i want the united kingdom to emerge stronger, fairer, more united and more outward looking than ever before. i want us to be a secure, prosperous, tolerant country, magnet for international talent and home for the pioneers who will shape the world ahead. i want us to be a truly global britain, the best friend and neighbor to our european partners, a country that reaches beyond the borders of europe too. >> can either of the prime minister, calm yourself, you have to learn to behave in a statesmanlike fashion. that is your long-term goal. it may be very long-term but it should be a goal. what i think about this is you can study the record. i will want all colleagues to have the chance to question the prime minister but this is a very important statement and it is reasonable to expect the prime minister gets a courteous hearing and every other colleagues and get a courteous hearing. >> i want us to be a truly global britain, best friend and neighbor to our european partners but a country that reaches beyond the borders of europe too, a country that goes out into the world to build rela

the united kingdom will no longer be a part of that. consequence is that you will probably have to negotiate a new trade arrangement between the united kingdom and the united states because the trading terms will not be identical after the u.k. leaves. there will be some consequences indeed. say five orhe road 10 years from now the u.k. wants to rejoin the european union and they want to get the marriage back together again, can they do so? guest: site elizabeth taylor and richard burton. [laughter] host: quite an analogy. she got married and divorced him and his times? -- how many times? guest: united kingdom remains a democratic country which meets all the criteria for militia. if they were to change their mind, they of course would be able to reapply. there would have to be an examination of that application. it would remain to be seen whether that could be accepted. that option is always there. as the prime minister said in her speech, i think there's a strong feeling that at least for the foreseeable future that this decision.versi

the united kingdom, a country that works for everyone, not just a privileged few. fully committed to ensuring the unique interests of northern ireland establish our negotiating vision, our position has been clear on the belfast agreement including the principle of consent that northern ireland's constitutional position for northern ireland to determine but as our manifesto made clear we have a preference that northern ireland should remain part of the united kingdom and we will never be neutral in expressing our support for fat. that is fundamentally in the strength of our union. >> pupils and parents deserve good schools and real choice in education including schools focused unashamedly, can my right honorable friend tell us about applications for the new wave of it but we are genuinely free to be run as they wish, and schools that work for everyone. >> i believe schools should be free to be run and putting autonomy in the hands of strong leaders so they can deliver an excellent education and wants to get out of the way of outstanding education fighting to set up

it is about continuing the job of making life in our precious united kingdom even better. ven better. but i also wanted to say a word about whom this election is about. it is about you. it is about doing the right thing for ordinary working people across the country, people who are doing their best, working harder, who are working hard to get on. sometimes just getting by. because what drives me in politics, the passion that i have,is me in politics, the passion that i have, is to make the united kingdom a country that wants forever when and not just a a country that wants forever when and notjust a privileged few. to do that, you do need a strong and sta ble that, you do need a strong and stable government. that is what the conservative government has been providing. when i took over as prime minister, people were predicting there was going to be immediate financial crash, economic danger, but we have seen consumer confidence remain high, economic growth beyond all expectations. reckon, is of jobs. when i took over as prime minister, people were concerned that the country

conservative government for every part of the united kingdom. it is time -- it is time to put aside their tunnel vision and say to the scottish people why under the snp. and scottish education, >> i also, the prime minister yesterday, taking my positive messages to my constituents. over the last two years i spent the infrastructure and this week my passport survey so my constituents have their say on moving through the heart of the powerhouse. my right honorable friend agree with me that residents need to vote conservative to ensure we get continued investment not only here but across the northwest. >> i agree with my honorable friend. she has been working hard for her constituents. and investing 290 million pounds to improve through cheadle and 2.1 million being committed to improving walking and cycling routes in the district center. and funding infrastructure we need a strong economy and only the conservatives can deliver the strong economy. >> because of prime minister changes to education funding every school in the country will face that.

