people get into about is how so many people get into the zone in the first place? i understand completely why there are border checks between the eu countries, but there are external borders, lord knows we are seeing those terrible scenes on the polish border right now. is it the enforcement authorities in france and belgium, are they any clearer how these people are getting through? are they being brought in and hidden illegally? what's happening?— and hidden illegally? what's haueninu? j ., happening? they're not coming in trucks because _ happening? they're not coming in trucks because of— happening? they're not coming in trucks because of the _ happening? they're not coming in trucks because of the pandemic, l happening? they're not coming in i trucks because of the pandemic, and they weren't getting through on lorries — they weren't getting through on lorries. that's one of the reasons they— lorries. that's one of the reasons they are — lorries. that's one of the reasons they are throwing themselves on boats. _ they are throwing themselves on boats, that's point number one. but they are _ boats, that's point number one. but they are getting it into the eu, as you say — they are getting it into the eu, as you say. again, i was looking at those numbers from where it is — what's _ those numbers from where it is — what's not — those numbers from where it is — what's not being talked about is how the gibraltar strait, a lot of

people _ the gibraltar strait, a lot of people are making that crossing from africa across that water stretch. coming — africa across that water stretch. coming in — africa across that water stretch. coming in from greece, i understand only about _ coming in from greece, i understand only about 8000. let me .1 thing out very quickly— only about 8000. let me .1 thing out very quickly - — only about 8000. let me .1 thing out very quickly — it is very easy for people — very quickly — it is very easy for people who _ very quickly — it is very easy for people who make the illegal crossing to melt _ people who make the illegal crossing to melt into the a black dashed into the black_ to melt into the a black dashed into the black economy in the uk. that is not an_ the black economy in the uk. that is hot on easy— the black economy in the uk. that is not an easy thing to do in france because — not an easy thing to do in france because the law states that you must have some _ because the law states that you must have some sort of id, a passport or identity— have some sort of id, a passport or identity card — have some sort of id, a passport or identity card on you, and there are lots of— identity card on you, and there are lots of checks. until all that legislation... is lots of checks. until all that legislation. . ._ lots of checks. until all that leuislation... , . , , legislation... is a very interesting oint. legislation... is a very interesting point- this _ legislation... is a very interesting point. this problem _ legislation... is a very interesting point. this problem will - legislation... is a very interesting i point. this problem will continue. let's bring _ point. this problem will continue. let's bring in _ point. this problem will continue. let's bring in the _ point. this problem will continue. let's bring in the telegraph - point. this problem will continue. let's bring in the telegraph at - point. this problem will continue. | let's bring in the telegraph at this point. in a sense, that's part of the story. just this week, we had the story. just this week, we had the story. just this week, we had the story that the times was running early in the week that there might be an out of country check in albania, so you might get into the

uk... putting it out of country and therefore discouraging people. what's your take on this, what's the mood at westminster on this? bringing those two stories together, you can see that if the pm is exasperated, it shows that there's a lot of different strategies to solve this problem. you mentioned albania, now we've got this greek suggestion. but the mood at westminster is this is a big issue is to be tackled, despite all this leaves allegations that have been surrounding government, mps i spoke to after the meeting of the backbench committee of the 1922 committee earlier this week said most of the questions were on these small boat issues. dashed the sleaze allegations. backbench mps are hearing from their constituents, like peter bohn in the

commons saying... which has been happening, they are put up in hotels there, and things like that. so it sounds like mps's mailboxes are full of queries on this. i think the only thing i would say is if the pm is feeling like he needs to bring stephen barclay in and they're these other options, it maybe doesn't reflect too well to stem the flow. but that remains to be seen. ida. but that remains to be seen. no, it's interesting. _ but that remains to be seen. no, it's interesting. let's _ but that remains to be seen. no, it's interesting. let's move on if we may too also on the telegraph — i don't know what you make of this, "lobsters don't know what you make of this, " lobsters 70 don't know what you make of this, "lobsters 70 in its ruling may ban boiling." "lobsters 70 in its ruling may ban boilin: ." , "lobsters 70 in its ruling may ban boilinr." , , boiling." dashed lobster sentiments. this study has _ boiling." dashed lobster sentiments. this study has found _ boiling." dashed lobster sentiments. this study has found that _ this study has found that lobsters... george eustis has tabled an amendment to the animal

