and some issues

which interlock, because the issue brexit and the fate of spanish citizens here and our citizens in spain is bound up with deep, spanish political unhappiness about the fact that gibraltar still remains a british overseas territory. and you would expect the king to reflect the view of his government is that basis, in the spanish view, a colonial anachronism and ought to come to an end. that's what the king himself told the un general assembly la st himself told the un general assembly last temper. he may be a little bit more polite, indirect, but lets wait and hear. they make can hardly duck theissue, and hear. they make can hardly duck the issue, because it is very central to the spanish view. it will be an issue throughout the brexit negotiations, particularly in the endgame. when, let's remember, all the other states in the european union have the consent to the terms of britain's exit as well as the fired up spanish politicians in the european parliament. i think we can

expect this to be a bumpy ride. let's listen in. six foot five, the spanish king, john bercow isn't. they will be addressing the assembled mps first. your majesty, parliamentary colleagues, distinguished excellencies, rape the wood ladies

and gentlemen. this is an extremely welcome case of third time lucky. your state visit and hence this occasion was deferred from march 2016 due to political events in spain and then once again from last month due to the election year. it must at one point have seemed that you were must at one point have seemed that you we re never must at one point have seemed that you were never destined to appear inside this parliament. i am very pleased, that you are unable to do so today. your arrival is in many ways a celebration of the relationship, the strong and vibrant relationship, the strong and vibrant relationship between our two countries. that relationship, that accord, has been utterly transformed over the last 50 years. it is because in large part that is

absolutely no way in western europe that has seen so much change over the last half—century as spain has witnessed. you are now at the very heart of european affairs and a shining example, as a leader, not least in many aspects of technological development. while most british citizens might still no spain best through tourism, the business community here in the united kingdom appreciates spain as an expanding market, while politicians of all parties stripes the guardian, and let this be said unmistakably and without fear of contradiction, regard you as a close partner and as contradiction, regard you as a close partnerand asa contradiction, regard you as a close partner and as a firm and candid friend. irrespective of evil thing institutional arrangements, for

which in particular breed brexit, i am confident that the relationship will not change in the decades ahead. we are bound together. the influence of the monarchy has been at the heart of the extraordinary story of modern spain, first through your father and mother and now in the form of yourself and your majesty the queen. there is a particular pleasure to introduce to my colleagues from both houses, an individual with such wide and rounded personal interests, not least the fact that in common with most truly civilised people, you are a knowledgeable enthusiast for the sport of tennis. the belated timing of yourtrip, sport of tennis. the belated timing of your trip, wimbledon, sport of tennis. the belated timing of yourtrip, wimbledon, week

sport of tennis. the belated timing of your trip, wimbledon, week two, is thus more a triumph than a tragedy. the success so far of muguruza in this year's championship isa muguruza in this year's championship is a tribute to have and to her country. i am sure that colleagues in both houses willjoin me in wishing her well in the coming days, but given the continued presence in the other half of the draw of britain'sjohanna konta, the other half of the draw of britain's johanna konta, not the other half of the draw of britain'sjohanna konta, not too well. statesmen and sportsmen have the weighty responsibility of representing their countries at home and abroad. as a member of the spanish sailing team in the 1982 olympic games, your sporting prowess received thoroughly deserved and a clematis reprieves. now as a

statesman, your proven navigational skills are required to navigate the stormy seas of international diplomacy. your majesty, your presence at the helm is both a source of pride at home and early assurance to your friends and allies around the world. there is so much to cheer in the ties that bind our two nations. as far as this state visit is concerned, far, far better slightly late than never. it is an honour and a privilege to ask to address us. your majesty. —— king felipe vi. applause. mr speaker, lord speaker, members of

the house of lords, members of the house of commons, madam prime minister, ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to begin by expressing my gratitude for the extraordinary honour of addressing the british parliament as part of our state visit to the united kingdom. this parliament has embodied the principles of freedom, democracy and the rule of law for centuries, as have few other institutions and nations in the world. principles which form the foundations on which the political and constitutional structures of the

