.,, sturgeon. it was rooted in the belief that _ sturgeon. it was rooted in the belief that self-government i sturgeon. it was rooted in the - belief that self-government would belief that self—government would improve the lives of those who live here and so it has proved. there were and still are honourable differences about the ultimate destination of scotland's self—government journey. destination of scotland's self—governmentjourney. but all destination of scotland's self—government journey. but all who campaigned to establish this place were united in and by this fundamental principle. the democratic rights of the people of scotland are paramount. that principle of self—determination was encapsulated by these words in the scottish constitutional conventions claim of right. the sovereign right of the scottish people to determine the form of government best suited to their needs. when the late person, who led the convention, addressed westminster�*s refusal to accept the democratic demand for a scottish parliament, with this qu

it is a gamble for both sides and nicola sturgeon is hoping to trade _ and nicola sturgeon is hoping to trade on — and nicola sturgeon is hoping to trade on the idea that the democratic will of the scottish people — democratic will of the scottish people is being thwarted and that will increase support for independence and the uk government hopes— independence and the uk government hopes hy— independence and the uk government hopes by focusing on the record of the scottish government it will fall. , . , the scottish government it will fall, , ., , ., , the scottish government it will fall. g ., , ., , ., the scottish government it will fall. , ., ., fall. james and chris, thanks for “oininu fall. james and chris, thanks for joining us- _ and there's more analysis from james cook on the independence question and what could happen next, on bbc iplayer. just search for "independence, why scotland could vote again." the campaigner dame deborah james has died of bowel cancer at the age of 40. she had been receiving end—of—life care at home — and had raised millions to help

we won't play nicola sturgeon'5 game5. won't _ won't play nicola sturgeon'5 game5. won't take _ won't play nicola sturgeon'5 game5. won't take part in a pretend poll when _ won't take part in a pretend poll when there is real work to be done, real work— when there is real work to be done, real work on— when there is real work to be done, real work on the cost of living crisis. — real work on the cost of living crisis. real— real work on the cost of living cri5i5, realwork real work on the cost of living cri5i5, real work to invest in public— cri5i5, real work to invest in public services. crisis, real work to invest in public services.— crisis, real work to invest in ublic services. ~ ., ., public services. the metropolitan police has been _ public services. the metropolitan police has been put _ public services. the metropolitan police has been put in _ public services. the metropolitan police has been put in special- police has been put in special measures after a series of failure is. the white house caused the deaths of at least 50 people found an ab

because they voters like nicola sturgeon because thev think— voters like nicola sturgeon because they think she can run the country efficiently. — they think she can run the country efficiently, they like or economic policies. — efficiently, they like or economic policies. they are broadly nationalist often, yes, but it's a stretch— nationalist often, yes, but it's a stretch to — nationalist often, yes, but it's a stretch to say you can pin the success — stretch to say you can pin the success of— stretch to say you can pin the success of the snp in recent years when _ success of the snp in recent years when it— success of the snp in recent years when it comes to scottish parliamentary elections directly that you — parliamentary elections directly that you can't convert that absolutely into a vote to acquit the union. _ absolutely into a vote to acquit the union. l _ absolutely into a vote to acquit the union. . . . absolutely into a vote to acquit the union. ., , ., ., _ union. i was 'ust going to say, i think the union. i wasjust going to say, i think the point _ unio

sturgeon, she was coming _ explain this for us? sturgeon, she was coming out — explain this for us? sturgeon, she was coming out with _ explain this for us? sturgeon, she was coming out with these - explain this for us? sturgeon, she was coming out with these lines. l explain this for us? sturgeon, she i was coming out with these lines. our basis for saying this is is bold to reset my aunt margaret thatcher said that being in the uk should be about the consent of the people in their country. her implication is that the people of scotland don't want to be in the uk any more and they should be kept in the uk without their consent. obviously, that's nonsense. yes margaret thatcher entries in may and most sensible people think that being in the uk should be a matter of consent. but there have been 27, i think poles they share polling support for scottish independence was of only three of them has scottish independence one. in fact, the numbers are very similar to what they were in 2016 when there was the last scottish defendant referendum. it's just nicola sturgeon coming out with a nic

nicola sturgeon says she wants to hold the vote on the 19th october 2023. she's also asking the supreme court to decide if it can be held legally without westminster�*s consent. eight years ago scotland rejected independence by 55% to 45%. but most polls suggest the gap has narrowed over the last two to three years and is now too close to call. our scotland editorjames cook reports from edinburgh. chanting: yes, yes, yes! no, no, no! scotland 2014, when politics came alive. how dare they say that this country is not capable of running its own affairs? this is everyone's flag, everyone's country, everyone's culture, and everyone's streets. this is the vision we've got for your country. . but should we do this all over again? how does the nation feel about the idea of a second referendum? yeah, i think if there's a public call for it then we should definitely have one and just see what the public thinks. i don't think it's the best idea. yes, go for it, yeah, another one. oh, my god, again? presiding officer... well, yes, if nicola sturgeon has her way. now

