britain is leaving the european union. we are going to make our own decisions and our own laws, we are going to take control of the things that matter most to us and we are going to take this opportunity to build a stronger, fairer britain, a country that our children and grandchildren are proud to call home. that is our ambition and opportunity and that is what this government is determined to do. at moments like these, great turning points in our national story, the choices we make to find the character of our nation. we can choose to say the task ahead is too great, we can turn our faces apart and believe it can't be done or we can look forward with optimism and hope and to believe in the enduring power of the british spirit. i choose to believe in britain and that our best days lie ahead. and i do so because i'm confident we have the vision and the plan to use this moment to build a better britain. for leaving the european union presents us with a unique opportunity. it is this generation's chance to shape a brighter f

let's begin with britain's exit from the european union. last summer, by a margin of 52% to 48%, people here voted to leave. theresa may wanted to stay in the eu, but now she has the task of negotiating notjust brexit, as it's become known, but also a trade deal with europe. since 1973, britain's laws have absorbed growing quantities of regulations devised between the 28 member countries, on which a court in luxembourg has the final say. those who want to stay argue this pooling of sovereignty has made it easier to trade and has created new protections in areas like employment or consumer rights. supporters of brexit say it's simply a case of taking back control. ichael gove, you were a supporter of brexit, a big advocate during last year's campaign. on wednesday, the tone was sadness on all sides. by friday it had become steely. should we be preparing for a long and bloody war between the two sides before the deal is reached? no, i think we should be preparing for a professional and hard edged negotiation which at the end of it will result

this is the european union that britain was pa rt the european union that britain was part of for nearly half a century, and it seems to be fractured. part of for nearly half a century, and it seems to be fracturedlj and it seems to be fractured.” appear on russian television to explain to the russian people what is going on here and what is going on with europe generally. the feeling is that there is a project fear continuing in britain, for example the remainers have not calculated how much it will cost by the brexiters if they pull out. and how will it cost britain? nobody talks about that. secondly, i think the remainers and the brexit are being allowed a voice and having more tribal, whereas the brexit people seem to be apologising all that time, apologising to leave.” am glad that we voted to leave, but i also recognise that having voted to leave, we have to respect the rights of priorities of the eu 27, so rights of priorities of the eu 27, soi rights of priorities of the eu 27, so i want us to be in a position where we are the end of this process remain friends and partners.

that predict, i suppose, britain would leaeave. i foresaw then because britain was not so involved in all of the developments of the european union. even if we had narrowly voted to stay, we would have loosened our bonds for their. the vote to leave has saddened me and, like catherine, i and a british person living in europe and it has causing difficulties and some confusion about the future and making it more uncertain for us. melinda: would you consider going as far as catherine? david: i would consider it. britisher myself to be first, the european second. if i lived in germany longer, i would qualify. i have not this here long enough yet. if brexit develops, yes. it could be something to consider. melinda: the german minister wish often uttered in the case of private divorces both's remain friends" and sides still need each other but that which is really for field once the partners start wrangling over the details of the divorce. what do you expect? petra: i think it will be awfully messy. divorcee like an ugly where people wan

some people in britain think that the eu 27 are looking to punish britain for brexit, by slapping a pretty big bill on britain, 60 billion euros or whatever it is. is that how you see? absolutely not, ireland is a net contributor it as well to the eu budget. the reality is, we all made commitments financially, over the la st commitments financially, over the last number of years, the british, the irish and many other countries are beneficiaries of europe in support that makes the european continent economic or a stronger. so the mention of figures, i am not sure that is particularly productive. do you have a figure in mind? i do not. ithink productive. do you have a figure in mind? i do not. i think we should go down these robust discussions between the eu side and the british side to look at the legal position and the methodology and agree that first, then the figure will follow from that. but the british, the irish and the europeans, we have negotiated before, a consensus will be fine because the overriding sense that we have here, and you mentioned the importance of unity, the overridin

the question is what britain can do about it in these negotiations. firstly, ministers will raise the issue on wednesday, but their influence in this is pretty limited. further down the line, britain can talk tough during those trade negotiations with spain, but you get the impression that britain is very much on one side of the negotiating table and while this might not be a hostile act, the other 27 member states are very much on the other. this is a case of the diplomatic plates and started to spin and unless the government remains focused, some fragile things could be put in danger. thank you both very much. it was meant to help those who couldn't afford to get on the housing ladder buy theirfirst home. but it's emerged that nearly 4,000 families earning more than £100,000 a year have benefited from the help to buy housing scheme in england. joe lynam has the details. but for the government's help to buy scheme, lina hannon and her husband would have needed an additional five to ten years before they could afford their own place in harrow. she do

