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the scottish government confirms two cases are being investigated.isa it is a difficult situation, but what is important is that complaints are treated seriously, regardless of who the person complained about is. thomas cook removes guests from an egyptian hotel following the deaths of a british couplejohn and susan cooper

he is one of the best—known figures in scottish politics.d, former first minister, former mp, former first minister, former mp, former msp. a man who led his party, the snp, twice and secured a referendum on independence for scotland. and who is now facing allegations of sexual misconduct in the run—up to that vote. it is believed the complaints made by two people date back to 2013, during alex salmond ‘s time as a serving first minister when he would have been living here at the first minister ‘s official residence, bute house. the current occupant, first minister nicola sturgeon, said she had been aware of the investigation for some time. she said the complaint could not be ignored or swept under the carpet. complaint could not be ignored or swept under the carpetli complaint could not be ignored or swept under the carpet. i have made clear on many occasions that in all workplaces, people must feel able to bring forward complaints and have confidence that they will be treated seriously and now it is important that due process and fair proc

government the scottish government will defend his position vigorously scottish place say that assessing the information they have received about the sexual harassment allegations which date back to two thousand and thirteen in addition to denying the claims alex commenters called the government's complaints process unfair and unjust and is challenging its legality at the country's highest court well we spoke to the former affairs minister about the allegations facing him. i fitted the complaints that were made against me and i have sued deny any semblance of criminality. so when you have such things you need a process which is both confidential and fair and most reasonable people will understand and what i am not frightened of going to the highest court in the land to establish that it seems the scottish government looks a bit shaky in their position or anything like this depends on having a fair show having a field opportunity and overfed the scottish government process doesn't do that he don't get to see the evidence you don't get to present your own case i was barred from speaking to

government the scottish government will defend his position vigorously scottish place say they're assessing the information they have received about the sexual harassment allegations which date back to two thousand and thirteen in addition to denying the claims alex hammond has called the government's complaints process unfair and unjust and is challenging its legality the country's highest court well we spoke to the form affairs minister about the allegations facing him. i fitted the complaints that were made against me and i have sued deny any semblance of criminality. so when you have such things you need a process which is both confidential and fair and most reasonable people will understand and what i am not frightened of going to the highest court in the land to establish that it seems the scottish government looks a bit shaky in their position or anything like this depends on having a fair show having a fear of china to another fed the scottish government process doesn't do that he don't get to see the evidence you don't get to present your own case i was banned from speaking to any

as i say, really rocking the scottish political establishment.agic in the red sea resort of hurghada. the circumstances of their deaths are unknown although egyptian authorities have said that there was no criminal suspicion behind the deaths of the two british tourists, adding that they died of natural causes. thomas cook have sent us the following statement: i spoke to our correspondent sarah campbell a little earlier. the couple, susan and john cooper, we re the couple, susan and john cooper, were on holiday with their daughter and the three grandchildren. kelly or marauders her daughter and this morning she released a statement to her local radio station in lancashire and said, as a family we are devastated. mum and dad meant the world to me and we are in utter shock over what has happened. prior to going on holiday mum and dad were fit and healthy with no health problems at all. we have no cause of death. at the moment a postmortem is under way. she gave some details about what happened. dad never went to hospital. he died ina dad never went

the supreme court i saw stars time in the cliche i remember that campaign to establish the modern scottish parliament. along at a little party politics in the citadel of central fife you had some interesting political opponents over the years all of them came and all of them went i certainly harbor and one of the most bizarre incidents was when i hosted the young the smog this is jacob jacob riis mog not he's a loss trees father so he came up to kind of them get some experience politically so he fought me for four weeks of course you went don't very badly but what was interesting was my job during the campaign was to save him from places in fife save him from people that were going to just abuse on so i was he welcomed so at the end of the contest his father who was a very distinguished william reese morgan editor of the times here in this letter saying dear mr macleish i don't normally write to labor m.p.'s in this way but thanks very much for chaperoning my young son and his first political lobos now i think if i had known then what i know no i would have been so you're responsible for h