minister for the united kingdom, i want to see every pa rt united kingdom, i want to see every partant businesses here in aberdeenshire to succeed and thrive just as i do businesses across the rest of the united kingdom. iwant businesses across the rest of the united kingdom. i want young businesses across the rest of the united kingdom. iwant young people in the north—east of scotland to have a secure job and a bright future, just as i do for young people in the south—west of england. i want to see every single part of our country thrive and succeed. and, of course, as i say, every vote for me and my team will be a vote to strengthen our hand in those brexit negotiations. and my commitment is to ensure that we get the right deal from those brexit negotiations. and thatis from those brexit negotiations. and that is what is important. as i say, every vote for me and my team strengthens my hand in those negotiations. every vote for me and my team is a vote for five years of strong and stable leadership to take us strong and stable leadership to take us through brexit and beyond. every

the so in just over 7 weeks' time, voters across the united kingdom will be asked to go to the polls yet again. —— the united. it'll be the second general election in the space of two years and that's on top of two referendums, one on scottish independence and one on eu membership since 2014. so how do voters feel about another major poll and the weeks of campaigning ahead? our home editor mark easton has been to leeds to talk to people there. is this election about health and welfare, jobs and housing? or will it be all about brexit? i'm in the city of leeds, torn down the middle by brexit 50/50 in the referendum. but more specifically, i'm in morley and 0utwood, a constituency equally split down the middle between labour and conservative. former shadow chancellor, ed balls, found a new career on the dance floor after this traditionally labour stronghold was sensationally lost to the tories, with a wafer thin 422 vote majority. so are people excited about another chance to get voting? have you heard they've called an election? yes, and i don't think they should have done. unfortunate

getting the best dealforthe united kingdom.orts of areas, all parts of the country, taking this message, a vote for me and a local conservative candidate is a vote to strengthen our hand in the brexit negotiations. you say that give me a mandate and you are obviously appealing for one for yourself, but aren't you using dot—mac we have a slight technical problem there with our line to the eventin problem there with our line to the event in south wales where the prime minister has been making that speech. you were hearing her saying this is the most important election of our lifetime. she said again and again, every single vote will count. warning against complacency and warning that of the opposition do well, the saying is there could be up well, the saying is there could be up coalition of chaos. i think we can go back. we will move into formal negotiations. if you are looking for those negotiations, what you need is a government which has a clear plan for those negotiations. that is what the conservative government has. it is

he's also put in jeopardy the future of the united kingdom. not just as a trading nation and our relationship with european union, that the future of scotland and parts of the united kingdom. but again, it would see who brought the referendum in the first place, which destroyed the labour party. the be frank about it and give the prominent role that they enjoy today. see also has put in jeopardy our relationship with the republican alliance and also the dep mentioned earlier, put at risk the very stability of northern ireland as an entity. all of these things add up the damage is done will be with us for decades. as others have mentioned earlier, will be the young people come in the generation and those who come after. it was as permanently damaging to this country to say i don't have to change anything. i think it will remain much the same after election as it is now and it will all follow from a calamitous decision of last june to leave the european union. i can understand the hypocrisy are today, politics is certainly not religion. people d

i think that there are many other things at stake in relation between spain and the united kingdom, inaltar. for spaniards, gibraltar is not a relevant issue, it is not a cause uniting any nationalistic approach to reality, but perhaps i am expressing more hope than conviction that the spanish government is not going to make this a relevant part of the negotiations. we will have many things that wind both countries together and these are the things we must work with, not divide. gibraltar is not a releva nt not divide. gibraltar is not a relevant divide if we look to the wider picture. but it has been for a long time a cause of anger and frustration in spain, the fact that there is a low tax regime in the balta and as a result the comparative wealth between that part of spain that borders the rock is much lower. of course, yes. this appears from time to time, also the right of the spanish fishermen in the area, not allowed to deal with their activities in the waters of gibraltar. and this is a continuing point of tension between both countries, but again, if we look to a wider picture,

we are determined to bring stability to the united kingdom for the long term.that is what this election will be about -- leadership and stability. the decision facing the country will be clear. i will be campaigning for strong and stable leadership in the national interest with me as prime minister. i will be asking for the public's support to continue to deliver my plan for a stronger britain, to lead the country through the next five years, and to give the country the certainty and stability that we need. >> i think that prime minister for getting way. on the timetable before yesterday, the prime minister would have concluded her negotiation by 2019. we would have gone into the general election in 2020, a year later, talking about her deal. that would have given the country an outlook as to what it would be voting for. she is asking the country to strengthen her hand, but does she agree that she is asking the country to vote for a blank check? prime minister may: no, i am not asking the country to write a blank check. we have been very clear about what we int