of course, the membership will be lost to britain once britain withdraws in about two yea rs. once britain withdraws in about two years. you think britain will be worse off outside the eu? objectively, yes, it will be worse off, in the sense that it will not be part of the single market to start with. it will be a third country, britain will be worse off, but not because britain will be punished or because simply it will not be a member of europe. punished or because simply it will not be a member of europem punished or because simply it will not be a member of europe. it has been made clear here that first of all, before there is any discussion ofa all, before there is any discussion of a trade agreement with britain, there has to be agreement on how much the uk will have to pay, whether it is 60 billion euros or whatever. is that the right course of action? well, in a divorce, first you have the divorce order, then you negotiate about the future relationship. so, it is simplistic, what i say, but this is the rationale, essentially. of course, the exact amount will be calculated once ther

, not 3t“ " " " ' ' " britain, not so 2 " " " ' ' " britain, not so much. zzz " " " ' ' " britain, not so much.| zzz " " " ' ' " britain, not so much. ithinkz' " " " ' ' " in britain, not so much. i think there has always been that doubt. givena fourto there has always been that doubt. given a four to be part of it when you want to, and not when you don't. dennis lillee schizophrenic —— there has been a schizophrenic attitude to europe. again, what i think is interesting for politicians around the world watching us, and looking at the wider phenomenon on, you have the brexit, ok not called right by the brexit, ok not called right by the polls, but that was a rejection of the eu, but a rejection of globalisation and immigration. you then had donald trump. so it interesting to have % the result interesting to have seen the result that happened in the netherlands, and we are now seeing tonight in france, and if indeed emmanuel macron goes on to win, politicians are getting a real kicking. and i think to the pollsters for a second, but i think there is a re

it is about leadership, about stability, it is about doing the right thing for britain. and you will only get that with the strong and stable government that the conservatives can provide. because that is what we have shown in government. if you think back, when i first took over as prime minister, just after the referendum, there were predictions of immediate financial crash, economic danger, but actually, because the strength the government has shown, what we have seen is consumer confidence remain high, we have seen record numbers ofjobs and overall growth has been beyond all expectations. when i took of those prime minister, people said the country was divided. they said it would never come back together again. but actually, today, isee would never come back together again. but actually, today, i see a unity of purpose as people want the government to get on with brexit and make a success of it. when i took over as prime minister, what was needed was a clear vision and the determination to get on with thatjob of brexit and that is exactly what the government provided

every vote for the conservatives will make me stronger when i negotiate with britain —— for britain with the prime ministers, chancellors and president of the european union. every vote for the conservatives will mean we can stick to our plan for a stronger britain and take the right long—term decisions for more secure future. most of her ministers have been in the dark. only in the last few days did she decide. theresa may only moved in year 279 days ago. but she has said consistently that there should be no early general election. quite simply, she has changed her mind. what happens next for theresa may will be up to you. when did you know there was going to be an election? great opportunities ahead. when did you know? reluctant to tell us when did you know? reluctant to tell us when you knew? when did she change her mind? when did the prime minister change her mind? good morning. lovely day. when did you know there was going to be an election? when i heard this morning. labour will support tomorrow's thought to push the button even thought to push the button even though the weakness

but britain did not want that?” a possible trade relationship. but britain did not want that? i mean, the united kingdom wanted to talk about trade straightaway. i think it is something that will be discussed at the summit today, what does sufficient progress actually mean? i do not think it means coming up with a number, 60 billion euros, no euros as some of the tory backbenchers would like. it means coming up with a very carefully defined methodology about what should be included in that bill. so the rest of the eu wants the uk to be under no illusion of how big the bill could be. you mentioned what angela merkel said about allusions in the uk. it is notable she made those remarks after jean—claude juncker was at downing street. he spoke to mrs merkel in the aftermath of that meeting on downing street and i did detect talking to officials yesterday, that the expectations in london are very different to the expectations in many other european capitals. they know there is an election going on in the uk and people say during election campaigns differently, but i think there i