in 'ust one hour, nicola sturgeon is — referendum? injust one hour, nicola sturgeon is going _ referendum? injust one hour, nicola sturgeon is going to _ referendum? injust one hour, nicola sturgeon is going to be _ referendum? injust one hour, nicola sturgeon is going to be here - referendum? injust one hour, nicola sturgeon is going to be here at - referendum? injust one hour, nicola sturgeon is going to be here at her. sturgeon is going to be here at her official residence in the centre of edinburgh with the leader of the scottish greens as well. because this is a coalition of parties that are in favour of independence including snp and the scottish greens. it is, today, the start of a series of papers which will mark the formal launch of the push for a second independence referendum. as you say, before the end of next year. now, this paper today is about the economy, comparing the economies of independent european countries with scotland's economy as part of the uk. essentially, making the argument that scotland underperforms, if

electorally on the base of competency, sturgeon has thrived. _ the base of competency, sturgeon has thrived. but_ the base of competency, sturgeon has thrived, but also a monarch hegemony. there was a much more extreme _ hegemony. there was a much more extreme nationalist, separatist option— extreme nationalist, separatist option on— extreme nationalist, separatist option on the bill last time which was alex — option on the bill last time which was alex sam and's controversial splinter— was alex sam and's controversial splinter group. —— alex salmon. polls _ splinter group. —— alex salmon. polls show_ splinter group. —— alex salmon. polls show consistently that snp voters _ polls show consistently that snp voters like nicola sturgeon because they think— voters like nicola sturgeon because they think she can run the country efficiently, — they think she can run the country efficiently, they like or economic policies — efficiently, they like or economic policies. they are broadly nationalist often, yes, but it's a stretch— nationalist often, yes, but it's a stretch

nicola sturgeon can't sa that make of that? nicola sturgeon can't say that we — make of that? nicola sturgeon can't say that we have _ make of that? nicola sturgeon can't say that we have a _ make of that? nicola sturgeon can't say that we have a lawbreaking i make of that? nicola sturgeon can't say that we have a lawbreaking uk i say that we have a lawbreaking uk government and then suggest she will break the law herself, i don't think thatis break the law herself, i don't think that is a good place for scotland to be and the wider uk to be, and what we have seen today is not a new plan or a new campaign, we have seen today is not a new plan ora new campaign, this is we have seen today is not a new plan or a new campaign, this is a repeat of an ongoing campaign, she has never stopped campaigning, but also just a patchwork of selecting countries around the world and putting out lots of data and charts were not talking about the issues facing the people of scotland and i think people can see through that. going back to the old nicola sturgeon rather than the one we saw during t

nicola sturgeon being told she should wait until 2039 — she may not be the first minister by then, of course, but 2039 because then, of course, but 2039 because the government said we had a referendum in 2014 and we shouldn't do that once more, it's not the time to consider another vote. and yet it tells you a lot about the current government's thinking, about calling a vote now and what it wants to go into the next election facing. yes. into the next election facing. yes, i don't into the next election facing. yes, i don't think— into the next election facing. yes, i don't think we'll _ into the next election facing. yes, i don't think we'll be _ into the next election facing. yes, i don't think we'll be waiting until 2039 _ idon't think we'll be waiting until 2039 for— i don't think we'll be waiting until 2039 for the next scottish referendum on independence. i think the momentum is clear — but callum and i_ the momentum is clear — but callum and i were _ the momentum is clear — but callum and i were having this disagreement when _ and i were having this disagreement when

the| sturgeon once another vote. the uk government insists it cannot happen without its approval which it says it intends to withhold. disney pixar�*s latest animated movie, lightyear, has been banned from cinemas in the united arab emirates. the film contains a same—sex kiss, but the uae's media regulators did not give a specific reason for its decision. mark lobel reports. for... three... it is days until tackle _ for... three... it is days until tackle for - for... three... it is days until tackle for the - for... three... it is days. until tackle for the stories that inspired buzz lightyear�*s character. regulators are also in that way on planet earth because that is a kiss, same—sex kiss in the movie. a seen cut then reinstated by disney who had been criticised into the lake criticising a bill banning discussion of the issue in schools. we bill banning discussion of the issue in schools.— bill banning discussion of the issue in schools. we can watch a movie. _ issue in schools. we can watch a movie. we

nicola sturgeon _ levers, our own tools. nicola sturgeon agrees _ levers, our own tools. nicola sturgeon agrees of _ levers, our own tools. nicola sturgeon agrees of course. l levers, our own tools. nicola i sturgeon agrees of course. her levers, our own tools. nicola - sturgeon agrees of course. her new paper argues that the uk is failing scotland because comparable countries are richer, happier and more equal. the countries are richer, happier and more equal-— more equal. the great question before us is _ more equal. the great question before us is this, _ more equal. the great question before us is this, if _ more equal. the great question before us is this, if all - more equal. the great question before us is this, if all of - more equal. the great question before us is this, if all of these | before us is this, if all of these countries — before us is this, if all of these countries can and do use the powers of independence to create wealthier and faircr— of independence to create wealthier and fairer society two societies, why not — and fairer society two so

