to enact the scottish parliament to enact the necessary legislation. r and council amend did the definition of reserved matters in the scotland act by providing that the of constitutional matters including the union and the united kingdom parliament were not to apply to the 2014 referendum legislation . the referendum legislation. the present case arises because scottish government would like to introduce a bill into the scottish parliament which would provide , for another referendum provide, for another referendum on independence . but the united on independence. but the united kingdom is unwilling to agree to the making of another order in council under section 30. at the present time . so in those the present time. so in those the scottish government wishes it possible to hold a referendum without an order in council and therefore without any modification of the definition of reserved matters . below, the of reserved matters. below, the advocate who is the senior law officer in the scottish government . as asked this court government. as asked this

five judges in the supreme court have been considering if the scottish parliament can pass a bill to without the consent of westminster. our scotland correspondent, lorna gordon, reports. yes, we can. it's eight years since people in scotland voted on scottish independence. for eight years, the debate on the country's future has not gone away. the scottish government wants to hold a fresh vote. they have a pro—independence majority in the parliament here in edinburgh and have named their preferred date as october the 19th of next year. their proposed question, "should scotland be an independent country?" judges in the highest civil court in the uk have been asked to rule on whether msps at holyrood can go ahead with this without westminster�*s backing. the hearing is the tip of the iceberg. we also have more than 8,000 pages of written material to consider. therefore, as is usual, it's likely to be some months before we give ourjudgment. butjust six weeks on, they are about to give their ruling. the five judges heard lawyers for the scottish government argue that because any referendu

the scottish parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on scottish independencecotland would become, in effect, the referendum they want. we must and we will find another democratic, lawful and constitutional means by which the scottish people

1998 by the scotland act and the scottish parliament has no powers to legislate on matters reserved to the uk parliament at westminster including the union of scotland and england and the uk parliament. he did then go on to say that the judges had reached the conclusion that the dead have the power to decide on this matter, that they accepted the reference that was made by the lord advocate but as you say, fundamentally, the decision came down to that the parliament here does not have the power to legislate to hold a second independence referendum without what is called a section 30 order devolving power from the uk government at westminster down to the parliament here at holyrood to hold this referendum. some legal clarity, unanimous decision from those five judges at the supreme court, but the political arguments will continue. this is farfrom political arguments will continue. this is far from settled. nicola sturgeon has said she would like to treat the next general election as a single issue election, a de facto referendum on scottish independence. there are logical difficulties

many thanks, l james cook with the latest analysis at the scottish parliament in edinburgh. rrounding scottish independence, you can listen to the newscast podcast with adam fleming and chris mason. search for newscast on bbc sounds. president zelensky has accused russia of crimes against humanity at a un security council meeting called after the latest wave of damaging missile strikes against ukraine's energy infrastructure. there were several explosions in the capital, kyiv, after an air—raid alert was issued for the whole country. both of reports and reality on the ground. heavy bombardment in lviv meant the entire city, in the west of ukraine, reportedly lost power. it's now been mostly restored. in the zaporizhzhia region, a newborn baby was killed when a rocket hit a maternity unit overnight. the nuclear power station by which we have talked a lot about was forced to rely on diesel generators after external energy supplies were cut off, so a real crisis. moscow has recently intensified its attacks on ukraine's energy networks. 0ur europe correspondent jessica parker rep

