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suppose you could argue that he could have been in west minister and dundee remote bid for the virgin islandsnd. it’s islands investigation rather than the other way around.— islands investigation rather than the other way around. it's a choice he makes- — the other way around. it's a choice he makes- it _ the other way around. it's a choice he makes. itjust _ the other way around. it's a choice he makes. itjust all— the other way around. it's a choice he makes. itjust all seems - the other way around. it's a choice he makes. itjust all seems quite i he makes. itjust all seems quite ridiculous — he makes. itjust all seems quite ridiculous i_ he makes. itjust all seems quite ridiculous. i think he is in a very safe, _ ridiculous. i think he is in a very safe, conservative seat down there i think— safe, conservative seat down there i think is— safe, conservative seat down there i think is much earlier two majority is like _ think is much earlier two majority is like 23,000. really safe seat for the death— is like 23,000. really safe seat for the death that doesn't excuse what he's doing — the d
suppose you could argue that he could have been in west minister and dundee remote bid for the virgin islandsnd. it’s islands investigation rather than the other way around.— islands investigation rather than the other way around. it's a choice he makes- — the other way around. it's a choice he makes- it _ the other way around. it's a choice he makes. itjust _ the other way around. it's a choice he makes. itjust all— the other way around. it's a choice he makes. itjust all seems - the...
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i said it _ british virgin islands to do that.s— conservatives might've thought that this is something that the end of last week— this is something that the end of last week with owen patterson the changes— last week with owen patterson the changes made around they are in the government back and outcome of those u-turns _ government back and outcome of those u-turns but— government back and outcome of those u—turns. but really this is something that the public are talking — something that the public are talking about, the public health grasp— talking about, the public health grasp and therefore the papers are grasping _ grasp and therefore the papers are grasping at. and they are actively looking _ grasping at. and they are actively looking for stories and continue to pile up— looking for stories and continue to pile up pressure on the conservatives i think this is in the end of— conservatives i think this is in the end of it — conservatives i think this is in the end of it either. i'd be very surprised _ end of it either. i'd be
i said it _ british virgin islands to do that.s— conservatives might've thought that this is something that the end of last week— this is something that the end of last week with owen patterson the changes— last week with owen patterson the changes made around they are in the government back and outcome of those u-turns _ government back and outcome of those u-turns but— government back and outcome of those u—turns. but really this is something that the public are talking —...
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doing the speaker work_ virgin islands doing the speaker work for— virgin islands doing the speakernd the chief— work for the government there. and the chief whips office has confirmed that this _ the chief whips office has confirmed that this request was given to some mps during — that this request was given to some mps during the lockdown. but there was also _ mps during the lockdown. but there was also a _ mps during the lockdown. but there was also a bit of a pointed comment from the _ was also a bit of a pointed comment from the chief whip who said that mps should make sure that at all times— mps should make sure that at all times they are prioritising the work of their— times they are prioritising the work of their constituents. and that's the same — of their constituents. and that's the same thing borisjohnson was saying _ the same thing borisjohnson was saying today after his press conference up in glasgow at cop26. sir geoffrey cox has, it's been made absolutely— sir geoffrey cox has, it's been made absolutely clear to him that he needs— absolutely clear to him that he need
doing the speaker work_ virgin islands doing the speaker work for— virgin islands doing the speakernd the chief— work for the government there. and the chief whips office has confirmed that this _ the chief whips office has confirmed that this request was given to some mps during — that this request was given to some mps during the lockdown. but there was also _ mps during the lockdown. but there was also a _ mps during the lockdown. but there was also a bit of a pointed comment from the...
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and here he is, in the british virgin islands earlier this year.ording to the daily mail, he spent weeks in the territory as parliament was sitting. someone else cast his vote because of covid 19 restrictions at the time. . , , ., ., , time. ultimately it is one for his voters to decide. _ time. ultimately it is one for his voters to decide. i _ time. ultimately it is one for his voters to decide. i don't - time. ultimately it is one for his| voters to decide. i don't think it's for me to start making or prejudicing or 2nd—guessing the judgments they make. what is crucial is transparency around any outside interests and ultimately the voters will decide at the ballot box as they do and they do so for him and for me. fix. they do and they do so for him and for me. �* , ., ~ , they do and they do so for him and forme. , ., ~, ., , for me. a number of mps have second “obs but for me. a number of mps have second jobs but few— for me. a number of mps have second jobs but few earn _ for me. a number of mps have second jobs but few earn as _ for me. a numb
and here he is, in the british virgin islands earlier this year.ording to the daily mail, he spent weeks in the territory as parliament was sitting. someone else cast his vote because of covid 19 restrictions at the time. . , , ., ., , time. ultimately it is one for his voters to decide. _ time. ultimately it is one for his voters to decide. i _ time. ultimately it is one for his voters to decide. i don't - time. ultimately it is one for his| voters to decide. i don't think it's for me to start...