the nations of the united kingdom.s not, if she remains intransigent, and if she denies scotland a choice in ourfuture, she will make scottish independence inevitable. the question and answer session went on for three hours or so. there weren't many signs of the country pulling together. it was indeed, as theresa may had remarked, a day of celebration for some, including the veteran conservative mp sir bill cash, who has been campaigning to leave the eu for 30 years. sir bill was one of the rebels who tried to stop the maastricht treaty being approved by the commons in 1992. and now he is witnessing the fruits of his labour. today is a historic day indeed. can my right honourable friend reaffirm that at the very heart of this letter lies a democratic decision in the referendum of the uk voters, given to them by a sovereign act of parliament by 6—1 in this house, enabling the british people to regain their birthright to govern themselves, for which people fought and died over generations? but the liberal democrat leader

will likely lead to the breakup of the united kingdom. it is a pleasure to welcome david charter, and berlin-based correspondent for the british there is noays that evidence that the balance of voters hasn't shifted. that means looking hard at the reasons that drove them away. welcome to all of you. i would like to ask about your personal reactions to the news. catherine hinckley, as a citizen of the u.k. living in germany, what was your personal feeling as you heard that the process is beginning? i am personally very by this situation and wondering whether i will be able to stay. , i am going to apply for german citizenship. until now, i have been a denial but there is no denying it. yes, the moment has come to say, i will become a german. melinda: a strong symbolic gesture for a u.k. citizen. lays charter, your book out what has been called a roadmap for brexit. published five years ago, long before david cameron decided to hold the referendum. so, what is your reaction yet good to you have a sense of, finally? david: not really. that p

>> i will give an assurance to all those people who voted for the united kingdom to leave the europeanunion and all people across the country regardless of how they voted who now want to see the government getting on with the job of brexit and making a success of it, we want control of our borders, control of our money and that is what we will deliver. >> and wishing the right honorable gentlemen all the best for the future, my goal -- >> mister speaker, may i actually -- i tell my right honorable friend the prime minister, for 30 years i had the privilege and honor to represent the great people of chelsea but also tell her the great people have always wanted the government that provides strong defense, strong economy and strong leadership and may i tell my right honorable friend the conservative party under her strong leadership will deliver a big country for the next five years. >> can i thanks, can i thank my honorable friends for significant contribution he has made for his constituents and in this house and in government over a period of time and can i say to him that he is absolu

in the united kingdom since the beginning of the year. this includes the london terrorist attack, the official start of the brexit negotiations and u.s.-uk relations under the trump administration. you also heard about the uk response doll child anticipated state visit. this is about one hour. ♪ ♪ >> hello and welcome to westminster in review. our look at the last three months here at parliament, a term dominated by arguments over brexit, a budget that backfired and an unpredictable american president. it's the brexit debate that's taken at the most time and stirred the strongest passions. >> a wonderland who suddenly countries throughout the world are queuing up to give us trading advantages and once again we become a sovereign nationstate in command of our own destiny, and i am absolutely delighted about that. >> embarrassment for the chancellor forced to drop parts of his budget almost as soon as he did look at it. >> it is shocking and humiliating the chancellor has been forced, forced to come here to address a key budget decision. >>

we want to keep scotland in the united kingdom and we want to keep the united kingdom at the heart ofrtunity in this campaign. there is a certain irony here, which will not be lost on scottish voters. they were told, by theresa may — now is not the time for a referendum on independence because politicians should be concentrating on brexit. well, wow she's called an election that will be, in scotland, all about that vote on independence. sarah smith, bbc news, edinburgh. sarahjoins us now from edinburgh. we're also going to be assessing the impact of today's news in northern ireland and wales, but we start in scotland. sarah, when nicola sturgeon says in her view this is a mainlying o miscalculation by theresa may, what is her thinking there? well, nicola sturgeon thinks that this decision could backfire on the prime minister in scotland because she really believes the snp are in a position to do well in this election and that if they do, then that will make it much hardingerfor a if they do, then that will make it much hardinger for a westminster government toll refuse to allow a refe