he told us he played a significant role in the campaign for black rights in britain. he was one of the first to campaign and one of those on the front line to call the metropolitan police to account on the basis of their policies like stop and search in communities were the only people being stopped and searched were black people. he challenged racism within the establishment and said that he did not compromise on those sort of principles and he will be sorely missed. there are many, many young black advocates around brixton and other parts and communities who all to the tenacity of him and the example that he laid down, because people were very scared of challenging the establishment during the 1950s and 1960s and even the 19705. but the 1950s and 1960s and even the 1970s. but he was right there, irrespective of the consequences, he was ready to speak the truth as he saw it. peter herbert from the society of black lawyers page tribute to him. he was very popular advocate. he came with the new and academic and often challenging approach to the british establishment, a

britain is negotiating with the eu as a whole. how difficult, though, prime minister, realistically speaking, will it be to maintain this united front? because, we know the eu, the eu is fractious, it's a fractious union. translation: no, the eu will negotiate in a united fashion and that is not negative for the uk. the single market only exists as a whole so the eu has a single voice. but for how long? in portugal and across the eu, leaders are now keen for negotiations to start. there are other issues to deal with, like migration, and they know their very public show of unity over brexit will soon come under strain. katya adler, bbc news, brussels. crime recorded by the police in england and wales went up by 9% last year, with increases across almost every category. violent offences went up by 19% and there were also rises in knife crime and burglary. but the office for national statistics claimed much of the overall increase was due to changes in the way police record offences. united airlines and the passenger who was dragged

the headlines at 8pm: european council president donald tusk calls on britain to come up with a "serious response" on what will happen to eu citizens living here after brexit. we all want a close and strong future relationship with the uk, but before discussing the future, we have to sort out our past. theresa may tells scottish voters that every vote for the conservatives will strengthen the union and strengthen her hand in brexit talks. snp leader nicola sturgeon tells supporters the party "will not let the tories drag scotland backwards". labour's jeremy corbyn defends his leadership style, saying other leaders give in to powerful vested interests. it's emerged that a man arrested by counter terrorism officers in north london had once been suspected of trying to travel to syria tojoin so—called islamic state. also this hour, the heavyweights head to wembley. anthonyjoshua prepares to take on wladimir klitschko in british boxing's richest ever bout. and in half an hour, talking movies heads to the big apple to shine the spotlight on this year's tribeca film festival. good evening and

in taking britain not just through brexit but beyond. it will be a vote for strong and stable leadership in the national interest and that is what this election is about. it's about leadership, it's about. it's about leadership, it's about stability, it's about doing the right thing for britain. when i became prime minister, i took over after the referendum, people said they were predicting immediate financial crash, economic danger. but actually, because of the leadership shown by the conservative government, we have seen consumer confidence remain high, we have seen record numbers of jobs, confidence remain high, we have seen record numbers ofjobs, we have seen economic growth that was above all expectations. when i took over as prime minister, people said the country was divided and it would never come back together again. yet today, not what i see is a real unity of purpose, for the government to get on with brexit and deliver it and makea to get on with brexit and deliver it and make a success of it. applause when i took over as pri

the scottish national party say they will vote against the legislation that formally repeals britain's membership of the european union. and unelected members of the house of lords have vowed to fight us every step of the way. our opponents believe because the government's majority is so small that our resolve will weaken and they can force us to change course. they are wrong. so tomorrow there will be a vote in parliament that will all but certainly get the process going. and if you are in any doubt about how the tories will frame your choice... i have only recently and reluctantly come to this conclusion. since i became prime minister, i have said that there should be no election until 2020. but now i have concluded that the only way to guarantee certainty and stability for the years ahead is to hold this election and seek your support for the decisions i must take. every vote for the conservatives will make me stronger when i negotiate for britain with the prime ministers, chancellors and presidents of the european union. every vote for the conservatives will mean we can stick to ou