it is a huge call for the scottish fa that will indeed impact on the future of scottish football. thaton the future of scottish football. could england host the women's european championship in 2021? the football association certainly hope so. they've submitted a bid to host the tournament, with the backing of the government, and if successful wembley would stage the final, with seven other venues around the country also put forward. austria and hungary are also expected to bid with uefa choosing the hosts in december. i think it is enormous to have a major championships like this on home soil across cities all over england. ijust think in terms of both fans and inspiring a generation of young people to play the game, fantastic. by 2021 we will have built a whole infrastructure of opportunity for youngsters to play, so they will be excited and they will be able to go and find somewhere to play. it's a big week in the women's world cup as we get to the business end of qualification. england and wales go head to head on friday as they bid to reach the tournament in france next year. as f

the scottish national party following allegations of sexual harassment.iolence on the streets of london after two burglars ambushed a police van in bid to free an accomplice. the ft reports on the brexit secretary dominic raab's comments that britain and the eu are unlikely to meet their target of agreeing a brexit deal by october. meanwhile, the daily express says michael barnier has dramatically raised hopes of a brexit deal by conceding that the bloc is finally ready to offer britain a unique partnership. and the times suggests president macron is preparing to throw theresa may a lifeline by pushing other eu leaders to agree a close relationship with britain after brexit. the daily telegraph claims children will be banned from buy—ing energy drinks under plans announced by theresa may to tackle disruptive behaviour in classrooms — and pictures the duke and duchess of sussex at a gala performance of hamilton at the victoria palace a variety of front pages. and news that the brexit secretary has conceded that brexit deal talks are unlikely to hit the oct

many years ago when i'm not a serving scottish government minister not even an m.p. or m.s.p. at the present moment and therefore it's really important if you try and introduce such a retrospective to see. do you make sure that the passion who is being complained of it has the opportunity to properly present the case the scottish government's been making the position look the should apply to everybody including former first ministers i absolutely agree and everybody including former first ministers everybody in the land is intitled to a fear of process and a chance to state the case fairly what could be wrong without the vote you know we're a say the only good i can see coming out of this is we're on our way to the court of session that's a real court of real judgment with fear process is the only decision and then we'll all have to valuable. the recent tweet suggested donald trump is eager to engage in fresh trade talks with china it appears beijing is less keen and it talks of impeachment reports say the chinese are waiting till after the us mid-term to see how thi

years ago when i'm not a serving scottish government minister not even an m.p. or them s.p. at the present moment and therefore it's really important if you try and introduce such a retrospective to see. so you make sure that the passenger who is being complained of it has the opportunity to properly present the case the scottish government's been making the position look that should apply to everybody including former first ministers i absolutely agree and everybody including former first mother still evident today in the land is intitled to a fee of process and the chance to state the case fairly what could be wrong with out but no you know when i say the only good i can see coming out of this is we're on our way to the court of session that's a real court of real judgment with fear process is they'll meet the decision and then we'll all have to abide by it. so china has reportedly decided to wait and see what happens with donald trump before engaging in for the trade talks with him and that story and a lot more in just a. what politicians do something to. put

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years ago when i'm not a serving scottish government minister i'm not even an m.p. and m.s.p. at the present moment and therefore it's really important if you try and introduce such a retrospective pursue. you make sure that the passon who is being complained of it has the opportunity to properly present the case the scottish government's been making the position look the should apply to everybody including former first ministers i absolutely agree and everybody including former first minister ever the body in the line that is intitled to a fair process and a chance to state the case fairly what could be wrong without that no you know would say the only good i can see coming out of this is we're on our way to the court to session that's a real court of real judgment with fear process is they'll meet with decision and then.

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years ago when i'm not a serving scottish government minister not even an m.p. or m.s.p. at the present moment and therefore it's really important if you try and introduce such a retrospective to see. so you make sure that the passenger who is being complained of it has the opportunity to properly present the case the scottish government's been making the position that should apply to everybody including former first ministers i absolutely agree and everybody including former first mother still evident today in the land is intitled to a fee of process and the chance to state the case fairly what could be wrong with that but no you know what i say the only good i can see coming out of this is we're on our way to the court to session that's a real court of real judgment with fear of process is they'll meet the decision and then we'll all have to value but it's about a quarter past the hour here in moscow also about halfway through this i was program still to come though china has reportedly decided to wait and see what happens with trump before engaging any future