sentiments bill, which means that you have to consider they can feel pain —— animal sentiments. it means they can't be boiled alive any more, essentially, which means they are cooked. it was one of the parts of this review that basically said the fact they try to get away from that situation shows they can feel pain and they're quite intelligent animals. but yes, it's a slightly of field story for the evening, but one that the government seems to be taking really seriously, as they should. i taking really seriously, as they should. ~ ., ., , , should. i like eating lobster, i thinkthat's — should. i like eating lobster, i think that's what _ should. i like eating lobster, i think that's what i _ should. i like eating lobster, i think that's what i want - should. i like eating lobster, i think that's what i want to - should. i like eating lobster, i| think that's what i want to say. should. i like eating lobster, i. think that's what i want to say. i love _ think that's what i want to say. i love seafood, good fresh seafood, but there's — love seafood, good fresh seafood, but there's lots of very good seafood _ but there's lots of very good seafood in france and there's lots of very— seafood in france and there's lots of very good seafood in the uk. you can't say fairer _ of very good seafood in the uk. ym. can't say fairer than that. if anyone wants to be put off eating seafood, they should listen to the

price of fear nor back episode on bbc sounds. it's called "an eye for an eye" which involves a vengeful octopus coming back for the man who stole his eye. that'll put you off eating seafood ever again. thank you both very much. more support is coming up next, then i'll be back at 11pm, and they'll be back with me at 11:30pm. by the desk goodbye for now. good evening. hello, i'm sarah my parents at the bbc sport centre. —— sarah mulkerrins. cricket chiefs in england and wales have apologised unreservedly, saying they were shocked, saddened, and shamed by the testimony of azeem rafiq. a game—wide meeting was held

today following rafiq telling a committee of mps that english cricket was institutionally racist. at the oval, members of the ecb were joined by representatives from all 18 first—class counties and the players' union, with the pressure on to come up with a plan of action that goes far enough to tackle this issue. we will continue to listen, to make swift and positive change to the culture of the game, we will embrace and celebrate differences everywhere knowing that with diversity, we are stronger. today as a game, we discussed a series of tangible agreements to make cricket a where everyone feels safe and everyone is included. now finalise the detail and publish these actions next week. our game must win back your trust. there are just a few weeks to go until the start of the ashes, but cricket australia has been plunged into uncertainty after their captain was forced to step down.

tim paine gave an emotional apology after it emerged he sent sexually explicit text messages to a female colleague. the private exchange was four years ago, but paine decided to resign as captain when it became clear the incident was going to be made public. he said the cricket australia investigation in 2018 had exonerated him, but he "deeply" regretted his actions at the time and to this day. he said standing down was the right thing to do for him, his family and for cricket. the first test starts on 8 december in brisbane. to australian cricket fans, i'm deeply sorry that my past behaviour has impacted our game on the eve of the ashes. for the disappointment i have caused to fans and the entire cricket community, i apologise. i've been blessed with a wonderful, loving, and supportive family, and it breaks my heart to know how much i have let them down. the chair of the women's tennis

association has told the bbc there will be no wta events in china next year without proof that peng shuai is safe. the chinese player hasn't been heard from since alleging she was sexually assaulted by a high—profile former chinese politician. an email was allegedly sent from peng to the wta — but its chair, steve simon, has questioned it's authenticity. he told the bbc�*s tennis correspondent russell fuller that no amount of money would prevent them from pulling out of china if their conditions are not met. this is not about the money, this is doing what is right and making sure peng shuai is safe and free. and everything that comes with it based upon the allegations. we want to find out are the allegations is true — and if they are, what is the result of that? just to be clear, if you don't get this independent and verifiable proof that peng shuai is safe, and there is not a full and transparent investigation, then there will be no wta tournaments in china next year? that would be my position, yes.

