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i'm christian fraser live in westminster. tonight's vote could lead to another general election. l bring you all the reaction and we'll bring you that vote live. and you can send your questions for christian and for me using the hashtag #bchs. we will bejoined we will be joined by robert watson as well. we think we are less than one hour away from a vote that is pivotal to the future of the united kingdom. the opposition, along with rebel mps from the ruling conservative party, are seeking to prevent a no—deal brexit in any circumstances. to prevent a no—deal brexit if they succeed, the consequences are myriad. if and how brexit happens will be completely unknown, the ruling conservative party will be torn apart as a series of high—profile mps are expelled and boris johnson's government would appear to be untenable, meaning he may well call an election within hours. and remember — this is parliament's first day back after the summer. the prime minister's argument is that he doesn't want a no—deal brexit, but without the possibility of one, he can't negotiate with the eu. and durin
i'm christian fraser live in westminster. tonight's vote could lead to another general election. l bring you all the reaction and we'll bring you that vote live. and you can send your questions for christian and for me using the hashtag #bchs. we will bejoined we will be joined by robert watson as well. we think we are less than one hour away from a vote that is pivotal to the future of the united kingdom. the opposition, along with rebel mps from the ruling conservative party, are seeking to...
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christian fraser is in westminster. to leave the eu by the end of october — saying he'd rather be "dead in a ditch" than ask brussels for an extension. borisjohnson's own brotherjo resigned today as both an mp and a minister. the prime minister said his family, like many others, was divided over brexit. coming up in the next half hour: is it better to be the master of one trade, or more of an all rounder? we'll get the expert view. plus the case of four—year—old maurice — the rooster who has been fighting in a french court for the right to have his voice heard. there have been few moments in british parliamentary life where the unwritten constitution of the uk has been tested as robustly as it is being tested right now. last night opposition parties took control of the house and passed a bill a minority government didn't want. and then refused the prime minister an election. we even had a vote on one amendment, which went through, because even though the no lobby was full, there were no tellers to count the vote. and so
christian fraser is in westminster. to leave the eu by the end of october — saying he'd rather be "dead in a ditch" than ask brussels for an extension. borisjohnson's own brotherjo resigned today as both an mp and a minister. the prime minister said his family, like many others, was divided over brexit. coming up in the next half hour: is it better to be the master of one trade, or more of an all rounder? we'll get the expert view. plus the case of four—year—old maurice — the...
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so that was robert watson speaking to christian fraser earlier. the uk's planned departure from the eu? our deputy political editor, john pienaar has been looking at the possible implications. people often see parliament as the place our politicians play political games. well, forget that. tonight, tomorrow, it's a fight that'll will shape british politics and all our future for years, maybe generations. a battle between parties, within parties, and no neutrals. not even the speaker, john bercow, who's made it his mission to see the commons, not just the government, has a say and get its way, even if that means rewriting the rules that he's there to referee. so tonight's big vote is about giving mps, and later peers, the chance to pass a law to block a no—deal brexit and force borisjohnson's government to seek and accept another delay to brexit, past october the 31st, maybe until next january. he's warned conservatives who rebel and vote for that that they'd be kicked out of the parliamentary party, banned from standing as tory candidates. a purge
so that was robert watson speaking to christian fraser earlier. the uk's planned departure from the eu? our deputy political editor, john pienaar has been looking at the possible implications. people often see parliament as the place our politicians play political games. well, forget that. tonight, tomorrow, it's a fight that'll will shape british politics and all our future for years, maybe generations. a battle between parties, within parties, and no neutrals. not even the speaker, john...
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that's christian fraser. westminster, but what are people across the uk making of it all? and particularly young people? leigh milner has been speaking to a group of sixth form politics students at a college in colchester. yes, it is their first week back this week, they all study politics. what do you make of what's going on in westminster at the moment?” think it is disappointing our mps and especially our prime minister who is leading the country are behaving in a way that makes me uncomfortable to call these people my mp5 and my prime minister. boris johnson is challenging the sovereignty of parliament in my eyes. parliament is challenging the will of the people, parliament is trying to stop brexit and boris johnson is trying to deliver what we asked for in 2016. i feel the way borisjohnson is going about asked for in 2016. i feel the way boris johnson is going about what he's doing is wrong. we will never getan he's doing is wrong. we will never get an answer from you politics student! holly, you are 17
that's christian fraser. westminster, but what are people across the uk making of it all? and particularly young people? leigh milner has been speaking to a group of sixth form politics students at a college in colchester. yes, it is their first week back this week, they all study politics. what do you make of what's going on in westminster at the moment?” think it is disappointing our mps and especially our prime minister who is leading the country are behaving in a way that makes me...
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you're watching a bbc news special — i'm christian fraser live at westminster.ll angles. mps have again voted to block a no—deal brexit — the ayes to 329, the nos 300. mps have again voted to block a no—deal brexit — widening the margin of defeat — here's what the prime minister says it will mean. what he is recommending is yet more... yet more dither, yet more dither yet more delay, yet more uncertainty for business. what we in this government want to do is to deliver on the mandate of the people. he has no plan to get a new deal. no plan, no authority and no majority. but there's still some way to go, with the house of lords
you're watching a bbc news special — i'm christian fraser live at westminster.ll angles. mps have again voted to block a no—deal brexit — the ayes to 329, the nos 300. mps have again voted to block a no—deal brexit — widening the margin of defeat — here's what the prime minister says it will mean. what he is recommending is yet more... yet more dither, yet more dither yet more delay, yet more uncertainty for business. what we in this government want to do is to deliver on the...
