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back to chris mason.herfeetin secretary yvette cooper has been on her feet in the house of commons. what she said? we have a statement from her in the past 30 minutes in the house of commons acknowledging the house of commons acknowledging the scale of the depravity of these crimes and also the breadth of the failings. not least the fear from so many for so long that speaking out would be deemed to be racist. and she said she would bring what she described as a new impetus and action to try to deliver some of the recommendations set out in that national report that concluded a couple of years ago. she said she would make it mandatory to report abuse making it a an offence to fail to report or cover up child sexual abuse. she will assure that the police take allegations around this much more seriously and there will be more measures to come in the coming weeks about the growing problem of online abuse. the conservatives though are continuing to maintain their argument that there should be a full public inq

thank you very much, chris mason, our i very much, chris mason, our political editor. newsnight on bbc two shortly. high, picking up on what chris said on the politics of this, we have some fresh insight on what actually changed behind the scenes in government. plus we will hear from the boss of one of the uk's biggest businesses on the hunt for economic growth. that's newsnight at 10.30 on bbc two, bbc news and iplayer. the prime minister has visited ukraine for the first time since the general election. sir keir starmer was greeted warmly by president zelensky as he restated the uk's continuing commitment to the country in its war against russia, as sarah rainsford now reports. this was a show of solidarity for a country that's paid a huge price for defending itself. on his first visit to kyiv as prime minister, keir starmer paused to remember the ukrainians who've died fighting since russia's invasion. he came too to pledge more support from britain than ever before. moments later came a message from moscow — a russian drone. then we heard ukraine's air defences — a

like my chris mason, thank you. it is quarter past six.— chris mason, thank you.tation in los angeles after two days of wildfires, and they're still burning. coming up, a former army officer who survived a stroke has become the first person with a disability to ski solo and unsupported to the south pole. coming up on bbc news — a big challenge, with big expectations. graham potter takes charge at west ham — his firstjob back in management for nearly two years. we'll be hearing from him, after his first press conference today. in an essex leg. it could be britain's biggest catfished. the pressure on nhs staff is reaching levels not seen since the height of the pandemic as the number of flu cases continues to spiral — according to the nhs�*s medical director. the latest figures for england show there were on average just over 5,400 patients in hospital every day with flu — and more 250 with the virus in critical care. that's nearly a thousand up on the week before. it's contributing to a shortage of beds — with longer waits in a&e and for ambulances. warwick is one

chris mason, thank you.says the recent turbulence in the financial markets has shown the need to go further and faster to achieve economic growth. she was speaking in the commons after a fall in the value of the pound and a rise in the cost of government borrowing to its highest level since 2008 prompted more questions about her strategy. here's our deputy poltical editor, vicki young. political opponents said rachel reeves shouldn't have gone on this trip to china, and should have been at home, dealing with the fall out from volatile financial markets. but today, there was no apology. to grow the economy we need to help great british businesses export around the world. that includes to china. the conservatives are trying to pin the blame for the country's economic problems on decisions taken by the chancellor. business confidence has fallen through the floor. the party opposite talked down the economy, they crippled businesses with colossal taxes, breaking off their promise. this is a crisis made in downing

chris mason, bbc news, at westminster.r rotherham and chair of the international development select committee. of course she played such a prominent role in investigation into the grooming gangs in her own constituency. thank you so much for being with us. there was an independent inquiry as chris says into child sexual abuse stopped and went on for seven years. there were tens of thousands of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse who were part of that inquiry, it cost nearly £200 million. it is —— its key recommendations was mandatory reporting meaning that failing to report abuse could in and of itself become a new criminal offence. what happened to those recommendations that the last conservative government were given? conservative government were civen? ., ., , ., given? unfortunately, nothing happened- _ given? unfortunately, nothing happened. and... _ given? unfortunately, nothing happened. and... why - given? unfortunately, nothing happened. and... why is - given? unfortunately, nothingj happened. and... why i

chris mason, bbc news, at westminster.aracter limit: how elon musk destroyed twitter". thank you very much forjoining us. if elon musk has destroyed twitter, how influential, powerful does that platform remain? it powerful does that platform remain? , ., , remain? it still remains powerful- _ remain? it still remains powerful. it's _ remain? it still remains powerful. it's known . remain? it still remains powerful. it's known as| remain? it still remains i powerful. it's known as x remain? it still remains - powerful. it's known as x these days, and it was subtitled, in reference to the loss of value. destruction of shareholder wealth from the loss of advertising revenue. but as a social platform, there is still a relevant links —— irrelevance to act. we see no that we can with him using it, the most followed account, to argue the uk government has not done enough to comes to investigating these abuses against children.— against children. what you think his — against children. what you think his game _ against children. wh