alex salmond is a towering figure in scottish politics andindeed towering figure in scottish politicsis highly unlikely that there would have been the referendum in scotla nd would have been the referendum in scotland which, although the snp lost, the defeat in itself triggered an extraordinary rise in support for the snp. he was instrumental in the recovery of the snp. he became first minister and so on. so even though he makes it clear he hopes to rejoin the snp, fora he makes it clear he hopes to rejoin the snp, for a figure who has been so the snp, for a figure who has been so dominant in that party to leave even fleetingly in this controversial context, is a big moment. i think it is an unsettling moment for nicola sturgeon who she describes quite openly as her mentor. and although on one level it helps her that he separate himself from the party, it heightens the sense of trauma. so although it is on the scottish papers, it is a big uk political story and it will feature heavily in the uk papers as well. and you've made a comparison, this would be as if a former british prime mi

many years ago when i'm not a serving scottish government minister i'm not even an m.p. or them s.p. at the present moment and therefore it's really important if you try and introduce such a reckless specter of procedure scottish government's been making the position look the should apply to everybody including former first ministers i absolutely agree and everybody including former first ministers and everybody in the land is intitled to a fear of process and a chance to state the case fairly by. could be wrong without the boat you know would say the only good i can see coming out of this is we're on our way to the court of session that's a real court of real judgment with fear the process is they'll make the decision and then we'll all have to buy. when you get in touch and say your thoughts on all of our stories by following us on social media join us again in about thirty minutes with all the latest things. with lawmakers manufacture consent to instant of public wealth. when the ruling classes to protect themselves. with the famous merry go round lifts only the one p

many years ago when i'm not or a serving scottish government minister not even an m.p. an m.s.p. at the present moment and therefore it's really important if you try and introduce such a retrospective procedure you make sure that the passenger who is being complained of it has the opportunity to properly present the case the scottish government's been making the position look the should apply to everybody including former first ministers i absolutely agree and everybody including former first ministers and everybody in the land is intitled to a fear of process and a chance to state the case fairly what could be wrong with that but no you know we're a say the only good i can see coming out of this is we're on our way to the court of session that's a real court. real judgment fear of process is they all made the decision and then will have to bite but all right so china has reportedly decided to wait and see what happens with trump before engaging in any possible trade talks with him and that story in the mix of your other stories in just a. the future are laws that say t

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many years ago when i'm not a serving scottish government minister not even an m.p. or they may speak at the present moment and therefore it's really important if you try and introduce such a retrospective procedure that you make sure that the passenger who is being complained of it has the opportunity to properly present the case the scottish government's been making the position look the should apply to everybody including former first ministers i absolutely agree and everybody including former first ministers and everybody in the land is intitled to a fear of process and a chance to state the case fairly what could be wrong with that but no you know when i say the only good i can see coming out of this is we're on our way to the court of session that's a real court of real judgment with fear process is the only the decision and then we'll all have to baber. russia's defense minister warns there terrorists in syria are preparing to stage a chemical attack in a bid to provoke a western intervention. according to information confirmed by several independent sources t

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well let's understand what's unique about the scottish government process of talking about events of many years ago when i'm not or a serving scottish government minister not you the name peer they may speak at the present moment and therefore it's really important if you try and introduce such a reckless specter procedure scottish government's been making the position look the should apply to everybody including former first militantly agree and evidently agree and every including former first minister everybody in the land is intitled to a fear of process and a chance to state the case fairly what could be wrong without that vote you know we're a say the only good i can see coming out of this is we're on our way to the court of session that's a real court with real judgement with fear process is the only the decision and then we'll all have to weber's. with the general election on the horizon in sweden the battle for power has moved to the street early on saturday a controversial group called the nordic resistance movement held a rally and was met with an opposing crowd and jetting

tell us what the result will mean to celtic and scottish football.t couple of years they have been in the group stages where an elite clu b in the group stages where an elite club will feel is the right place. it isa club will feel is the right place. it is a setback for themselves and scottish football because the coefficient celtic have gathered in the group stages, if they build on that there was a possibility they would have had an automatic place in the group stages in a few years. but four qualifying rounds has made it tough and not only do celtic suffer but all scottish football because the coefficient drops. most of the other teams have relied on celtic to be the flag bearer which is why the result does not help anybody. to explain to some viewers, celtic started the champions league campaign back on the 10th ofjuly against armenian opposition. it was a lwa ys against armenian opposition. it was always going to be difficult with four rounds in total and they only got to three to get to the champions league proper. does that give you sympathy