most developed countries have been built. the palace of westminster is a symbol of the british people's commitment to the cause of freedom. in the darkest years of the past century, this parliament faced the threat of totalitarian aggression with great strength of character, as did the people of britain. they are the termination and their faith in victory became a model of morality to be followed and a beacon of hope for generations of europeans. the same strength of character, determination and faith in victory will lead freedom time after time to triumph over any form of extremist orfanatical triumph over any form of extremist or fanatical ideology, which triumph over any form of extremist orfanatical ideology, which resorts to violence and terrorism and today threatens people's lives and their

dignity. they are foreign defence of democracy and the civic and political values that form the basis of peaceful coexistence, i wish to recognise and praise the dignity of the british people have shown when faced with the cowardly terrorist violence that has recently struck this beloved nation. today, in this house which was also her house, i wish to honour the memory of the right honourable jo cox wish to honour the memory of the right honourablejo cox who was savagely murdered one year ago and i would also like to warmly recall from the bottom of hearts the other victims of the attacks their families. among these we must remember policeman keith palmer who died defending this parliament, nor

should we forget all citizens from different nations massacred in these barbaric assaults. as well, i would like to pay tribute to the spanish citizen ignacio echevarria, who along with others behaved in an exemplary and heroic manner during the attacks. i take the opportunity to convey my solidarity with the british people and the solidarity of all of spain. you can be sure of the unwavering affection of the spanish people. we are your loyal friends and allies. every craven terrorist attack is an attack on every one of us because the victims belong to all of us, no matter the origin, their race, religion or condition. we owe them and their families over utmost respect, gratitude and swivelling

determination. honourable members of parliament, my lords, before you the representatives of the british nation i also wish to pay tribute to her majesty queen elizabeth ii in this year of her sapphire jubilee. her majesty is a key figure in the history of this great nation. patriotism, statesmanship, devotion to her subjects and enduring commitment to service have mark harper rain for the benefit of all the citizens of the united kingdom. like other nations whose form of government is a parliamentary monarchy, the united kingdom has received great levels of social and economic development and queen elizabeth has embodied and upheld this parliamentary monarchy in an extraordinary manner since her

coronation. her majesty has been and remains an example in the world. for all these reasons, please allow me to congratulate you and all of your people on your admirable queen. ladies and gentlemen, the united kingdom and the kingdom of spain may have different forms of government. our systems of law may have different origins and means of application. our constitutions may be written or unwritten. however, we have shared a great deal and continue to do so. we are two of the old est continue to do so. we are two of the oldest nations in europe and in the world. we are parliamentary monarchy is based on a firm commitment to the plurality and diversity that enrich our societies. we have been in two

major worldwide empire is that stretched across the atlantic with a global vision. our languages are today the main means of international communication. in short, we have a shared history and we are united today by the strong bonds of personal esteem and affection between our societies. furthermore, we pay respect for national sovereignty and the law established through democratic process , established through democratic process, which is the cornerstone of every state under the rule of law, guaranteeing the peaceful and harmonious coexistence of our citizens. in the spirit of these principles i stand before this parliament with great pride, representing the modern democratic nation of spain, which is fully integrated into the international community, a nation with a profound commitment to universal questions

and undeniable engagement in europe, and undeniable engagement in europe, and the mediterranean. in april 1986, my father was the first spanish monarch to address this eminent institution, the address underscoring the rich shared history of the crowns of the united and spain. three decades later, i would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm the exceptional ties which have bound the british and spanish crowns and continue to do so. almost half a millennium ago, another king felipe of spain was proclaimed king of england by marriage to mary tudor and before him, catherine of aragon

embodied the dynastic succession that bind nations for centuries. i am proud to be a descendant of queen victoria. the kingdom of spain and the united kingdom have indeed a long shared her study during which we have frequently stood shoulder to shoulder. we have done so as friends, partners and allies. either facing international challenges together or by promoting a closer relationship between other institutions under citizens. in the best interests of our two societies. it is just as true, however, that during our rich and fruitful history that have been also estrangement is, rivalries. but the work and determination of our governments and citizens have relegated such events to the past. i am certain that this