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the scottish parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on scottish independence. the prime minister has welcomed the ruling as "clear and definitive", but scotland's first minister says she's disappointed. we must, and we will, find another democratic, lawful and constitutional means by which the scottish people can express their will. we'll be analysing what today's ruling means for scotland. also this lunchtime... we talk to the motherjailed for killing a sex offender accused of abusing her three sons. she is now campaigning to stop paedophiles hiding their identities. seven dead after a mass shooting in a walmart store in the united states. reports say the gunman was the store manager. a world cup scare for england captain harry kane — he's due to have a scan on his injured ankle. and going, going, gone — a blast furnace that dominated the teesside skyline is finally demolished. and coming up on the bbc news channel. four—times champions germany get their world cup under way, hoping to right the wrongs of 2018. can they start with a win overjapan? good afterno

the greens alongside the snp formed a pro-independence party in the scottish parliament and said, weourt decision but scotland's future must be determined by the people of scotland. we also heard from the u.k. prime minister rishi sunak. >> let me start by saying we respect a clear and definitive ruling of thsupreme court of the united kingdom. i would say to the honorable gentlemen, i'm looking forward to also seeing the moderator in scotland tomorrow. i think the people of scotland want us to be fixing the major challenges that we collectively face. maryam: let's take a look at how this may play out in scotland's next election. >> the snp do not quite have a marity here in scottish parliament, but with the scottish greens, they do have a majority in terms of people who would like to see independence, see that referendum. she did not make any mention of that this morning. she was very much talking about a next u.k. election, which she would see as being the first one. i think that is what she is focusing on, but i would imagine, behind the scenes, what we are n privy to, i would ima

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the headlines: the uk supreme court has ruled the scottish parliament does not have the power to call another independence referendum without the consent of westminster. we must, and we will, find another democratic, lawful and constitutional means by which the scottish people can express their will. we talk to the motherjailed for killing a sex offender accused of abusing her three sons — she's now campaigning to stop paedophiles from hiding their identities. a gunman kills six people at a walmart store in the united states — some reports say the attacker was the store manager. legendary dr feelgood guitarist wilko johnson has died at the age of 75. the essex—born musician went onto have a successful solo career and toured right up until his death — despire receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis in 2013. a world cup scare for england captain harry kane — he's due to have a scan on his injured ankle. it is going to be a busy afternoon. judges at the supreme court have ruled that the scottish parliament cannot organise a second independence refendum, unless the uk government agrees. in

we now have more councillors, members of the scottish parliament, and mp's in this place than any otherlitical party. every one of those elected members was elected on a manifesto and clear mandate for scottish independence. what democratic right do the government have to deny scottish democracy, refuse an independence referendum and keep us shackled and imprisoned in this involuntary and unequal union against the will of the scottish people? >> mr. speaker again, we respect , the decision of the court today with regard to the referendum and we are getting on with the business of working constructively, collaboratively and in partnership with the scottish government to deliver for the hon. member's constituents. indeed, the ayrshire growth deal is investing over £100 million to make use of his region's strong industrial heritage, potentially making more use of renewable energy. that is the kind of positive project that we should be focused on, and that is what we will keep on delivering. >> john penrose. >> mr. speaker the prime , minister has rightly promised to recruit a successor to

under section 30 of scotland act or otherwise, the scottish parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on scottish independence. then barbara has more on the court decision . this was a unanimous ruling and it came much faster within 6 weeks, rather than the months that the court had previously announced the fact that it was unanimous that many people to conclude that it was going to go against the scottish government, whose lord advocate of scotland actually asked the supreme court here in london to rule, and in fact, that has happens the president of a supreme court lord read explaining that unanimously. judges have decided that the proposed legislation from the scottish parliament calling another 2nd referendum on independence would touch on what they call reserved matters. now that includes things which affect the union, the united kingdom existence. the scottish government had argued that if i had a referendum it wouldn't, it would be advisory, and that it wouldn't have an immediate effect on the existence of the u. k. and therefore, it wouldn't touch on those res

the scottish parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum , scottish a referenduminst second scottish independence in the supreme court . nicholas sturgeon accused court. nicholas sturgeon accused westminster blocking the vote as a route to . she also says a route to. she also says special snp conference will be held the new year to determine how move forward . a so—called how move forward. a so—called partnership in which one partner is denied the right to choose a different future. but even to ask itself the question cannot be described in any we as voluntary or even a partnership at all. so this ruling confirms that the notion of the uk as a voluntary partnership of nations . if it ever was a reality is no longer a reality . and that longer a reality. and that exposes a situation that is quite simply . on some homeless quite simply. on some homeless people have accused the government of prioritising illegal migrants over their welfare . more than 300 mostly welfare. more than 300 mostly male asylum seekers have been staying at the metropole hotel on blackpool's