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i'm christian fraser live in westminster as mp5 try to take control to prevent a no deal brexit. theo stop borisjohnson taking the uk out of the european union without a deal, and opening for those sponsoring the bill is oliver letwin for the conservatives. let's listen n. i rise to support the motion in the name of the honourable member for west dorset. during my time in this house every prime minister has accepted that there can
i'm christian fraser live in westminster as mp5 try to take control to prevent a no deal brexit. theo stop borisjohnson taking the uk out of the european union without a deal, and opening for those sponsoring the bill is oliver letwin for the conservatives. let's listen n. i rise to support the motion in the name of the honourable member for west dorset. during my time in this house every prime minister has accepted that there can
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i'm christian fraser in westminster, michelle fleury is in washington.his british parliament has sat for more days in one session, than any other since the english civil war over 300 years ago. but borisjohnson‘s decisison to bring it to a close tonight, proroguing it as it is known, is not without controversy. the current brexit deadline looms just 52 days away and after parliament is suspended this evening, the house will not sit again forfive weeks. one of the last pieces of legislation to get royal assent today was the backbench bill, approved last week, which will force the prime minsiter to request another brexit extension. ministers said today they will abide by the law, but will test it to its limit. the speaker, john bercow, who facilitated that bill — and has acquired something approaching cult status for his performances in the chair — announced that after 10 years in the job, he will be standing down by the time of the next election. i have concluded that the least disruptive and most democratic course of action would be for me to stand down
i'm christian fraser in westminster, michelle fleury is in washington.his british parliament has sat for more days in one session, than any other since the english civil war over 300 years ago. but borisjohnson‘s decisison to bring it to a close tonight, proroguing it as it is known, is not without controversy. the current brexit deadline looms just 52 days away and after parliament is suspended this evening, the house will not sit again forfive weeks. one of the last pieces of legislation to...
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i'm christian fraser, live at westminster, where the prime minister's call for a general election ist. the ayes to the right, 329. the noes to the left, 300. the bill would force borisjohnson to ask the eu for another brexit delay. he says the only answer is to hold an early general election. mr speaker, it is completely impossible for government to function if the house of commons refuses to pass anything that the government proposes. and, in my view and the view of this government, there must now be an election.
i'm christian fraser, live at westminster, where the prime minister's call for a general election ist. the ayes to the right, 329. the noes to the left, 300. the bill would force borisjohnson to ask the eu for another brexit delay. he says the only answer is to hold an early general election. mr speaker, it is completely impossible for government to function if the house of commons refuses to pass anything that the government proposes. and, in my view and the view of this government, there must...
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earlier today my colleague christian fraser asked the u.k.'s ambassador to the u.n. whether she was confide about ere the attack came from. christian: are you confident it did come from southern iran? amb. pierce: at the moment thego britisrnment has not established that and not made a statement. christian: so you are keeping an open mind? wob. pierce: there is a lot of supposition, and id be fair to say it would be unlikely the houthis, although they claim respsibility, could have don it. certainly not by themselves. th scale, the type of missiles heused, it is not likeouthis have launched before. saudi arabia has said that the attack came from iran. that is evidence we weigh ourselves but we take it very seriously, these saudi ments. christian: in tesss of possible solutions, there was a statement from liam fox, former defense secretary. he takes the view that the jcpoa is as dead as a dodo. is that the official u.k. position in the security council? b. pierce: not the officialt position, is very challenging to keep the deal going. we still want to do that. the fren
earlier today my colleague christian fraser asked the u.k.'s ambassador to the u.n. whether she was confide about ere the attack came from. christian: are you confident it did come from southern iran? amb. pierce: at the moment thego britisrnment has not established that and not made a statement. christian: so you are keeping an open mind? wob. pierce: there is a lot of supposition, and id be fair to say it would be unlikely the houthis, although they claim respsibility, could have don it....
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with me michelle fleury in washington, christian fraser is in london.ttack there as an act of war. earlier, the saudis displayed the remains of what they said were iranian—made weapons used in the strike. israel's two major parties are deadlocked after an election that produced no clear winner. is another coalition the only way out? coming up in the next half hour. climate activist greta thunberg testifies to congress with an unequivocal message — "don't listen to me, and yesterday we told you about the hero plumber who refuses to charge elderly people. today, he joins us on the show. the united states and saudi arabia are working together to build a comprehensive case against iran, after the bombing of saudi oil facilities at the weekend. the saudis have put on display piles of wreckage today from the munitions they recovered. on show at least five drones, labelled as iranian delta wing uavs, which are said to be small in size — around a five foot wing span. and alongside them were the remains of two lacms, land attack cruise missiles, which appear not
with me michelle fleury in washington, christian fraser is in london.ttack there as an act of war. earlier, the saudis displayed the remains of what they said were iranian—made weapons used in the strike. israel's two major parties are deadlocked after an election that produced no clear winner. is another coalition the only way out? coming up in the next half hour. climate activist greta thunberg testifies to congress with an unequivocal message — "don't listen to me, and yesterday we...
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hello and welcome, i'm christian fraser in london and michelle fleury is in washington. uk supreme court has today begun hearing a case that has the potential to reshape the british constitution and charge forever the relationship between a parliament and a prime minister. within a few days the highest court in the land will decide whether borisjohnson was acting within the law when he suspended parliament for five weeks longer than usual. at the heart of the case is the question of who has greater authority parliament or the prime minister. the 11 judges sitting in the case were told that his act was "improper" and intended to "avoid scrutiny" of the government over brexit. but a government lawyer said it was within the prime minister's rights and not a question for the courts. our home editor mark easton reports. the tim tebow did to leave, didn't they? latest power at live in this troubled land. but the brexit rest and noisy evidence outside of the uk's supreme court today... inside the ii uk's supreme court today... inside the 11 most seniorjudges in the lands that t
hello and welcome, i'm christian fraser in london and michelle fleury is in washington. uk supreme court has today begun hearing a case that has the potential to reshape the british constitution and charge forever the relationship between a parliament and a prime minister. within a few days the highest court in the land will decide whether borisjohnson was acting within the law when he suspended parliament for five weeks longer than usual. at the heart of the case is the question of who has...
