— you've done at holyrood with agreements? you've done at holyrood with aureements? , ,. ,, ., , agreements? these discussions will have to take — agreements? these discussions will have to take place. _ agreements? these discussions will have to take place. i _ agreements? these discussions will have to take place. i can _ agreements? these discussions will have to take place. i can only - agreements? these discussions will have to take place. i can only speak| have to take place. i can only speak for the _ have to take place. i can only speak for the 801. — have to take place. i can only speak for the 801, of course it stands to reason that — for the 801, of course it stands to reason that would be open to some kind of— reason that would be open to some kind of working arrangement because we do _ kind of working arrangement because we do that— kind of working arrangement because we do that in holyrood but clearly the greens will have views on this as welt _ the greens will have views on this as welt i'm — the greens will have views on this as well. i'm

she wanted to have exactly the same way of having a royal opening in westminster, in holyrood, the scottish parliament, and of course, here in wales. not everyone believes wales need a monarch. booing in 2006, the welcome wasn't so warm. but the queen's personal popularity has in recent years transcended political divides and different generations. everyone living on the street has got ideas of what they want to do on that street party. i was seeing if i could bring a dish! zainab and roisin have grown up with the senedd at their doorstep. for them, the queen still has an important role to play. she led us through the war, she has done a lot to her country, and he is important and she is relevant. and she is important and she is relevant. i think for me, looking at her, she is inspirational. she shows people not to give up in life. because she is on the throne for 70, she's been on the throne for 70 years, platinumjubilee, i think that's an amazing achievement for the queen. something being marked around wales this week to recognise a relationship that has developed over the decades. hywel

not in the mid—40s that they are in westminster and holyrood. in scotland at least, the country is divided absolutely down the middle on the constitutional question. the most recent poll was 49% versus 51%. there is undoubtedly a question about the long—term position. it is also true that support for reunification in northern ireland is higher than it was before the brexit referendum. support for independence is as high as it is in northern ireland. both a legacy of our decision to leave the european union but in northern ireland it is pretty clear from european union but in northern ireland it is pretty clearfrom most of the polls that some may be up to 40% for reunification but no more than that. in truth, scotland has been teetering on the brink for some time. i don't think the results of these local elections really add to it. what it has done in scotland is that it it. what it has done in scotland is thatitis it. what it has done in scotland is that it is a mirror image of the fermentation of unionism in northern ireland. it has further f

the party not recording the kind of mid 40s i sat needy for westminster and holyrood. the truth is that in scotland at least the country is divided absolutely down the middle on the constitutional question. the most recent poll was 49 for yes and 51 for now. there is undoubtedly a question about the long—term position of scotland and the union. it is also true that in northern ireland, support for reunification is much higher than it was before the brexit referendum. the truth is, both support for independence is as high as it is and as high as in northern ireland. both the legacy of our decision to leave the european union. in northern ireland it is clearfrom both of union. in northern ireland it is clear from both of the polls that may be 40% support for the unification, not more than that. in scotland it is much narrower. in truth, scotland been teetering on the brink for quite a time and i do not think the result of these elections adds to that. what it has donein elections adds to that. what it has done in scotland, it is a mirror image of the fragmentation of u

look, chris, we have a mandate . that was given to us by the people of scotland last year— at the holyrood election and it's worth reflecting on what happened. of course, we've got the hybridj system, we have list members, we have constituency members. but the way that westminster looks at things of course - is through the prism of first past the post _ 73 seats in scotland. the snp won 82 of them, sorry, 62 of them. - we won 85% of the seats, first past the post, - where there's an overall majority for independence in— the scottish parliament. this is about democracy. what i'm excited about is our- government in edinburgh will release a series of papers about our vision for an independent scotland. - now, ian, you mentioned the croft that you run with your wife. i saw that you tweeted a video of some very cute lambs gambling abouts in a beautiful scenic setting, a bit of grass, a bit of greenery, bit of sea, very cute. a bit of grass — - i wish there was grass and we could stop feeding them. 0k. you're now testing my sheep rearing knowledge, but, be honest for us townies, are some of

look, chris, we have a mandate that was given to us _ by the people of scotland last year at the holyrood electionl and it's worth reflecting on what happened. - of course, we've got the hybridj system, we have list members, we have constituency members. but the way that westminster looks at things of course - is through the prism l of first past the post. 73 seats in scotland. the snp won 82 of them, sorry, 62 of them. - we won 85% of the seats, first past the post, - where there's an overall. majority for independence in the scottish parliament. this is about democracy. what i'm excited about is our government in edinburgh- will release a series - of papers about our vision for an independent scotland. how will we create that green future, that drive for energy? when will we see those? over the coming period, soon. i'm look forward - to engaging with you. that could be any period. it sounds like one of those expensive magazines where after 98 weeks you have an aircraft carrier. you will not have long to wait. would you want a piece of the aircraft carriers when there is an independent s

members of the royal family will stand in at the events, which sees more than 30,000 guests invited to holyrood palace in edinburgh and buckingham palace. the announcement comes as she prepares to celebrate her platinum jubilee next month. rangers will play in their first european final for 1h years after beating rb leipzig 3—1 at ibrox tonight. they'll meet eintract frankfurt in the europa league final on may the 18th. the german side beat west ham 1—0 in the other semi. leicester city have also been in european action, and joe wilson was watching. fireworks in frankfurt, british teams everywhere, three european semifinals, two different competitions. one deep breath. right, first to glasgow, to rangers... they began this match against leipzig 1—0 down after the first leg. they began with inspiration, with their captain... commentator: james tavernier! whatever expectations ibrox possessed, they were exceeded. glen kamara kept his composure, which meant that fans could lose theirs — joy. rangers lead. but with 20 minutes left to play, leipzig responded — it was all equal. rangers per