that's why these five judges were considering the alternative — the scottish parliament holding a polld have important political consequences relating to the union and the united kingdom parliament. therefore... the scottish parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on scottish independence. this was not nicola sturgeon�*s preferred path to a referendum, and she admitted the decision was a hard pill to swallow. thisjudgment raises profound and deeply uncomfortable questions about the basis and the future of the united kingdom. her response? framing the next general election as a referendum in all but name. her opponents say that's illegitimate, and even some on her own side worry that it will backfire. what do you say to those supporters of independence who worry that you are leading them into a trap? i think the people of scotland i want us to be working on fixing the major challengesj we collectively face — whether that's the economy, supporting the nhs, - or indeed supporting ukraine. what right does a man with no mandate have to deny scottish democracy? mr sp

now back in 2014, the british government actually seated powers to hollywood to the scottish parliament a so called section 30 order, which allowed them to legislate for india right now that went to 55 percent to 45 percent against independence. right now, public opinion. it's fairly evenly divided in scotland and after wednesday's ruling, scotlands 1st minister nicholas surgeon said that she would now be looking to the next national elections to again put the question to the public. the next national election shed to force scotland is of course the your key general election making that both the 1st and the most obvious opportunity to see quote i described back in june as a de facto referendum. as with any proposition in any party manifesto in any election, it is of course, up to the people. how did they respond? well, had the scottish government been successful here? nicholas version hope so. actually hold what they call in the ref. to in october 2023. it's clear now that that whole idea has at least being pushed further down the road. a protest that the world's largest apple iphone fa

the scottish parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum . ottish independence . the supreme court independence. the supreme court ruling comes after scotland's first minister announced plans to hold a vote in october next year. nicholas to hold a vote in october next year . nicholas sturgeon says year. nicholas sturgeon says she's disappointed by the decision but well respected , decision but well respected, adding future without consent adding a future without consent exposes a myth that the uk is a voluntary partnership and makes the case independence . homeless the case independence. homeless people have accused the government of prioritising illegal over their welfare . more illegal over their welfare. more than 300, mostly asylum seekers have been staying at metropole hotel on blackpool seafront for the past year. homeless groups in the city which includes an armed forces veteran, have speaking to gb news. they say they are living rough on the streets while channel are put up in a nearby hotel. it's wrong because you're locking up the re

by consent and democracy, the scottish people have already voted by a clear majority in parliament to have a say in a referendum on the independence. beg the ultimate question, can this prime minister except scottish democracy and if so, is it practical with today's supreme court ruling that sponsors the message that the u.k. is upheld by consent? >> mr. speaker, when scottish people want to see their government working together on the things that matter to them and i think that is possible. we been able to support culture and tourism to bring the vna to dundee. it demonstrates the viability of the union and that's what we will continue to deliver. >> thank you, mr. speaker. my right honorable friend will be aware that the government provides a slim financial support to small nuclear reactors. a few other countries have woken up to invest in these. one will not be running until 2021 -- until 2031, should we be doing the same? >> you make an excellent point and hopefully, he was heartened to hear what the chancellor said that we want to continue with our overall nuclear program in his

by consent and democracy, the scottish people have already voted by a clear majority in parliament to have a say in a referendum on the independence. it begs the ultimate question, can this prime minister except scottish democracy and if so, is it practical with today's supreme court ruling that sponsors the message that the u.k. is upheld by consent? >> mr. speaker, when scottish people want to see their government working together on the things that matter to them and i think that is possible. we been able to support culture and tourism to bring the vna to dundee. it demonstrates the viability of the union and that's what we will continue to deliver. >> thank you, mr. speaker. my right honorable friend will be aware that the government provides a slim financial support to small nuclear reactors. a few other countries have woken up to invest in these. one will not be running until 2021 -- until 2031, should we be doing the same? >> you make an excellent point and hopefully, he was heartened to hear what the chancellor said that we want to continue with our overall nuclear program in

