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Objected in clear and strong terms, and we have done ever since. The bbc has heard that Prince William is worried for his brother harry and hopes he and meghan are all right after the couple acknowledged they we re after the couple acknowledged they were struggling, in a tv documentary. Despite unionist objections, abortion is set to be decriminalised in Northern Ireland at midnight tonight. And the dangers of heading a football. A new report on the risk of brain injury. Its been another day of Brexit Developments in parliament, and at the end of it mps are no closer to passing a brexit deal than they were this morning. The main news of the day was something which didnt happen. The speaker ruled out a vote on borisjohnsons brexit deal, saying the motion had already been brought before mps on saturday and that it would be repetitive and disorderly to debate it again. This weekend, mps nodded through an amended motion which withholds approval of the Prime Ministers deal until it has passed into law. Downing street has said it is disappointed by the decision, and argued that the public want brexit done. Guy verhofstadt, who chairs the European Parliament brexit steering group, said they were going to recommend the Eu Parliament waits until the uk passes the treaty before the vote to ratify it. Meanwhile, the highest court in scotland delayed a decision on whether the Prime Minister has fully complied with a law requiring him to ask for a brexit extension. Mrjohnson sent an unsigned leter to the eu asking for the extension at the weekend. But this evening something has happened. The government has announced it will try and pass the bill it needs to turn the Withdrawal Agreement, which is a Draft International treaty, into uk law this week. This bill will be subject to further amendments as it passes through the houses of parliament. The eu Withdrawal Agreement bill has been introduced in the commons and it will be further to further amendments as it passes through the houses of parliament. Again, no 10 hasnt got its way. Again, the Prime Ministers plan to make mps choose, overturned. Ministers have been rushing to push things to a conclusion. But is there any chance now we can leave the eu at halloween . Maybe, but that is far from guaranteed. Are you still confident that we will be leaving on slst october . Yes, that is what we are working towards. The government wanted a vote tonight. Order i wish to make a statement to the house. But the speaker, john bercow, had other ideas. Todays circumstances are, in substance, the same as saturdays circumstances. My ruling is therefore that the motion will not be debated today, as it would be repetitive and disorderly to do so. Mps did discuss and vote on the same thing on saturday, sojohn bercow is within his rights to block another vote today. But its the latest in a long line of his decisions thats annoyed eurosceptics. On occasion, he will sometimes have to please some and not others, but it is becoming remarkable how often you please one lot and not the other lot. When he was getting the decisions in his favour, he wasnt grumbling. Hes grumbling now because he doesnt like the judgment. But the judgment ive made is an honourable and fair one. So, there is no yes or no to the brexit deal tonight. Instead, from tomorrow, mps will start to go through all the laws that are needed to make our departure from the eu happen. And they might try to remove bits they dont like and add in ideas they do. And its those amendments that could make the next few days tricky for the Prime Minister. I think you are likely to see an amendment seeking to put this whole deal back to the british people, because thats actually the way to get brexit done. Youre likely to see an amendment saying we should remain in the Customs Union, that would help to solve part of the problem on the border between gb and Northern Ireland, where there will now be a customs border. Butjust as the Prime Minister would love to get this over with, plenty of mps believe it is so important they cant be hurried. We all know that rushed law is bad law, but this isnt just any old law. This is the political rewiring of our country, and it has to be done properly. But if the governmentjust cant get the agreement through this place, or mps change the deal so much that its unrecognisable to what was agreed in brussels, well, then, borisjohnson mightjust say, enough, and try to push straight for a general election. Im concerned about this rotten house of commons doing all sorts of crazy stuff, im deeply concerned about it. And the sooner we have a general election, the better. Sooner, rather than later, a big choice will likely come to us all. But before or after we part ways with the eu, is unclear for now. Laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster. We can cross to our westminster studio and speak to our political correspondent. So something has happened this evening, jonathan blake. Yes, the government has published the Withdrawal Agreement bill, this is a copy hot off the press from parliament, just over the road, and mps, never mind us, will now be going through it with a fine tooth comb. Its 110 pages of, effectively, translating the Withdrawal Agreement, the brexit deal that borisjohnson reached with the eu, into uk legislation, and its accompanied by some explanatory notes, published by the government, which are actually longer than the bill itself. That gives you an idea of the complexity of this piece of legislation. Tonight, its been published, and tomorrow mps will get their chance to start debating it and going through it in detail and potentially amending it, changing it in any way they see fit. If there is a majority for it in the house of commons. To give you an idea of what this piece of legislation does, it effectively puts the brexit deal, which has been negotiated, as i say, between the Prime Minister and the eu, a renegotiation of the one struck by theresa may, into domestic uk law, and the process will see, over the next few days, is the attempt by the government to ratify oi attempt by the government to ratify or to get parliament to ratify, effectively giving its approval, to then allow the eu, the European Parliament to give its approval as well. But there is plenty of detail in here, and its notjust a weather stamping of the deal weve already seen. There are some quite key areas in terms of exactly how, for example, the government will go about settling its financial contribution to the European Union when we leave, exactly how the mechanism of Citizens Rights will be protected