a move 50 miles east of long pmh motorway to the home of scottish by. motorway to the home of scottisho rugby. the sru have been working hard to sell it. it is a bigger stadium and could be financially or attractive. the stadium itself, 67.5 thousand packed in there. the anthems get the hairs on the back of your neck standing up. it is an incredible place to play sports. the fa ns incredible place to play sports. the fans are split. hampden's has done. i think murrayfield. i think we should play in glasgow at hampden. it is our national stadium and it has been for years. it is the dilemma that is dividing a nation. a decision that could change and national game forever. studio: a big decision. and before we go, just time to show you the fifa president gianni infantino meeting president trump in the oval office. yellow card and red guards. yellow ca rd yellow card and red guards. yellow card is a warning. right. and when you want to pick out someone... laughter that is the fee for president. —— fifa president you meeting the us president. and sending him off, promoting the 2026 world cu

the scottish fa meets to decide where the national team should play after 2020.ing up in sport later in the hour on bbc news: england have submitted their bid to host the women's euros in 2021. eight venues have been proposed with wembley hosting the final. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. fights have broken out between french and british fishermen in the english channel in a row about shellfish. french crews have been accused of throwing stones and flares, after complaining that the british are depleting stocks of scallops. british boats are legally entitled to fish in the area. 0ur correspondent sarah ransome is in brixham in devon, which is home to some of the boats involved. yes, and some of those boats came backin yes, and some of those boats came back in late last night. two of them, one of which is the blue boat over there, they came back in after they got caught up in what they describe as a ferocious and frankly quite frightening clash out in the channel. this is what it is all about, the scallops they were fishing for our very lucrativ

well let's understand what's unique about the scottish government process of talking about them. of many years ago and i'm not a selling scottish government minister i'm not the the name here they may speak at the present moment and therefore it's really important if you try and introduce such a reckless spate of the siege or scottish government's been making the position look that should apply to everybody including former first ministers i absolutely agree and everybody including former first ministers and everybody in the land is intitled to a fee of process and a chance to state the case fairly what could be wrong with that but no you know when i say the only good i can see coming out of this is we're on our way to the court of session that's a real court of real judgment will see a process is they'll meet the decision and then we'll all have to valuable. china has reportedly decided to wait and see if donald trump kicks out of the office people and gauging in fact the trade talks non-story and more after the break. say the collapse when the soviet union collapsed because of

is alex salmond has resigned from the scottish national party, he is facing allegations of sexual harassmenth he strongly denies. now time for all the latest from singapore in asia business report. the clock is ticking for the us mexico and canada to agree on a new trilateral trade arrangement, but will a breakthrough in negotiations benefit everyone, especially in asia. and a coffee war is brewing. it was tradition —— traditionally known in a tea loving nation. good morning asia, hello world. it is a thursday. glad you could join us for another exciting addition of asia business report, i am rico hizon. we are hours away from a deadline to decide the future of the trade pact worth roughly $1 trillion and the world ‘s largest economy. earlier this week united states and mexico on concessions relating to the auto industry and labour right. canada says they are in very tense negotiations with america over the revision of the north american free trade agreement. also known as nafta. but the white house has warned it a not win the approval in congress. cow could it impact asia? angela says the c

the claims prompted an internal scottish government investigation.cotland's first minister said they couldn't be ignored. it's a difficult situation, but what is important is that complaints are treated seriously, regardless of who the person complained about is. we'll be looking at the wider implications of an affair that's taken scottish politics by storm. also tonight, egyptian authorities say a british couple on holiday there died of natural causes, but relatives say they were in perfect health. strong winds and torrential rain in hawaii as hurricane lane approaches. no booze is good news — a new study says there are no safe drinking limits at all. i can't wait to punch you in your stupid smug face... the biggest internet event you've probably never heard of. and coming up on sportsday on bbc news, never usually short of something to say, jose mourinho wasn't feeling talkative after turning up half an hour early for his 259—second press conference. good evening. the former first minister of scotland alex salmond strongly denies two claims of sexu