therefore, the scottish parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on scottish the decision was a hard pill to swallow. you'll make thisjudgment hard pill to swallow. you'll make this judgment raises profound and deeply uncomfortable questions about the bases and the future of the united kingdom. framing the next general election as a referendum at all but name. her opponents say that is illegitimate and even some of her side worry it will backfire. but the prime minister said, after a clear and definitive ruling, it was time to move on. i and definitive ruling, it was time to move on.— and definitive ruling, it was time to move on. i think that the peeple — time to move on. i think that the peeple of— time to move on. i think that the people of scotland - time to move on. i think that the people of scotland wantl time to move on. i think that i the people of scotland want us to be _ the people of scotland want us to be working on fixing the major— to be working on fixing the major challenges that we collectively face whether it is the economy for indeed support

the semi thomas scottish government had asked the court to decide whether its parliament could hold a referendum without approval from the u. k. the british conservative government said the question was settled in 2014 referendum when 55 percent of sculptures roaches reject the proposal. the baba in london with more on the court's decision with a british government have welcome the unanimous decision here at the supreme court, saying that the scottish parliament does not have the right to legislate to host another referendum on independence without the backing of the british government now back in 2014, the british government actually seated powers to hollywood to the scottish parliament a so called section 30 order, which allowed them to legislate for india right now that went to 55 percent to 45 percent against independence. right now, public opinion. it's fairly evenly divided in scotland and after wednesday's ruling, scotland 1st minister nicholas surgeon said that she would now be looking to the next national elections to again put the question to the public. the next national el

the scottish parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on scottish independencend's first minister says she respects and accepts the judgment. she will continue to seek westminster authority to proceed with a vote and warns of this, if it is not forthcoming... what i will not do, however, is go cap in hand. my expectation in the short—term, at least, is that the uk will maintain its position of outright democracy denial. that position is, in my view, notjust unsustainable, it is also utterly self—defeating. the more contempt the westminster establishment shows for scottish democracy, the more certain it is that scotland will vote "yes." the prime minister welcomed the ruling and said it underlined that both governments should focus on day—to—day issues and not the constitution. we respect the clear and definitive ruling of the supreme court of the united kingdom. and i think that the people of scotland want us to be working on fixing the major challenges that we collectively face, whether that is the economy, supporting the nhs, or indeed supporting ukraine. now

in 1997 scots voted for the creation of a devolved scottish parliament within the u. k. but many within scotland were not satisfied by the level of autonomy it offered. the scottish national party continued campaigning for full independence and of referendum happened in 2014, a 35 percent of scots voted against leaving the u. k. but after breaks edwards, a majority of scots rejected the 2015 referendum scottish 1st minister nicholas sturgeon, said, a new independence vote was required. landry, wilson's an activist with the campaign time for scotland. he won't scotland to be independent. he's had a demonstration at the scottish parliament in edinburgh and joins us now live. thank you very much for being on this news. our. how angry are you and the other protesters are with today's court decision some good evening. it's great to be joining you. i'm joining you from, you can see the scottish parliament building behind me on right to the center, right. by here. i think that the campaign was across to help you today of disappointed by the result, by the decision and supreme co