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geoffrey cox has earned more than £700,000 for legal work which included a trip to the british virgin islandsn covid measures allowed mps to vote without being in westminster. there is no suggestion that that broke any rules but it has raised more uncomfortable questions for the prime minister who was off to glasgow this morning. pare for the prime minister who was off to glasgow this morning.— to glasgow this morning. are you runnina to glasgow this morning. are you running away _ to glasgow this morning. are you running away from _ to glasgow this morning. are you running away from sleaze - running away from sleaze allegations? already in glasgow, the health secretary. is it ok to do a virtual meeting for your private employer from your house of commons office? i’m employer from your house of commons office? �* ., ., ., ., office? i'm not going to get into any individual _ office? i'm not going to get into any individual case. _ office? i'm not going to get into any individual case. i'm - office? i'm not going to get into any individual case. i'm asking i office? i'm not going to get into i
geoffrey cox has earned more than £700,000 for legal work which included a trip to the british virgin islandsn covid measures allowed mps to vote without being in westminster. there is no suggestion that that broke any rules but it has raised more uncomfortable questions for the prime minister who was off to glasgow this morning. pare for the prime minister who was off to glasgow this morning.— to glasgow this morning. are you runnina to glasgow this morning. are you running away _ to...
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against the british— the virgin islands against the british government while in his mp's office _ britishtion secretary— office. we've got the education secretary who managed to get around a rule _ secretary who managed to get around a rule about having to disclose his outside _ a rule about having to disclose his outside interests by registering the company— outside interests by registering the company and his wife's name. we've -ot company and his wife's name. we've got all_ company and his wife's name. we've got all kinds — company and his wife's name. we've got all kinds of mps, most of whom it should _ got all kinds of mps, most of whom it should be say democrats that have been acting thoroughly within the rules— been acting thoroughly within the rules as _ been acting thoroughly within the rules as they currently stand, and thais— rules as they currently stand, and that's why— rules as they currently stand, and that's why there is much anger because a _ that's why there is much anger because a lot of them are thinking, hang _ because a lot of them are thinking, hang on. _ because a
against the british— the virgin islands against the british government while in his mp's office _ britishtion secretary— office. we've got the education secretary who managed to get around a rule _ secretary who managed to get around a rule about having to disclose his outside _ a rule about having to disclose his outside interests by registering the company— outside interests by registering the company and his wife's name. we've -ot company and his wife's name. we've got all_ company and...
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this company that was sold in the british virgin islands. however, on his family trust was the one that signed it, and we're talking about his children and his wife. he says he knew nothing about it because he as president, he had to have a blind trust. that means not know where his billions of dollars were being invested, but few people believe that it's possible that his own family, i hadn't at least consulted him about what was going on. and so we're hearing arguments, fuller, and again, some saying that this is not the time to impeach a president to ouster president, so close to the end of his term and others who are shame. that an example has to be said to the gillian people. less than 5 days, by the way, from national presidential elections in this country. so the time is extraordinarily sensitive. however, it does look, as i mentioned earlier, that there will not be enough people in favor of conviction to actually force him out of office now. but this trial could continue even after he stepped down. lucy, thank you very much for that
this company that was sold in the british virgin islands. however, on his family trust was the one that signed it, and we're talking about his children and his wife. he says he knew nothing about it because he as president, he had to have a blind trust. that means not know where his billions of dollars were being invested, but few people believe that it's possible that his own family, i hadn't at least consulted him about what was going on. and so we're hearing arguments, fuller, and again,...
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s. virgin islands that seen had that was nicknamed by locals called pedophile island. so he did have lunch there. that's not to say anything inappropriate happen. and that happened before he became ceo barclays. he was still working for j. p. morgan, when obscene was there where he was an important client. so it's not unusual. they say when you have high rolling clients, like i've seen billionaires for their relationship to be a little more personal, if you will with your banker, it's not unusual for bankers to visit a client like that at their home, for example. so him visiting this island isn't necessarily an indictment of him, but it is one more thing that makes you go ha, what was the nature of their relationship? and obviously i've seen is not someone that people associate with good things. and he is certainly a black eye when it comes to p, r in any circle. so maybe barclay's decision was, hey, the fact that you were associated with him at all, there has been some inconsistency in what you're saying was the nature of your relationship. and what we're hearing from
s. virgin islands that seen had that was nicknamed by locals called pedophile island. so he did have lunch there. that's not to say anything inappropriate happen. and that happened before he became ceo barclays. he was still working for j. p. morgan, when obscene was there where he was an important client. so it's not unusual. they say when you have high rolling clients, like i've seen billionaires for their relationship to be a little more personal, if you will with your banker, it's not...
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and i am not _ in the british virgin islands.tricky, because there _ is going to find it tricky, because there is— is going to find it tricky, because there is a — is going to find it tricky, because there is a sense thatjournalists have _ there is a sense thatjournalists have got— there is a sense thatjournalists have got the smell of blood, and i think— have got the smell of blood, and i think it _ have got the smell of blood, and i think it is — have got the smell of blood, and i think it is now getting to the point where _ think it is now getting to the point where it— think it is now getting to the point where it is— think it is now getting to the point where it is not going to stop any time _ where it is not going to stop any time soon — where it is not going to stop any time soon-— where it is not going to stop any time soon. . ,, ., . time soon. talking of which, the i has taken a _ time soon. talking of which, the i has taken a slightly _ time soon. talking of which, the i has taken a slightly different - has taken a sli
and i am not _ in the british virgin islands.tricky, because there _ is going to find it tricky, because there is— is going to find it tricky, because there is a — is going to find it tricky, because there is a sense thatjournalists have _ there is a sense thatjournalists have got— there is a sense thatjournalists have got the smell of blood, and i think— have got the smell of blood, and i think it _ have got the smell of blood, and i think it is — have got the smell of blood, and i...