chris mason in westminster, thank you.rael and hamas. the agreement still needs to be voted on by the israeli cabinet, who now say they will meet tomorrow, after accusing hamas of pushing for new concessions that are not in the deal. 0vernight israeli airstrikes in gaza killed more than 70 people, according to the hamas—run health ministry, a figure which includes women and children. this report is byjeremy bowen. just a few hours after the ceasefire agreement was announced, men in northern gaza were back digging through the rubble for the dead and wounded after an israeli strike. the ceasefire is not due to start until sunday. then they heard a small voice. boy screams. he was alive. strong enough to wave for help. his name is assad fadel khalifa. his parents, sister, aunt and uncle, we're told, were killed in the strike. he's three years old. his mouth was full of gravel and dust. he was trying to pull it out himself. we went to nablus on the west bank, the other side of the occupied palestinian territories, to try to as

chris mason there.killian bokassa, who was stabbed to death on a bus yesterday. his mother says he was groomed by gangs after running away kelyan bokassa died in woolwich in south—east london in what police say was a horrendous crime. the teenager's mother, mary bokassa, has been speaking to our correspondent, ellie price. two police officers came to the door, knocked on the door. and i don't know why, i could just see on their face. just...they tell me... they're sorry. mary bokassa last saw her son at 1pm yesterday afternoon. an hour and a half later, he had been fatally stabbed on a bus in south—east london. she says kelyan, appearing here in his own rap video under the name of grippa, had been groomed by gangs from as early as six years old. he felt that this is the only safe, this is the only protection he can get, because one day he said to me, "mummy, now we are safe. i have people that really can protect you." he became so secretive, everything was to be kept secret. we was praying, "you don't w

chris mason, bbc news.ry into child sexual abuse, which included an investigation into grooming gangs, there have been other local inquiries including in: rotherham in south yorkshire, where at least moo children were sexually exploited between 1997 and 2013, predominantly by men of pakistani heritage. in telford in shropshire, there were more than 1,000 girls abused by gangs of men over decades, and the evidence was ignored. and last year, oldham council called for a public inquiry into grooming, but was told to commission a local review instead, like those in rotherham and telford. ed thomas has more from oldham. for decades, grooming gangs and the failures of those meant to protect children have shamed towns, and oldham is no different. and i'm answering that directly because... abuse has divided local politics... you haven't answered the question! ..as apologies by the council and police have come and gone. and for that, i am truly sorry. but still, many here believe the full story is yet to be told. i

here's our political editor, chris mason. helping with our travel plans, in our labs, exploring treatments for cancer quicker than any human could, and on our streets. now, who is that in the passenger seat? ai is now controlling the car. it is controlling the speed, the steering, the brake, the indicators. when a lectern meets a robot you can expect the prime minister not far away. the thing is, al is one of those things we hear a lot about. it has an impact here and there, butjust how big a deal will it be? listen to this professor, who has spent his adult life researching it. this is absolutely another industrial revolution. ai is going to transform not just any industry but all industries, but all human endeavours — economics, finance, health, medicine politics... talking of which, sir keir starmer consciously leaning away from talk of its threats, and leaning in to talk of its opportunities. this is the global race of our lives, and some countries are going to make ai breakthroughs, and export them. others will end up bu

chris mason, bbc news.restore government authority in the east. within reach of mining towns that supply metals and minerals such as gold, tin and coltan. and congolese army troops in and around goma. let's get some of the day's other news now. he was convicted of sex crimes in 2020, but it was overturned after a ruling said he didn't get a fair trial. in court on wednesday, of the infamous riker islands jail. former newjersey senator bob menendez has been sentenced he was found guilty for accepting gifts including gold bars, luxury cars and cash and newjersey businessmen. mrimieirieirideizidenies and says he plans to appeal the verdict. mr al—sharaa, whose islamist hts—led forces has also been authorised to form until a permanent constitution is decided. the plane was heading toward the capitaljuba and two ugandan crew members. proteins, and the molecules that form dna. here's our science editor, rebecca morelle. collected a piece of asteroid called bennu. of the space rock, and it's proved to be a treasur

with me is our economic editor, faisal islam, and the bbc�*s political editor, chris mason.borrowing. but actually, the currency had fallen at the same time. but by late afternoon, those borrowing costs had come down to where they were before and yes, there are some people betting against britain in the economy and others wanting to take the other side 1452 00:17:43,

called the attacks one of the most harrowing moments in our country's history. 0ur political editor chris masonpoltical leaders today? they have been trying to find the words to match the magnitude of this moment. as you'd expect there's been a universal expression of horror, you mentioned that the prime minister's reflections. alongside horror, also articulations of anger, the sense of a failure to stop this happening and argument as well. kemi badenoch has said it's absurd there has been a debate about the sale of knives online, instead she said the focus should be on extreme ideologies and violence. nigel farage said the director of prosecution should resign because in his view they should have been seen as described as a terror attack and there are so many troubling questions tonight. why were so many warning signs about the murderous behaviour not acted upon? was there a space for greater public candour from the authorities about what they knew and saying that publicly sooner? do the laws defining terrorism need to change? the prime minister has said the failures of state institutions leap