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now, moving on, the uk supreme court will conclude their verdict tomorrow on whether the scottish parliamentinster. so joining me now is austin sheridan, former snp glasgow city councillor and brian monteith, a former scottish member of parliament. thank you both very much for joining me this morning. back in 2014, i didn't think it was this long ago. is that actually the scottish independence referendum 7 scottish independence referendum ? so scottish independence referendum ? so 55% scottish independence referendum ? so 55% of scots vote no. has the mood changed in scotland ? the mood changed in scotland? you say austin ? well, the last you say austin? well, the last scottish parliament election and just isn't in 21 people in scotland elected give up just pro—independence majority in parliament since this establishment in 1999. what's your opinion them and we can see that that generally and that the neck and neck and it's not the election of their msps it decides future of scotland's path does have be done through referendum. what we do know is that if you scotland elected to parliament to

absence of any modification of definition of reserved matters by the order of the council, the scottish parliaments not have the power to legislate for a referendum on scottish independence. the scottish first minister, nicola sturgeon had planned to stage a vote on october 19th next year. plan b is to use the next general election as a "de facto referendum". let's be absolutely blunt. the so-called _ let's be absolutely blunt. the so—called partnership in which one partner— so—called partnership in which one partner is— so—called partnership in which one partner is denying the right to choose — partner is denying the right to choose a _ partner is denying the right to choose a different future or even to ask itself— choose a different future or even to ask itself the question cannot be described — ask itself the question cannot be described in any way as voluntary or even _ described in any way as voluntary or even a _ described in any way as voluntary or even a partnership at all. so this ruling confirms that the notion of the uk _ ruling confirms that the notion of the uk as— ruling confirms th

under the scottish parliament under the settlement , and the devolution settlement, and that's wherebut of course, i will not stop the first minister or indeed supporters of independence continuing to push for a referendum. jamie so what happens next? well, i mean, nicholas sturgeon has stopped pushing for a referendum the day she lost the last left referendum. and i don't think that will change any time soon. the big problem we have here in scotland have very scotland is we have a very powerfully that is in control of government that is in control of so many aspects of day to day lives of scots . but we have a lives of scots. but we have a government which is obsessed on the issue of independence. and as we're seeing as a of that, we're seeing pubuc as a of that, we're seeing public services right the public services right across the country on justice, health care, local councils. i mean, you know, it's a disgrace, actually. i mean, the government needs to get back to his day job and focus on the things that people really interested in talking really are interested in talking about

here with me to discuss this is michelle valentine, who's a former member of the scottish parliament. very much. how do you create particular verdict and bad news for sturgeon and scottish independence ? well, i scottish independence? well, i suppose it depends what we do it more than anything else. i mean one thing that was clear today is that the supreme court ruled that reserved matters are . that reserved matters are. reserved matters . and in the reserved matters. and in the whole time i've in politics, nicholas sturgeon her predecessor, have tried to conflate independ and democracy and. they have used the scottish parliament to try and act like an independent government and have quite often overstepped mark when it comes to reserve. and i think this ruling defines that and i think it's really time that the uk government started you know pinning them down when do overstep that mark whether it's passing bills that actually the matters whether giving money such as the 5 million nicholas sturgeon at the court that she going to give to other countries these out with the powers and ye

britain's supreme court has ruled that the scottish parliament does not have the power to hold a secondendum on independence. the judges ruled another vote could not take place thout the consent of the u.k. government in london which it so far refused to give. scotland's first minister said she was disappointed by the ruling but respected it. 55% rejected independence in the last referendum held in 2014. the european space agency has chosen the u.k. paralympics printer as the first disabled astronaut to join the training team. he will work with designers and engineers to see if he can be the first disabled person to go into space. he lost his leg in a motorbike accident when he was 19 years old. one of the effects of the war in ukraine has been pressure restricting its supplies of gas to western europe. germany which was heavily dependent on russian gas was particularly badly affected. germany has not only replenished its stored gas, it has also built its first terminal for imported lng in just 200 days. our correspondent now repos. germa, a country seeking independence. once powered by

