our political editor laura kuenssberg is in westminster.ra kuenssberg is in westminster. a fraught few the after a fraught few days tonight, the response to protesters and the wider public from boris johnson. the response to protesters and the wider public from borisjohnson. an a cce pta nce wider public from borisjohnson. an acceptance that the anger seen on some of our streets comes from real and genuine experience and pain, and admission this country has not yet made enough progress to make all our lives equal, but in this curious moments, protests taking place in a public health crisis, no sympathy at all in number ten for those not willing to stick with the government's rules. black listen. black is beautiful. seven—year—old on the stage. a protest in the park in cheltenham this afternoon. ripples after waves of anger came from across the atla ntic after of anger came from across the atlantic after the death of george floyd. tonight in a video and article for the black newspaper, the voice, borisjohnson article for the black newspaper,

laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster. tests positive for coronavirus, as pictures emerge of him dancing at a party during a much—criticised tennis event. members of the neo—nazi resistance movement stormed the world trade center armed with pistols and shotguns. we believe that, according to international law, that we have a rightful claim in certain parts of this country as our land. i take pride in the words "ich bin ein berliner." cheering as the uk woke up to the news that it is to exit the european union, leave campaigners began celebrating. in total, 17.4 million people voted for the uk to leave the eu. the medical research council have now advised the government that the great increase in lung cancer is due mainly to smoking tobacco. it was closing time for checkpoint charlie, which, for 29 years, has stood on the border as a mark of allied determination to defend the city. this is bbc news, the latest headlines: america's leading infectious disease expert has warned of a disturbing surge in covid—19 cases in parts

here's our political editor, laura kuenssberg.pers, not crowds have fed the penguins in the last few months. as we creep out of lockdown, the birds and animals will soon have company again. it was sort of getting to a point where we didn't really understand why we couldn't open. so the news is really good. zoos, safari parks and outdoor cinemas can reopen, along with shops from next week, as long as, as you are well used to hearing by now, everyone keeps their distance. and for millions of humans in england life will soon change indoors too. from this weekend, we will allow single adult households, or single parents with children under 18, to form a support bubble with one other household. all those in support bubbles will be able to act as if they live in the same household. for single mum becky and her mum alexandra in gloucester, that could means a real—life reunion soon after weeks of very limited contact. the comfort for me of being in my mum's house, having a cup of tea, having dinner with her and for my little boy having a

laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster.alancing act — how these swiss acrobats are staying in business during the coronavirus pandemic. members of the neo—nazi resistance movement stormed the world trade center armed with pistols and shotguns. we believe that, according to international law, that we have a rightful claim in certain parts of this country as our land. i take pride in the words "ich bin ein berliner." cheering as the uk woke up to the news that it is to exit the european union, leave campaigners began celebrating. in total, 17.4 million people voted for the uk to leave the eu. the medical research council have now advised the government that the great increase in lung cancer is due mainly to smoking tobacco. it was closing time for checkpoint charlie, which, for 29 years, has stood on the border as a mark of allied determination to defend the city. this is bbc news, the latest headlines: america's leading infectious disease expert has warned of a disturbing surge in covid—19 cases in parts of the country. anth

laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster.—hour period in the uk where covid—19 was recorded is 25. the number is always much lower after the weekend. it brings the total number of deaths of people who tested positive for covid—19 to 43,575. the latest comprehensive analysis of deaths during the pandemic reveals that the uk, and england especially, has suffered more deaths than similar countries. officially, the uk government claims it's too early to make international comparisons. but when adjusted for size of population and the number of deaths expected in a normal year, the uk comes out worst on almost every measure compared with countries which are also past the first peak. the list includes other g7 and other european countries. 0ur economics editor faisal islam has been studying the figures. covid—19 has hit countries around the world in different ways. now that the impact of the first wave is becoming clear across the world, it is possible to make the first direct comparisons of the picture in similar countries, up unti

laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster.olis led to demonstrations around the world. here in the uk, it's also prompted black people to share experiences of their treatment by the police. according to the latest figures, black people are almost ten times more likely to be stopped and searched than white people, and three times more likely to be arrested. the government has ordered a commission into racial inequality — but many are calling for action, not words. clive myrie has been speaking to some of those affected. racism can manifest as crude — but when subtle, it causes the same pain. it's 12 o'clock on a bright summer's day and a motorist is stopped by a police patrol in cambridgeshire. and the reason i stopped you is when you came out of the barns, no offence to you, but you're a black male, 0k? i'm not going to lie to you. so it is racism? i am not saying that. the reason i stopped you, i'll explain... the driver's name is ryan and he doesn't want to show his face. police have stopped him more than 20 times in the las

laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster. let's get some of the day's other news. back local lockdown measures after a coronavirus outbreak linked to a meatpacking plant. the premier of the north rhine—westphalia state said restrictions will return to a district which is home to about 360,000 people. it's the first time germany has reversed lockdown easing, which started to be lifted in may. the peruvian government says that at least 223 police officers have died of covid—i9 in the country. most of them contracted the virus as they tried to enforce quarantine measures. peru has the second highest number of deaths in latin america, after brazil. the saudi authorities say that only around 1,000 worshippers will be allowed to take part in this year's hajj pilgrimage to mecca. they were giving more details after announcing that it will be dramatically scaled back because of the pandemic. the worshippers will be drawn from various nationalities but they'll all already be resident in saudi arabia. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: a fine balancing act, how these s

laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster. war. the latest official figure is 120,000 deaths. hundreds of new deaths are still being recorded every day in the us. but in new york — until recently, the global epicentre — life is starting to emerge from lockdown. people have been shopping, getting their hair cut, and eating at outdoor cafes — as our north america correspondent, nick bryant, reports. in the midst of this viral onslaught, new york has taken on a different character. its state of mind has been anxious and fretful. a city of the outspoken and rambunctious has been muted, behind protective masks. this morning, new york took its biggest step yet towards reopening, but it was far from being a stampede. though offices were allowed to welcome back staff, the quietness of this covid rush hour suggested many still are working from home. this was times square during the big apple lockdown, and this was the scene today — new yorkers still clearly uneasy about gathering at the so—called "crossroads of the world". people are s

laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster.demonstrations around the world — including here in the uk — where it‘s also prompted black people to share their experiences of treatment by the police. according to the latest figures for england and wales, black people are almost ten times more likely to be stopped and searched than white people, and three times more likely to be arrested. the government has announced a commission into racial inequality, but as my colleague clive myrie reports, many are calling for action, not words. racism can manifest as crude — but when subtle, it causes the same pain. it‘s 12 o‘clock on a bright summer‘s day and a motorist is stopped by a police patrol in cambridgeshire looking for drug dealers. the reason i stopped you... yeah? no offence to you, but you‘re a black male, 0k? i‘m not going to lie to you. so that's racist that you've stopped me? i‘m not saying that at all. the reason i‘ve stopped you, and i‘ll explain if you let me finish... the driver‘s name is ryan and he doesn‘t want to show h

laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster.a car yesterday in dalton—in—furness in cumbria. 37—year—old joshua flynn, his 15—year—old son coby—jay and his 12—year—old daughter skylar had been out enjoying a father's day walk with their dog. a 47 year old local man has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of death by dangerous driving and being over the alcohol limit. he remains in police custody. danny savage is near the scene of the crash in dalton in furness, danny, tragedy doesn't seem a strong enough word for this... you can just imagine the heartbreaking scenes here yesterday afternoon as emergency service workers tried to help those that we re workers tried to help those that were caught up in this incident. tonight in this community, there is a wife and mother who yesterday afternoon lost her world. and it is concerned for her in particular that many people have had who have been coming here throughout the day to put down flowers and messages to support her. yesterday afternoon, joshua flynn, his son coby—jay and d