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christian fraser is in london.t, and though there's no date for a general election yet, party leaders are out on the campaign trail anyway. coming up in the next half hour: why vaping is in the spotlight in the us, where this year there have been at least five deaths across 33 states. plus, a big day for apple as the tech giant unveils its latest round of products. but is the company losing its shine? we'll discuss. now, you may have thought that the us midterm elections were done and dusted in november. think again. today, the last race will be decided in north carolina. it's actually a re—run after the authorities uncovered absentee ballot fraud in the 9th district. the surprising thing is that this is a republican stronghold which donald trump won by 12 points in 2016, and yet the race is a toss up. that's why the president was in the state last night, trying to drum up votes for republican dan bishop. and he has been taking to twitter in all caps today. the state will be key in the general election, and with po
christian fraser is in london.t, and though there's no date for a general election yet, party leaders are out on the campaign trail anyway. coming up in the next half hour: why vaping is in the spotlight in the us, where this year there have been at least five deaths across 33 states. plus, a big day for apple as the tech giant unveils its latest round of products. but is the company losing its shine? we'll discuss. now, you may have thought that the us midterm elections were done and dusted in...
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hello and welcome, i'm christian fraser in london, michelle fleury is in washington.cotland's highest civil court has ruled borisjohnson‘s prorogation of parliament was unlawful. a panel of 3 judges found in favour of a cross party group who were challenging the prime ministers move. the court of session judges said they were unanimous that mrjohnson‘s decision to suspend, was for "the improper purpose of stymieing parliament"; that he had misled the queen, and therefore the decision was "null and of no effect." however, in a separate ruling published today regarding the challenge in england before the high court, we got a differentjudgment. even if prorogation was to advance the prime minister's political agenda, namely brexit, rather than the preparation of a queen's speech, said the threejudges, this was political and not an area for the court to enter. so, on tuesday the supreme court will pull all these cases together from england, scotland and northern ireland to make a final decision. notwithstanding that judgment, there have been calls today from all sides of
hello and welcome, i'm christian fraser in london, michelle fleury is in washington.cotland's highest civil court has ruled borisjohnson‘s prorogation of parliament was unlawful. a panel of 3 judges found in favour of a cross party group who were challenging the prime ministers move. the court of session judges said they were unanimous that mrjohnson‘s decision to suspend, was for "the improper purpose of stymieing parliament"; that he had misled the queen, and therefore the...
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hello and welcome — i'm christian fraser in downing street. michelle fleurry is in washington.ney war is truly over — after meeting his cabinet here tonight the prime minister is puttting tory rebels on notice. either they back him and his attempts to re—negotiate a deal with brussels, or he will seek to trigger a snap election. mp's return from their recess tomorrow — they will try to take control of parliamentary business to take no deal off the table. there are at least 20 conservative rebels thinking of voting with opposition parties, to demand another extension, this time pushing the date back until january 31st. the government has warned the rebels if they vote against the government this week they will be deselected as mps in that forthcoming election. speaking in the past hour borisjohnson said that if mps voted to delay brexit this week they would be jeopardising negotiations with brussels. they will plainly chop the legs out from under the uk position and make any further negotiation absolutely impossible. and so i say, to show our friends in brussels that we are unit
hello and welcome — i'm christian fraser in downing street. michelle fleurry is in washington.ney war is truly over — after meeting his cabinet here tonight the prime minister is puttting tory rebels on notice. either they back him and his attempts to re—negotiate a deal with brussels, or he will seek to trigger a snap election. mp's return from their recess tomorrow — they will try to take control of parliamentary business to take no deal off the table. there are at least 20...
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we will take you back to downing street now and my colleague christian fraser. thank you.downing street. there isa drinks back here to downing street. there is a drinks party ongoing in the downing street garden, conservative mps coming to terms with what they have heard from the prime minister in the last hour. he has been out here saying he was pleased with the progress he has made so far in the ghost stations but he did not want those efforts to chop the legs out from underneath the uk negotiating position. five weeks ago i spoke to from the steps and said this government was not going to hang around, we would not wait until brexit de october the 315t to deliver on the priorities of the british people. i am proud to say that on wednesday the chancellor sajid javid will set out the most ambitious spending round for more thana ambitious spending round for more than a decade. i said i wanted to make your streets safer and that is why we are recruiting another 20,000 police officers. i said i wanted to improve your hospitals and reduce waiting times at your gp and so we are
we will take you back to downing street now and my colleague christian fraser. thank you.downing street. there isa drinks back here to downing street. there is a drinks party ongoing in the downing street garden, conservative mps coming to terms with what they have heard from the prime minister in the last hour. he has been out here saying he was pleased with the progress he has made so far in the ghost stations but he did not want those efforts to chop the legs out from underneath the uk...