give me the mandate to lead britain, give me the mandate to speak for britain. give me a mandate to fight for britain and give me the mandate to deliver for britain. theresa may addressing party activists and supporters in dudley in the west midlands, where it she is going to be targeting the campaign trail, is one of those key marginal seats between the conservatives and labour. jeremy corbyn and the lib dems also out and about. we will see pictures ofjeremy corbyn later and hear what he had to say in a visit to the north—west of england. we will see a lot more of these kinds of appearances by the party leaders. let's hear from the questions that mrs may is facing from the media. as far as the trade deal with don donald trump is concerned, isn't it the case that you do need to eat in the case that you do need to eat in the freedom to have higher taxes after the next election, that there isa after the next election, that there is a distinct possibility you're going to raise taxes? let's be clear issue of taxation. at this election, people will have a clear cho

give me a mandate to speak for britain, to fight for britain, and give mea britain, to fight for britain, and give me a mandate to deliver for britain. labour sets out its approach to brexit if it wins the general election, pledging to unilaterally guarantee the rights of eu citizens already in the uk a number of celebrities settle phone hacking claims on day one of a labour government we will guarantee that all eu nationals currently living in the uk will see no change in their legal status as a result of britain

give me a mandate to speak for britain, to fight for britain, and give mea britain, to fight for britain, and give me a mandate to deliver for britain. labour sets out its approach to brexit if it wins the general election, pledging to unilaterally guarantee the rights of eu citizens already in the uk a number of celebrities settle phone hacking claims on day one of a labour government we will guarantee that all eu nationals currently living in the uk will see no change in their legal status as a result of britain leaving the eu. a number of celebrities settle phone hacking claims with mirror group newspapers, with some pay—outs exceeding a £250,000. in the next hour, president trump's daughter makes her first international trip since being given an official position in her father's administration. ivanka trump takes the stage alongside angela merkel in berlin, that she is met with groans as she defended her father's that she is met with groans as she defended herfather‘s record on women's rights. and why regular moderate exercise is the best way to keep your brain sharp if you're o

last summer in vod showjumper became britain's second old est showjumper became britain's second oldest olympic gold medallist but now with his 60th birthday on the horizon, skelton and his famous horse big star will be taking things a bit easier. i think any sportsman will be telling you that you think it will be going on for ever and you never want to stop, but you have two at some point. no better time to stop them when you are at the top. he has spent four decades at the top of his sport and the still holds the british record for jumping of his sport and the still holds the british record forjumping the highest pence, clearing over seven feet seven in 1978. ten years later he competed in the first of seven olympics, but the big prize eluded him until 2012 when he won the team gold in london, an achievement all the more remarkable because 12 years earlier he had suffered a broken neck. back then he thought his career was over. i didn't ride for a couple of years. i got back going again, because i had a great horse at the time that i really looked forward to and i thought he was going

chris morris is in brussels for us — with the response from britain. david davis has said these talks will be tough at times. he is the minister for will be tough at times. he is the ministerfor brexit. will be tough at times. he is the minister for brexit. they will be controversial. there will be people in the uk and the eu who will seek to undermine them. britain has been surprised by how quickly the eu has come to this show of unity. there is definite concern in brussels, not just among eu officials, but among several member states, like a gap of expectation emerging about how the 27 countries of the remaining eu believes negotiations will go, and how quickly they can move forward, and the feeling in london. it was notable that donald tusk and jean—claude junker know that jean—claudejunker know that during elections, people say things and their domestic audiences. but the fa ct, their domestic audiences. but the fact, for example, one of the most important initial issues, the rights of the citizens worry in the uk, and of the citizens worry in

because securing the right dealfor britain is my priority, and iam dealfor britain is my priority, and i am confident that we have the plan to do it. we have set out our ambition, a deep and special partnership between a strong and successful european union, and the united kingdom that is free to chart its own way in the world. it means. . . its own way in the world. it means... just a minute. its own way in the world. it means... justa minute. it its own way in the world. it means... just a minute. it means we will regain control of our own money, oui’ will regain control of our own money, our own laws, and our own borders, and we will be free to strike trade deals with old friends and new partners all around the world. grateful for the world. gratefulfor the prime world. grateful for the prime minister giving way. i understand she wants to give the house the opportunity to determine whether they should be an election, but if the house determines now was the time, why does the prime minister stand in the face of the scottish parliament and scottish government that have voted for a r