after brexit, and also the jurisdiction be protected after brexit, and also thejurisdiction of be protected after brexit, and also the jurisdiction of the European Court ofjustice. So some really complicated and potentially controversial issues here, written down in black and white for the first time, and we will hear plenty of opinions on all sides when this begins its passage through the house of commons tomorrow. So, as it begins its passage through the commons, as you said, when are we expecting a potential vote . The first important one could come as soon as first important one could come as soon as tomorrow. First important one could come as soon as tomorrow. The government is attempting to do what would normally ta ke attempting to do what would normally take probably a much longer period of time, maybe even a matter of weeks, for a big, complicated piece of legislation such as this in a much tighter timescale. They want it wrapped up by the end of this week in the commons and potentially going through the lords on friday and into the weekend, so it can be ratified and given royal assent in time for the brexit deadline, which the government wants to meet, of course, of october the in ten days. But there will be a vote tomorrow on whats called the second reading and, after that, there will be attem pts and, after that, there will be attempts and opportunities for mps to amend it, and subsequent votes on those individual amendments and the bill as a whole at the various stages it has to go through over the next two or three days. Thank you. These are live shots weve got from the commons. There is a debate going on. It continues. We will probably see some very long nights ahead. But you can see, if we can get the shot up, of the seats there. And you can see copies of that Withdrawal Agreement bill on all the seats, so people have already been going through it and, asjonathan said, 110 pages, lots of reading to be done over the coming hours, and possibly the second reading, and we may see the first vote taking place soonest tomorrow. As soon as tomorrow. And well find out how this story and many others are covered in tomorrows front pages at 10 40 and 11 30 this evening in the papers. Our guests joining me tonight are asa bennett, the brexit editor of the telegraph, and the deputy Political Editor of the guardian, rowena mason. The government is reviewing the rules which allowed a us diplomats wife to leave the country after being involved in a fatal car crash. Harry dunn died after a collision with a car owned by an sick or less, who was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road. Anne sacoolas. The foreign secretary also said the government had known a woman was going to leave the company and the family of the victim was not told she had left for 11 days. On the 13th of september, the fco was informed by the us embassy that they would not waive immunity and the individual would be leaving the country immediately unless the uk had strong objections. We duly and immediately objected in clear and strong terms and we have done ever since. Nevertheless, under the vienna convention, uk police could not have lawfully prevented the individual from leaving the not have lawfully prevented the individualfrom leaving the uk. When the fco followed up with the us embassy on september the 16th, they informed us that the individual had departed the day before. We immediately informed northamptonshire police. When the fcos views were sought on timing, officials asked police to delay informing the family for a day or two so they could agree a next course of action. I am aware the police didnt tell the family until 11 days after they had left. The bbc has been told that Prince William is worried for his brother harry, and hopes he and his wife meghan are all right, after the couple acknowledged they were struggling. Their admission came in an itv documentary. Today, a source at Kensington Palace said there was a view that the couple were in a fragile place, with meghan saying her friends had advised her not to marry prince harry. He talked about his mental health, and the way he deals with the pressures of his life, saying they were a matter of constant management. Heres our royal correspondent, jonny dymond. In africa, just weeks ago, they looked so happy. They showed off their newborn son, they danced and laughed. But behind it all, two people struggling with their roles, their lives and an onslaught of criticism in britains bestselling papers. Harry and meghan are one of the worlds most photographed couples. But he made clear his deep discomfort at his very public life. Every single time i see a camera, everything single time i hear a click or see a flash, it takes me straight back. So, in that respect, its the worst reminder of her life, as opposed to the best. Harry believes the press tore down his mother. Now, he sees it happening to his wife. She is clearly horrified by how she has been portrayed. She reveals herfriends warnings to her as she considered marriage. My british friends said to me, im sure hes great, but you shouldnt do it because the british tabloids will destroy your life. And i very naively. Im american, we dont have that there, what are you talking about . And the brothers . Once they were a team, together taking on the world. That relationship has changed. Inevitably, you know, stuff happens, but, were brothers, we will always be brothers. Were certainly on different paths at the moment but i will always be there for him, as i know he will always be there for me. Now, a palace source says that william is worried for his brother, and that he thinks his brother and meghan are in a fragile place. Talk of a break for the couple, said the source, is probably a good thing. Harry has spoken before about his struggles with his own mental health. In africa, he revealed that those struggles continue. I thought i was out of the woods, and then suddenly, it all came back and i realised, this is something that i have to manage. Look, part of this job, part of anyjob, like everybody, means putting on a brave face. Its all such a far cry from that spring saturday a year and a half ago, when they married. Now, both of them are struggling, neither seems able to enjoy their public role, and harry remains haunted by the memory of his mother. The eadlines on bbc news. The speaker of the commons, john bercow, refuses a government request to hold a vote on its brexit deal saying the question was already put to the house at the weekend. And tonight, the governments eu Withdrawal Agreement bill has been introduced in the commons ahead of its next phase of