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are you hello, i'm christian fraser, you're watching a bbc news special.n is due to take place close to midnight. de ayes to the right, 311, the noes wrote to the left... earlier the government sufered another defeat,
are you hello, i'm christian fraser, you're watching a bbc news special.n is due to take place close to midnight. de ayes to the right, 311, the noes wrote to the left... earlier the government sufered another defeat,
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hello and welcome — i'm michelle fleury in washington and christian fraser is in london. drone attacks this weekend on a major oil facility in saudi arabia, took out 5% of global supply and has triggered a record surge in oil prices. president trump says the united states is locked and loaded to respond and says he will use the emergency oil reserves if necessary to cover any supply disruptions. but how did a fleet of ten drones penetrate so deeply into saudi airspace, who launched them and where were they launched from 7 our diplomatic correspondent james landale has this report. the attacks over the weekend struck at the heart of saudi arabia's economic lifeblood. air strikes on two of the largest oil facilities in the world, knocking out almost half of the country's production. iranian—backed houthi rebels in yemen claimed responsibility. but us officials said satellite images showed a complex and precise assault involving at least 17 missiles and unmanned aircraft, originating from the north or north—west, perhaps from pro—iranian militias in iraq. today, iran's presi
hello and welcome — i'm michelle fleury in washington and christian fraser is in london. drone attacks this weekend on a major oil facility in saudi arabia, took out 5% of global supply and has triggered a record surge in oil prices. president trump says the united states is locked and loaded to respond and says he will use the emergency oil reserves if necessary to cover any supply disruptions. but how did a fleet of ten drones penetrate so deeply into saudi airspace, who launched them and...
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christian fraser will be live with you from the top of the hour.westminster, where an emergency commons debate is under way to try to force the prime minister to delay brexit. the prime minister has told mps in the commons to reject the bill, saying it would "destroy any chance" of an agreement with the eu. that's what they want. to undermine our negotiations, to force us to beg, to force us to beg for yet another pointless delay! if that happens, all the progress that we've been making will have been for nothing. the motion was presented to the house by conservative mp sir oliver letwin. he said the government had failed to provide
christian fraser will be live with you from the top of the hour.westminster, where an emergency commons debate is under way to try to force the prime minister to delay brexit. the prime minister has told mps in the commons to reject the bill, saying it would "destroy any chance" of an agreement with the eu. that's what they want. to undermine our negotiations, to force us to beg, to force us to beg for yet another pointless delay! if that happens, all the progress that we've been...
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christian fraser is in london. our top stories...udeau wearing blackface a day after he admitted such behaviour was racist. the white house strips california of its right to set its own vehicle emissions standards rolling back obama—era environmental standards. coming up in the next half hour... the european commission president says talks with borisjohnson had been "positive" a day after comments that he had "no emotional attachment" to a contraversial part of the brexit deal known as the backstop. plus, the parents of children killed at the sandy hook shooting release a harrowing video about mass shootings. california leads the us in developing standards to reduce pollution from cars and trucks. but for how much longer? the trump administration is officially revoking the state's ability to set its own auto emissions standards. at a press conference, the head of the environmental protection agency andrew wheeler said having one standard will provide stronger "regulatory certainty" for the car industry. but in july four automakers —
christian fraser is in london. our top stories...udeau wearing blackface a day after he admitted such behaviour was racist. the white house strips california of its right to set its own vehicle emissions standards rolling back obama—era environmental standards. coming up in the next half hour... the european commission president says talks with borisjohnson had been "positive" a day after comments that he had "no emotional attachment" to a contraversial part of the brexit...
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with me, michelle fleury in washington, christian fraser is in stoke—on—trent. solicit the interference of a foreign country in the 2020 us election. the impeachment drama continues — we find out what are voters making of it in one of the key swing states. coming up in the next half hour: boris johnson tells the bbc that "tempers need to come down" in parliament. the prime minister has been accused by mps of inflaming division in britain by his use of language during heated exchanges last night. christian has spent the day in stoke—on—trent — we'll hear from his panel of voters what they think of the scenes in the commons last night. the us government has published the complaint of a whistle—blower alleging that president trump used his power to solicit the interference of a foreign country in the 2020 us election. the still unidentified intelligence officer filed the 9 page document regarding president trump's behaviour while on a phone call this summer with ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky. it reads, "i am deeply concerned that the actions described belo
with me, michelle fleury in washington, christian fraser is in stoke—on—trent. solicit the interference of a foreign country in the 2020 us election. the impeachment drama continues — we find out what are voters making of it in one of the key swing states. coming up in the next half hour: boris johnson tells the bbc that "tempers need to come down" in parliament. the prime minister has been accused by mps of inflaming division in britain by his use of language during heated...
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christian fraser is in london. our top stories. the environment. getting behind the leader. labour's conference vote to back jeremy corbyn at the next election. the party won't campaign to remain in the eu. coming up in the next half hour. elizabeth warren moves ahead ofjoe biden in a new poll, making her the candidate to beat four months before the iowa caucus. dancing to their own tune. prince harry and meghan arrive in africa with baby archie, for their first official overseas tour as a family. unlike the endless, complex, russian investigation, the latest charge facing donald trump is very simple to understand. the president asked a foreign leader to investigate his political opponent. think about that. an american president freelancing an investigation to a foreign government on a political adversary. and on a call that was recorded. what's more, the president has admitted it. he has admitted that when he spoke to the ukranian president volodymyr zelensky earlier this summer, he urged him to investigate what remain unsubstanti
christian fraser is in london. our top stories. the environment. getting behind the leader. labour's conference vote to back jeremy corbyn at the next election. the party won't campaign to remain in the eu. coming up in the next half hour. elizabeth warren moves ahead ofjoe biden in a new poll, making her the candidate to beat four months before the iowa caucus. dancing to their own tune. prince harry and meghan arrive in africa with baby archie, for their first official overseas tour as a...