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he's earned more than £700,000 for legal work which included a trip to the british virgin islands inatement sir geoffrey cox said... downing street says this is now a matterfor the parliamentary standards process but, politically, the continuing allegations are very squarely a matter and may be a problem for number ten. helen catt, bbc news. let's speak tojill rutter of the uk in a changing europe. former civil servant, as well. how clear are the rules about mps doing otherjobs? mps clear are the rules about mps doing other “obs? ~ , ., ., ., ., ., other “obs? mps are allowed to do otherjobs? mps are allowed to do otherjobs. — otherjobs? mps are allowed to do otherjobs. they — otherjobs? mps are allowed to do otherjobs, they have _ otherjobs? mps are allowed to do otherjobs, they have to _ otherjobs? mps are allowed to do otherjobs, they have to declare i otherjobs, they have to declare them and that has always been part of the rules, but you could argue we have a cabinet composed mainly of mps who are doing a full time job and getting an extra salary on top, so there has never been
he's earned more than £700,000 for legal work which included a trip to the british virgin islands inatement sir geoffrey cox said... downing street says this is now a matterfor the parliamentary standards process but, politically, the continuing allegations are very squarely a matter and may be a problem for number ten. helen catt, bbc news. let's speak tojill rutter of the uk in a changing europe. former civil servant, as well. how clear are the rules about mps doing otherjobs? mps clear are...
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in the british virgin islands in the british virgin islands in the british virgin islands?%. i think it _ together does not get us to be1.5%. i think it is _ together does not get us to be1.5%. i think it is absolutely right the prime — i think it is absolutely right the prime minister is here to do that. everyone — prime minister is here to do that. everyone would understand that. you have also _ everyone would understand that. you have also asked about an individual case: _ have also asked about an individual case the _ have also asked about an individual case, the geoffrey cox case. i am not going — case, the geoffrey cox case. i am not going to — case, the geoffrey cox case. i am not going to get into that, certainly if i do not know the details _ certainly if i do not know the details. what i do know that any mp, if they— details. what i do know that any mp, if they have _ details. what i do know that any mp, if they have an external interest when _ if they have an external interest when they should be open and transparent about that and follow the rules — transparent
in the british virgin islands in the british virgin islands in the british virgin islands?%. i think it _ together does not get us to be1.5%. i think it is _ together does not get us to be1.5%. i think it is absolutely right the prime — i think it is absolutely right the prime minister is here to do that. everyone — prime minister is here to do that. everyone would understand that. you have also _ everyone would understand that. you have also asked about an individual case: _ have also...
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and here he is in the british virgin islands earlier this year.ing the judgments they make. what is crucial is transparency around any outside interests and ultimately the voters will decide at the ballot box, as they do, and they do so for geoffrey and they do so for me. a number of mps have second jobs, but few earn as much as sir geoffrey. the most recent register of interests show he earned hundreds of thousands of pounds for his legal work. there is no suggestion that geoffrey cox has broken any rules, but his case adds to questions about the balance between mps' work in parliament and any outside jobs. number 10 said this afternoon the primary work of mps had to be serving their constituents and they needed to be visible in doing so. some want the government to go further. it's absolutely staggering geoffrey cox has made over the vast majority of mps were working harder than we have ever worked, helping serve our constituents through some of the toughest times of their lives. clearly, borisjohnson now needs to decide whether it is acceptable
and here he is in the british virgin islands earlier this year.ing the judgments they make. what is crucial is transparency around any outside interests and ultimately the voters will decide at the ballot box, as they do, and they do so for geoffrey and they do so for me. a number of mps have second jobs, but few earn as much as sir geoffrey. the most recent register of interests show he earned hundreds of thousands of pounds for his legal work. there is no suggestion that geoffrey cox has...
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without you put that— british virgin islands without you put that two things out there on the chief on the chief whip mark spencer did put out a statement saying yes, those mps who sought to be able to vote by proxy— who sought to be able to vote by proxy during lockdown restrictions did get— proxy during lockdown restrictions did get his — proxy during lockdown restrictions did get his permission. but he also pointedly— did get his permission. but he also pointedly said that mps should look to prioritise work for their constituents. that very much echoed the message from borisjohnson during _ the message from borisjohnson during the press conference in gtascow— during the press conference in glascow today and comments from his official _ glascow today and comments from his official spokesman yesterday. the mirror has official spokesman yesterday. tie: mirror has got another angle on sir geoffrey cox. the papers are all really collectively have been quite a go at him. in fact they calculate very is papers calculate earnings from all the legal work he does as five and a half to 6 mil
without you put that— british virgin islands without you put that two things out there on the chief on the chief whip mark spencer did put out a statement saying yes, those mps who sought to be able to vote by proxy— who sought to be able to vote by proxy during lockdown restrictions did get— proxy during lockdown restrictions did get his — proxy during lockdown restrictions did get his permission. but he also pointedly— did get his permission. but he also pointedly said that mps...