scrutiny. The foreign secretary orders a review into diplomatic immunity arrangements following the death of harry dunn. Sport and a full round up from the bbc sport centre. Sarah bbc sport centre. Has all the news. Lets sarah has all the news. Lets start with the one premier league game that is under way, united against arsenal. The gunners could go third with a win while Sheffield United could go as high as seventh. It is goalless at the moment, about 15 minutes played so far. You can keep across that game on radio 5 live sport, or follow the live text updates on the bbc sport website. Two men have been arrested by Police Investigating reports of racist abuse of haringey players during the sides fa cup qualifying tie with yeovil last saturday. The men, aged 23 and 26, were arrested and charged in yeovil on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault. The match was abandoned as assault. The match was abandoned as a result and will now be played tuesday, october the 29th. The leader of haringey and yeovil will play hartlepool. Chichester city, the lowest ranked club in the competition, have received a bye to the second round after burys removal. They play in the eighth tier. This is theirfans, who are delighted after the club was left in the pot at the end of the evenings first round draw. They will receive £36,000 in prize money. You can see what it means to them. And you can get a full list of all the first round fixtures on the bbc sport website. The shortlist for the mens and womens ballon dor award been revealed this evening, with liverpool featuring heavily. Virgil van dijk is one of six players from the club to be made so far. The Champions League winners have by far the most players on the list. Cristiano ronaldo is also there. Lionel messi has not been announced yet, but i am sure he will be on it. Lucy yet, but i am sure he will be on it. Lu cy bro nze yet, but i am sure he will be on it. Lucy bronze and Ellen Whitehead made the short lived for the womens the short lived for the womens the shortlist for the womens award, alex morgan has also been named, and you can keep across it on the bbc sport website. Former british number one kyle edmund has slumped to his eighth straight defeat. He was beaten in three sets by us open semifinalist Matteo Berrettini in the first round of the vienna open. Edmund showed glimpses of his best form, taking the opening set, but errors crept into his game, and the italian, ranked number 11 errors crept into his game, and the italian, ranked number in errors crept into his game, and the italian, ranked number 11 in the world, came back to win edmund is now number 75 world, came back to win edmund is now number75 in world, came back to win edmund is now number 75 in the World Rankings and hasnt won since beating nick kyrgios in montreal in august. Edmunds latest defeat could also damage his hopes of being picked by Great Britain for the davis cup finals in madrid next month. Andy murray returns for the first time in three years, after winning the european open yesterday, his first singles title in two and a half yea rs singles title in two and a half years after a second operation in january. Also in the squad are dan eva ns, january. Also in the squad are dan evans,jamie january. Also in the squad are dan evans, jamie murray and neil neal skupski. Wales evans, jamie murray and neil neal sku pski. Wales have evans, jamie murray and neil neal skupski. Wales have called up cardiff blues winger owen lane to their world cup squad. He can also play at centre and he was part of waless extended pretournament training squad. He replaces a forward row after josh training squad. He replaces a forward row afterjosh navidi was ruled out by injury. He tore his hamstring and limped off in the first half of their quarterfinal win over france. Jonathan davies, who missed that game with a knee problem, should be fit for the semifinal against south africa on sunday. Hes been very influential, very important for us, so its disappointing for him. So its disappointing for us to have a player ruled out, but, in saying that, these games are so physical and to have only lost one player at this stage is a real positive for us. England on the other hand should have a fully fit squad to choose from for their semifinal against reigning champions new zealand on saturday. They had been worried aboutjonny may, who scored two tries in their quarterfinal win over australia. He had a hamstring twinge but is expected to be fine. Jack newell is also back in contention. That is all of the sport for now. It is still goalless between Sheffield United and arsenal. Lots more for you at10 30pm. Abortion is set to be decriminalised in Northern Ireland from midnight tonight. Opponents of the change, following legislation from westminster, made a late attempt to block it, recalling the stormont assembly, which hasnt sat for nearly three years. But a bad tempered debate followed by walk outs failed, and so the abortion law, and legalisation on same sex marriage, will go ahead. Our ireland correspondent, emma vardy, has the story. Our bodies, our lives, our right to decide. Their call has been heard. At midnight tonight, a law passed by mps in westminster will take effect, overturning Northern Irelands near total ban on abortion and legalising same sex marriage. Finally our rights and our health care are being brought into the 21st century. This has been a long time coming. Thousands of women in Northern Ireland have campaigned for this change. Abortion has been illegal even in cases of rape. Denise was unable to terminate her pregnancy after she was told her baby had a fatal condition and was likely to die in the womb. When you get that news, it hits you like a bus, you just cant believe what youre hearing. I was too sick to travel, which left me with the experience of being trapped in Northern Ireland and in the vulnerable state of being pregnant with a child that was going to die. Having been through that experience, what does this mean to you today . Its a victory for womens rights and its a time for celebration for this cause. Its also a time to remember the many victims of Northern Irelands barbaric and cruel laws. We pray for you to turn around and bring your presence. The change in the law is extremely contentious, vehemently opposed by a number of Northern Irelands religious and anti abortion groups. This is an imposition from westminster, its not wanted in Northern Ireland. This is an historic day, its the day when the people of Northern Ireland will have to face the reality that abortion has been forced on us against our will. To consider a