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hello and welcome, i'm michelle fleury, in washington, and christian fraser is in london.sure of these increasingly turbulent political times, that president donald trump was, today, floating the idea that the senior lawmaker, investigating him, be arrested for ‘treason‘ and warning that impeachment could lead to a second civil war. he has been accused by democrats of trying to enlist a foreign power to help dig up dirt onjoe biden, his 2020 democrat rival. last week, the democratic chairman of the house intelligence committee committee adam schiff, delivered a parody of trump's phone call with the president of ukraine, which led to a tweet — one of 1a tweets the president has posted today — asking if schiff should face "arrest for treason?" in another, the president quoted an evangelical pastor, who had suggested in a tv interview that removing trump "cause a civil war—like fracture in this nation from which our country will never heal." with me in the studio is alexis simendinger, national political correspondent for the hill. thanks forjoining us. picking up on that, 14
hello and welcome, i'm michelle fleury, in washington, and christian fraser is in london.sure of these increasingly turbulent political times, that president donald trump was, today, floating the idea that the senior lawmaker, investigating him, be arrested for ‘treason‘ and warning that impeachment could lead to a second civil war. he has been accused by democrats of trying to enlist a foreign power to help dig up dirt onjoe biden, his 2020 democrat rival. last week, the democratic...
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christian fraser has been following events at westminster, he spoke to our political correspondent roboes this leave us tonight? where does it leave brexit? i have two big takeaways from this, two big political takeaways. the first is this was a big defeat for boris johnson, his main pledge was i'm going to get britain out of the eu, do—or—die by october 31st. it's hard to see how he does that. i think it also means that an end to the brexit crisis is uncertain as ever, i mean, how do they get out? will there be a general election? if so, under what conditions and when? so, momentous, but in many ways left us all as unclear and as uncertain as before. if you were to look at one of the themes through the day, you had philip hammond this morning incandescent that he was being threatened expulsion from the party, phillip lee crossing the chamber, removing borisjohnson‘s slim majority, this was a battle today for the very heart of the conservative party. absolutely. the uncertainty about brexit first, the second, the quasi—revolution in british politics caused by brexit continues. and in t
christian fraser has been following events at westminster, he spoke to our political correspondent roboes this leave us tonight? where does it leave brexit? i have two big takeaways from this, two big political takeaways. the first is this was a big defeat for boris johnson, his main pledge was i'm going to get britain out of the eu, do—or—die by october 31st. it's hard to see how he does that. i think it also means that an end to the brexit crisis is uncertain as ever, i mean, how do they...
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well, earlier, christian fraser spoke to our political correspondent rob watson about today's events.oes this leave us tonight? where does this leave brexit? i have two big political takeaways. the first is that it was a momentous defeat for boris johnson because his main pledge when he became prime minister was that he will get the uk out of the eu do or die. it is hard to see how he will do that. it also means an end to the brexit crisis is uncertain as ever. how do they get out of it? will there be a general election? under what conditions and when. momentous but in many ways it left us as unclear and uncertain as before. if you want to look at the theme throughout day, you had philip hammond this morning incandescent he was being threatened with expulsion, philip lee crossed the chamber and removed borisjohnson‘s slim majority. tonight the chief whip was ringing around. it was a battle for the heart of the conservative party. absolutely. the second takeaway is that it is a partial revolution continues. in the conservative party you have people who were considered the absolute core
well, earlier, christian fraser spoke to our political correspondent rob watson about today's events.oes this leave us tonight? where does this leave brexit? i have two big political takeaways. the first is that it was a momentous defeat for boris johnson because his main pledge when he became prime minister was that he will get the uk out of the eu do or die. it is hard to see how he will do that. it also means an end to the brexit crisis is uncertain as ever. how do they get out of it? will...
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christian fraser and rob watson are in westminster.ions now that he hasn't got the general election he wants and has had no deal removed from his armoury too?” think it's pretty obvious from what labour and the think it's pretty obvious from what labourand the snp think it's pretty obvious from what labour and the snp said that they aren't going to give him an election until they are sure that the no deal legislation has passed through both chambers of westminster. it goes to the lords tomorrow. going to be hours of debate on the bill over the next couple of hours. we'll probably get to a point by friday where the bill is going to get royal assent, taking us to monday. if you hear from some this evening they feel that the current situation is unsustainable because parliament has taken power from unsustainable because parliament has ta ken power from the unsustainable because parliament has taken power from the government but at the moment they aren't prepared to give an election to the prime minister. at some point something has to giv
christian fraser and rob watson are in westminster.ions now that he hasn't got the general election he wants and has had no deal removed from his armoury too?” think it's pretty obvious from what labour and the think it's pretty obvious from what labourand the snp think it's pretty obvious from what labour and the snp said that they aren't going to give him an election until they are sure that the no deal legislation has passed through both chambers of westminster. it goes to the lords...
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i'm christian fraser, live at westminster, where the prime minister's call for a general election is rejected as mps support a bill to block a no—deal brexit. the ayes to the right, 329. the noes to the left, 300. the bill would force borisjohnson to ask the eu for another brexit delay. he says the only answer is to hold an early general election. mr speaker, it is completely impossible for government to function if the house of commons refuses to pass anything that the government proposes. and, in my view and the view of this government, there must how be an election. the offer of the election today is a bit like the offer of an apple to snow white and the wicked queen, because what he's offering is not an apple, or even an election, but the poison of a no—deal. the bill will now be debated in the house of lords, where the final decision will be made also: more than £13 billion of investment announced in areas including health, education and the police in england. the chancellor says he has turned the page on austerity. and at 11:30pm, we will be taking a look at how the papers will
i'm christian fraser, live at westminster, where the prime minister's call for a general election is rejected as mps support a bill to block a no—deal brexit. the ayes to the right, 329. the noes to the left, 300. the bill would force borisjohnson to ask the eu for another brexit delay. he says the only answer is to hold an early general election. mr speaker, it is completely impossible for government to function if the house of commons refuses to pass anything that the government proposes....