chris mason, bbc news. as simonjack explains.y 500,000 planes take off or land here every year, and it can't take any more. welcomed the government support for a mammoth project. trust a government that can be with us for many years to deliver this. and that is also our commitment. a third runway will need a tunnel underneath for the m25, see over 700 homes nearby demolished, but create tens of thousands of jobs. local reaction is mainly but not all negative. not good for the people who live around here. they need to build it here. so for them it's normal. i don't think it is a good idea. people sick with asthma. the mission�*s targets. we have legally binding carbon budgets. work in order to make the sums stack up. a third runway here at heathrow has been on the drawing board for decades. opposition and, despite this morning's speech, nothing will happen anytime soon. with a fair wind, the first phase will hit the ground in three to four immediate help to businesses who are facing higher wages, higher tax bills in under ten week

our political editor chris mason has more.plans... in ourlabs... exploring treatments for cancer quicker than any human could. and on our streets, well, one or two driverless cars. when a political lectern meets a robot, you can expect a prime minister not far away. the thing is, al is one of those things we hear a lot about. it has an impact here and there. butjust how big a deal will it be? this is absolutely another industrial revolution. ai is going to transform not just any industry, but all industries, all human endeavours. economics. finance. health. medicine. politics. talking of which, sir keir starmer, consciously leaning away from talk of its threats, leaning in to talk of its opportunities. this is the global race of our lives. now some countries are going to make ai breakthroughs and export them. others will end up buying those breakthroughs and importing them. the question is, which of those will britain be, ai maker or ai taker? you're saying today full steam ahead. i wonder what you would say directly to those

joe pike, bbc news, westminster. 0ur political editor chris mason is here.nd of resignation is never good for a government but particularly when it is coming underfire in other areas — such as the handling of the economy. if you were to produce a political heat map of the government in the last few weeks, the bit that would be flashing red would be the treasury, so first the stuff about tulip siddiq, and there is detailed but in politics it is not the court of law but the court of perceptions and unanswered questions are dangerous because they generate more headlines. it is worth quoting a few more extracts from the independent adviser to the prime minister, i've not been able to obtain comprehensive comfort in relation to the uk property related matters referred to in the media. he also says tulip siddiq acknowledged that over an extended period she was unaware of the origins of their ownership of herflat unaware of the origins of their ownership of her flat in kings cross. and that she had in summary exposed herself to allegations of misconduct by associat

chris mason has been taking a look at the plan and sent this report., helping with our travel plans, in ourlabs, exploring treatments for cancer quicker than any human could, and on our streets. well, one or two driverless cars. when a political lectern meets a robot, you can expect a prime minister not far away. the thing is al is one of those things we hear a lot about. it has an impact here and there butjust how big a deal will it be? this is absolutely another industrial revolution. ai is going to transform not just any industry, but all industries, all human endeavours. economics, finance, health, medicine, politics. and on our streets. well, one or two driverless cars. when a political lectern meets a robot, you can expect a prime minister not far away. the thing is al is one of those things we hear a lot about. it has an impact here and there butjust how big a deal will it be? this is absolutely another industrial revolution. ai is going to transform not just any industry, but all industries, all human endeavours. economics, finance, health, med

the claims but says the issue has become a distraction for the government. 0ur political editor chris mason, welcome to great failed prototypes of our time. and remembering the mercurial talent of the comedian and actor tony slattery who's died at the age of 65. 0n newsnight at 10:30 tonight we'll bring you fresh insight on the stories of the day with big interviews and our regular panel of newsnighters. and of course, look at what the papers are saying about tomorrow's news.

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inquiry into grooming gangs, would delay action on tackling child sexual abuse. 0ur political editor chris masones lost the vote but added the tone within government maybe beginning to change. labour have got a massive majority, but it's the opposition's role to scrutinise a government and ask awkward questions of them and find a mechanism to do that, which is what the conservatives have done. ministers say the bill, the children's wellbeing and schools bill will help to protect children and rejecting it would have had the opposite effect and make the argument that the conservatives have been utterly opportunistic as they see it in mounting the argument in the last few days. the contest as you'll remember is elon musk and the posts on his social media site which have been gratituous and insults and falsehoods amongst those. the prime minister today as he would see it was trying to re—rationalise the debate and take some of the heat out of it as well. so he acknowledged that it was perfectly reasonable for some to make an argument that this should be a public inquiry. it wasjust a view should be

chris mason, has this repor the chancellor was at a health care equipment manufacturer near oxford this. these are the magnets used in hospital mri scanners. the government says generating economic growth and today i will go further and faster in holding pattern for years, expanding heathrow airport. i have come to the decision that perhaps more than any has been dumped. a third runway at heathrow. and they are not alone. i would not hesitate in working in cross—party places, we will use whatever means we can to challenge steam from the global brands of oxford and cambridge. reservoirs are the ideas. these cities are home to two of the best universities science and technology. and stop worrying about bats and newts, she said. building stuff will be easier. her political opponents said... ——ducks the fundamental question, which is what is this on this watch and it ramped up the taxes it said it wouldn't and going for expansion will add very little in terms of national growth which will be sometime —— and the east. when will we see planes in the sky and what happens if it doesn't work? al