they give us that vote and they give us a clear message that they want the united kingdom to leave the european union. >> fictionally grateful to the prime minister. i fully support the fact that she needs a struggle can going into the negotiations as we leave the european union. she not think it prefers that some people who did not want a referendum in the first place now want a second referendum at the end of the procedure just in case the british government does not get a good deal from brussels? does she not think that if we were have that second referendum, it would weaken the position of the prime minister? the gentleman is absolutely right in his description of what would happen. i think those who want a second referendum, that is denying the will of the people, because people voted is to lead the european union and we are going to go out there and get the best possible deal. the -- and wait to hold the next elections of 2020 would mean that we do not affect this sensitive stage. we will have strong and stable leadership to see us through strong negotiations. that is crucial. th

on this issue, it is not a united kingdom. the prime minister needs to respect, respect the differences across the nations of the united kingdom. >> i have determined that i will look my children in the eye and be able to say that i did everything to prevent the amended -- the calamity the prime minister has chosen. >> the luck and good fortune in the negotiations until she comes back to glory and is welcomed back into this house. asked what are the potential risks for the prime minister? >> i think there's a huge risk for theresa may. at the moment, her ratings are extremely positive. the party is about 20 points clear of the labor opposition. becausee high watermark negotiations are only beginning. and the coalition of conservatives and her party, together because she has a simple message. voted to leave the european union and the referendum. how you carry that out becomes tricky. so for example, where she concedes to a divorce settlement theythe european union, would start to question whether she should be walking away from

i do want the best outcome for the united kingdom of this process.ome where mad hatter is holding a tea party. [ laughter ] >> we need train negotiations to recoup at least some of the losses which we are going to incur from leaving the single mar market. for me, this referendum was a solution by consent of a historic -- this bill at last endorses that revolution. >> i fear that i will be abandoning my duty who have overwhelmingly and unwaivingly made their point that they do not want to leave the european union. >> i accept the democratic vote and i think we should allow the article 50 notice to be triggered. >> this is the moment where we begin to take back control of our lord and borders and our money. once again we be l became a sovereign nation state in our destiny, i am delighted about that. >> these difficult times. many voted in the thousands to leave the eu. here is my answer. i can no longer vote for that i can vote against my conscious. i can no longer vote for this because it is against my values. i can vote against my own dna. >> jeremy

i think he was talking about how passionate the united kingdom is about gibraltar.ery much for you, other than that. thank you very much foryou, —— yourtime other than that. thank you very much for you, —— your time today. let's return to the news that donald trump has claimed the north korean nuclear threat will be "solved" under his leadership. the comments came just days before he is due to meet the chinese president. with me isjohn everard, a former british ambassador to north korea between 2006 and 2008. thank you forjoining us. what do you make of these typical comments from donald trump? going to solve north korea, do it alone, with no one else? these raise many more questions than answers. just a warm up questions than answers. just a warm up to his summit on friday with the chinese president, sending a warning flare he wants to talk tough? possibly signalling that he has given up on core population —— corporation from china? listening to that interview, he said that donald trump's possession seemed to be a lot more nuanced than the tweet suggested. and one

on this issue, it is not a united kingdom.n the prime minister needs to respect, respect the differences across the nation's of the united kingdom. >> i determined that i will look my children in the eye and be able to say that i did everything to prevent the clemency of the prime minister has chosen. >> the luck and good fortune in the negotiations until she comes due to glory and his welcome back to the house in the 21st century -- >> i asked if the negotiation, one of the potential risks for the prime minister and five. >> i think there's a huge risk for theresa may. that might seem like a strange thing to say. -- as we've been discussing about, to some extent she may have reached the high watermark in popularity because negotiations are only really beginning. and the coalition, conservatives and her party, together because she is a simple message. the 52 percent level to leave the european union and the referendum. heidi carried out becomes tricky. so for example, where she concedes that brent had to pay a divorce settleme