last half an hour that unanimously judges have decided that the proposed legislation from the scottish parliament calling another 2nd referendum on independence would touch on what they call reserved matters. now that includes things which affect the union, the united kingdom existence, the scottish government had argued, but if they had a referendum, it wouldn't, it would be advisory and they wouldn't have an immediate effect on the existence of the u. k. and therefore, it wouldn't touch on those reserved matters. they've lost the argument conclusively . now the situation in scotland is that public opinion is still fairly divided. it's more pro independence than back in 2014. when the know can 15545, but it's not very strong. nicholas sturgeon recognizes that. she said that if she lost this judgment, she would then have to seek a mandate through a further election. they did when the 2021 election promising this in the rec to as they call it. but that now is clearly not on the cards in the immediate future. it probably is going to be along the whole for the scottish national party and the allies

the scottish parliament adjourned on the 25th day of march in the year 1707 is hereby reconvened. has voted yes. and it is a very good morning in wales. . good morning from brian redhead and john humphrys. it's thursday... testy conversations. well, you've been a supporter of the labour party— all your life, brian. so i expect you to say something like that. i do you think we should have a one minute silence now in this interview for you to apologise for daring to suggest that you know how i vote? did you threaten to overrule him? i did not overrule... did you threaten to overrule him? i took advice on what i could or could not do... did you threaten to overrule him? the common market embraced. you see, yes is now showing at 67%. then the eu rejected. the british people have spoken and the answer is we're out. we saw them come... we'll have a new prime minister in that building behind me by wednesday evening. and go... hums t0 himself 100 years on... ..to serve the country i love. in fact, michelle, as i speak to you, i'm getting a call from downing street. so i'm going to take th

to unilaterally hold a referendum on independence already appointed october next year, the scottish parliamento legislate a referendum on scottish independence initiators referendum. scottish first minister nicholas storgen said she respected the decision of the court and would not hold a plebiscite in violation of the law. but this does not mean that the struggle for independence is over. let's say directly the so-called partnership, in which one partner is denied the right to choose another future, cannot be called a voluntary or even partnership, in general, my determination to achieve independence is stronger than ever anyway, but the only legal way to hold a referen. remains in agreement the british government, ruling conservatives, so far flatly refuses to give the scots such a right, the decision of the supreme court was discussed in the house of commons today . the leader of the national party faction of scotland, ian blackford, accused the cabinet of being undemocratic, adding that the current leader, rishi sunok, was not chosen by anyone at this speed. the scottish parliament now has

we mentioned nicola sturgeon a few times, we can listen to her in the scottish parliament and on the lled nicola sturgeon ridicules douglas ross! let me just reflect on the last few weeks on the life - of douglas ross, leader for now. of the scottish conservative party. he called in borisjohnson to resign then u—turned then called - on boris johnson to resign again and then u—turned again, - he demanded that i follow the mini budget, then applauded liz truss l for scrapping the mini budget, l he voted for fracking in england, now i think he welcomes the fact that the fracking ban has been. reinstated in england. just last week or the week before i he said that liz truss would winl the next general election, - and days later he welcomed the resignation of liz truss. today he backs rishi sunak, who - knows what douglas ross's permission will be at this time next week?! did nicola sturgeon get anything wrong in that list? look, that was an answer to a question i posed about the nhs in scotland, about people waiting hours and sometimes days for an ambulance to take them to a&e to sit outs

we can speak to lorna now, who joins us from the scottish parliament in holyrood this morning. s ruling will pose big questions for both rishi sunak and nicola sturgeon about what comes next. well, the scottish government's top law officer dorothy bain has called this a festering issue since the early days of devolution. they hope today to get some legal if not political clarity. broadly speaking there are three possible outcomes. the first is the supreme court rejects the reference. it does not believe it is in the remit of the judges to rule on this issue. dorothy bain said she will not sign off on the bill to put it before parliament here without a court ruling. still the question about whether a backbench msp might present a bill instead. the second possible outcome there could be a win for the scottish government. the court rules it is within the remit of the parliament to pass an advisory referendum bill here at the parliament. we have seen recently legislation pass within a matter of days. that process can be very fast indeed. the third possible outcome is a win for the u