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the trust owned several shell companies in the british virgin islands. $5 to $10 million. the isaias conviction was later overturned amid controversy. neither of the brothers responded to requests for comment about the trusts. >> what we found so far is that roughly 20 high-profile politicians and industrialists from countries ranging from ecuador to india, who have been in trouble in their home countries for everything from human rights abuses to banking fraud, moved their assets and wealth into the united states, under the noses of investigators. we're talking about people who have been in all kinds of trouble, accused of some very bad things, who are using this system to hide their wealth, not only potentially from the governments, and the taxing authorities in their home countries, but also from the victims in their home countries who might have a claim to some of that money. >> narrator: two companies are prominent in the leaked documents: trident, whic created ambar's trust, and the south dakota trust company, which was used by the isaias brothers.
the trust owned several shell companies in the british virgin islands. $5 to $10 million. the isaias conviction was later overturned amid controversy. neither of the brothers responded to requests for comment about the trusts. >> what we found so far is that roughly 20 high-profile politicians and industrialists from countries ranging from ecuador to india, who have been in trouble in their home countries for everything from human rights abuses to banking fraud, moved their assets and...
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sir geoffrey refers to his role advising the british virgin islands with regard to a public inquiry.r own representation. sir geoffrey then speaks about his constiteuncy work. his statement says, sir geoffrey regularly works 70—hour weeks and always ensures that his casework on behalf of his constituents is given primary importance and fully carried out. sir geoffrey's view is that it is up to the electors of torridge and west devon whether or not they vote for someone who is a senior and distinguished professional in his field. and he concludes, he understands that the matter has been referred to the parliamentary commissioner and he will fully cooperate with her investigation. he does not believe that he breached the rules but will of course accept thejudgment of the parliamentary commissioner or of the committee on the matter. 0ur political correspondent jonathan blake joins us from westminster. well, jonathan, labour says they believe it's a breach of the rules, sir geoffrey says he doesn't believe it is. shouldn't rules be clear—cut enough to say either way? it is. shouldn't rul
sir geoffrey refers to his role advising the british virgin islands with regard to a public inquiry.r own representation. sir geoffrey then speaks about his constiteuncy work. his statement says, sir geoffrey regularly works 70—hour weeks and always ensures that his casework on behalf of his constituents is given primary importance and fully carried out. sir geoffrey's view is that it is up to the electors of torridge and west devon whether or not they vote for someone who is a senior and...
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the transaction was carried out in the british virgin islands, a known tax haven. piano insists he knew nothing about it. if emma commit, we are convinced that this accusation has no foundation, in fact, or in law. we've concluded that the charges are based on false events and conjectures, immigrant level. so if we are confident that on tuesday, the senate, acting as the jury will reject the charges did appears unlikely that 2 thirds of the senate will vote out the president. 4 months before the end of his term. many chileans are more worried about stability than pinioned as innocence. the mean that from a symbolic point of view, asking a president who can't pass on the presidential says he's accessories horrible. this country is very attached to symbols like the flag, the presidential fashion and legality. perhaps, but even pinioned us once, the ardent supporters have turned their backs on and indians, people who hated him continue to have him those that voted against him. and those that voted for him, feel betrayed. because ben year ended ended up doing exactly what he campaign agains
the transaction was carried out in the british virgin islands, a known tax haven. piano insists he knew nothing about it. if emma commit, we are convinced that this accusation has no foundation, in fact, or in law. we've concluded that the charges are based on false events and conjectures, immigrant level. so if we are confident that on tuesday, the senate, acting as the jury will reject the charges did appears unlikely that 2 thirds of the senate will vote out the president. 4 months before...
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using his parliamentary office to carry out paid work advising the government of the british virgin islandsnssberg reports. not always pretty from the outside. nor, perhaps, on the inside either. here's a former cabinet minister working as a lawyer from what seems to be his commons office. forgive my absence during some of the morning. i'm afraid the bell went off. "the bell went off," he says. in other words, he had to leave this lucrative session to go and vote. and here he was again, working in the caribbean, whilst travel restrictions were tight. there are real drawbacks to open registers. it becomes a political tool... pondering that while declaring outside work was the right thing, it could cause some problems. mps are allowed to do other jobs, but sir geoffrey, the booming brexiteer, has been the top outside earner in the commons and using premises funded by the taxpayer for other work is not allowed. after a couple of days of silence, a statement appeared on sir geoffrey's website, saying he is... prime minister, are you running from the sleaze allegations? . borisjohnson might have
using his parliamentary office to carry out paid work advising the government of the british virgin islandsnssberg reports. not always pretty from the outside. nor, perhaps, on the inside either. here's a former cabinet minister working as a lawyer from what seems to be his commons office. forgive my absence during some of the morning. i'm afraid the bell went off. "the bell went off," he says. in other words, he had to leave this lucrative session to go and vote. and here he was...