he is one of the best known figures in scottish politics.d, former first minister, former mp, former msp. a man who led his party, the snp, twice and secured a referendum on independence for scotland, and who is now facing allegations of sexual misconduct in the run up to that vote. it is believed the complaints made by two people date back to 2013, during mr salmond's time as a serving first minister, when he would have been living here at the first minister's official residence, bute house. the current occupant of bute house, first minister nicola sturgeon, said she had been aware of the investigation for some time. she said the complaints could not be ignored or swept under the carpet. i have made clear on many occasions that in all workplaces people must feel able to bring forward complaints and have confidence that they will be treated seriously and now it is important that due process and fair process is followed. mr salmond has described the complaints procedure as unjust and has said he will proceed with a judicial review of the comp

he is one of the best—known figures in scottish politics.ond, a former first minister, a man who led his party, the snp twice and became the face of the nationalist movement, securing an historic referendum on independence for scotland. but who is now facing allegations of sexual misconduct in the run—up to the vote. the complaints date back to 2013 when alex salmond lived and worked at bute house, the official residence of a serving first minister. the allegations from two individuals have been denied by alex salmond who described the claims as painterly ridiculous. as patently ridiculous. i have made many mistakes in my life, personal and political but i have not sexually harassed anyone and i certainly haven't been engaged in criminology. haven't been engaged in criminality. i am no saint, i have flaws, i understand that and i am looking forward to the opportunity to establish that point. alex salmond said he's not being allowed to see and therefore properly challenge the evidence against him, so now, in an extraordinary move, the former

the shortlist of potential inductees to the the scottish football hall of fame will be announced soon great figures from the game, managers and players have been recognised down the years, but is a scottish village about to be given the honour? jane lewis explains. once a thriving coal mining community, but no longer. today the ayrshire village of glenbuck lies empty. a population ofjust 1500 empty. a population ofjust1500 worked and lived here, but the quarries are closed, the houses, gone. but the village hasn't been forgotten. thanks to a famous footballing link. bill shankly, the legendary manager who revived the fortu nes legendary manager who revived the fortunes of liverpool was arguably glenbuck‘s most famous son. the memorial in the village pays tribute to his anfield achievements. and while bill shankly himself is in the scottish football hall of fame, a group has been campaigning to ensure his birthplace is included as well. bill shankly was born here, he played football here, he played football with his brothers here. he took what he learnt to liverpool and made them great

alex salmond really has been a colo55u5 of scottish politics. the man who took his party, and indeed the country, to within 400,000 votes of becoming independent. he is by many definitions the snp's mo5t 5ucce55ful leader. independents really is in his blood. his party, or his former party the snp, i5 really is in his blood. his party, or his former party the snp, is part of his dna. he has dedicated 45 years of his dna. he has dedicated 45 yea r5 to of his dna. he has dedicated 45 years to the snp, 20 of those as party leader, and yet this evening within the last couple of hours, he i55ued that statement on social media, saying he is quitting a5 a member of the snp. his resignation come5 member of the snp. his resignation co m e5 le55 member of the snp. his resignation comes less than 24—hour i5 member of the snp. his resignation comes less than 24—hour is after he launched a legal case against the scottish government over its handling of the misconduct, sexual misconduct complaints against him, complaints which he absolutely refutes but he ind

she said the scottish government will defend its position vigorously.me to the very first episode of the alex salmond show. he switched from front line politics to his own show on russia today. while being used to being in the spotlight, he has come out fighting and is ready to take centre stage in the highest court in scotland. the exact details of the allegations against him and the investigation‘s findings have yet to be made public but the nature of these complaints against such a high—profile figure have rocked scotland's political establishment. lorna bbc news, edinburgh. a short time ago our scotland editor sarah smith explained the wider implications for scottish politics. it is going to be enormously difficult for the first minister and the snp party leader nicola sturgeon. you heard her sounding quite upset about this. this is a man who has been a close colleague and mentor of hers for years and years in scottish politics. she is his party leader. she may have to discipline him. that would be very difficult for the nationalst movement. in the

quite a towering figure in scottish parties.his statement tonight basically describing it as a lifelong mentor, she has worked with him for years, he and the s&p cause a synonymous and there'sa he and the s&p cause a synonymous and there's a are are just allegations not being investigated, so allegations not being investigated, so there is no admission of guilt, that he is trying to remove himself from the snp said he does not take party with any allegations that he is presently facing. but you will be personally, rather rocked by this entire story. it is a big moment. the equivalent of a uk wide basis of saying a former labour or tory prime minister announcing the root quitting their party, leaving with the intention to fight some kind of allegations which he denies. and it's as big as that in the context, this is the man that created the space of the referendum, who lead a revival of scottish nationalism, so he became the first minister. who resigned during a moment as far as he was concerned, after the referendum when does th