newcastle united head coach, eddie howe, will have to wait to make his debut in the stjames's park home dugout after testing positive for covid. he will be absent from his new clubs match against brentford tomorrow after testing positive during a routine test earlier today. howe will now self—isolate for ten days. assistant head coaches jason tindall and graemejones will take charge in his absence. kevin de bruyne will also miss manchester city's game against everton on sunday, after testing positive for covid. manager pep guardiola said de bruyne had tested positive after returning from international duty with belgium. he will also miss the champions league game with p56 and next weekend's home game against west ham. in the championship, queens park rangers are up to fifth after a 2—0 win over luton town. chris willock got his team off to a flier with this wonderful finish afterjust nine minutes. charlie austin doubled the lead

in the second half to make sure that qpr would finish the night in the play—offs, while luton stay 11th. to formula one now — where qatar is hosting its first—ever grand prix. after second practice, valteri bottas was quickest in the mercedes, piere gasly second, max verstappen third in the red bull and hamilton could only manage fourth. significantly, hamilton was wearing a special helmet with the rainbow flag on it. human rights are a contentious issue in qatar, especially lgbt rights. london irish beat saracens in the premiership rugby cup at the brentford community stadium. they ran in three tries in the first half to lead 21—0 at the break, and then added another in the second through cillian redmond. sarries responded, but london irish held on to win by 29—20. it's now two wins from two for them in a competition that had a two—year hiatus because of the pandemic.

rory mcilroy is still in contention after his second round of the dp world tour championship in dubai. he's a shot behind the leaders — that is because he made a mistake at the 18th, putting it in the water. he recovered to double bogey the hole. that put him at nine under for the tournament. shane lowry is in thejoint lead with sam horsfield and john catlin on ten under — this chip in for eagle on the 14th was the highlight of his round. and that's all your sport for now. good night. once again on friday we are seeinr good night. once again on friday we are seeing temperatures _ good night. once again on friday we are seeing temperatures peaking - good night. once again on friday we | are seeing temperatures peaking way above the average for the time of year. in fact in aberdeen we saw a

high of 17 and in aberdeenshire, generally, there was a lot of blue sky and sunshine, particularly in the morning. but let's just fast—forward a few days. all is set to change, notjust in aberdeenshire, but a cold northerly wind will bring a dramatic change to the feel of the weather i suspect right across the country. so, get out and enjoy saturday's weather if you can. still under this influence of high pressure, still relatively mild ahead of this frontal system that's going to continue to bring some outbreaks of rain out of scotland into northern ireland, gradually drifting towards northwest england and north wales. a very weak affair by then, some scattered sharp showers tucking in behind. now, ahead of that weather front, we will continue to see some well broken cloud with some glimpses of sunshine with highs of 12 celsius, but behind it, those temperatures are starting to fall away, and there will be plenty of frequent showers with that brisk northerly wind. the real cold air, though, is set to arrive during saturday into sunday. as it weather front continues to sink its way steadily southwards, it's going to drive that northerly wind direction right

across the country, and you really will notice the difference to the feel of the weather when you wake first thing on sunday morning. in fact, in rural sheltered areas of scotland, we are going to see a touch of frost, but the temperatures are going to fall away further. so, on sunday, yes, there'll be lots of sunshine around, but a brisk northerly wind just taking the edge off the feel of the weather, and it could drive in plenty of coastal showers from time to time, with perhaps some of those showers just filtering a little bit further inland across south east england. top temperatures on sunday, a little more subdued, 8—10 celsius as a maximum. now, as we move out of sunday into monday and tuesday, we have still got that high pressure with us, still under the blue colours, that cold air circulating around that high pressure with that northwesterly flow. so, basically, as we go through the week, it does look likely that the colder weather is set to stay with us, perhaps not quite as cold on wednesday and then colder still towards the end of the week. that's when we run the risk

potentially of a few wintry showers into the far north.

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