nicola sturgeon would say the benchmark is deferred _ sturgeon would say the benchmark is deferred that in the local elections, the snp very well and what _ elections, the snp very well and what she — elections, the snp very well and what she hopes to achieve by this cases— what she hopes to achieve by this cases to — what she hopes to achieve by this cases to get the constitutionality question— cases to get the constitutionality question out of the way but she also said today— question out of the way but she also said today that if the supreme court ruled that _ said today that if the supreme court ruled that she did not have the authority— ruled that she did not have the authority to hold a referendum that what she _ authority to hold a referendum that what she would then do is go on to the general— what she would then do is go on to the general election, in 2024, and consider— the general election, in 2024, and consider that almost a referendum that they— consider that almost a referendum that they would, the snp opened a manifesto — that they would, the snp opene

nicola sturgeon has _ finalised. many thanks. nicola sturgeon has launched - finalised. many thanks. nicola sturgeon has launched a i finalised. many thanks. nicola sturgeon has launched a freshj sturgeon has launched a fresh referendum campaign. referendum campaign, saying the country today is "even more prepared for independence". the first minister made the speech unveiling the first in a series of new papers setting out the case for change. ms sturgeon says they will be a "scene setter" which will compare scotland and the uk with other european countries and outline why the scottish government believes the country would be better off independent. we face a fundamental question. do we stay tied to a uk economic model that consigns us to relatively poor economic and social outcomes which are likely to get worse, not better, outside the european union? 0r are likely to get worse, not better, outside the european union? or do we instead lift our eyes with hope and optimism and take inspiration from compatible countries across europe? comparable neighbouring countries wit

well, we are expecting nicola sturgeon _ nicola sturgeon to say? well, we are expecting nicola sturgeon to - nicola sturgeon to say? well, we are expecting nicola sturgeon to set - nicola sturgeon to say? well, we are expecting nicola sturgeon to set out| expecting nicola sturgeon to set out what has been described as a route map statement, how she intends to hold a referendum if westminster block her plans. remember the last time around, the uk government was in agreement with the scottish government that a referendum could be held in the form of the edinburgh agreement, transferring powers through the use of the section 30 order. that seems very unlikely this time around. the uk government position can be summed up in five words, they say, now is that the time stop —— now is not the time. i think we can expect a statement to focus on two areas from nicola sturgeon, the first is mandate, the scottish secretary alisterjack would argue that there is not a mandate for another referendum because less than a third of the electorate voted for the sn

scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, will outline how she intends to hold a second referendum on independence, when she addresses the scottish parliament in the next hour. an independence vote took place back in 201a, but this time, downing street opposes such a move. 0ur correspondent lorna gordon is in edinburgh. if the government at westminster doesn't consent to this, how might nicola sturgeon hold another referendum? well, the gold standard, nicola sturgeon�*s preferred route, is to get a section 30 order which is what happened last time around, back in 2013 which would transfer the powers to hold a referendum temporarily to edinburgh and holyrood. as you say, that seems unlikely. it is possible, one of the ideas being speculated about in scotland is that she might propose holding a different kind of consultative ballot with a differently worded question, perhaps asking the people of scotland for a mandate to open negotiations with the uk government should a majority vote in favour of another referendum. that would face its own set of challenges, perhaps in the courts,

nicola sturgeon insists there is an "indisputable mandate" for a second referendum on independence for scotland. and england chase a second innings target of 299 — to win the second test against new zealand. and coming up on the bbc news channel: australia are into the world cup finals for a fifth time in a row, following the heroics of sub keeper andrew redmayne. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. a plane carrying a handful of asylum seekers is due to fly to rwanda from the uk this evening, after campaigners and charities failed in their bid to block the take—off. it's thought seven or eight people could be on board, but several are making a last—ditch legal challenge to their removals in court today. the government insists flights are necessary to combat people—trafficking gangs, but church of england leaders described the policy as "immoral". the prime minister told the cabinet this morning that the government would not be "deterred or abashed" by some of the criticism. but in the last few minutes, downing street has said the legal challenges might stop the p

that's very much the reasoning behind nicola sturgeon — much the reasoning behind nicola sturgeon is motive there which i think— sturgeon is motive there which i think very— sturgeon is motive there which i think very much surprised west minister — think very much surprised west minister i_ think very much surprised west minister. i think the problem was his having — minister. i think the problem was his having done so well in the elections _ his having done so well in the elections has kind of urge people to vote for— elections has kind of urge people to vote for her. she had to go and do something — vote for her. she had to go and do something otherwise she risked losing _ something otherwise she risked losing momentum and looking for voters _ losing momentum and looking for voters more widely say why do we waste our— voters more widely say why do we waste our votes. this was a surprise i_ waste our votes. this was a surprise. i guess it makes sense that she — surprise. i guess it makes sense that she needed to do something and this is— that she needed to do somet