government, they have given them a _ holyrood government, they have given them a bit _ holyrood government, they have given them a bit of a leg up perhaps that them a bit of a leg up perhaps that the snp's — them a bit of a leg up perhaps that the snp's own expense. for them a bit of a leg up perhaps that the snp's own expense.— them a bit of a leg up perhaps that the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks. we the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks we will — the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks. we will talk _ the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks. we will talk about _ the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks. we will talk about later - the snp's own expense. for now, many thanks. we will talk about later on i thanks. we will talk about later on about northern ireland. let's stay with scotland for the moment. we are joined from glasgow by the labour leader there, anas sarwar. thank you forjoining us. let's have your readout on labour's performance so far. , , ., ., ., readout on labour's performance so far. ,,., ., ., far. this is for almost a decade the first p

of course, the snp, all—powerful in local government and holyrood, where they have an agreement with the green party. the race for second place is crucial in this. so that is what the conservatives are worried about, they might be pushed out of the second place into third place in local government. but at holyrood perhaps where it matters more in the scottish parliament, they still remain in that second place spot. but they will be worried about what the future holds for them, i think, if labour do push them into second place and under anas sarwar as you mentioned, that leader, he has been in post for about 15 months, perhaps a renewed sense revitalisation in the scottish labour party with the scottish conservative leader buffeted by the party—gate row. he called for borisjohnson to go. but in mar when borisjohnson was here he changed his mind and said boris johnson should stay. that is a problem for the conservatives at the moment. {in problem for the conservatives at the moment. _, , ., ., , , moment. on the constitutional issue, second independence _ moment. on the constitutiona

she wanted to have exactly the same way of having a royal opening in westminster, in holyrood, in the scottish parliament, and of course, here in wales. not everyone believes wales needs a monarch... booing in 2006, the welcome wasn�*t so warm. but the queen�*s personal popularity has in recent years transcended political divides and different generations. everyone living on the street has got ideas of what they want to do on that street party. i was seeing if i could bring a dish! zainab and roisin have grown up with the senedd at their doorstep. for them, the queen still has an important role to play. she led us through the war, she has done a lot for her country, and she is important and she is relevant. i think, for me, looking at her, she is inspirational. she shows people not to give up in life. because she is on the throne for 70, she's been on the throne for 70 years, platinumjubilee, i think that's an amazing achievement for the queen. something being marked around wales this week to recognise a relationship that has developed over the decades. hywel griffith, bbc news. t

labour has been in office since 1999, even longer than the snp in holyrood. the conservatives add a terrible night in wales, they lost 43% of all the councillors they were contesting where they were defending, they lost in wales, a really dreadful night. not a bad night for plaid cymru. let's have a look at this! one thing to really worry about money only had one council in wales, monmouthshire, and they lost it to overall control. a whole slew of seats were six seats in wales of the labour party. they are looking very vulnerable now. in places like bridgend, denbighshire, flintshire, the labour party is coming back very strongly. that slew of seats they won of the labour party in 2019 in wales looking very vulnerable indeed. the party in 2019 in wales looking very vulnerable indeed.— vulnerable indeed. the thing i cursed your — vulnerable indeed. the thing i cursed your screen _ vulnerable indeed. the thing i cursed your screen when - vulnerable indeed. the thing i cursed your screen when i - vulnerable indeed. the thing i| cursed your screen when i said

in politics right now, what advice would you give her today, to face what you might face either in holyrood or westminster? what i said as i think there is a risk that politics is starting to be seen is not a safe space. i think we all have a responsibility to address that and make sure that we don't allow that scenario to come to pass. i would advise a young woman starting out in politics go into politics because i think we need more young women. i would advise them to be very keen to seek out support from other women. i think we do well when we support each other not to tolerate sexism and misogyny in the way that perhaps previous generations have done, ifelt in the way that perhaps previous generations have done, i felt that they had to do. but actually if you are asking me about advice to others right now, and doing it with a degree of humility, my advice is more active men than women. not all men are misogynist, ifeel the need always to point that out, but all women do experience misogyny and it is a problem of male behaviour so it should be younger men perhaps that we are talking to,

continue to dominate north of adrian sporle, back in 2007, the first time the snp entered government in holyrood and won the local elections, they have maintained first place and might even build. it's only for a party that has been in government since 2007,15 years, but there we are. look out for councils like glasgow, the snp looking to increase their gains there. for questions about who comes in second. in 2017 ruth davidson, leading the conservatives at that time, did very well. the conservatives from labour to come in second place. most of the scottish conservatives do not anticipate doing that well this time and the labour party are hoping to regain second place but it is a long way from the hegemony that the labour party used to enjoy in scotland. wales, the one place in the uk where the labour party continues to dominate. certainly in the welsh senedd. hoping to continue that run and to do well in seats like bridgend, the seats they lost in 2019 and i hoping to regain the next parliamentary elections when the conservatives won six seats in wales in 2019. six agains. the most important re

members of the royal family will stand in at the events, which sees more than 30,000 guests invited, to holyrood palace in edinburgh, and buckingham palace. the annoucement comes as she prepares to celebrate her platinum jubilee next month. now back to election 2022 with huw. yes indeed, welcome back to our bbc live election coverage of these local elections in england, scotland and wales and the assembly elections in northern ireland. we are focusing overnight on the results from dozens of english local authorities. david lammy for labour is still with us in the studio and we have been joined by the conservative mp claire. laura is still with me. what i would like to do now, because we know the results from nine english councils already, that is to say they have not completely declared some of them, but we can basically pronounce them, but we can basically pronounce the result on the basis of the declarations that we have two hand already and reeta is going to take us through those. i already and reeta is going to take us through those.— us through those. i have got eight of them up _ us thro