would take "full responsibility" if the relaxation of measures backfired. 0ur political editor laura kuenssbergsort of normal. in england, at least, from next weekend the pumps will flow, glasses will chink, a symbol there is life after lockdown — you will be able to raise a pint. i'm really happy and excited to reopen and see our regular customers. a sense of relief is the biggest thing. we're at a point where it was make or break, so, for us, really happy. are you taking a gamble with public safety, prime minister? exactly three months after the deadly virus derailed everything, the disease is judged by number ten to be fading enough to open many more of the country's doors. you could almost hear the relief in the prime minister's voice. thanks to our progress, we can now go further and safely ease the lockdown in england. at every stage, caution will remain our watchword. hairdressers, hotels, libraries, playgrounds, a long list of venues will be back but you will still be asked to keep at least one metre distance, and still work at home if you can. 0ur principle is to trust the british publ

our political, editor laura kuenssberg reports. black listen. black is beautiful.a 7—year—old on the stage. a protest in the park in cheltenham this afternoon. ripples still after waves of anger came from across the atlantic after the death of george floyd. tonight, in a video and article for the black newspaper the voice, borisjohnson broke his relative silence. we simply cannot ignore the depth of emotion that is being triggered by that spectacle of a black man losing his life at the hands of the police. we who lead and who govern simply cannot ignore those feelings because in too many cases, i am afraid, they will be founded on a cold reality. so i say, yes, you are right, we're all right to say black lives matter. but there was an attempt to reach out to those demanding equality, stern words for those breaking the public health rules or breaking the law. no, i will not support those who flout the rules on social distancing, and no, i will not support or indulge those who break the law or attack the police or desecrate public monuments. many of the 200 demonstra

our political editor, laura kuenssberg, has more.aim made by professor neil ferguson, who was one of the scientists part of the group advising the government on the science at the early stages of this pandemic. important to say that he actually stood down from that committee after claims about the fact he himself had been involved in breaking some of the lockdown rules, but still a very eminent scientist and somebody who was absolutely critically involved at those early stages. talking to mps today, he suggested if the lockdown measures had been brought in a week earlier, as many as half the deaths could have been avoided. now, of course, he was talking with the benefit of hindsight. he himself said the information around at the time and the quality of the data was very, very poor. but when asked about this today, the government scientist and the prime minister were notably very reluctant really to start talking about the decisions that had been made at that early stage. they kind of said, "well, look, now is not the time." certainly

laura kuenssberg there.s being hit hard by coronavirus, with more than 250,000 confirmed cases. hospitals are stuggling to cope. it's predicted that india's capital, delhi, could have more than 500,000 infected people by the end ofjuly. and yet, the nation is re—opening its economy. india correspondent yogita limaye reports from mumbai, the city that has been worst affected so far. a family that was preparing for a celebration, now in mourning. for 13 hours, they went from hospital to hospital. nilam singh was eight months pregnant. when she started getting breathless, some hospitals said they were too full because of covid—i9. others were too scared of it. she died in an ambulance. "i feel so alone, i have no words. my son asked me where his mother is, i don't know what to say to him. she was such a good person, we are devastated," her husband, rajinder singh, says. this man is pleading for his wife to be treated. he says hospitals are turning him away. after many hours, she was admitted. social media is fl

rest of europe but the rule is still under review in the rest of the uk. 0ur political editor laura kuenssbergroom for maneuver. for ministers orfor not much room for maneuver. for ministers or for business business owner nurses who‘ve already spent cash to keep the doors open keeping eve ryo ne cash to keep the doors open keeping everyone to metres apart. a distance that soon to follow. actually quite expensive cost us for the three shops over £2000 just for the screens on the signage. and here they are now saying they‘re going to go to the one metre rule which means that that money spent was wasted. for days the prime minister has been saying watch this space. to meet a rules mark the floors of classrooms, the pavements of high streets and the pavements of high streets and the queues at the supermarket. but tomorrow borisjohnson the queues at the supermarket. but tomorrow boris johnson is the queues at the supermarket. but tomorrow borisjohnson is expected tomorrow borisjohnson is expected to say it can come down to one metre in england. their hope notjust easierfor in england. their hope no