the papers seem to be trying to make britain pa rt of seem to be trying to make britain part of this, but when not. —— but we're not. we've never been more impotent when it comes to conflict like this and our place at the table is different and brexit will make it worse. we do still have an international profile. it could be a bigger profile because we run her to coordinate constantly our response with the eu. but we will have two coordinates with nato, and we are one of the biggest members, along with the united states. vincent, you make a big point. the russian ambassador said that britain is irreleva nt ambassador said that britain is irrelevant and we don't have an independent view. but we do still have a lot of influence. the second any missile start flying, britain will be involved. let's get back to the sunday times for a change of tempo, as it were. as eve ryo ne change of tempo, as it were. as everyone will know, it is easter sunday. some people will be taking advantage of having a lying, eating easter eggs. have you started? not yet. i'll wait to choose day when they are

step up for britain and vote labour on june the 8th. vote. step up for britain and vote labour onjune the 8th. thank you very much. applause therewith are, jeremy corbyn speaking at whitechapel in east london. —— there we are. addressing first of all, and i think that will make the headlines, the issue of the number of young people who are not registered to vote. he has highlighted the figure, 2.4 million young people not registered to vote, and he said register, he urged them to register, and what he called claim your future. to register, and what he called claim yourfuture. he to register, and what he called claim your future. he also attacked the conservative party and conservative policies and said that they had held the country back and he urged people as the election approaches, don't let the conservatives hold you back and he promised that people voted in a new labour government it would be a better tomorrow. theresa may will campaign in scotland today for the first time since calling the general election. the conservatives current

how can britain not influence the u.s. somewhat to follow the british health care system in which i believe is a much better one? it's a very hot topic in our current affairs as it was in the past. host: i'm not sure that's an area. guest: i'm not an expert on health care and i certainly would not want to get involved in your domestic u.s. debate on that issue. it is true that in europe there is a much greater consensus about the need for universal health care and a greater stake involvement in the vision of that. that's true cross the u.k. and our member states. a lookingely way u at the issue. host: our next call is from the u.k.. where are you fronting and from -- phoning and from? are you with us? we will try one more time. otherwise we will have to move on. are you with us? go ahead please. caller: from devon, england. host: we can hear you. please go ahead. caller: i'm calling from devon in england. host: you are getting feedback. go ahead with the question or otherwise we will have to move on. caller: everybody has

if people want to avoid a hard brexit and keep britain in the single market, and if you want a britain that has a decent opposition, then only the liberal democrats will give you the final say. there is only one route to the prime minister losing this general election, and it is a liberal democrat route, and i am happy to explain why that might be the case. no, there is not that much time. let me move on and explain why the only route through which the prime minister could lose her majority is a liberal democrat one. unless my friends and colleagues here on the snp benches are about to launch an aggressive foreign policy, they can gain only one seat from the conservative party, and nobody, not even the labour party, believes that the labour party will be gaining seats at this general election, so the only outcome that does not lead to a conservative majority is the liberal democrats' revival and growth in every part of this country. the government have already stated that they will not outline their negotiating stance any further than the damp rhetoric we have already heard. we say tha

to make it clear that britain will be ina make it clear that britain will be in a worse position after leaving you than it is today inside. let's get this report from damian grammaticas. it's taken just one month since theresa may's letter triggering brexit was received here, and the eu leaders now have their brexit position ready to go. translation: there is definitely a price, a cost for the uk. that's the choice it's made. it shouldn't be a punishment, but europe will defend its interests, and the uk will be in a worse position outside the eu than it is now. what eu leaders are most worried about is what angela merkel has called illusions on the british side about what can be achieved in brexit negotiations. this process today is about injecting a bit of realism into the debate. the eu's red lines. so this is what the eu will demand. that the rights of millions of citizens affected by brexit on both sides are preserved. that the uk agrees to fulfil its financial obligations to the eu. that a way is sought to avoid new border controls in ireland. michel barnier is the man tasked with

give me the mandate to lead britain. give me the mandate to lead britain. give me the mandate to lead britain. give me the mandate to speak for britain. give me the mandate to fight for britain and give me the mandate to deliver for britain. applause. so theresa may addressing supporters in bolton following the first speech was also from jeremy corbyn the opening salvo in this campaign ending with the vote onjune the 8th. now the news at six with sophie raworth. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. a snap general election will be held on the 8th ofjune after m ps will be held on the 8th ofjune after mps voted to approve it this afternoon. only 13 mps voted against. the prime minister says victory at the polls in 50 days would give her a stronger hand in her brexit negotiations with eu leaders and stability after the uk leaves. the labour leader jeremy corbyn told mps he welcomed the election is saying the uk was worse off under the conservatives than seven off under the conservatives than seve n yea rs off under the conservatives than seven year