resolve, to overcome our grievances, will be even greater in the role of gibraltar. iam will be even greater in the role of gibraltar. i am confident that through the necessary effort our two governments will be able to work towards arrangements that are a cce pta ble towards arrangements that are acceptable to all involved. honourable members of parliament, my lords, until the present, the united kingdom of spain have both been partners in the project of european integration which has brought considerable stability and prosperity to the region, one which may be said to be unprecedented in history. this project has also helped to enhance the existing rich fabric of bilateral relations between partners. like in the case of our two nations were bilateral relations had in fact reached a pinnacle in our shared history. the

uk exercising its sovereignty in its constitutional law has decided to leave the european union following the procedures established in the treaties. although this decision may sadden us, and indeed it does, we fully respect it. the british government's intention to remain a strategic ally of the union and to continue to play a decisive role in the security of europe and the prosperity of its citizens offers us great hope. at the bilateral level, our governments must work with determination to maintain and even improve the network of relations we have built within the european project. this is something that our societies, which are so profoundly intertwined, truly demand of ice.

given these circumstances we must particularly bear in mind, the thousands of britons and is by nerds who live in each of our nations that form eight solid foundation. the citizens have a legitimate expectation of decent and stable living conditions for themselves and for theirfamilies. i living conditions for themselves and for their families. i therefore encourage our two governments to continue working to ensure the agreement on the uk withdrawal from the eu provides sufficient assurance and certainty. the of the united kingdom and spain, partners and allies on the global stage, are reflected in our two nations' close cooperation at the highest international levels. we should all ta ke international levels. we should all take pride in this work which demonstrates that the international community benefits from the combined effo rts

community benefits from the combined efforts of the people of britain and spain and that it can always rely on our mutual collaboration. in particular, i wished to express my sincere respect for the men and women of the armed forces of the united kingdom and spain who in either eu peacekeeping operations are made to, risk their lives to defend a freer and safer world. we cooperate in the global coalition against daesh, in operations in afghanistan, to combat trafficking of migrants in the mediterranean, and in the campaign to promote stability and development in a legion ravaged by terrorism, piracy and organised crime, and indeed and

today's globalised and interconnected world, international threats and challenges ignored all borders. this is why the work of the men and women of our armed forces around the world is crucial to peace, security and freedom for societies. as is the work of security forces and intelligence agencies, which cooperate closely to guarantee security and combat terrorism and prevent criminal activities. honourable members of parliament, my lords, icannot continue without mentioning the strong yet flexible ties between people. perhaps the closest in europe. they are testimony to the enormous momentum which defines our bilateral relations over the last three decades. as i mentioned, that hundreds of thousands of british citizens in spain and spanish

citizens in spain and spanish citizens in spain and spanish citizens in britain. millions of british tourists travel to spain every year. our citizens undeniably exemplify our strongest bond, the bond of affection and personal ties. this is extremely rich relationship between our societies is matched by a very rewarding economic and trade ties. spain is one of britain's primary export markets and united kingdom is the second largest investor in our country. in turn, the united kingdom is the primary destination of spain's foreign investment and the third most important export market in the world for spanish goods and services. whether they operate in the banking industry, finance, transport, energy, construction, agriculture, technology or communications, spanish companies whatever the size

play a key role in the british economy. they contribute to the growth of this nation, generating wealth and creating thousands of jobs. through cutting—edge technology, excellence and know—how, these leading companies have been able to firmly establish themselves ina demanding able to firmly establish themselves in a demanding british market. in this regard, the united kingdom's ambitious plan to modernise and extend transport networks has created excellent opportunities in infrastructure. this has bolstered trade, technological exchanges and cooperation between british and spanish companies and has expanded capacity for transport by a, c, road and rail. there are indeed many expanding examples of this fruitful contribution. an army of few words

in spanish. he speaks spanish translation mack in the areas of culture and business and the leisure centre. this has a long history. backin centre. this has a long history. back in 2016 we celebrated the 400th anniversary of the death of shakespeare than cervantes, who both