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using his parliamentary office, to carry out paid work advising the government of the british virgin islandss. not always pretty from the outside. nor, perhaps, on the inside either. here's a former cabinet minister working as a lawyer from what seems to be his commons 0ffice. forgive my absence during some of the morning. i'm afraid the bell went off. "the bell went off," he says. in other words, he had to leave this lucrative session to go and vote. and here he was again, working in the caribbean, whilst travel restrictions were tight. there are real drawbacks to open registers. it becomes a political tool... pondering that while declaring outside work was the right thing, it could cause some problems. mps are allowed to do other jobs, but sir geoffrey, the booming brexiteer, has been the top outside earner in the commons and using premises funded by the taxpayer for other work is not allowed. after a couple of days of silence, a statement appeared on sir geoffrey's website, saying he is... prime minister, are you running from the sleaze allegations? . borisjohnson might have boarded an ea
using his parliamentary office, to carry out paid work advising the government of the british virgin islandss. not always pretty from the outside. nor, perhaps, on the inside either. here's a former cabinet minister working as a lawyer from what seems to be his commons 0ffice. forgive my absence during some of the morning. i'm afraid the bell went off. "the bell went off," he says. in other words, he had to leave this lucrative session to go and vote. and here he was again, working in...
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he was seen in september in a virtual meeting representing the british virgin islands goverment fromhe standards commissioner, but it's understood she decided there was insufficient evidence to justify an inquiry. barbados has become the world's newest republic with a president as head of state instead of the queen. in a speech to mark the occasion, the prince of wales acknowledged that british history had forever been stained by the atrocity of slavery. the musician and entrepreneur rihanna was honoured by prime minister mia mottley at an event marking the island's new status. tens of thousands of people in parts of scotland and the north of england are still without electricity — five days after storm arwen caused what's being described as "unprecedented damage" to the power network. strong winds snapped telegraph poles and knocked out supplies on friday. the north—east of england, and regions of scotland, have been particularly affected. our correspondent lorna gordon reports from aberdeenshire. it has been relentless. for days now, hundreds of engineers have been working to resto
he was seen in september in a virtual meeting representing the british virgin islands goverment fromhe standards commissioner, but it's understood she decided there was insufficient evidence to justify an inquiry. barbados has become the world's newest republic with a president as head of state instead of the queen. in a speech to mark the occasion, the prince of wales acknowledged that british history had forever been stained by the atrocity of slavery. the musician and entrepreneur rihanna...
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earlierthis year, he apparently went to the british virgin islands during lockdown to take part in thist of criticism, but it wouldn't have broken any parliamentary rules. labour, though, thinks that this remote appearance that you have just described, which took place in september this year, might have done, and that is because they say, if you look at the footage which is available online, and there is a steal on the front of the times newspaper, they say that it appears that he may have been using his office in parliament, and there are strict rules about using your parliamentary office, the parliamentary office, the parliamentary estate for commercial interests. it is one of the things that 0wen paterson was criticised for and was told broke the rules, that he used his parliamentary office for business meetings on a number of occasions. 0f office for business meetings on a number of occasions. of course, they were face—to—face, this is remote, but labour have written to the independent parliamentary and its commissioner, who investigates mps' behaviour, and asked her to open an inve
earlierthis year, he apparently went to the british virgin islands during lockdown to take part in thist of criticism, but it wouldn't have broken any parliamentary rules. labour, though, thinks that this remote appearance that you have just described, which took place in september this year, might have done, and that is because they say, if you look at the footage which is available online, and there is a steal on the front of the times newspaper, they say that it appears that he may have been...
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s. virgin islands before his death city medical examiner here in new york said, died by suicide by hanging as the jury. basically the jury been picked and there are several questions really calling about the trial among them. will dylan maxwell testifying the case? that's a very risky proposition. by the defense, for many reasons, all, well jer, see, and what we're hearing is that the answers yes from prosecutors will bring possible evidence from the quote unquote little black book that maxwell had. and also that epstein had of all been basically the names the numbers and contacts, including those wealthy and powerful friends. as i mentioned now, judge alison nathan, who has presided over many other high profile cases here, and has also been nominated for the circuit court of appeals. my president biden, which is next step, one step from the u. s. supreme court. she's already ruled against maxwell several times in maxwell's bid for bail sank, agreeing with prosecutors that she is a possible flight risk. now, the trial is expected to last, at least 6 to 6 weeks. so that would stretch it bas
s. virgin islands before his death city medical examiner here in new york said, died by suicide by hanging as the jury. basically the jury been picked and there are several questions really calling about the trial among them. will dylan maxwell testifying the case? that's a very risky proposition. by the defense, for many reasons, all, well jer, see, and what we're hearing is that the answers yes from prosecutors will bring possible evidence from the quote unquote little black book that maxwell...
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here is sir geoffrey injune representing the british virgin islands, which is facing an inquiry intoaily mail reported that the mp was also there for several weeks in april, voting remotely in the commons from the caribbean island. many mps did use proxy voting during the pandemic, but ministers were not rushing to sir geoffrey's defence today. ultimately, it's one for his voters to decide. i don't think it's for me to start making or prejudicing the... second guessing the judgments that they make. what's crucially important is transparency around any outside interests. what are you playing at?! the former attorney general was a booming presence during the brexit debates. you are not children in the playground... but he has stayed silent today. over the last year, sir geoffrey earned almost £900,000 for his legal work. all of which has been properly declared and is allowed in the rules. but labour says borisjohnson should investigate. we are seeing more and more instances of behaviour that most people would view as beyond the pale, and a conservative prime minister who is refusing to
here is sir geoffrey injune representing the british virgin islands, which is facing an inquiry intoaily mail reported that the mp was also there for several weeks in april, voting remotely in the commons from the caribbean island. many mps did use proxy voting during the pandemic, but ministers were not rushing to sir geoffrey's defence today. ultimately, it's one for his voters to decide. i don't think it's for me to start making or prejudicing the... second guessing the judgments that they...