brian: britain, israel, and france attacked egypt? michael: yes. brian: was that our aircraft carrier or did it belong to britain or france? michael: i don't know. i wasn't watching close enough. brian: here is dwight eisenhower reacting to this very issue of the attacks in this country. -- from those three countries. eisenhower: there will be no involvement by the u.s. in these hostilities. i have no plan to call the congress and special session. of course, we shall continue to keep in contact with congressional leaders of both parties. it is our hope and intent that this matter will be before the united nations general assembly. there, with no veto operating, the opinion of the world can be brought to bear in our quest for a just end to this tormenting problem. brian: how much do republicans today look back and hear him talking so positive about the u.n.? michael: not at all. i don't think they remember it. the u.n., when it was created, had a kind of religious glow around it. we thought this was going to be the institution that was going to end

and great britain? >> it's interesting because the timing in the united states, there is sung -- some dispute among historians of when the movement actually began. most people positioned it to 1848 and the seneca falls convention that was called by elizabeth cady stanton. there, she broached the first time in public, the idea that women should have the vote. just to remind us of how controversial it was, her cosponsor said that she feared this proposal would make us look ridiculous and her husband, henry stanton who was a new york legislator, refused to come. frederick douglas, the famed orator and former sq slave did come and he defended the plank, and mosts a shock newspapers that even covered the disdain and with mockery. historians that position the movements beginning 1840's, whenhe and theike lucy stone sisters you may have heard about from south carolina began to speak publicly about antislavery suffrage,ge, women's and they were sometimes pelted with vegetables. the idea of women speaking was st

there is no conspiracy, nobody is going up in britain. but the eu is being farmer. the desire by theresa may of talking about a trade deal early on will not be entertained. —— the eu is being farmer. eu citizens in the uk and eu citizens in britain —— british citizens in the uk number 4 million people. the eu believe that citizens rights will not be straightforward. he is prepared to give guarantees that he's not sure about the uk. we have already prepared a text that could be adopted immediately if a british friends were prepared to senate that will probably not happen. that is just one stumbling block. money could be another before talk about trade deals could start. earlier my colleague in brussels, ben brown, spoke to markus becker from the german publication, der speigel. he said that he believes the united front being presented by the eu 27 is genuine. the contents of the guidelines were well known beforehand so this summit has shown they are united so far. we will see how long this unity will hold when the real negotiations begin. do you think it migh

in britain, the movement really started earlier. in 1792, a woman, an english writer wrote to stone craft -- wolfstonecraft wrote a philosophical treatise called the vindication of the right of woman, and it was a take on the french revolution. and this call for an ideological grounding of women's rights was picked up in the 1860's by john stuart mill, who petitioned the house of commons and the petition was rejected. at that point in 1866, several women's suffrage organizations are formed. >> went eventually other british women given the right to vote, and then in america? johanna: it is difficult to say. women, not greatly known, is that women in the united states, some of them had voting rights before the amendment is ratified in 1920. as early as the 1890's states like colorado, where we are now. wyoming was the first. many states in the west start to grant women the right to vote. it is said perhaps with some satire that these states are being settled and they need to attract women to join. many states start adopting suffrage a

more and a negotiation strategy for britain's withdrawal from deq. more and that story, our european correspondent is in brussels. what message did europeans —— european leaders sent today? 0ne clear message they wanted to send is that they are united. it took them four minutes to agree this. that is something they wanted to flag up. they walked in for their meeting, instantly signed off on this negotiating position. there was now debate, no discussion, no disagreement. they had prepared it and they want the uk to know that the 27 other eu countries, the remaining countries, are all united around this one set of guidelines, this one position. the second thing they want the uk to lawyers that they want the uk to lawyers that they have various requirements that will have to be met as they go through the negotiation. those are the red lines and that is what they expect. 0ne expect. one of those red lines will be go for spell. how much acrimony could this week to between eu leaders and the united kingdom? it could lead to an oral —— an enormous a