now on bbc news: adam fleming, laura kuenssberg and fergus walsh discuss the latest on the coronavirus crisis. i think it's time to catch up with an old friend. oh, i like the sound of that! do you want me to give you some clues about who i have arranged for us to have a reunion with? yes. yeah. journalistic legend. 0k. has worked in many mediums. whether television or newspapers. 0k. sometimes has quite a lot of tweets, saying people wish we would get out of the way and let him come back. oh, i know who that is! it's andrew neil! hello, andrew. hello to you! nice to hear from you. we have called you up and tapped you up, because we want to get all your thoughts about the franco british relationship on this special, special day, when everyone has been thinking about charles de gaulle. well, i am glad you have, because the franco british relationship is actually in pretty good condition at the moment, which may surprise you. brexit, you think, might have derailed it, but curiously, what is actually meant, and i will come on and talk a bit more about this, is that brexit has put more of

in an interview with the bbc‘s political editor laura kuenssberg, he said he feared unemployment "onthrough a health crisis, but we are also facing a huge economic crisis. and in a sense, we have been shielded from it. but i really fear that, you know, unemployment on a scale that we haven't seen for a generation could happen and we need to ta ke generation could happen and we need to take steps to prevent that. the government, in relation to the health crisis, has been very slow to act, they were slow into lockdown, slow to provide protective equipment, slow on testing, slow to recognise the problem on care homes. we can't repeat that in relation to the economy and that is why we have said there has got to be back to work economy that focuses on jobs. but they have already on the economy taking unprecedented enormous action. why don't you have confidence that they will continue to do that? we supported the action on furlough, on support for self—employed people. there were gaps in it and there were some problems with the implementation, but we supported it, it was the right thing to

we can go to laura kuenssberg of the bbc. thank you, mr johnson.for whatever happens next? professor chris whitty, you previously said clearly you would like to see the two metre rule state of the end of the pandemic. have you changed your mind? can i say, laura, that i think it's absolutely right for everybody to be cautious right now. i hope everybody listening to what we have set out can understand the balance in this package and have the balance in this package and have the need for a gradual opening up combined with continued measures to prevent the spread of the virus and restrict social contact. it is very clear that that is precisely how and why we are able to move forward with the opening up, the reopening on the way we are. yes, of course, i take a responsibility, the government takes responsibility, the government takes responsibility, for these decisions. we are indebted to our scientific collea g u es we are indebted to our scientific colleagues for their advice continually but it is our responsibility to choose. there are environments

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here's our political editor laura kuenssberg. black, listen. is beautiful, black is excellent... a seven—year—old the stage. a protest, not a picnic in cheltenham this afternoon. after 200 demonstrations over the weekend, the majority making the urgent call for black equality came in peace. but the minority who seem to spoil for a fight met the government's frustration, too. racism and discrimination in any form have no place in our society, and to the criminal minority who have subverted this cause with their thuggery, i simply say this: your behaviour is shameful and you will face justice. now is not the moment for divisive rhetoric. instead, this is a time for the government to listen, to learn, and to act. does the home secretary recognise that there is structural inequality, discrimination and racism in our country because mike does the home secretary recognise that people want to see action from this government? but the home secretary detailed the racially offensive language she faced in her past. i'm really saddened that the honourable l

here's our political editor, laura kuenssberg.t crowds have fed the penguins in the last few months. as we creep out of lockdown, the birds and animals will soon have company again. it was sort of getting to a point where we didn't really understand why we couldn't open. so the news is really good. zoos, safari parks and outdoor cinemas can reopen, along with shops from next week, as long as, as you are well used to hearing by now, everyone keeps their distance. and for millions of humans in england life will soon change indoors too. from this weekend we will allow single adult households, or single parents with children under 18, to form a support bubble with one other household. all those in support bubbles will be able to act as if they live