created a culture of theatre and literature, and we also see how these languages are used in cultural, artistic and sporting exchange that currently exists and which enrich both nations. it is this positive combination of history and tradition and the contemporary vitality that is also seen in both spanish and british universities, some of which are at the oldest in the world. they are not only today centres of education but through centres of education but through centres of education but through centres of knowledge, scientific knowledge and human culture in all it's by mentions. the level of interrelation between the two countries in the world of science is undeniable. teachers and scientists

from britain and other parts of the world make excellent and very important contributions that help to expand knowledge and benefit our societies and then this respect i would also like to recognise the merits of the extraordinary british hispanics who have done so much over the years to increase the level of understanding and knowledge of history and culture as well as the level of research that has been done into those areas by them, and they have helped to demonstrate a very high level of interest throughout society and at large. our two nations currently enjoy excellent bilateral relations. among the strongest in our history. we now face the challenge of how to continue forward, as partners, friends and allies under the new

circumstances. but always shoulder to shoulder, at the heart of a free democratic and prosperous europe. i am certain that the united kingdom and the kingdom of spain will continue to work together and further leave deep and meaningful friendship that we have forged together, driven by a legacy of robust bonds and a desire to build a better future well—being and progress for our citizens. because, to conclude, as my father said, in this same house, we are two nations with every these and far understanding, support and affection. thank you so much. applause. concludes his speech to

parliamentarians from both the house of commons and house of lords, saying in the speech he is confident britain and spain will be able to work towards acceptable arrangements over gibraltar and urging the british and spanish governments to work towards creating certainty for eu citizens post brexit. listening with us, our diplomatic correspondence, and nothing too controversial but a touch of politics. interesting on gibraltar, a level of royal optimism on gibraltar shared with no one else. i am sure the spanish government is a lot less confident because we are facing the overwhelming majority of the people on gibraltar absolutely committed to no substantial change in our arrangements. a lot of optimism and the a lot of optimism in his speech celebrating the fact that as he sought, britain and

spain, two of the oldest nations in europe, they had been two major transatlantic empires and the ties between the spanish and british were as strong now as they have ever been. representing the house of lords now, and interesting when he talked about brexit, the king, very keen to highlight the number of spanish people who live in britain and the number of bretons in spain, it inside a wall number and something of great importance to both countries. people cannot know the absolute figures but some 300,000 of our citizens living in spain, and! 300,000 of our citizens living in spain, and i think that is one of the reasons why in the end issues between britain and spain over brexit will almost certainly be settled. the other is that the spanish invest more money in the british economy, the king was making this point, than in any other

country outside spain. it is the single biggest country for spanish investment so spain needs britain to do well just as investment so spain needs britain to do welljust as britain need spain to do well. we will leave it there. we will take you to the weather forecast now. quite a change from the weather that started off across southern england this morning where we had all that heavy rain and some surface water flooding and very dangerous driving conditions on the roads. we swapped that for something a little more like this, a glorious picture from cumbria. the cloud has been melting away across the southern counties, all of us bathed in sunshine and the temperatures as high as 22, so pleasa ntly warm temperatures as high as 22, so pleasantly warm in the sunshine but overnight with clear skies and like twins it allows the temperature to ta ke twins it allows the temperature to take a bit of a tumble. the temperature falling quickly but

although the towns and cities not particularly cold and it could be cold enough to get some pockets of ground frost. hla start to the day on thursday but plenty of sunshine and most of the morning should stay dry. the afternoon a different story. probably staying away from east anglia and south—east england. showers and this weather front coming in bringing an hour or two of damp weather towards the end of the day. that is the forecast. today at five. four weeks after the grenfell tower fire — the new council leader says it will take a generation to to rebuild trust with the residents. after criticism of her response to the disaster, elizabeth campbell promises to use some of the council's reserves to build new homes. the chasm is between the community and the state, they've lost trust, and that's what we've got to restore. every night it comes back to me,

i can't change it, it's going to haunt me for the rest of my life. we'll have the latest, and we'll be hearing from members of the community and the head of the government's grenfell response team.