the scottish parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on scottish independence. i protested, the world's largest apple. i phone factory in china as turn violent work is protesting against unpaid wages and the impact of china. strict code 900 policy. but the headline news continues, i'll just 0 after the stream. we understand the different states, similarity of culture across the world. so no matter what, i'll just bring you the news and current affairs the matter to you. i'll just ah hi, anthony ok, welcome to the stream. you know, this is a show the often asked migrant asylum seekers. why would you leave your own home and go in a perilous journey to a country much about and you not to show what your future might be. they were going to all sat question of patients in the past year 25000 at least hoping to portage from the us back to haiti. let me show you one of the most recent interdictions by the u. s. coast. got, it was just a few hours ago, the west coast guard found a vessel full of haitians. and this is what happened when they pulled them aboard. this is k

five judges in the supreme court have been considering if the scottish parliament can pass a bill to estminster. 0ur scotland correspondent, lorna gordon, reports. eight years since people in scotland voted on scottish independence, or eight years the debate on the country's future has not gone away. the scottish government wants to hold a fresh vote, they have a pro independence majority in the parliament hand have named their preferred date of october 19 of next year, the proposed question, should scotland be an independent country? judge just independent country? judge just in the highest civil court in the uk asked to rule on whether they can go ahead with this without the backing of westminster.- without the backing of westminster. ., , westminster. the hearing is the ti - westminster. the hearing is the ti of the westminster. the hearing is the tip of the iceberg. _ westminster. the hearing is the tip of the iceberg. we _ westminster. the hearing is the tip of the iceberg. we also - tip of the iceberg. we also have more than eight thousand pages of written material to consider.

go of the scottish parliament of the polish sejm over the assembly of france and slovenia, they are all absolute indifference to the belarusian opposition. let's go for the trick. all of a sudden, the problems of the protesters repel their godparents. and those, after all, they love beautiful words so much, bright pictures seem white and fluffy. so we decided to invite them to make congratulations with a video postcard c happy new year to their political prisoners. well, what's left is the time to prepare for the holidays, though it turned out that there is no time even to congratulate their wards on the new year . well, or just laziness, and the president of belarus, hello, i represent independent human rights activists of belarus, i would like to talk with km goering, my ward godson , he burns prisoners, belarus has grown up to lead fanoviche. we are preparing a video greeting for the new year for police prisoners and would like to offer kayu congratulate his ward to say a few words. understand that no, you don't need a name. erring, one moment we don't have that. ah sorry a minute. w

kezia dugdale was a member of the scottish parliament when she appeared on the programme. was going to get celebrities - talking about tax policy around the fireplace. . but i thought there was a chance we might be able to talk- about politics or some of the big issues. - there is an opportunity for him to talk about an issue - and that could be something like his own dyslexia, - it could be really empowering. and really helpful and comforting for people around the country. but it is undoubtedly a very risky decision for him. - mr hancock's ministerial career was ruined by bad publicity when he was caught having an affair with his friend and adviser gina coladangelo and had to resign for breaking covid lockdown rules. so will a stint in the jungle help or hinder his career? it didn't do nadine dorries any harm. urgh, god, it's horrible! but what do mr hancock's constituents in west suffolk think? he's not taking the job very seriously, you know what i mean? being in politics and going on telly and acting a clown. he needs to really look after the country before he goes and

go of the scottish parliament of the polish sejm over the assembly of france and slovenia, they are allir absolute indifference to the belarusian opposition. let's go for the trick. all of a sudden, the problems of the protestants repel their godparents. and those, after all, they love beautiful words, bright pictures and seem white and fluffy. so we decided to offer them to make congratulations with a video card happy new year for their political prisoners wards. well something it’s time to get ready for the holidays, but it turned out that even to congratulate my wards on new year’s eve, i would never want to talk to my ward godson, prisoners of belarus , rostislavl, stefanovichi. we are preparing a video of congratulations for the new year for the politicians of prisoners and would like to offer. what to congratulate his ward to say a few words understand? no, what's not don't need a name like goering perlin goering one moment we don't have one. are you sure you would like talk. i'm sorry, don't wait a minute. can you repeat it again? yes, can i speak to jens, he's not here right now