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property under the name of his children and his wife that was a transaction carried out in the virgin islands. we just had tax haven and you said you didn't know anything about it because as president, he was under the obligation to have a blind trust. that is like sort of a hard argument to really believe in, but as it is, the president will be his stay here in the presidential palace. he is not going, he is not in place with the senate is holding the trial and it should, we'll have to see what happens next. but it's the last thing probably the truly needed at this time. right. so it's costing a shadow as you say, over the at the upcoming vote. when will we know if they have decided to remove the error from office? this conflict of interest? well, as usually happens during these events and we've seen in the united states and in brazil and other countries, whether impeachment trials or attempts to unseat a president to every single senator wants to have to say the lawyers want to have their say, it's been going on now for at least 7 hours, and it's expected to run at least until past midnight
property under the name of his children and his wife that was a transaction carried out in the virgin islands. we just had tax haven and you said you didn't know anything about it because as president, he was under the obligation to have a blind trust. that is like sort of a hard argument to really believe in, but as it is, the president will be his stay here in the presidential palace. he is not going, he is not in place with the senate is holding the trial and it should, we'll have to see...
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apparently using his mp's office to carry out paid work advising the government of the british virgin islandscal correspondent iain watson. first of all, let's rewind a bit because the story has been going a great pace. what kind of second jobs are mps actually allowed to have? they're are mps actually allowed to have? they�* re allowed to are mps actually allowed to have? they're allowed to have a whole range of second jobs, but there are restrictions on some of the activities which they can carry out. for example, mps can be consultants to private companies, but they cannot lobby a government minister or agency on their behalf, and that's what apparently happened in the case of the former mp 0wen patterson. there are restrictions on what they can do. for example, sir geoffrey cox, the former law officer who spent part of this year in the caribbean, advocating for the british virgin islands, he has not broken any rules by doing that. he's had a well of criticism, but that is within the rules. there are some difficulties, and this is not that second job, this is about restrictions on mps' act
apparently using his mp's office to carry out paid work advising the government of the british virgin islandscal correspondent iain watson. first of all, let's rewind a bit because the story has been going a great pace. what kind of second jobs are mps actually allowed to have? they're are mps actually allowed to have? they�* re allowed to are mps actually allowed to have? they're allowed to have a whole range of second jobs, but there are restrictions on some of the activities which they can...
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as part of that work earlier this year, back in april, he was based at the british virgin islands forely so people could vote by proxy so he was taking part in votes in parliament without being in the uk. we have been looking through the record this morning, it looks like geoffrey cox has not taken part in many debates at all over the last 18 months, there is only one he participated in and it has become this awkward question for the government about the priority of some conservative mps, the question was put to the deputy prime minister dominic raab on the radio this morning and he was not that comfortable defending said geoffrey cox. i comfortable defending said geoffrey cox. ., , ., comfortable defending said geoffrey cox. ~' , . , . , cox. i think it is a perfectly reasonable _ cox. i think it is a perfectly reasonable challenge - cox. i think it is a perfectly reasonable challenge but l cox. i think it is a perfectly i reasonable challenge but one for cox. i think it is a perfectly - reasonable challenge but one for his voters _ reasonable challenge but one for his voters to _ re
as part of that work earlier this year, back in april, he was based at the british virgin islands forely so people could vote by proxy so he was taking part in votes in parliament without being in the uk. we have been looking through the record this morning, it looks like geoffrey cox has not taken part in many debates at all over the last 18 months, there is only one he participated in and it has become this awkward question for the government about the priority of some conservative mps, the...
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billions of dollars at his disposal, but again, his holdings in evergrande are through a british virgin islands company, so it is a bit opaque as far as how much wealth he actually has. we know he was paying about $7 billion in dividends in the company since it went public. he has also out laid within $3.3 billion, not only in company shares but in bonds. not just a yacht but three private jets worth more than $300 million. two houses on the peak. you know the peak. it is not cheap property. that combined worth about 208 million u.s. dollars. these are things that i'm sure the chinese government would say, offload these things. yvonne: in terms of what is next, we have some coupon payments coming up for evergrande next week. stephen: that's right. that's my everything is in focus right now. again, the d-days keep shifting day by day, week by week. david: very quickly, it has obviously been a terrible last few weeks for high yield. when you look at performance on a weekly basis, virtually every week with the exception of one week in june. when you look, the market has started to distinguish betw
billions of dollars at his disposal, but again, his holdings in evergrande are through a british virgin islands company, so it is a bit opaque as far as how much wealth he actually has. we know he was paying about $7 billion in dividends in the company since it went public. he has also out laid within $3.3 billion, not only in company shares but in bonds. not just a yacht but three private jets worth more than $300 million. two houses on the peak. you know the peak. it is not cheap property....