in last year's referendum, when the overall majority of voters in the united kingdom voted to leave. >> the biggest fear we have is a potential closure of the border. we would have to reevaluate our spanish workforce and look at possibly getting rid of the majority of our spanish workers and trying to train up locals, which would be very disruptive and take up a huge amount of time to do. >> reporter: are there locals who want to do these jobs? >> that would be one of the big challenges finding 70-plus technicians and engineers that are able to do this kind of work. one of our unique selling points is to react quickly to international demand and disasters in different parts of the world. having that agility and flexibility is very much based on the existing workforce that we have. >> reporter: just as gibraltar depends on spanish workers for 40% of its workforce, residents of the closest spanish city, la linea de concepcion, depend on jobs in gibraltar. despite that, more than a third of la linea's population is unemployed, like marga sanchez. she's worried that uncertainty about bre

what do you see within the united kingdom markets?and dilts -- gilds. the pound falling before theresa may is delivering her speech on downing street, 12 minutes from now and it is very clear there was a market selloff. also looking at yields in the bloomberg terminal and we touched below 1% for the 10 year yield. markets are speculating about what she will announce. it could be health care, a snap election, or anything in between. tom: we have a wonderful set of guests to get us to janet yellen's statement. there are all sorts of ideas falling -- around. dominic konstam of deutsche bank is with us and we wanted to bring in jonathan ferro running all of our global coverage. you are an expert on this, how .nap is the mood right now a snap election usually means i am going to win, right? >> that is right. theresa may has been under a lot of pressure to call an early election. -- it mightn't know not be a snap election so we need to treat all of this with caution. if you look about the -- at the opinion poll, a snap election would make s

>> i will give an assurance to all those people who voted for the united kingdom to leave the european union and all people across the country regardless of how they voted, who now want to see this government getting on with the job of brexit and making a success of it that we want to see control of our borders, control of our laws, control of our money and that's what we will deliver. >> and wishing the right honorable friend all the best for the future i call sir simon burn! >> mr. speaker, my i thank you for that? my i tell my right honorable friend the prime minister, that for 30 years, i've had the privilege and the honor to represent the great people of chumsford and may i also tell her that the great people have always wanted a government that provides strong defenses, strong economy, and strong leadership? and may i tell my right honorable friend the conservative party under her strong leadership that will deliver for this country for the next five years? >> can i thank -- can i thank my honorable friend for significant contribution that he has made for his constituents in chum

i will give an assurance to all those people who voted for the united kingdom to leave the european union the country, regardless of how they voted, who now want to see this government getting on with the job of brexit and making a success of it. that we want to see control of our borders, control of our laws, control of our money and this's what we'll deliver. a departing labour mp paid tribute to his colleagues who'd stood up for the steel industry. doesn't the prime minister agree that their ongoing presence in this place is vital for the future of our british steel industry? the speaker: prime minister. can i just say to the honourable gentleman that i believe he's standing down at the election, having said that that was to his significant and irreconcilable differences with the leadership of his party. this conservative government has taken steps to support the steel industry and will continue to do so. the speaker: mr robinson. mr speaker, it's been an immense privilege to serve the people of cannock and burntwood and aldershot for the past 34 years. i arrived in 1983 when one formi

the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland! >> once again, can i pay tribute to the work of my honorable friend that he has done in this house. representing as he has done over the 34 years to different constituencies. but of course one of the underlying themes of his time in this house has been his passionate championing of the armed forces and considerations of the armed forces. i can assure him that on 8 june people will have a very weird choice between the right honorable gentleman who refuses to defend our country and a conservative government that will continue to support our armed forces. >> prime minister why is she scared of the televised leadership debates?may i suggest -- [inaudible] where she can see the consequences of seven years of her policies. with policing, 500 people and explain -- to seek their support and reelection. >> i have been in televised debates week in and week out. and i will be taking part of this - he talks about housing. record funding into the national health service, record funding into the ba