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this is a bbc news special with me, christian fraser.overnment broke the law when it suspended parliament. the court passed a unanimous verdict prompting demands for boris johnson passed a unanimous verdict prompting demands for borisjohnson to resign. the decision to advise her majesty to prorogue parliament was unlawful. it had the effect of frustrating or preventing the ability of parliament to carry out its constitutional functions. mps celebrate outside the court and will go back to parliament tomorrow. borisjohnson says he'll abide by the ruling but he's not happy about it. i have the highest respect, of course, for the judiciary and the independence of oui’ judiciary and the independence of our courts but i must say i strongly disagree with this judgment. our courts but i must say i strongly disagree with thisjudgment. the prime minister has been meeting with president trump at the un. two leaders facing similar pressures at home. democrats are meeting now to discuss impeachment after the president admitted he with held military a
this is a bbc news special with me, christian fraser.overnment broke the law when it suspended parliament. the court passed a unanimous verdict prompting demands for boris johnson passed a unanimous verdict prompting demands for borisjohnson to resign. the decision to advise her majesty to prorogue parliament was unlawful. it had the effect of frustrating or preventing the ability of parliament to carry out its constitutional functions. mps celebrate outside the court and will go back to...
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are you hello, i'm christian fraser, you're watching a bbc news special. mps in westminster are due to vote again on holding a snap election, before parliament is suspended. this is the scene live in the house of commons where mps are once again debating brexit, the vote on an election is due to take place close to midnight. de ayes to the right, 311, the noes wrote to the left... earlier the government sufered another defeat, with mps voting to force it to hand over documents and messages between officials, about a no—deal brexit earlier in dublin, the prime minister held talks with his irish counterpart and insisted he wanted to avoid a no deal brexit. be in no doubt, that outcome would bea be in no doubt, that outcome would be a failure in statecraft for what would be all of our responsibility. if there is no deal it will be a failure for british and irish people alike. you can send in any questions you have to us here at open source. it's a crucial week for the future of the uk. tonight, mps will be voting again on whether to hold a general election be
are you hello, i'm christian fraser, you're watching a bbc news special. mps in westminster are due to vote again on holding a snap election, before parliament is suspended. this is the scene live in the house of commons where mps are once again debating brexit, the vote on an election is due to take place close to midnight. de ayes to the right, 311, the noes wrote to the left... earlier the government sufered another defeat, with mps voting to force it to hand over documents and messages...
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christian fraser looks now at how the numbers stack up in the house of commons.commons, now that boris johnson has followed through on his threat to remove the whip from those conservatives who voted against him. it means he's gone from being a prime minister with a working majority of one to the leader of a minority government. the conservatives now have 288 mps. they still have the support of the ten dup mps, which means altogether, there are 298 mps who would in theory back the government in the commons. on the opposite benches, there are 2a5 labour mps. the snp currently have 35. there are 15 liberal democrats. and another 15 independents. plus, five more who belong to the independent group for change. plaid cymru have four mps. and there's one green. so in total, the opposition parties have 320 mps — 22 more than the conservatives and the dup. but on top of that, there are now 21 conservatives who no longer have the whip and have shown themselves ready to vote against the government, which is why people are saying the government now has a majority of —43 — o
christian fraser looks now at how the numbers stack up in the house of commons.commons, now that boris johnson has followed through on his threat to remove the whip from those conservatives who voted against him. it means he's gone from being a prime minister with a working majority of one to the leader of a minority government. the conservatives now have 288 mps. they still have the support of the ten dup mps, which means altogether, there are 298 mps who would in theory back the government in...
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you're watching a bbc news special, i'm christian fraser live at westminster.election on tuesday the 15th of october. ayes to the right 359, the noes to the left 300. he put forward the motion after mps again voted to block a no—deal brexit, widening the margin of defeat. mps are now debating that motion for a general election.
you're watching a bbc news special, i'm christian fraser live at westminster.election on tuesday the 15th of october. ayes to the right 359, the noes to the left 300. he put forward the motion after mps again voted to block a no—deal brexit, widening the margin of defeat. mps are now debating that motion for a general election.
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i'm christian fraser live in westminster. tonight's vote could lead to another general election.
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this is bbc news i'm christian fraser, live here at westminster. the headlines at eight. as the pressure continues to mount on borisjohnson, he insists that whatever happens he will not ask the eu for another extension to brexit. and i would rather be dead in a ditch. the prime minister also paid tribute to his brotherjo johnson who resigned from the government and will stand down as an mp because he is torn between family loyalty and national interest. the government will try again on monday, to get mps to vote for an early general election — but labour says it won't support that. until a ‘no—deal‘ brexit has been ruled out. and the other main stories on bbc news this evening. hurricane dorian is expected to bring ‘life—threatening storm surges‘ up the us east coast — after causing destruction and at least 20 deaths in the bahamas. great ormond street hospital apologises — after a coronor concluded there were significant failings in its care of iii—year—old, amy allan, who died following spinal surgery. good evening. the prime minister has once again pledged to take the
this is bbc news i'm christian fraser, live here at westminster. the headlines at eight. as the pressure continues to mount on borisjohnson, he insists that whatever happens he will not ask the eu for another extension to brexit. and i would rather be dead in a ditch. the prime minister also paid tribute to his brotherjo johnson who resigned from the government and will stand down as an mp because he is torn between family loyalty and national interest. the government will try again on monday,...