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forced her to have sex with the duke of york when she was just 17, in london, new york, and the us virgin islandsbehind him have so farfailed. ian maxwell says at least one sibling will be present every day of his sister's trial. it is impossible for me to think that she would have been engaged in these really horrendous charges that she's now facing. it doesn't stack up in any single way. all those people who do not know her but who have some regard for the system ofjustice that operates in the united states, they should suspend theirjudgment. her case is expected to last six weeks, after which herfate is in the hands of the jury. nada tawfik, bbc news, new york. our correspondent michele fleury is outside the courthouse in new york where the trial will take place. what are we expecting today? well, initially when _ what are we expecting today? well, initially when it _ what are we expecting today? well, initially when it gets _ what are we expecting today? well, initially when it gets under - what are we expecting today? -tt initially when it gets under where will be a few points of law to get
forced her to have sex with the duke of york when she was just 17, in london, new york, and the us virgin islandsbehind him have so farfailed. ian maxwell says at least one sibling will be present every day of his sister's trial. it is impossible for me to think that she would have been engaged in these really horrendous charges that she's now facing. it doesn't stack up in any single way. all those people who do not know her but who have some regard for the system ofjustice that operates in...
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also, the predictive's only got around puerto rico and the virgin islands. there is quite a bit of activity in this space. >> thank you. gentleman from connecticut, ms. hayes, who is also the chair of our subcommittee on nutrition, oversight, department operations, is now recognized for five minutes. >> thank you, mr. chairman, and thank you for hosting this very important hearing. i represent the fifth district in connecticut and while livestock does not have a significant footprint in my district, i cannot pass up an opportunity to present the issues that are important to the people in my community to the secretary. secretary vilsack, thank you so much for being here. over the course of the covid-19 pandemic, connecticut farmers have suffered immensely. early on, milk dumping was commonplace. later on, they sought federal belief, but few were successful. 4% of farmer contracts went to the northeast and 8% of connecticut farmers received the fap payments. last week at sub edge farm in farmington in my district, floods devastated their operation, resulting i
also, the predictive's only got around puerto rico and the virgin islands. there is quite a bit of activity in this space. >> thank you. gentleman from connecticut, ms. hayes, who is also the chair of our subcommittee on nutrition, oversight, department operations, is now recognized for five minutes. >> thank you, mr. chairman, and thank you for hosting this very important hearing. i represent the fifth district in connecticut and while livestock does not have a significant...
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the rules governing mps' behaviour with his paid work advising the government of the british virgin islandsssberg, reports... always pretty from the outside of the inside other. he was a cabinet minister seem to work as a lawyer from what seems to be his cabinet office. the bell went off, he says, in other words, he had to leave this lucrative session to go and vote. and here he was again working in the caribbean, whilst travel restrictions were tight. there are real drawbacks, _ restrictions were tight. there are real drawbacks, it _ restrictions were tight. there are real drawbacks, it becomes - restrictions were tight. there are real drawbacks, it becomes a - real drawbacks, it becomes a political tool... real drawbacks, it becomes a political tool. . ._ real drawbacks, it becomes a political tool. .. point that while declarin: political tool. .. point that while declaring outside _ political tool. .. point that while declaring outside work- political tool. .. point that while declaring outside work was - political tool. .. point that while declaring outside work was the | political tool
the rules governing mps' behaviour with his paid work advising the government of the british virgin islandsssberg, reports... always pretty from the outside of the inside other. he was a cabinet minister seem to work as a lawyer from what seems to be his cabinet office. the bell went off, he says, in other words, he had to leave this lucrative session to go and vote. and here he was again working in the caribbean, whilst travel restrictions were tight. there are real drawbacks, _ restrictions...
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here is sir geoffrey injune representing the british virgin islands, which is facing an inquiry into was also there for several weeks in april, voting remotely in the commons from the caribbean island. many mps did use proxy voting during the pandemic, but ministers were not rushing to sir geoffrey's defence today. ultimately, it's one for his voters to decide. i don't think it's for me to start making or prejudicing the... second guessing the judgments that they make. what's crucially important is transparency around any outside interests. what are you playing at? the former attorney general was a booming presence during the brexit debates. you are not children in the playground... but he has stayed silent today. over the last year, sir geoffrey earned almost £900,000 for his legal work. all of which has been properly declared and is allowed in the rules. but labour says borisjohnson should investigate. we are seeing more and more instances of behaviour that most people would view as beyond the pale, and a conservative prime minister who is refusing to take action. almost a week aft
here is sir geoffrey injune representing the british virgin islands, which is facing an inquiry into was also there for several weeks in april, voting remotely in the commons from the caribbean island. many mps did use proxy voting during the pandemic, but ministers were not rushing to sir geoffrey's defence today. ultimately, it's one for his voters to decide. i don't think it's for me to start making or prejudicing the... second guessing the judgments that they make. what's crucially...
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virgin islands. the fact that the master bedroom had its own separate building, so did the kitchen.asked very pointedly if he had seen any sexual activity on that plane and he said that the cockpit door was always closed, he never saw any activity. interestingly, he was also asked if he recognized any of the accusers. he said he did recognize one of them who prosecutors have been referring to with a pseudonym jane, but then later was asked in cross whether he knew her age and he said he did not, that she looked very mature to him, kristen. so he's still on the stand now. >> i know you will continue to track that closely. great to see you, thank you. >>> overseas now with russia amassing forces on the border with ukraine. secretary of state blinken warned russia today that any further aggression can trigger serious consequences. blinken issued that pledge at a nato meeting in latvia. a nato member that is also concerned about russian military movements on its border. here to discuss this is host of this show, andrea mitchell, who is traveling with the secretary and she joins us from
virgin islands. the fact that the master bedroom had its own separate building, so did the kitchen.asked very pointedly if he had seen any sexual activity on that plane and he said that the cockpit door was always closed, he never saw any activity. interestingly, he was also asked if he recognized any of the accusers. he said he did recognize one of them who prosecutors have been referring to with a pseudonym jane, but then later was asked in cross whether he knew her age and he said he did...
