the paul nicholls—trained horse was supposed to be making his chasing debut, but didn't have to go overexeter is one of several race courses without permanent watering facilities. all betting on the race has been voided. and that's all the sport for now. lizzie, thank you. sir keir starmer has appointed jonathan powell as his new national security adviser. mr powell was sir tony blair's chief of staff for ten years and played a leading role in negotiations which led to the creation of the power—sharing government in northern ireland. the veteran diplomat will be at the centre of labour's attempt to formulate its approach to the trump administration. 0ur political correspondent iain watson joins me from westminster. hello to you. this is coming out a very crucial time ina time in a really interesting come back. it time in a really interesting come back. , , ., time in a really interesting come back. , ., back. it is, joseph powell was one of, if not the _ back. it is, joseph powell was one of, if not the only _ back. it is, joseph powell was one of, if not the only senior - back. it is,