private members bill on the defence of the unborn child. Inside, an attempt led by the Democratic Unionist Party to thwart the change. Sinn fein refused to take part, calling it a cynical political stunt. And, less than an hour after they arrived, the dup walked out. It is a very sad day and i know some people will want to celebrate today. I would say to those people, think of those of us who are sad today and who believe that this is an affront to Human Dignity and to human life. What do we want . Equal rights. And another big moment. From tonight, same sex couples in Northern Ireland will be able to marry. There will be many people who celebrate what is a significant moment of social change here today. But on all sides of this debate there is resentment and frustration that it was westminster that intervened and that Northern Ireland is still without a functioning assembly for local people to take these historic decisions themselves. Emma vardy, bbc news, belfast. Police investigating an attack in which two 17 year old boys were stabbed to death believe the suspects gate crashed a private House Company in Milton Keynes on saturday night. They have been named locally as dom ansah and ben gillham rice. No arrests have been made. Sam reid has the report. Police work continues apace in one of Milton Keyness most desirable areas, a double murder investigation. I couldnt believe it, i couldnt believe Something Like that could happen round here. Its always been quite a safe area, i thought. Its disturbing, its always been quite a safe area, ithought. Its disturbing, buti feel for the families. At 17, theyve got their lives ahead of them, but sadly taken. Theyve got their lives ahead of them, but sadly takenlj theyve got their lives ahead of them, but sadly taken. I wouldnt ta ke them, but sadly taken. I wouldnt take the dog out last night because ididnt take the dog out last night because i didnt feel i wanted to, but im all right today. Yesterday what appeared to be blood could still be seen appeared to be blood could still be seen the front door, a mark of the violent events around midnight on saturday. Police said today they believe everyone involved knew each other at this private party, but they say those they believe are responsible turned up uninvited, gate crashers, with Face Covering and knives, for what Police Believe was a targeted attack. Two males we re was a targeted attack. Two males were also injured and one was released from hospital today, the other recovering, butjust 2a hours after the devastating events, another stabbing here, ten minutes down the road. This time, the victim not ina down the road. This time, the victim not in a life threatening condition, but its yet another alarm call for local charities that work with young people who worry as they see my fuse increase. It has this pernicious route in organised crime but its spreading through the community so its becoming increasingly common and, darei its becoming increasingly common and, dare i say, even normalfor young people and childrens big carrying knives. Its horrifying. In emerson valley, the Police Presence will remain for several days as they try to reassure a Community Still in disbelief. Two American Airlines planes were diverted to Dublin Airport following what appeared to be two separate incidents. A london flight be two separate incidents. A london flight to philadelphia was diverted earlier this afternoon after two cabin crew were briefly rendered unconscious by a spillage of a cleaning fluid left on board the plane at heathrow. A second aircraft diverted to dublin almost two hours later after a passenger fell ill. Diverted to dublin almost two hours later after a passengerfell ill. It was originally heading from paris to charlotte, north carolina. Both aircraft were met by Emergency Services on landing. Researchers say ex professional footballers are three and a half times more likely to die from dementia, than the general population. Experts at Glasgow University have been investigating the potential links between heading footballs and brain injuries. The study began after claims that the former west brom strikerjeff astle died because of repeated head trauma. Heres our health editor, hugh pym. All the trophies in the world, no matter how famous you are, no matter how many goals you have scored, no matter how many millions youve got in the back, dementia doesnt give a damn about that. Jeff astle developed dementia and died in 2002 at the age of 59. A coroner ruled that heading had contributed to the cause of death. His wife and daughter have since campaigned for more research on the risks to professional players. That coroners ruling was a landmark ruling and in any other industry it would have had earthquake like repercussions for that particular industry, but not football. Today at wembley i asked the english football associations medical chief why the research hadnt been launched sooner. It is difficult for me to speak about what has happened historically. Ive been working at the fa for three years now and in that time ive experienced nothing but enthusiasm from people around me to take this on and to get this research done. The Research Funded by the fa looked at medical records of former professionals born before 1976. It found there were three and a half times more likely to die with dementia than the general population, but they were less prone to fatal Heart Disease or some cancers. The report author argues the modern game could learn some lessons. We are currently maybe four or five sessions a week, maybe they could make it one session a week. These things, measures that the sport can look at across the game and say this is unnecessary, we can cut this down. The fa says further research is needed and it is the responsibility of the wider game to come up with answers on whether changes are required and whether there needs to be another look at headings place in football. Hugh pym, bbc news. It was cold across scotland and tonight will be milder, with a larger breeze and cloud coming in. The rain we are seeing in east anglia and the south east should eventually push away, so drying off across england and wales, some brea ks across england and wales, some breaks in the cloud, leading to a more chilly night than last night and may be some pockets of mist and in southern parts. That will link into the morning before lifting, and thenit into the morning before lifting, and then it should brighten up more sunshine. Cloud further north, especially scotland and Northern Ireland, with more of a breeze. Maybe not quite as chilly as today, a noticeably better day towards the