the united kingdom shares the u.s. sentiment that it was highly right -- highly likely that the regime was pot -- responsible for the attack. weapons,of chemical weapons that a agree in 2013 to destroy is just the latest in a long list of a bore and the tax -- of apartment -- of abhorrent attacks. it has made it clear that he is not committed to a cease-fire or the process, ruining russia's and ability. we musturn the attack, not forget the 13.5 million who are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and a long overdue peace. it is clear today that there can be no place for a sod in serious future -- for a sod -- for assad in syria's future. the geneva -- geneva communicate 2012 and our unanimous resolution 2254 charts the way to peace in syria. we have a special representative in you, who is rightly determined to keep the political process alive and pursue a renewed u.n. facilitated effort. we have an opposition prepared to take a pragmatic approach to discussion. syriansmillions of inside and outside the country, c

and some rain to be had across the southern half of the united kingdom. it could get to manchester.t temperatures, probably on the west of scotland. some double digits. 0n bank holiday monday, the southern half of the united kingdom is going to get most of the showers, even some thunder, possibly showers in the north but mainly it is going to dry. be in the middle of the afternoon, some spills of sunshine, temperatures about 12, 13, and could be on the heavy side. some thunder. northern england, for the most part, is going to be fine and dry. 15, 16, for northern ireland. and then 9 degrees on the eastern side. the showers slowly drifting away to the new content, but that breeze drags away. some of that cloud, low, grey, eastern scotland. as the mean pressure was away, we see this high pressure from scandinavia becoming the influence. winds from the east. generating cloud. could stay cool. especially for eastern coasts. ten, 13, but inland it is going to be warmer. wednesday, a lot of cloud, still getting that easterly breeze, crew on the coast but far west, the temperature is going

gentleman that what the british people-what the people of the united kingdom-voted for last year wasfor the uk to leave the european union. we have set that process in motion, there is no turning back. but it is clear from statements made by the scottish nationalists and others that they want to use this house to try to frustrate that process. i will be asking the british people for a mandate to complete brexit and to make a success of it. >> angus robertson. >> it is disappointing that the prime minister did not take the opportunity to condemn intemperate language in describing other democratic politicians as -- >> there is heckling from the government side, and i think the prime minister should take the opportunity to underline something that we should all agree on, that describing people in the way we have seen them described in some daily newspapers by some leading politicians is not acceptable. most people know that the reason we are having a general election is because of the woeful state of the labour party. if the prime minister is so confident that her hard brexit, pro-auste

in terms of q2 must be a dealfor the united kingdom in terms of 02 trade, and it should only be fairin colombia after the mudslides that have killed at least 200 people. after the mudslides that have killed a teenage asylum seeker remains seriously ill in hospital after being attacked at a london bus stop. in iraq the bbc sees evidence of so called islamic state fighters

and borisjohnson is a reminder of the united kingdom and boris johnson is probably a reminder of theom and borisjohnson is probably the greatest offender, spends its time going around the world particularly around europe, alienating other leaders, it cannot be a surprise when it fails to take those countries with them on something that's as vital as this of the it is a representation of britain's reducing role in the world and it is a reminder of why whilst this was, of course, a summit for foreign ministers, to theresa may, who i don't begrudge having a holiday, nevertheless this is a moment of great importance for this country and the people of syria, that she needs to be back in london taking control. it does seem with boris johnson, for his many strengths and diplomacy isn't one of them and we have got the court gesture become crown prince, we need the queen to be back on holiday. so you are criticising her? she is entitled to a holiday. this is of critical importance to this country, and indeed to the security of the western world and to the poor desperate people of syria, this

the united kingdom a country that works for everyone and not just the privileged few.cking to britain's target for spending on foreign aid, which some right—wingers want cut. for spending on foreign aid, which some right-wingers want cut. we need is look at how that money is spent and make sure we are able to spend that money in the most effective way. but what about that other costly pledge? keeping up the value of pensions? again today, you are telling the country that you are a leader that people can trust. can pensioners trust you to go on raising the state pension year by year, just as your party and government is now? what i would say to pensioners isjust look at government is now? what i would say to pensioners is just look at what the conservatives in government have done. p yesterday, £1250 a year better off as a result of action taken. we were clear about the need to ensure that we support people in their old age and that is what we have done. that wasn't a yes. here and that is what we have done. that wasn't a yes. here in baxter, plenty of people like the i