nicola sturgeon agrees, of course. her new paper argues that the uk is failing scotland because comparable countries are richer, happier, and more equal. the great question before us is this — if all of these countries can and do use the powers of independence to create wealthier and fairer societies, why not scotland? but how? the only undisputed route to a referendum is for the prime minister to transfer the power to hold one to holyrood, using what is called a section 30 order. i don't know if he will be watching or not but if he is, i make it clearagain, prime minister, i stand ready to negotiate a section 30 order if you decide that you now are a democrat. there is no sign of the prime minister agreeing to that request. he says the union sees scotland through tough times. that, by the way, is the firepower of the uk exchequer, _ that is the firepower of our single uk treasury, and i think- it is a great thing, _ we should keep going with it. it being the 3is—year—old union of the nations on either side of th

ti21: will beat two areas nicola sturgeon will beat two areas nicola sturgeon will focus on, one will be the mandate. she will argue strongly she has that mandate because a majority of pro—independent msps were voted on at the last scottish election. that is snp msps and green msps on both of those parties had mentioned referendums in their manifestos. the other side of this independence debate in the form of alisterjack, the secretary of state for scotland would argue that mandate doesn't exist because of fewer than a third of the overall electorate voted for the snp at the last election. the flip side to that, of course, 48% of those who did vote, voted in favour of the snp, so there are many ways to slice the cake statistically but nicola sturgeon would argue she has a strong mandate because she has a lot of pro—independence msps at holyrood. the second area is processed, that is what the speculation in scotland has been about these last few weeks, the scottish cabinet, the scottish government cabinet will be meeting just now and hearing what those plans are. nicola sturgeon ha

now nicola sturgeon's opinion poll- nicola sturgeon's opinion poll ratings — nicola sturgeon's opinion poll ratings have _ nicola sturgeon's opinion poll ratings have fallen _ nicola sturgeon's opinion poll ratings have fallen quite - ratings have fallen quite considerably— ratings have fallen quite considerably since - ratings have fallen quite considerably since then. ratings have fallen quite i considerably since then but ratings have fallen quite - considerably since then but she still remains _ considerably since then but she still remains more _ considerably since then but she still remains more popular- considerably since then but she j still remains more popular than considerably since then but she . still remains more popular than mr johnson _ still remains more popular than mr johnson by— still remains more popular than mr johnson by a — still remains more popular than mr johnson by a country _ still remains more popular than mr johnson by a country mile - still remains more popular than mr johnson by a country mile and - still remains more popular than mr johnson by a

it is sturgeon launches a campaign for independence.— sturgeon launches a campaign for independence. it is time to set out a different and _ independence. it is time to set out a different and better _ independence. it is time to set out a different and better vision. it i independence. it is time to set out a different and better vision. it is l a different and better vision. it is time to talk about making scotland wealthier and fairer. it is time to talk about independence and to make a choice. find talk about independence and to make a choice. �* . a choice. and remembering the victims of _ a choice. and remembering the victims of grenfell _ a choice. and remembering the victims of grenfell five - a choice. and remembering the victims of grenfell five years i a choice. and remembering thej victims of grenfell five years on from the ground felt our fire in london were 72 people were killed. events are being held across the city. scientists are working to work out the genetic make—up of all life on the british isles, the project to sequence the genomes of about 75,000 species

so, you stood next to ms sturgeon - union in our own right. so, you stood next to ms sturgeon last| union in our own right. so, you - stood next to ms sturgeon last year, as you understand it, does she have as you understand it, does she have a mandate?— a mandate? oh, very clearly, scotland _ a mandate? oh, very clearly, scotland has _ a mandate? oh, very clearly, scotland has voted _ a mandate? oh, very clearly, | scotland has voted repeatedly a mandate? oh, very clearly, - scotland has voted repeatedly for clear pro independence majorities in both the scottish parliament and the scottish seats at westminster, and the two political parties which now form the scottish government, the snp and the scottish greens both stood on clean manifesto commitments there should be a referendum in the first part of this parliament. that is what we need to commit to. we need to deliver on that promise we made and give people in scotland the opportunity to make their own choice, do they want to be part of boris johnson's brexit choice, do they want to be p

that's certainly what nicola sturgeon said would be the next step. if this case is taken to the supreme court and the supreme court rules against her, the referendum cannot happen on a timetable around the terms that she announced today. the plan is for the next uk general election to be fought on this single question and the aspiration is presumably that her pretty well in a landslide majority to enable her to argue that, look, we have a clear mandate the legal position will not have changed and it will still be a decision of westminster. the point is presumably _ decision of westminster. the point is presumably that _ decision of westminster. the point is presumably that the _ decision of westminster. the point is presumably that the uk - decision of westminster. the point is presumably that the uk is - decision of westminster. the point is presumably that the uk is basedj is presumably that the uk is based on that voluntary union of its members. and if we can prove it's not a voluntary union then it should see. �* . not a voluntary union then it