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you're watching a bbc news special — i'm christian fraser live at westminster.he british prime minister is under attack from all angles. mps have again voted to block a no—deal brexit — the ayes to 329, the nos 300. mps have again voted to block a no—deal brexit — widening the margin of defeat — here's what the prime minister says it will mean. what he is recommending is yet more... yet more dither, yet more dither yet more delay, yet more uncertainty for business. what we in this government want to do is to deliver on the mandate of the people. he has no plan to get a new deal. no plan, no authority and no majority. but there's still some way to go, with the house of lords yet to have its say. as for what's next — borisjohnson warns he will seek to trigger a general election if the bill passes later this evening. hello and welcome. british mps have only been back from their summer break for two days — and have already inflicted two defeats on the government — most recently in a vote to prevent boris johnson from taking the uk out of the european union without a
you're watching a bbc news special — i'm christian fraser live at westminster.he british prime minister is under attack from all angles. mps have again voted to block a no—deal brexit — the ayes to 329, the nos 300. mps have again voted to block a no—deal brexit — widening the margin of defeat — here's what the prime minister says it will mean. what he is recommending is yet more... yet more dither, yet more dither yet more delay, yet more uncertainty for business. what we in this...
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we will be back with christian fraser in a moment.rime minister, is not above. do not let the government play down the seriousness of the judgment today, i unanimous judgment. they have spoken unequivocally, and what i say to the prime minister is to repeat lady hale's words, the order was a blank piece of paper, parliament was not prorogued. mp5 should turn up for work tomorrow, and get on with scrutinising this government. i would like to express my sincere thanks to my legal team, tom hickman, tom panic, we have had twice in three years to come to the supreme court to prove that the government does not put itself above the law. the ruling today speaks volumes, this prime minister must open the doors of parliament tomorrow. mp5 must get back and be brave and bold in holding this unscrupulous government to account. thank you. so, how is this going down with the general public? let's speak to robert hull in stoke—on—trent. are they abuzz with this news?” robert hull in stoke—on—trent. are they abuzz with this news? i think it was a co
we will be back with christian fraser in a moment.rime minister, is not above. do not let the government play down the seriousness of the judgment today, i unanimous judgment. they have spoken unequivocally, and what i say to the prime minister is to repeat lady hale's words, the order was a blank piece of paper, parliament was not prorogued. mp5 should turn up for work tomorrow, and get on with scrutinising this government. i would like to express my sincere thanks to my legal team, tom...
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christian fraser looks at how the numbers now stack up in the house of commons.‘s one green, so, in total, the opposition parties have 320 mps, 22 more than the conservatives and the dup. but, on top of that, there are now 21 conservatives who no longer have the whip and have shown themselves ready to vote against the government, which is why people are saying the government now has a majority of minus 43. or, to put it another way, borisjohnson is 22 short of a working majority. just in case you‘re keeping count, there are of course some other mps in the house of commons who don‘t vote — the speaker and his deputies by convention don‘t vote. sinn fein don‘t take their seats. but looking at the big picture, what is clear from these benches is that with 341 mps who aren‘t with him, the prime minister — who promised to take back control — has lost control of the commons, at least until a general election. and even that is not within his gift. i‘m joined now by peter kellner, the former president of the public polling organisation yougov. this must be an impossible
christian fraser looks at how the numbers now stack up in the house of commons.‘s one green, so, in total, the opposition parties have 320 mps, 22 more than the conservatives and the dup. but, on top of that, there are now 21 conservatives who no longer have the whip and have shown themselves ready to vote against the government, which is why people are saying the government now has a majority of minus 43. or, to put it another way, borisjohnson is 22 short of a working majority. just in case...
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fraser priced. it's as if she was never gone think of the men's 100 metres final we had a really clear idea that as long as christian coleman got out of the blocks he was going to win gold wasn't quite the case for the women is a really high quality field and as you say with shelley and fraser pryce she took most of 27 c. outs while she had her 1st child no one quite sure how our form was going to be this season she's back for best and that is a 4th world title for her also some great performances down the field day in russia smith taking silver and international record for the united kingdom and america has its hold of a bronze following up from her soviet soon years ago still trying to become the 1st africans who win that 100 meter title maybe that could happen at the olympics next year it's a little bit about christian taylor we spoke earlier in the triple jump we weren't quite sure how did go didn't start very well for him either with those 2 illegal jumps but he recovered beautifully didn't he yeah we just been talking to him actually just just after his events and they had a big smile on his face confident all
fraser priced. it's as if she was never gone think of the men's 100 metres final we had a really clear idea that as long as christian coleman got out of the blocks he was going to win gold wasn't quite the case for the women is a really high quality field and as you say with shelley and fraser pryce she took most of 27 c. outs while she had her 1st child no one quite sure how our form was going to be this season she's back for best and that is a 4th world title for her also some great...