but first here's our political editor, laura kuenssberg.rch borisjohnson took a series of unprecedented steps for any modern peacetime prime minister. issuing a set of legal instructions to the country telling eve ryo ne instructions to the country telling everyone to stay at home. that was how the government tried to tackle the threat from the deadly coronavirus that is caused so much loss of life but from july the 4th in england only many of the rules that placed limits on our lives and caused real damage to the economy will be relaxed. but certainly it is not the case that the threat has disappeared and the danger or bond together. moving to a new suit of normal, ending the debt is for next week the pumps will flow, glasses will check, a symbol that there is life after lockdown. you will be able to raise a point. i'm really happy and excited to be and see our regular customers. it is a sense of relief and we are at a point where it was make or break. 50 really happy. are you taking a gamble with public safety? exactly three months after

here's our political editor, laura kuenssberg. sympathy in the fight for black rights — echoing last night the stance, the anger of protesters around the world and here at home. yet the full story seemed rather to have passed the foreign secretary by. i understand this sense of frustration and restlessness which is driving the black lives matter movement. this taking the knee thing which, i don't know, maybe it's got a broader history but it seems to be taken from game of thrones, it feels to me like a symbol of subjugation and subordination rather than one of liberation and emancipation. but i understand people feel differently about it, so it's a matter of personal choice. so would you or wouldn't you do it? i'd take the knee for two people, the queen and the missus when i asked her to marry me. there is a broader history. a few years ago, the american football star colin kaepernick angered donald trump and inspired supporters by kneeling rather than standing for the american anthem, to protest against discrimination. but it's a

here's our political editor, laura kuenssberg. of that the penguins in the past few months as we get out of lockdown, the birds and animals will soon have company again. restorative getting to a point but we don't know why pretend open, so the news is really exciting. outdoor cinema skin reopen as well as shops are next week outdoor cinemas can reopen as well as shops are next week as long as you're well used to hearing by now, everyone keeps their distance. and for millions of humans in england, life will soon change indoors too. from the weekend, we will allow single adult households, or single parents with children under 18 to form a support bubble with one other household. all of those in a support bubbles will be able to act as if they live in the same house. for single mum becky and her mum alexandria, limited contact. for single mum becky and her mum alexandria, that could be reunion after weeks of distance and very limited contact. being at my mums house, having dinner with her and for my little boy, having a roast dinner

package to boost economic activity, especially the hospitality industry. 0ur political editor laura kuenssbergs or for business business owner nurses who've already spent cash to keep the doors open keeping everyone to metres apart. a distance that soon to follow. actually quite expensive cost us for the three shops over £2000 just for the screens on the signage. and here they are now saying they're going to go to the one metre rule which means that that money spent was wasted. for days the prime minister has been saying watch this space. two metre rules mark the floors of classrooms, the pavements of high streets and the queues at the supermarket. but tomorrow boris johnson is expected to say it can come down to one metre in england. their hope notjust easier for school but easier to find our new normal. it's absolutely right that there are some natural restrictions as to how far schools can go and welcoming children back. as guidance changes within government as to how we do everything that needs to be put in place at every child is back in the classroom in september. there is good reason fo

country's most senior civil servant, the cabinet secretary, sir mark sedwill. 0ur political editor, laura kuenssberg her report contains some flashing images. among these buildings, steeped in history, it can feel like time stands still. but some moments press fast forward. after the national emergency of coronavirus, the government wants speed and scale. that means extra cash for schools and infrastructure. after months of spending and borrowing big to support the economy through lockdown, more is on the way. i believe personally that what the government has got to do right now is keep going with an activist, interventionist approach. but that is the way also to get business to be confident, to start investing, to start taking people back and start creating newjobs. it might already be too late for so many. we first heard from this travel firm back in march. desks were already emptying then as bookings began to dry up and staff stay away. their team, some of the 11 million or so people who have been supported by the taxpayer since then. so much uncertainty, though, could mean much more unemployment