of many years ago when i'm not or a selling scottish government minister i'm not even an m.p. or m.s.p. at the present moment and therefore it's really important if you try and introduce such a reckless specter procedure that you make sure that the passion who is being complained of it has the opportunity to properly present the case the scottish government's been making the position look the should apply to everybody including former first ministers i absolutely agree and everybody including former first ministers and everybody in the land is intitled to a fear of process and a chance to state the case fairly what could be wrong with that but no you know we're i say the only good i can see coming out of this is we're on our way to the court of session that's a real court of real judgment with fear process is they'll meet with. them will have to vary but. french police have described the southeastern city of grenoble which is near the alps as the french chicago due to its rocketing crime rates then are calling for radical action to restore law and order there. lives. weary too

he is one of the best—known figures in scottish politics.lex salmond, former first minister, former mp, former msp, a man who led his party, the snp, twice and secured a referendum on independence for scotland and who is now facing allegations of sexual misconduct in the run—up to that vote. it's believed the complaints made by two people date back to 2013 during mister salmon's time as a serving first minister when he would have been living here at the first minister's official residence. the current occupant, nicola sturgeon, said she had been aware of the investigation for some time but she said the complaints could not be ignored or swept under the carpet. i've made clear on many occasions that in all workplaces, people must feel able to bring forward complaints and have confidence that they will be treated seriously. and now, it is important that you process and fair process is followed. mr salmond has described the complaints procedure as unjust and has said he will proceed with a judicial review of the complaints process at the court

it's called the scottish double rows. it has swept europe like crazy. everybody had to have a scottish double rose. they were everywhere. everybody had them. finally we should have figured that out 20 years ago. but we didn't. that is their trademark. >> the house was completed in 1800 and the british had something to say about it not long after. >> hour-by-hour part of the napoleonic wars -- are part of the napoleonic wars. it was burned as a military thing. it was not vandalism. they consider the military act, they set the house on fire on the middle floor. it burned the attic down and it all collapsed into the main floor. it was literally a vessel. it was just the stone walls that remained. some of those were so burnt that a fire broke out. the fire started about 1 am. the rain came. the house was rebuilt. largely what is there is what the scots built. the carving is the same. it was copied. the theme that the scottish stonemasons started has been continued on the house. the house was finished on new year's 1818. james monroe had a big reception. pre

completely our treaty seriously regardless of who the person complained about is i can confirm the scottish government received two complaints in january in relation to and examined mr sam and was notified of the complaints in march and forms to sam and the people involved on wednesday august twenty second of my conclusions and that i was considering the public interest in making the fact of the complaints and the investigation publicly known scotland's police have refused to confirm whether an investigation has been open the allegations of sexual harassment date back to two thousand and thirteen alex semin denies any claims of mr conduct and says he is taking legal action against the scottish government we spoke to him about the allegations he's facing. i think few to the complaints that were made against me and i have sued deny any semblance of criminality so when you have such things you need a process which is both confidential and fair and most reasonable people will understand and what i'm not frightened of going to the highest court in the land to establish that it seems the scottish

taking legal action against the government in edinburgh it's an extraordinary situation when the scottish government starts to break his for the club so then charlotte after the shooting everybody connected with this that that was going to be absolutely protected for the process. a very warm welcome to the program to you from all of us here at r t h q in moscow thanks for joining us this hour the united states has confirmed that the latest anti russia sanctions will kick in on monday the restrictions will target russia's financial sector as well as arms sales reporting from washington d.c. here some america. these sanctions were announced earlier this month over russia's alleged involvement in the script paul poison in which there still is no evidence for russia has repeatedly denied its involvement and has even offered its assistance to the quay and investigating the incident but this was apparently ignored now the new batch of sanctions will come into force on august twenty seventh and will prohibit russia from importing secure u.s. goods and technology related to national security but