south east. Here, we could see more cloud and maybe one or two showers on wednesday. For most of england and wales and eastern scotland it should be dry on wednesday, with some sunshine at times, but some rain setting in across Northern Ireland, western scotland, and temperatures of 12 to 15. Hello this is bbc news. The headlines within the last hour the governments eu Withdrawal Agreement bill has been introduced in the commons ahead of its next phase of scrutiny. Earlier today the commons speaker, john bercow, refused a government request to hold a vote on its brexit deal, saying the question was already put to the house at the weekend. My ruling is, therefore, the motion will not be debated today, as it would be repetitive and disorderly to do so. The foreign secretary orders a review into diplomatic immunity arrangements following the death of harry dunn. The bbc has learned that Prince William is worried for harry and hopes he and meghan are alright after the couple acknowledged they were struggling in a tv documentary. Despite unionist objections, abortion is set to be decriminalised in Northern Ireland, from midnight tonight. And, the dangers of heading a football. A new report on the risk of brain injury. And coming up, an impressive meteor shower, caused by halleys comet is expected in the night sky. Keep watching to find out how to best see it this evening. More now on our top story. Downing street has said its disappointed that its lastest attempt to have a vote on the principle of borisjohnsons revised brexit deal has been rejected. The speaker of the house of commons, john bercow, said the issue had already been brought before mps on saturday, and it would be repetitive and disorderly to debate it again. In to debate it again. Summary, todays motion is, in substance, in summary, todays motion is, in substance, the same as saturdays motion, and the house has decided the matter. Todays circumstances are, in substance, the same as saturdays circumstances. My ruling is, therefore, that the motion will not be debated today, as it would be repetitive and disorderly to do so. In order to turn the Withdrawal Agreement, which is a Draft International treaty, into uk law, the government must pass a piece of legislation called the Withdrawal Agreement bill. The bill, which is over 100 pages long, was published in the last hour. Earlier this evening the leader of the house of commons, jacob rees mogg, announced a very tight parliamentary timetable for passing it. Following the decision of the house on saturday, october 19, following the decision of the house on saturday, october19, i following the decision of the house on saturday, october 19, i should like to make an announcement regarding the business for the remainderof regarding the business for the remainder of the week. Tuesday, october 22, second reading of the European Union Withdrawal Agreement bill. Followed by a comma commencement of committee of the European Union Withdrawal Agreement bill. Wednesday 23rd of october, continuation or proceedings on the European Union Withdrawal Agreement bill. Thursday, october 24, conclusion of proceedings on the European Union Withdrawal Agreement bill. Friday the 25th of october, the house will not be sitting. Jill rutter is a Senior Research fellow at the uk in a changing europe, which provides independent research on uk eu relations. And im alsojoined by professor gavin phillipson, professor of law at bristol im not sure if you have had a chance to look at the bill. No, it turned out one hour ago, as i was walking into the studio, i have had a very good look, my initial impression is it is very long and to think that mps can decently scrutinise it in the length of time that the leader of the has given them to do it, effectively two and a half days, is bordering on ridiculous. Gavin, what will you be keen to find in that bill, what will you be looking out for . Well, the bill you be looking out for . Well, the b i ll cove rs you be looking out for . Well, the bill covers a number of very controversial areas, bill covers a number of very controversialareas, some bill covers a number of very controversial areas, some of it will be controversial on both sides of the brexit debate. For example, the transition period during which we continue to abide by eu law, can be extended, there is an interesting question about what role parliament has been given in that decision. I have had not time to look at the bill, so i do not know what is in it. It must also make provision for the role of devolved assemblies in relation to brexit, and also, Citizens Rights, and the continuing role, in some areas, of the court of justice and the European Union, which will be very controversial for brexiteers. There is a whole bunch of controversial stuff in there and complicated stuff, i agree with jill. The act of 2018, the commons took about three months to pass that, by way of comparison. I think that, by way of comparison. I think thatis that, by way of comparison. I think that is more reasonable, given the complexity and importance of a bill like this. The legal process, gavin, you would assume, is going to take time. We are still hearing about the deadline of october 31. Are they being realistic . I dont think they are being realistic, given that there will be a blizzard of amendments descending from the opposition parties. Some of which, if accepted, and there is a question as to what kind of amendments will be accepted, regarded as in scope, allowed to be put. Some of them might require the government to change bits of the Withdrawal Agreement with the eu, those amendments may be ruled out of order. This is an enormously complex process and as things stand, we have an extension request, effectively sent by the Prime Minister, despite protestations, to the European Union. It is still possible to. Still possible for that to be accepted. A bit of a there with the connection. Jill, turning to you, do you know what has really come across over the past weekend, parliamentary process has dominated brexit. And, you wonder if the content of the deal is what matters right now, because many people are asking, how can you put through legislation for a bill when you have not looked or spoken about the deal. There is a bit of confusion over that. Quite a lot of confusion, a lot of what mps are being asked to look at tomorrow is stuff that was agreed by theresa may, 90 of this, with the real exception of the irish protocol, was agreed by theresa may. Mps, we have never seen agreed by theresa may. Mps, we have never seen before tonight, how the government proposed to turn that into uk law. As