has announced a fresh referendum on independence from the united kingdom. sturgeon valley legal action to ensure a consultative vote. go ahead. even if the british government tries to block it, the vote is said to take place in october next year. the u. n. is calling for an independent investigation into the death of 23 migrants in morocco. about 2000 people tried to across the board of from morocco into the spanish enclave of mejilla last week. the you and says it's received reports that moroccan officials beat the migrants as they tried to cross a fire at a prison in columbia has killed at least $51.00 inmates authority say it broke out during a riot. i have now opened an investigation into the incident. the prison in the city of to lua has made as more than 1200 inmates shall anchor has restricted fuel sales to essential services only for the next 2 weeks. it's part of a desperate bid to cope with a severe shortage shall anchor is grappling with its worst ever economic crisis and is struggling to pay for imports of food medicine and few amount to a tragedy in texas. so far it is, th

kingdom sturgeon valve legal action to ensure a consultation vote goes ahead. even if the british government tries to block it about is set to take place in october next year. prominent russian opposition figure like santa valley has appealed at a court hearing via video link. it's the 1st time he's been seen in public since being moved to a high security facility earlier this month and only was arrested and sent to present shortly after returning to russia. last year shall anchor has restricted fuel sales to essential services only for the next 2 weeks. is part of a desperate bid to cope with. a severe shortage to anchor is grappling with its worst ever economic crisis. and he struggling to pay for imports of food medicine and fuel. now to a tragedy in texas, so authorities there have found $48.00 people dead in an abandoned truck. they included migrants from mexico, guatemala, and honduras. more than a dozen survivors, including children, were taken to a nearby hospital. a truck was found some 250 kilometers from the u. s. border with mexico on a major transi

well, yes, if nicola sturgeon has her way. now is the time for independence. the plan is to ask voters, should scotland be an independent country? to which they said "no" eight years ago. i can announce that the scottish government is proposing that the independent referendum be held on 19 october, 2023. these are... applause. but does this parliament have the power to hold that vote? the first minister now says she wants the supreme court to decide sooner rather than later. the fact is neither legal opinions nor political arguments will resolve this point. we must establish legal fact. last time, that wasn't needed. david cameron agreed to hand over the power to hold a vote in 2014. his successor has no such plans. we think the number one priority for the country is the economic pressures, the spikes in the cost of energy. our plan for a stronger economy certainly means that we think that we're stronger working together. just across the road from the parliament, the british state was putting on a show this afternoon. nicola sturgeon may want to keep the monar

is the snp and nicola sturgeon is the snp and nicola sturgeon and alec salmon before her benefit from having a conservative government. because they can say, love, we are not being run by people and westminster that you want to vote for, their type of politics, already mentioned being a factor in that, and it is that that almost turbo—charge us, i think, the resentment and they wish to have an independent country. it is tougher labour on this one. i thinkjohn is right. there are clearly some particular issues that scotland which to hold the snp that record for their areas that actually run in health and education and other areas, but i think it is not enough tojust say areas, but i think it is not enough to just say it's not the right time. we have this cost—of—living crisis, you have got to have a sound message of really important message about why being together is more important than separating the union in this way. i don't think labour has got the message for that at the moment. i don't think the tories have either. that is something they are going to have to work on. clear

yes, nicola sturgeon - of you. nicola sturgeon arriving - there. yes, nicola sturgeon arriving with her husband. _ there. yes, nicola sturgeon arriving with her husband. we _ there. yes, nicola sturgeon arriving with her husband. we will _ there. yes, nicola sturgeon arriving with her husband. we will stay - there. yes, nicola sturgeon arriving with her husband. we will stay on . with her husband. we will stay on these images. i'm going to come to you first, catherine, because let's not forget, it is a religious service and it will be of enormous disappointments, i think we can say, that the queen cannot be here and doesn't feel able to be here. this would have been a key moment for her over these four days of thanksgiving. the remark absolutely. 0bviously, thanksgiving. the remark absolutely. obviously, the queen will be with us in spirit but not to be here in person must be very sad for her and sad for us. �* .., , person must be very sad for her and sad for us-— sad for us. because her faith is so im ortant sad for us. because her faith is s

scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, has said she wants a second independence referendum to be held on october 19 next year. the uk government said now was not the time for another vote on the issue. ms sturgeon said the supreme court would be asked to decide turkey has changed its mind and has now agreed to support the nato membership applications from finland and sweden. the breakthrough came at the nato summit in madrid where again the war in ukraine dominated the discussions. 0ur europe editor katya adler reports from madrid. it's taken weeks of negotiations, but sweden and finland are now well on their way to becoming nato members, after they signed an agreement with turkey to counter threats to each other�*s security. applause. nato hopes to present this united front tonight, to send a clear message to vladimir putin. welcoming finland and sweden into the alliance will make them safer, nato stronger, and the mid—atlantic area more secure. this is vital as we face the biggest security crisis in decades. ukraine, of course, is on everyone's minds here. but so is the wid

how much of an impact does it have that oliver _ sturgeon. how much of an impact does it have that oliver dowden _ sturgeon. how much of an impact does it have that oliver dowden has - sturgeon. how much of an impact does it have that oliver dowden has gone i it have that oliver dowden has gone as chairman? i think you met up with him recently. was there any inkling from him that he might be thinking this way? i from him that he might be thinking this wa ? ., from him that he might be thinking thiswa ? ., ., this way? i cannot say that he confided in — this way? i cannot say that he confided in me _ this way? i cannot say that he confided in me was _ this way? i cannot say that he confided in me was going i this way? i cannot say that he confided in me was going to l this way? i cannot say that he i confided in me was going to resign but he has made it clear he is very unhappy that he was turfed out of a culture department without any explanation whatsoever. and parachuted into central office, which is in a complete mess, because they have

ms sturgeon said the supreme court would be asked to decide whether the vote could go ahead. turkey has changed its mind, and has now agreed to support the nato membership applications from finland and sweden. the breakthrough came at the nato summit in madrid, where again the war in ukraine dominated the discussions. our europe editor katya adler reports from madrid. it's taken weeks of negotiations, but sweden and finland are now well on their way to becoming nato members after they signed an agreement with turkey to counter threats to each other�*s security. applause front tonight to send a clear message to vladimir putin. welcoming finland and sweden into the alliance will make them safer, nato stronger, and the mid—atlantic area more secure. this is vital as we face the biggest security crisis in decades. ukraine, of course, is on everyone's minds here. but so is the wider security threat from russia. nato is ramping up its rapid reaction forces, from 40,000 to 300,000... ..like these french paratroopers preparing to support nato countries close to russia, now feelin

nicola sturgeon agrees, of course. her new paper argues that the uk is failing scotland because comparable countries are richer, happier, and more equal. the great question before us is this — if all of these countries can and do use the powers of independence to create wealthier and fairer societies, why not scotland? but how? the only undisputed route to a referendum is for the prime minister to transfer the power to hold one to holyrood, using what is called a section 30 order. i don't know if he will be watching or not but if he is, i make it clearagain, prime minister, i stand ready to negotiate a section 30 order if you decide that you now are a democrat. there is no sign of the prime minister agreeing to that request. he says the union sees scotland through tough times. that, by the way, is the firepower of the uk exchequer, _ that is the firepower of our single uk treasury, and i think- it is a great thing, _ we should keep going with it. it being the 315—year—old union of the nations on either side of th

nicola sturgeon said today that independence is essential to resolving the cost—of—living crisis. speaking on today's sunday show, the conservatives are critical of the process. i'm not going to play sturgeon's games on this issue, i would take no part in her pretend referendum when there is real work to be done, real work to take with us crisis in scotland, will work to support the nhs. before the summer break, issues for the snp westminster will also feature in the days to come. a service has been held at 0slo cathedral to honour the victims of an attack on a gay nightclub in the city. the head of the norwegian protestant church said �*bullets cannot kill love' during the service. two people were killed and 21 injured during the attack in the early hours of saturday morning. three crews taking part in a great britain rowing challenge, have been rescued near northern ireland and wales following bad weather. this footage from the coastgard shows the 6—strong crew being rescued off the antrim coast on saturday evening. the second vessel with five people on board was rescued fro

ms sturgeon said the supreme court would be asked to decide whether the vote could go ahead. now is the time at this critical moment in history to debate and decide the future of our country. now is the time to get scotland on the right path, the path chosen by those who live here, now is the time for independence. i had ihada i had a late night, i was watching serena williams in wimbledon. latersport. hello. will we see serena williams play at wimbledon again? she was beaten by french woman harmony tan in a thrilling first round match. williams hadn't played in a singles match since she retired injured at last year's tournament. in tan she faced an ultra competitive foe. the match that ebb and flowed. serena had an opportunity to serve for the match in the third but tan showed admirable resolve taking it to champions tie break which she won 10—7 consigning williams to a second loss in a grand slam first round. so could this be goodbye for the 40—year—old? when you're at home, especially in new york in the us open, and that being the first place i have won a grand slam