he called for a serious response from britain on the issue. today's discussion made clear that when it comes to reaching a decision on substance rights not only speed is of the essence but above all quality. as so many peoples lives depend on. we're talking about four and a half million people, europeans residing in the uk and britons living on the continent. 0ver residing in the uk and britons living on the continent. over the past weeks we have repeatedly had from my british friends and also during my visit to london that they are ready to agree on this issue correctly but i would like to state very clearly that we need real guarantees for our people to live and work and study in the uk and the same goes for the british. the commission has prepared a full list of rights and benefits that we want to guarantee for those affected by brexit. in order to achieve sufficient progress, we need a serious british response. i want to assure you that as soon as the uk offers real guarantees for their citizens we will find a solution rapidly. theresa may

britain's call for new sanctions on syria and russia. but borisjohnson insists they do agree that last week's suspected chemical weapons attack means moscow must end its support for president assad. they have a choice now, because he's been exposed of gas and chemical weapons. they have a choice of sticking with him like glue, or work with us for a new political solution. the parents of charles gard — a desperately ill eight—month old baby — say they may appeal a decision by the high court, to allow doctors to withdraw life—support from their son, against their wishes. 0h, oh, my god, look at what you did to him! oh, my god, look at what you did to him! united airlines has begun an inquiry, after this footage emerged of a passenger being forcibly removed from a flight. the airline says he was "disru ptive and belligerent". the social care system is close to collapse, according to care providers. they say new figures show around 900 workers left the industry, every day last year. in a moment, it will be time for sportsday, but fir

kind of britain which she wants to see. so, brexit, which undoubtedly will be the biggest issue in the election, we have a white paper, so her vision is pretty clear i think. do you get to pitch into that? you're a leading campaigner for brexit, do you into that? you're a leading campaignerfor brexit, do you get into that? you're a leading campaigner for brexit, do you get to feed into that? we have obviously been contributing to the formation of policy for some considerable time. the writing of the manifesto is going to have to be done pretty quickly. the reason i ask, though, obviously there are differences on the backbenches. there are some who don't want compromise with europe on certain issues. they will watch what is put into the manifesto closely. the next two, three weeks within the conservative party will be something to watch. well, particularly in the area of brexit, i don't expect the ma nifesto to area of brexit, i don't expect the manifesto to look vastly different from the government's white paper. the govern

expiration, of its britain it works its way to egypt with bombers. brian: at this time, we talked about the british and the french and israelis and egyptians, what side was america on? michael: let me say, i love these old clips. fantastic. so i've got to take you back a little bit, if i could. , from 1953 totes 1956, eisenhower tilts in favor of nasser thinking he is going to help him organize all the arabs in the cold war. isenhower's fear, what he trying to prevent, is the soviet union coming in, line with the nationalists, undermining the british, and taking control of the oil in the middle east. we cared about the oil because it was 100% of european oil came from the middle east. it was the number one strategic issue in the cold war at that time for the united states. we want to make sure we had that wouldab regimes come is not aligned with the united states, at least keep the soviet union out. that is the goal. eisenhower believes the association with israel and britain is deriving -- is driving the arabs into the arms of the soviet union. he t

the eu says it doesn't want to punish britain. it wants to keep the uk close with trade and security ties. but gone are those words of sadness and regret that poured out of brussels after the brexit vote. now that the formal process of leaving has begun, the eu's message today: we're ready for you. the eu is committed to a phased approach to brexit. phase one — the divorce. top priorities for the eu — safeguarding the rights of eu citizens in the uk and of britons across the eu. agreeing a one—off exit fee for the uk to cover outstanding financial commitments. and resolving ireland's land border issue without harming the good friday agreement. phase two — discussing future eu—uk relations, but only once significant progress has been made on the divorce. phase three — making traditional agreements, if needed, to bridge the end of article 50 talks and start a new era in eu—uk relations. but there are bumps in the road aplenty, british and european ones even before negotiations start. today there was a surprise row over

britain is negotiating with the eu as a whole. how difficult, though, prime minister, realistically speaking, will it be to maintain this united front? because, we know the eu, the eu is fractious, it's a fractious union. translation: no, the eu will negotiate in a united fashion and that is not negative for the uk. the single market only exists as a whole so the eu has a single voice. but for how long? in portugal and across the eu leaders are now keen for negotiations to start. there are other issues to deal with, like migration, and they know their very public show of unity over brexit will soon come under strain. katya adler, bbc news, brussels. our political editor, laura kuenssberg, is in westminsterfor us. so, the eu is feeling bullish. how is that going to play into the election here? it sounds like it should be bad news for the prime minister that they are sounding so upbeat. in the medium term, it may well make things more difficult for whoever ends up in number 10. her rivals say this will be a painful reality check for