gavin says, that is what is quite difficult to see, with explicit provisions making the role of parliament, all these issues, making it difficult. The interesting thing is that this is just about withdrawal. The real decision is much less about withdrawal and really about the long term relationship, that is in the political declaration, not in this bill at all, that is the separate document, that Boris Johnson bill at all, that is the separate document, that borisjohnson signed off with the european leaders last week. The real change of substance between where he is heading and where theresa may was heading is in the long term relationship, he is looking for a more distant relationship from the eu than she was, with consequent economic consequences, economic consequences, more freedom on domestic policy but potentially a much less close relationship and far more impediments to exporting to the eu market, then theresa may basically wa nted market, then theresa may basically wanted a basically very close economic relationship in the longer term. We are not talking about that because we are talking about whether we win this vote, whether the speaker will rule out meaningful vote number four or number five. Speaker will rule out meaningful vote numberfour or numberfive. The big issue for tomorrow, whether the government gets its timetable for the bill. Second reading will tell us the bill. Second reading will tell us the first time that there actually is a potential majority for Boris Johnsons withdrawal deal actually is a potential majority for borisjohnsons withdrawal deal in parliament, we dont know that yet. Then the government will put forward a motion to say, we Want Parliament to consider it on a compressed timetable. That is when we will know whether parliament is happy to go along with the deadline or whether they will say, no, this is a serious piece of legislation and we need time. Lets say that we get agreement, somehow, not necessarily by the 31st, butjust agreement, somehow, not necessarily by the 31st, but just agreement agreement, somehow, not necessarily by the 31st, butjust agreement on the bill. Is that a defect oh yes, for the Prime Ministers deal . M the bill. Is that a defect oh yes, for the Prime Ministers deal . If it goes through as drafted by the government, or where the government is saying, amendments that allow the uk to ratify, and the Deputy Speaker should not accept amendments that are wrecking amendments, things that stop ratification. If they do that, then the uk will be able to go ahead and ratify, the government has taken provisions to mean it does not have to go over other provisions to do that, then we just need ratification for European Parliament. If the Uk Parliament puts in provisions that might leave the European Parliament to think, are they seriously ratifying this . For example, parliament says, we will only pay over the money if we get a decent trade deal. Then, might be in a different position and we would not go ahead to ratification. If the bill gets through, we will ratify it. Apologising to viewers, we had a problem with gavins connection. You are my guest, so, thank you very much. There has been lots of questions about amendments, the possibility of seeing amendments this coming week. Many people saying, what are the rules on amendments . We have seen so many issues on the unwritten part of our constitution. Are they amendments, are they filibusters . There is a lot of genuine issues about this, you could decide to filibuster the bill, probably easier to devote the thing down. What we were really see, if we get the time, we will see amendments. People have substantive concerns. We are likely to see an amendment saying we should go for a Customs Union long term. Crossflow confirmatory vote, we will getan crossflow confirmatory vote, we will get an amendment on that. Also specific amendments on issues that gavin was raising, what is the role of parliament in deciding whether we extend or whether we connect with no deal at the end of december 2020, thatis deal at the end of december 2020, that is an issue Phillip Hammond raised on the floor of the house in saturdays debate. His concern that this could still be a camouflage no deal brexit with a 14 month delay. Lots of parliamentarians trying to get their hooks into the bill, thing is, if it is not in the treaty, if it is just domestic legislation, if the Prime Minister gets the uk out of the eu, then an election, you could reverse any of those commitments he has made in this bill, because one parliament cannot bind its successor. Could get even more painful thank you very much forjoining us. Next year the law on Organ Donations in england will change, with donor consent being presumed, unless relatives expressly refuse permission. This is already the law in wales. More than 50,000 people today are alive thanks to Organ Donations but 400 die every year while waiting for a transplant. Despite this, four in 10 families still refuse to allow a donation. Our medical correspondent fergus walsh now looks at why its so important for families to discuss the issue, and a warning, his report contains images that some viewers, may find distressing. Imagine sitting by your teenage daughters bedside in intensive care. Victoria sims, primary diagnosis traumatic brain injury. And the point comes when all treatment has failed. Wed like to do the test now on vicky, if thats ok. This Training Exercise at Salford Royal shows how the medical team check for brain death. The parents here are played by actors. So we are just checking to see if vickys pupils react when we shine a light in her eyes. There is no corneal reflex. Just going to see if she coughs when we do suction on her lungs. It is rare to see this procedure even simulated. Over 30 minutes, the doctors perform a series of tests, searching for any sign of life. We have done the tests now and im really sorry, im afraid vicky has died. At this point families are given time alone. Only one in a hundred people who die are able to be donors. Death needs to happen in hospital and usually in intensive care. Vicky is in a position today where she could help to save other peoples lives through Organ Donation. Fewer than half of families agree to donation if they are unaware of a deceased relatives views. She is 18, why would we talk about this . Nine in ten agree where they know it is what was wanted. We naturally shy away from talking about death, but i would advise everyone to have that conversation, tonight, when you are sitting down over dinner. It seems an odd conversation to have, but it is really important. Its beautiful, isnt