the opposition parties here at the scottish parliament questioned whether this was the time for a national beginning. john swinney said the autumn statement by the uk government was likely to set out eye watering cuts ahead. the man who scored of one of the most iconic goals in fa cup history, ronnie radford, has died at the age of 79. he scored the equaliser for non—league hereford united against newcastle united in the third round in 1972. his goal forced extra time, with hereford going on to beat newcastle in one of the competition's biggest upsets. there are thousands of ukrainian children living in the uk, who are trying to settle into new communities, new schools and new homes. to help them feel welcome, the bbc children's tv series hey duggee is adding some characters they may well recognise. our entertainment correspondent, colin paterson has been taking a look. woof! duggee is waiting for some new friends to arrive. they have come from a country called ukraine. this is hey duggee with a difference. the cbeebies series about a big brown dog and the squirrel club that he runs has be

does not the scottish parliament does not the power to legislate for a vote on independence.d? scotland in an scotland is trapped in an unhappy of nations. i've to be honest with you, given the fact that we have very stark figures about exactly what the government receives from westminster, maybe they're not the want the only ones who want a divorce, but here she is for established westminster or other wise well, ever silenced the voice of the scottish people on a day off. anyway, today she's claimed that politicians at westminster are blocking demands for a second scottish independence referendum because fear outcome also ask should fear the outcome also ask should we name shame doctors? yes, we should refuse to meet patients face to face. i know loads of people who've had an illness and they've been misdiagnosed over zoom. i think it's an absolute scandal. gp's got to seeing people face to face and being named and shamed. if don't, i'll be back in a moment. welcome back. it's all ready . welcome back. it's all ready. o'clock. you're with me. patrick christys on gb news. and

the headlines: the uk supreme court has ruled the scottish parliament does not have the power to callwhich the scottish people can express their will. we talk to the motherjailed for killing a sex offender accused of abusing her three sons — she's now campaigning to stop paedophiles from hiding their identities. a gunman kills six people at a walmart store in the united states — some reports say the attacker was the store manager.

and that's understandable because the scottish parliament is an organ of the united kingdom state andse limits are part of that constitution , no part of that constitution, no settlement, but the future of scotland is not a matter . for scotland is not a matter. for the uk. solely or for domestic law. this is a matter of the ancient nation of scotland and re—establishing its rightful place as an independ and member of the international community . of the international community. and our position is that the people of scotland, the sovereign of scotland who have the right to self—determination and to freely determine our political status and to pursue our economic , cultural and our economic, cultural and economic and social development as an independent country. economic and social development as an independent country . and i as an independent country. and i don't think anybody is in the position tell us that we can or can't do that. no way are they possession of the scottish first minister is that she will accept that the work from civil servants within the uk status to apparatus sh

and during a rally outside the scottish parliament tonight, she also said it's clear the uk is not aoluntary partnership of nations . now the westminster establishment may think it can block a referendum . but let me block a referendum. but let me be clear i am sure on your behalf today , no establishment, behalf today, no establishment, westminster or otherwise , will westminster or otherwise, will ever silence the voice of the scottish people . the home scottish people. the home secretary has admitted the government has failed to control the uk's borders and blamed channel migrants for overcrowding at a processing centre. almost 4000 migrants were being held at the manston centre in kent earlier this month. that's more than double its capacity while during a parliamentary hearing suella braverman was asked whose fault it was that that was allowed to happen. it was that that was allowed to happen . i'll tell you who's at happen. i'll tell you who's at fault . yeah, it's very clear fault. yeah, it's very clear who's. it's the people who are breaking our rules, coming here illegally ,