for the britain, the recovery continues. three weeks before the french open, and acclimatising on clay ta kes french open, and acclimatising on clay takes time. the line up for snooker‘s world championhsip final will be decided today. defending champion mark selby and ding junhui are playing in their semi final. these are live pictures from bbc two, the first to 17 frames wins. mark selby, the defending champion is just mark selby, the defending champion isjust one mark selby, the defending champion is just one frame away from a place in the final. ding has just won the last frame, so he has not given up yet. you would think, he has a two frame advantage, it could be him. let's see who he could be playing. john higgins is also one frame away from a place in the final. his match against barry hawkins resumed this morning with higgins leading 10—6 and the four time champion won 6 out of the 8 session frames to put him in touching distance. but hawkins won the last, meaning they'll be back on the table at seven this evening

, to fight for britain and to deliver for britain. she said. also, attacking labour's latest announcements on their brexit plans, to her account this was their seventh line. let's bring in vicky young who was listening to the prime minister. the prime minister talking again and again about every single vote will count and warning against complacency, but i suppose when you have a 20 percentage point lead in the opinion polls, that's quite a ha rd the opinion polls, that's quite a hard message to get across? what's interesting is she tackled that head—onment she talked about the opinion polls, didn't she? saying they were wrong last time the they were wrong during the referendum and nobody predicted that jeremy corbyn would become labour leader. so in that sense, we are in this extraordinary position where you've got senior conservative figures in wales trying to down play expectations about how well they're going to do here. the conservatives are quite confident that they can do better than they've done before here and it's not out

give me a mandate to lead britain. give me a mandate to lead britain. give me a mandate to lead britain. give me a mandate to speak for britain. give mea mandate to speak for britain. give me a mandate to fight for britain and give me a mandate to deliverfor britain. she would not be drawn again on whether she will raise or lower taxes. how far are you willing to grow to grab seats in parts of the country, that until now have been a labour heartlands?|j the country, that until now have been a labour heartlands? i will be out and about in all sorts of areas, all part of the country, taking this message, vote for me and the local conservative candidate is a vote to strengthen our hand in the brexit negotiations. really? from coast to coast taking places like porthcawl would be taking a lifelong labour voters like this couple, who have almost decided to do it. would be the first time ever because the valleys is a labour stronghold.” the first time ever because the valleys is a labour stronghold. i am on the border, but i voted for out in the referendum.

britain says it will protect gibraltar from britain says it will protect gibraltarfrom any britain says it will protect gibraltar from any sovereignty claims by spain during brexit negotiations. and find out why hundreds of yellow cars have flooded this english village. let's begin in colombia, where the country's president, juan manuel santos, says the number of people killed by mudslides has risen to more than 150. swollen rivers and heavy rains has forced mud onto homes and roads affecting in the city of mocoa in the sounth of the country. sangita myska reports. urged on by soldiers, people living in the city of mocoa run for their lives. there is no time to collect possessions, because this is what's coming. deadly mudslides have engulfed parts of southern colombia, submerging homes, businesses and people. over 150 are dead, and hundreds more are injured. as rescuers continue the search for survivors, the president today declared a state of emergency across the region. unusually heavy rains flooded the mocoa river, bursting its banks and those of three tributaries. it created what e

theresa may reassures gibraltar of britain's "steadfast" commitment and says she will work to secure the "best possible outcome" from brexit talks. also in the next hour: today's boat race will go ahead. a suspected world war two bomb has now been removed from the banks of the thames, meaning the university boat race gets the green light. celtic have won the scottish premier league with eight games to spare, after beating hearts 5—0 at tynecastle. and at 12.30, the click team explores the technology of sound with brian eno. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. rescue teams in colombia are searching through mud and debris for survivors of huge mudslides which have killed more than 250 people. hundreds more are injured or missing. the mud engulfed the town of mocoa, where rescue efforts are being hampered by bad weather. keith doyle has the latest. a wall of water, mud and debris swathe large parts of the town of mocoa. thousands have lost their homes, hundreds have lost their lives. this mountainous region has had unusually heavy rain in recent mo