it's a year since the scottish government introduced the baby box scheme.and a mattress so the box can be used as a safe sleeping space and are given free of charge to every new parent. have they made a difference? catriona renton reports. it's time for a rest for five week old baby grace, but this is not her bed, it's her baby box. for the past year the scottish government has been offering them to all babies born here, packed with essentials like clothes and nappies. and four grace, a useful refuge from her older siblings. 0ver her older siblings. over 52,000 boxes have been gifted to newborns in scotland in the past year. daicos £160 each and so far the scottish government has spent almost £9 million on them. this is our warehouse where we keep oui’ this is our warehouse where we keep our stock donations. this baby and family support service in the north of glasgow works like a food bank. it was originally set up to help people with all the things new babies need. in here we have some of our prams, we have our car seats, we have our cots and hotbeds and

what i am not frightened of going to the highest court in the land to establish that it seems the scottishgovernment looks a bit shaky in their position these investigations depend on could vent today that confidentiality if you don't have that then how and there are people going to have the confidence to complete in future because not just about the past and complained of the confidentiality of the complainants and the scottish government would break the lack of the then jollity so we told them to not make that statement because we were taking the action in the court session but then of course somewhere from when the bowls of the scottish government a tabloid newspaper was briefed so the story got out there for we revealed of a legal action and events have taken of course but it's an extraordinary situation when the scottish government starts to break its own confidentiality after the shooting everybody connected with this that that was going to be absolutely protected for the process that's a global news update for this hour but don't forget you can always head to our website aren't you

the former leader of the scottish national party, alex salmond, has resigned from the party to fight, and was at the helm during the independence referendum. he strongly denies the allegations, which relate to his time in office. scotland's first minister nicola sturgeon has said politics shouldn't play a part in the row engulfing her predecessor. catriona renton reports. i heard a rumour... i think we won the election. it was the party with which his name was synonymous, a member for 45 years, leader for 20, seven of those as scotland's longest serving first minister. but following allegations that emerged last week, alex salmond has left the scottish national party. in a statement, he said... last week, it emerged alex salmond had been the subject of an investigation by the scottish government. two civil servants made complaints of sexual harassment, dating back to 2013 when he was still first minister. the details have been passed to the police. there followed demands from opposition politicians that mr salmond should be suspended by the snp. the first minister and snp leader, nic

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labour party has said that this is dragging scottish politics down.ppeal is astonishing because it means that scotla nd astonishing because it means that scotland is now repeating the unprecedented position of its most they must first minister appealing to snp supporters for cash to take legal action against the government that he used to run. nicholas gordon has said that crowdfunding is a matter for her predecessor ‘s sister to decide. —— nicholas the news that frank field has resigned the labour party whip in parliament. the labour leadership becoming a force for anti—semitism as he says. the labour party has reacted to that saying that, jeremy corbyn banks frank field four his service to the labour party. a labour source said that frank has the looking for an excuse to resign for some time. the deputy leader of the party, tom watson, has said that this is a serious loss to the party andi this is a serious loss to the party and i deeply regret frank's division. it reflects the deep divisions in the party and a sense of just divisions in the party a

the claims prompted an internal scottish government investigation. scotland's first minister said they couldn't be ignored. it's a difficult situation, but what is important is that complaints are treated seriously, regardless of who the person complained about is. egyptian authorities say a british couple on holiday there died of natural causes, but relatives say they were "in perfect health." strong winds and torrential rain in hawaii as hurricane lane approaches. and coming up at at 11:30, another in—depth look at the morning papers. i'll be joined by the political commentator giles kenningham and nicola bartlett, political correspondent at the daily mirror. stay with us for that. and the yorkshire chippy that has translated its menu into mandarin and cantonese after attracting a legion of visitors from china. good evening. the former first minister of scotland, alex salmond, strongly denies two claims of sexual harassment dating back to 2013. the claims, which were made in an internal scottish government investigation, have been passed to the pol

labour said that this would drag scottish politics into the gutter, and a spokeswoman for the scottishn. —— for nicola sturgeon. she has been his friend for 30 years and also describes alex salmond as her mental. she says she wants justice and truth to prevail —— her mentors. she wants a culture where people can come forward with complaints regardless of how senior and well—known their political allegiance is the person involved. he said that there was only so much you could say and do in the context of the high—profile case and absolutely make sure we do not make it harderfor discourage absolutely make sure we do not make it harder for discourage women from coming forward in the future. she said that is an obligation on everybody right now. what happens now? there are a number of things ongoing as we were talking about this court case with alex salmond with the court in session at the scottish government. we do not have a date to be imminent. they will pass the allegations about mr salmon at the end of last week and say that their enquiries at a very early stage. alex salmond denies a