it when you are by the lake. Angies dad bill died two years ago. His ashes were scattered at this golf course in wolverhampton. Bills organs helped eight people, which has given the family great comfort. But angie says the decision to donate was made difficult as they didnt know bills wishes. It is a hard decision for anybody to have to make but particularly when emotions are so raw, you are losing the person that you love. If we had known that that was what my dad wanted at the time, we would have just felt so much more at ease with making that decision, it would have been made for us. I am just wondering if there is anybody on the unit today approaching end of life care. Rainey is part of a uk network of Organ Donation nurses. I will go and see if they are on the Organ Donation register and do some background checks. Since their introduction a decade ago, the number of people donating organs after death has nearly doubled, but theres still a shortfall. So currently in the uk about three people die every day waiting for an organ transplant. For people with organ failure often the only cure is to receive a healthy organ and because of the small numbers of people that die in that situation we need to make sure that everybody that wants to be an organ donor and that can be an organ donor, are given that choice and that option. From next spring, england willjoin wales and move to a system of presumed consent for Organ Donation. Scotland will follow later. It is hoped this will boost the number of transplant organs donated each year. If you support Organ Donation, it is absolutely vital that you register online because under the new system next of kin will continue to have the final say and they are more likely to refuse if you havent made your views known. Organ transplantation depends on the altruism of donors and their families, so that out of tragedy others can be given a new lease of life. Fergus walsh, bbc news. The headlines on bbc news within the last hour the governments eu Withdrawal Agreement bill has been introduced in the commons ahead of its next phase of scrutiny. Earlier today the commons speaker, john bercow, refused a government request to hold a vote on its brexit deal saying the question was already put to the house at the weekend. The foreign secretary dominic raab orders a review into diplomatic immunity arrangements following the death of 19 year old harry dunn. An update on the market numbers for you. Id like you to cast your eyes up to the sky tonight, and you could be in for a treat. One of natures biggest firework displays is back, the orionid meteor shower. The orionids, shown here in images captured by nasa, happens once a year. You may have seen something in the early hours of this morning, but the peak activity occurs tonight, with 20 meteors zooming through the skies each hour, at speeds of 148,000 miles per hour. Dr Elizabeth Pearson is a spacejournalist, astrophysicist and news editor at sky at night magazine. She joins me now from our bristol studio. Thank you for speaking to us, how exciting is this . Meteor showers are a lwa ys exciting is this . Meteor showers are always exciting, one of the best ways for people to get involved with space, with astronomy. They do not require special equipment, all you need is to head outside and look at the night sky. Why are they called this, they are part of halleys comet, explain this for us . It happens when you pass through the strea m happens when you pass through the stream and degree of dust, left behind by a comet, in this case, that, it was halleys comet, which last came along in the 1980s, but because of where that stream of debris hits the atmosphere of the earth, it looks like all of the meteors, if you trace them back, seem meteors, if you trace them back, seem to be coming from one point, the radiant, in the constellation of orion and that is why they are called the orionids. Any chance that those meteors could come through the earths atmosphere . These are tiny particles and bits of dust, the chances of anything reaching the ground is very slim, and anything that does reach the ground is going to be nano sized particles, that would be incredibly hard to detect, let alone cause any damage. Would be incredibly hard to detect, let alone cause any damagelj would be incredibly hard to detect, let alone cause any damage. Ijust thought i would ask, my children ask me november seven, the last chance to see them, they are saying, why is it the peak tonight and how can you get the best view . Because that is when we passed through the middle of the stream, the most dense part of the stream, the most dense part of the stream, the most dense part of the stream, if you want to get the best view, head out somewhere nice and dark, if you can get out to a park, out of the countryside, those are the best kind of places. Even in your back garden, as long as you can get away from direct sources of light shining into your eye, you should be able to get a good view. The trick is letting your eyes adjust for 20 minutes beforehand, that will let your eyes really adapts to the dark and you should be able to see even the faintest medias. The parent comet, not giving away my age but i did see it in the 19805 away my age but i did see it in the 1980s remind us about this one. Halleys comet come through every 74, 75 years, the next time it is due will be 2060. It is going to be afairold due will be 2060. It is going to be a fair old while before these orionids are refreshed. But we can see them every year . Every year, same time, october 21, see them every year . Every year, same time, october21, 22nd. |j see them every year . Every year, same time, october 21, 22nd. I love your title, thank you very much indeed forjoining us. Canadians are heading to the polling stations to cast their votes in the parliamentary elections. Prime ministerjustin trudeau, who is pictured there posting his ballot, had a historic victory in the last general election four years ago, taking 184 seats. But observers are saying the vote will be one of the closest ever, with polls suggesting neither mr trudeaus liberal party, nor the rival conservatives will win a clear majority. The government is reviewing the rules which allowed a us diplomats wife to leave the country, after she was involved in a fatal car crash. Harry dunn died after a collision with a car owned by Anne Sacoolas, who was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road. Speaking in the house of commons, foreign secretary dominic raab also said the government had known the woman was going to leave the country and the family of the victim was not told she