we know what nicholas —— nicola sturgeon�*s price would be. nicola sturgeon's price would be. , ., ., ., be. the important thing to remember. _ be. the important thing to remember, although - be. the important thing to remember, although the l remember, although the conservative majority is large and the gap between them and the labour party is large, remember the conservatives only need to lose a0 seeds to lose the majority and as soon as they have done that, they are in big, trouble because their problem is they have no coalition partners. —— seats. probably even the dup. the moment they dip beyond this number, they would essentially be injected from government. the labour party would be able to state — and we�*re getting ahead of ourselves thinking about the general election — they would day thes and p, do not vote us out. but that is all for the future. —— the snp. the last time this happened, in 1991, both seeds the government lost, they went on to win at the general election. i�*m joined by political editor at bbc south w

and in scotland 1st minister nicholas sturgeon said, friday is ruling month, one of the darkest days for women's rights in her lifetime. after weeks of fierce fighting, ukrainian forces have begun retreating from the eastern city of the very then ask to move to stronger positions. as according to regional official recent days have seen russia forces make significant gains around the strategically key city is trying to encircle ukrainian forces and take control of the entire don bass region . local ukrainian officials say the fighting is intensifying and no way in the east is safe any more residents. deed, of course, one, an economy is in ukraine and told us more about the significance of the retreat from severity and ask this is obviously a big deal. definitely, this is talk news here in ukraine, but it's sort of expected. i think the crane government has prepared public opinion and world opinion even for this 4 weeks now. and distress you will, along as basically been to make the russians pay as high price possible for the smallest possible gains. similar to what we saw. and mario w

nicola sturgeon said today that independence is essential to resolving the cost—of—living crisis. in speaking on today's sunday show, the conservatives are critical of the process. i'm not going to play sturgeon's games on this issue, i would take no part in her pretend referendum when there is real work to be done, real work to take with us crisis in scotland, will work to support the nhs. before the summer break, issues for the snp westminster will also feature in the days to come. an inquiry�*s been launched into the treatment of asylum seekers in glasgow, during the pandemic. it'll look at the events that led up to the deaths of 2 people, one of whom was the man who stabbed several people at a hotel, 2 years ago. the bbc�*s, suzanne allan, reports. is exactly two years since six people were stabbed at the park in glasgow. the attacker was shot dead by police. he was one of hundreds of asylum—seekers moved into city hotels at the start of lockdown and another took his own life. tandy was housed in the parking as well, the conditions were awful. we were not treated like hu

k. scotlands 1st minister nicholas sturgeon says she lost a formal permission from the british prime minister to hold the vote. but she says if she doesn't get it, she'll go ahead regardless. ah, type a question of the headlines here on al jazeera, president biden, as announced the us will boost forces and locations across europe to ward of russian aggression. he made the statement in madrid where leaders of the nato alliance have gathered for a summit. together, our allies were going to make sure the nato is ready to meet threats all directions across every domain. land in the sea level will put in a shattered piece in europe. attack very, very tenants a rule based. busy order united states, no allies are going to step up. we're stepping up for that nato is more needed now than it ever has been. and it's as important as ever has been finland and sweden are a step closer to joining nato. that's after turkey agreed to drop its opposition to them becoming members. the nordic countries applied to join the military alliance after russia invaded ukraine. mcclain's, president of columbia n

well, yes, if nicola sturgeon has her way. now is the time for independence. the plan is to ask voters, should scotland be an independent country? to which they said "no" eight years ago. i can announce that the scottish government is proposing that the independent referendum be held on the 19th of october 2023. these are... applause but does this parliament have the power to hold that vote? the first minister now says she wants the supreme court to decide sooner rather than later. the fact is neither legal opinions nor political arguments will resolve this point. we must establish legal fact. that is why, in my view, we must seek now to accelerate to the point when we have legal clarity, legal fact. last time, that wasn't needed. david cameron agreed to hand over the power to hold a vote in 2014. his successor has no such plans. we think the number one priority for the country is the economic pressures, the spikes in the cost of energy. our plan for a stronger economy certainly means that we think that we're stronger working together. the senior civil servant

and in scotland, 1st minister nicola sturgeon said, friday is willing marked one of the darkest days for women's rights in her lifetime . now to a major retreat in the war, in ukraine, ukrainian forces have been ordered to withdraw from the eastern city of severity. next, after weeks of fierce fighting against russian forces, capturing the city of the virgin in the dawn bass area is central to russia's goal of seizing a part of east and ukraine. regional authorities, a fighting is intensifying and no town in the east is safe for residence. dw correspondent economy is in ukraine and told us more about the significance of the retreat from the very next. this is obviously a big deal. definitely. this is talk news here in ukraine, but it's sort of expected. and ukraine government has prepared public opinion and world opinion even for this 4 weeks now. and distress you will, along as basically been to make the russians pay as high price possible for the smallest possible gains. similar to what we saw and variable really make them fight for every street for every meter of ground. and hope