i should also stress, and this is not appreciated perhaps in the united kingdom enough. 39 years old, you are really, possibly, probably going to be the next president. 20 years younger, apart from marine le pen. this is extraordinary that he is pulling this off so far. when he says, this isa very this off so far. when he says, this is a very grave moment in the history of france, a historic moment. he is really needing to show that he has that gravitas, that he has what it takes, he has the solution is full that he has a lot of people to convince. one accusation as he tends to say one thing when speaking to one person and then he says another thing. that is what marine le pen will be attacking. tonight, le front national is livid whether it is francois fillon, the centre—right candidates saying he would vote macron and he is asking people to vote against marine le pen. the euro has gained a bit in value. there was concern about the integrity of the european union if it were to be marine le pen who wins. of course also she is completely eurosceptic. the idea that there could be a brea

ithink on the referendum, hacked apart the united kingdom. i think it will be all over.fter the next referendum or the one after that. in northern ireland, it's very frightening about weather we go back to the bad old times. it's been quite cavalier of the entire brexit campaign not to consider the united kingdom. i'm far more optimistic. i don't think we will have a referendum in scotland, but if we do, it will be lost. we have had a comment trading easier with arrogant for a long time, predating the eu. michael, last word on the impact on the uk.” predating the eu. michael, last word on the impact on the uk. i am genuinely sceptical about weather a second referendum would win, but then again, it's seven years down then again, it's seven years down the line and we don't know where their brexit negotiations will be. but the contemporary conservative party really does take scotland for granted and that's one of the reasons it took gordon brown to port david cameron's chestnuts out of the fire on the first referendum. i would worry it hasn't learned its lesson and that is

because if scotland is flourishing, the rest of the united kingdom is flourishing, too.t is really important, because as prime minister for the united kingdom, i want to see every part of our country succeed. scotland's first minister and snp leader nicola sturgeon has been campaigning in glasgow this morning, telling supporters that only her party can stop the conservatives imposing cuts in scotland. she urged voters not to give the tories a free rein. make no mistake. this general election really matters to the future of our country. it will determine whether scotland continues to move forward or is dragged back by the tories. and it will ensure that the decisions about the future of our country, whatever that turns out to be, is taken here by the scottish parliament and the scottish people, not by an increasingly hardline right—wing tory government at westminster. the labour leaderjeremy corbyn has called for young people to "step up" and register to vote in the coming general election. the deadline to register is in three weeks time. addressing supporters in east lon

to provide the clarity and the stability that the entire united kingdom needs.s programme, the foreign secretary tells mps the us military response to the chemical attack in syria was necessary and appropriate. and what will brexit mean for the uk's creative industries? but first, it is rare for political secrets not to speu is rare for political secrets not to spell out somewhere. but there was genuine surprise around westminster when journalists were called to downing street and theresa may announced she wanted to hold a general election on june the. announced she wanted to hold a general election onjune the. the hastily assembled reporters could be forgiven for not expecting the prime minister's big news, given that theresa may has repeatedly rejected the idea of going to the country before 2020. in a statement, she explained why she changed her mind and said mps would vote on wednesday on her proposal. under the fixed term parliaments act, two thirds of mps must back for parliament to be dissolved. theresa may set out why she now felt an election was necessa

there our proud record of a conservative government that has delivered for every part of the united kingdomht suggest to the scottish nationalists that actually now is the time for them to put aside... heckling yes. heckling wait for it. now is the time for them to put aside their tunnel vision on independence and actually explain to the scottish people why under the snp they are not putting as much money into the health service as they have been given from the uk, they are not exercising the powers they have been given, and scottish education is getting worse. it is time they got back to the dayjob. the british public deserve to hear the party leaders set out their plans and debate them publicly. but the prime minister has refused to take part in televised leaders debates. the prime minister and i, back in 1992, debated publicly, forcibly and amicably when we were both candidates together. indeed, mr speaker... indeed, mr speaker, the prime minister called out the then incumbent who did not show up for some of those debates. why will she not debate those issues publicly now? what is she sc