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mail leads with the behaviour of the mp geoffrey cox saying he had a lucrativejob in the british virgin islandse financial times has barack obama's comments at cop26 saying young people should continue to be angry about climate change. the telegraph has figures suggesting as many as 11 thousand people may have died from covid caught while in hospitalfor other things. while the sun splashes on a backstage row at strictly between katya jones and adam peaty. there we go. we will come back to that a little later. jonathan, do want to kick us off? let's begin with that story mentioned on the front of theguardian. keir starmer is remarked that borisjohnson is leading the tories through the sewer. , , ., ., sewer. this is to do with the resignation _ sewer. this is to do with the resignation of _ sewer. this is to do with the resignation of owen - sewer. this is to do with the i resignation of owen patterson, sewer. this is to do with the - resignation of owen patterson, the conservative mp who an inquiry found he had been lobbying on behalf of businesses that also employed him as a consultant. the pr
mail leads with the behaviour of the mp geoffrey cox saying he had a lucrativejob in the british virgin islandse financial times has barack obama's comments at cop26 saying young people should continue to be angry about climate change. the telegraph has figures suggesting as many as 11 thousand people may have died from covid caught while in hospitalfor other things. while the sun splashes on a backstage row at strictly between katya jones and adam peaty. there we go. we will come back to that...
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virgin islands we don't fall back in the fall, we went from watching "morning joe at 6:00 a.m.00 a.m. dan, what do you got back there? >> we got one from henry, i am picking up my brother flying from miami to hawaii, adding i should have been the only child. >> that's indeed. the airport pick up is sort of tested of a friendship and in this case it's brotherhood. anne says this, i am getting ready to report for jury duty. i have been on the subway a bunch of times including yesterday, it's safe and clean and people wear masks. mayor de blasio, he's on "morning joe." plus, celebrity chef, rachel ray is joining us with a look of what she's been cooking up during the pandemic, "morning joe" is moments away. pandemic, joe" is moments away thank you. you're welcome. have a great day. if it's “that will leave a mark season,” it's walgreens season. people with moderate to severe psoriasis, or psoriatic arthritis, are rethinking the choices they make like the splash they create the way they exaggerate the surprises they initiate. otezla. it's a choice you can make. otezla is not an inj
virgin islands we don't fall back in the fall, we went from watching "morning joe at 6:00 a.m.00 a.m. dan, what do you got back there? >> we got one from henry, i am picking up my brother flying from miami to hawaii, adding i should have been the only child. >> that's indeed. the airport pick up is sort of tested of a friendship and in this case it's brotherhood. anne says this, i am getting ready to report for jury duty. i have been on the subway a bunch of times including...
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and how many people were going all over the world and how just a few days ago the united states virgin islands opened its travel back and forth with parts of the african continent. specifically south africa. you have people traveling back and forth. if it's a emergency stop it. we waited until after the holiday. your quick thought. >> we knew about this on november 10th. so the idea that we acted as soon as we got the information is not actually accurate. >> harris: wow. new york governor declares a disaster emergency in the city on friday. she signed an executive order letting state hospitals limit non-essential procedures. she said in a statement we continue to see warning signs of spikes this upcoming winter and while the new omicron variant has yet to be detected in new york state, it is coming. both new york state and city have seen notable increases in the seven day rolling average of covid-19 cases and hospitalizations compared to last month. what would you say to the governor about that? >> elective surgery is still very important to do elective surgery. hip replacements, aortic aneury
and how many people were going all over the world and how just a few days ago the united states virgin islands opened its travel back and forth with parts of the african continent. specifically south africa. you have people traveling back and forth. if it's a emergency stop it. we waited until after the holiday. your quick thought. >> we knew about this on november 10th. so the idea that we acted as soon as we got the information is not actually accurate. >> harris: wow. new york...
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virgin islands.t, it's been reported that the manhattan district attorney's office is taking a look at leon black, that's another potential avenue, another potential investigation. it's interesting to see, steph, if any other big names come up at this trial. prosecutors wanted to introduce evidence of ghislaine maxwell involving of age women, over the age of 18, and possible dates to use their term, that she said up for other men. the judge is not allowing that to come in -- it has to be focused on the time period here that's charged. and it also has to relate to the conduct here that's been charged which are these underage girls. these women under the age of 18. but it will be interesting. you know, it's a trial, you never know what's going to come up, you never know what somebody's going to say. given the high interest members of the financial industry, as well as politicians. this is somebody that had a front row seat at chelsea clinton's wedding and we've seen numerous pictures of being with pres
virgin islands.t, it's been reported that the manhattan district attorney's office is taking a look at leon black, that's another potential avenue, another potential investigation. it's interesting to see, steph, if any other big names come up at this trial. prosecutors wanted to introduce evidence of ghislaine maxwell involving of age women, over the age of 18, and possible dates to use their term, that she said up for other men. the judge is not allowing that to come in -- it has to be...