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women's 100 meter final surely and fraser prize it's as if she was never gone think of the men's 100 meters final we had a really clear idea that as long as christian coleman got out of the blocks he was going to win gold wasn't quite the case for the women is a really high quality field and as you say with shelley and fraser pryce she took most of 27 seen outs while she had her 1st child don't quite show how our form is going to be this season she's back for best and that is a 4th world title for her also some great performance down the field day in russia smith taking silver and international record for the united kingdom and america as its holy bronze following up from her so over 2 years ago still trying to become the 1st african to win that 100 meter title maybe that could happen at the olympics next year it's a little bit about christian taylor we spoke earlier in the triple jump we weren't quite sure how did go didn't start very well for him either with those 2 illegal jumps but he recovered beautifully didn't he yeah we just been talking to him actually just just after his events and they had a big smile on his face saying now is confident
women's 100 meter final surely and fraser prize it's as if she was never gone think of the men's 100 meters final we had a really clear idea that as long as christian coleman got out of the blocks he was going to win gold wasn't quite the case for the women is a really high quality field and as you say with shelley and fraser pryce she took most of 27 seen outs while she had her 1st child don't quite show how our form is going to be this season she's back for best and that is a 4th world title...
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women's 100 meter final surely and fraser prize it's as if she was never gone think of the men's 100 metres final we had a really clear idea that as long as christian coleman got out of the blocks she was going to win gold wasn't quite the case for the women is a really high quality field and as you say with shelley and fraser pryce she took most of 27 c. outs while she had her 1st child no one quite sure how form was going to be this season she spots were best and that is a 4th world title for her also some great performances down the field day in russia smith taking silver in international record for the united kingdom and. a bronze following up from her so over 2 years ago still trying to become the 1st africans win that 100 meter title maybe that could happen at the olympics next year it's a little bit about christian taylor we spoke earlier in the triple jump we weren't quite sure how did go didn't start very well for him either with those 2 illegal jumps but he recovered beautifully didn't he yeah we just been talking to him actually just just after his events and they had a big smile on his face arnalds confident all the time and we've been
women's 100 meter final surely and fraser prize it's as if she was never gone think of the men's 100 metres final we had a really clear idea that as long as christian coleman got out of the blocks she was going to win gold wasn't quite the case for the women is a really high quality field and as you say with shelley and fraser pryce she took most of 27 c. outs while she had her 1st child no one quite sure how form was going to be this season she spots were best and that is a 4th world title for...
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the women semifinals and final take place in the 100 meters shelley and fraser price looking for a 4th gold in the sea event christian coleman has pulled out of the 200 meters the day after his success in the 100 meters we'll have reaction to that. and the men's triple jump final gets underway shortly with christian taylor looking to defend his title and we'll also have action from the russian grand prix on the rugby world cup join us in about 20 minutes. thanks so much well still ahead on al-jazeera both donald trump and democrats dig in as a political battle to impeach the president begins the controversial airport project in toto that could help bring in more tourism but also destroy ancient ruins. hello there it is most secure across much of the middle east some cloud further than all streaming across the caspian save it a little much there in the way of moisture and in fact warming up as well again into back to 21 a mundell a bit warmer as we head into cheese day what we have got isn't a warm air in place in tashkent 23 degrees but the rain on the mountain snow that really just pushing on and choose day so just
the women semifinals and final take place in the 100 meters shelley and fraser price looking for a 4th gold in the sea event christian coleman has pulled out of the 200 meters the day after his success in the 100 meters we'll have reaction to that. and the men's triple jump final gets underway shortly with christian taylor looking to defend his title and we'll also have action from the russian grand prix on the rugby world cup join us in about 20 minutes. thanks so much well still ahead on...
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sunday the big event later is the women's 100 meters final shelley and fraser price looking for a 4th gold in this event. christian coleman is back for the 200 meter heats up to his success in the 100 meters will reflect on his controversial victory and we get our 1st look at the man to be the tracks next big store that's no lie. and we'll also have action from the russian grand prix on the rugby world cup join us in about 20 minutes. thanks so much paul still ahead on al-jazeera both on trump and the democrats begin as a political battle to impeach the president begins the controversial airport project in part of that could help bring in more tourism but also destroy ancient ruins. hello there it is most secure across much of the middle east some cloud further than all streaming across the caspian save it a little much there in the way of moisture and in fact warming up as well again into back to 21 a mundell a bit warmer as we head into tuesday what we have got isn't a warm air in place in tashkent 23 degrees but the rain and the mountain snow that really just pushing on choose day so just 14 celsius in the mean
sunday the big event later is the women's 100 meters final shelley and fraser price looking for a 4th gold in this event. christian coleman is back for the 200 meter heats up to his success in the 100 meters will reflect on his controversial victory and we get our 1st look at the man to be the tracks next big store that's no lie. and we'll also have action from the russian grand prix on the rugby world cup join us in about 20 minutes. thanks so much paul still ahead on al-jazeera both on trump...
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hale shelley and fraser price what a legend that is or can i say my colleague here the other day and said he expects some really fast times in the spring so these championships 1st christian coleman now shelling out for the price has proven him right for his price what performance 10.71 is her best time to season she blew away the competition and not only that she did a time that was just 100th of a 2nd close to her personal best you have to remember this lady had a baby just a year ago you know she's 30 jova 30 years old now think 32 years old and she did seem to go from strength to strength you could say she's done it all but then again we might need to back up one flick and to be in that all time elite club of great 100 meters runners in the women's and women's game she needs to get that sob 10.7 time to join the great such as flo jo marion jones and company to jet or she still has the opportunity to do that let's see whether she can do it maybe at the olympics in tokyo yes and speaking of create female runners we saw another one of them yesterday allyson felix she's another sprinter who's setting the bar higher and higher and of course she's also a new mom or you know
hale shelley and fraser price what a legend that is or can i say my colleague here the other day and said he expects some really fast times in the spring so these championships 1st christian coleman now shelling out for the price has proven him right for his price what performance 10.71 is her best time to season she blew away the competition and not only that she did a time that was just 100th of a 2nd close to her personal best you have to remember this lady had a baby just a year ago you...