had left for 11 days. Radd seiger is the familys advisor and spokesperson. Thank you for speaking with us. What is the familys reaction to that statement, by dominic raab . Not a happy one. They feel this is an insult, adding insult to injury. Even more frustration tonight than there was before the statement was made. In the house of commons. By anger and frustration, you are referring to the tweets you put out about the meeting with northamptonshire police. Two sides to it, we have the police, the foreign office. The police were supposed to be looking after this, the family feel completely abandoned by both. There has been absolutely an unacceptable lack of information being provided to the family. The statement that dominic raab gave tonight, he could have given to the family directly, two weeks ago. The family directly, two weeks ago. The family feel like they were stonewalled in the meeting. We were due to be meeting the chief co nsta ble due to be meeting the chief constable on wednesday, for what we thought was going to be an open and frank and transparent meeting. Told me today, earlier, that he could not do much more than offer his condolences. What we heard tonight in the house of commons, the foreign secretary saying the matter is in the hands of the northamptonshire police, and we have the chief co nsta ble police, and we have the chief constable saying, it is a matter for the foreign office, they have all the foreign office, they have all the answers. Either the left hand is not talking to the right hand, or the right hand is not understanding what the left hand is saying. As far as charlotte and tim go, what are the options, what can they do next . As well as continuing to call for Anne Sacoolas to return, now they are ina Anne Sacoolas to return, now they are in a search for the truth, there has been misconduct on both administrations, both london and washington, and they fear, worse, that there is some attempt to cover it up. I do not say that lightly, thatis it up. I do not say that lightly, that is genuinely how they feel. Eight weeks tomorrow since our beautiful friend, eight weeks tomorrow since our beautifulfriend, harry, died, and they are no clearer now to what happened then they were the day he died. All your viewers will understand how frustrating that is. Without the answers that any of us would be seeking, you know, their pain and misery is being compounded. Effectively, the family are coming up effectively, the family are coming up against two governments. How are they coping . It is incredibly stressful. And exhausting and gruelling. None of us wanted to engage as we have done, but we have authorities on both sides are effectively putting up a brick wall. The only thing you have left to resort to is the court of public opinion. We are so grateful to eve ryo ne opinion. We are so grateful to everyone out there, all the americans, all the british, the people around the world, so grateful for all the support we have had. Clearly, it is working. It is bringing the foreign secretary to the dispatch box, in a week when we should be focusing on the future of our country. It is extraordinary. Without the public pressure, this would not be happening. This family just want answers. You are the spokesperson for the parents of harry dunn. Charlotte charles and tim done. Thank you very much for your time. Tim done. Thank you very much for yourtime. Tim tim done. Thank you very much for your time. Tim dunn. A lot of cloud from the north sea, it has been on this area of high pressure, tending to topple its way south, thinning and breaking the cloud, pushing away the weather front, which has been pushing some rain and drizzle, mainly across east anglia and the south east. Even across western areas, while it has been dry, not a western areas, while it has been dry, nota huge western areas, while it has been dry, not a huge amount of sunshine, certainly a better day than it has been across norfolk, for example, where we have had this grey, low cloud, feeling chilly as well. That cloud, feeling chilly as well. That cloud producing a little light rain and drizzle, tending to push out of the way, thinner cloud across england and wales, more cloud coming into scotland and Northern Ireland as the breeze picks up and rain for northern scotland, much milder than it was last night, quite chilly for southern parts of england and wales, where we get decent breaks, particularly somewhere like the west country, we may find mist and fog around in the morning, that could lingerfor around in the morning, that could linger for a around in the morning, that could lingerfor a good few around in the morning, that could linger for a good few hours as well before lifting and the sunshine comes through. We should see a bit more sunshine across england and wales, always a bit more cloud further north, and some stronger wind across scotland and Northern Ireland, tending to keep the rain on the far north of scotland, generally a dry day elsewhere, temperatures a little higher than today, noticeable change for eastern parts of england. Some rain waiting in the wings, arriving on wednesday, and some wet weather across france and across spain. Very much on the edge of that, weak weather front bringing sliver of cloud, and a few showers, most of england and wales and eastern scotland should be dry, then there will be sunshine at times, weather front will bring persistent rain into Northern Ireland, western scotland, heavy rain over the hills, temperatures still sitting at 12 to 15 degrees. The weather front across the uk will tend to weaken, drifting into england and wales but the Main Driving Force is that deep area of low pressure, getting closer to the north west of scotland. Looking at gales, maybe even severe gales. Some showers, pushing across england and wales, week weather front reducing rain, temperatures 12 to 15 celsius. Hello, im ros atkins and this is outside source. The uk government has published its new withdrawal bill to turn borisjohnsons brexit deal into law. Downing street says mps will debate the legislation over three days before voting on the whole package but opposition parties says more time is needed to scrutinise it. Well be live in westminster withjonathan blake to explain the latest developments. Your questions are welcome. Mass protests are continuing in lebanon, as the government approves Economic Reforms to try to calm public anger. Canadians go to the polls to decide whether to give Justin Trudeaus liberal party a second term in office. And four Drugs Companies in the us have avoided a trial in ohio over their role in americas opioid epidemic