and in scotland, 1st minister nicholas sturgeon said, friday's ruling mock to one of the darkest days for women's rights in her lifetime . to ukraine. now where you, crane and troops are retreating from the eastern city office, several don. yet after weeks of fighting against invading russian forces, a regional official said, ukraine's units would move to stronger positions. reason days are seen, russia make significant gains around the strategic eastern city. russia is trying to encircle ukrainian forces and sees the entire don bass region. local ukrainian officials say the fighting is intensifying and nowhere in the east a safe anymore for residence. so is the withdrawal from a civil don yet a admission of defeat. earlier i put that question to our correspondent, give nick connelly. i think it's definitely an acceptance that 7, it was not a city that ukraine could hold on to with acceptable losses for any longer these quite exploring their how long ukraine has stayed in control. the city experts been talking about the city being taken by the russians for basically the best part of t

and in scotland 1st minister nicholas sturgeon said, friday's ruling marked one of the darkest days for women's rights. in her lifetime . ukrainian troops are retreating from the eastern city of several don. yet, after weeks of years fighting against invading russian forces, a regional official says, ukraine's units would move to stronger positions. recent days have seen russia make significant gains around the strategic eastern city. russia is trying to encircle ukrainian forces and sees the entire don bass region. local ukrainian officials say the fighting is intensifying and to nowhere in the east is safe any more for residents. for more on this let's cross over now to the ukrainian capital. keith, where dw correspondent connelly is standing by nic ukrainian forces we just heard beginning to pull out of a several don. yes. is this a sign that key? if admits defeat, at least when it comes to this region, i think it's definitely an acceptance that 70, than it was not a city that ukraine could hold on to with acceptable losses for any longer these quite externally there how long ukraine

minister of scotland, nicola sturgeon. it is going to do later this morning, formally launched that drive for— this morning, formally launched that drive for a _ this morning, formally launched that drive for a second independence referendum. she wanted to happen before _ referendum. she wanted to happen before the end of next year, within the 18_ before the end of next year, within the 18 months. they will lay out a kind of— the 18 months. they will lay out a kind of multifaceted case arguing for independence. the first part of that is— for independence. the first part of that is a _ for independence. the first part of that is a paper today talking about the economy, making the claim, the argument. _ the economy, making the claim, the argument, that scotland would be better— argument, that scotland would be better off as an independent country. _ better off as an independent country, looking at other independent european nations. they will also _ independent european nations. they will also be papers on things lik

there's more analysis of the day's main stories especially on nicola sturgeon�*s plans for an independence referendum in scotland next year. kirsty wark is at the scottish parliament ready with newsnight on bbc two which is after the tennis. all of my colleagues on bbc across the nations and regions are standing by for the news where you are so from the ten o'clock team, thank you for watching and good thanks, huw. this is bbc news. the headlines: we'll have the papers shortly. let's get more on the news this evening that cancer campaigner dame deborahjames has died at the age of 40, her family has said, describing her as an "inspiration". she had been receiving end—of—life care for bowel cancer at home and had raised millions to help others affected by cancer. the host of the bbc�*s you, me and the big c podcast was given a damehood in recognition of herfundraising, in may. writing on instagram, her family said they were deeply saddened to announce the death of dame deborah, saying in her most challenging moments, her determination to raise money and awareness was inspiring. they sh

it is interesting because nicola sturgeon today said - nicola sturgeon today said that there have been increased protest at abortion clinics. it there have been increased protest at abortion clinics.— abortion clinics. it has had an effect, but — abortion clinics. it has had an effect, but i'm _ abortion clinics. it has had an effect, but i'm not sure - abortion clinics. it has had an effect, but i'm not sure it's . abortion clinics. it has had an l effect, but i'm not sure it's had the same — effect, but i'm not sure it's had the same effect it's had an us i really— the same effect it's had an us i really don't see this having an effect — really don't see this having an effect in — really don't see this having an effect in terms of the negative spill—over that it could have on the negative _ spill—over that it could have on the negative spill—over that it could have _ negative spill—over that it could have onto — negative spill—over that it could have onto european societies. anthony. _ have onto european societies. anthony, we will say thank you for that. i wa

it's a fantastic city and it will be very interesting politically because if nicola sturgeon has her way she will have a referendum in october and she has already been tweeting about it so maybe she is a secret fan. ., g ., ., ., , ., secret fan. pauljordan, eurovision specialist. — secret fan. pauljordan, eurovision specialist, thank _ secret fan. pauljordan, eurovision specialist, thank you _ secret fan. pauljordan, eurovision specialist, thank you so _ secret fan. pauljordan, eurovision specialist, thank you so much - secret fan. pauljordan, eurovision specialist, thank you so much for. specialist, thank you so much for your insight. it's a fascinating thought, smiles betterfor thought, smiles better for eurovision. thought, smiles betterfor eurovision. now, time for newswatch with samirah ahmed. hello and welcome to newswatch with me, samirah ahmed. how has the new look studio for the news at six, the news at ten, gone down with yours? we'll discuss whether this week's revamp adds anything or gets in the way ofjournalism. work on it has been going on under wraps for a few month

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