sentencing laws, there is a measures to increase oil production in the north sea, and a phased ban on the sale of cigarettes. there will also be bills to pave the way for driverless cars on british roads, some reform of the leasehold property system, and a new system of governance for football. which gets my vote. but what about the rest of it? the king's speech is one of a dwindling number of set piece events that rishi sunak has to try to wrestle back momentum. is this, claire, the big bold vision for the country that will shift the dial? my government will continue to take action to bring down inflation, to ease the cost of living forfamilies, and held businesses fund newjobs and investments. so what do you think, claire? there are some simple _ so what do you think, claire? there are some simple things _ so what do you think, claire? there are some simple things in it, - so what do you think, claire? ti” are some simple things in it, sense of the measures but it wasn't that big bold vision, and neither was it really the political opportunity that the kings speech is, it was king charles his first speech, an opportunity for the government to set the political weather for the season and had, and while there were some things labour will probably vote for in the speech, there wasn't the sense of it government really resetting and for the context, where we are, it conservative government 13 years and, rishi sunak has been prime ministerfor a 13 years and, rishi sunak has been prime minister for a year, 13 years and, rishi sunak has been prime ministerfor a year, but it hasn't been the fresh injection conservatives hope they will get. he sentin conservatives hope they will get. he sent in himself as a country that needs change, but voters aren't buying he is a change they need, and i think the single we needed today was a lot more fresh, interesting policy, but we didn't see that, tinkering and sense of the measures on one hand, and other things on the election, but a bit disappointed for conservatives. i election, but a bit disappointed for conservatives.— conservatives. i don't want to get to each and _ conservatives. i don't want to get to each and every _ conservatives. i don't want to get to each and every policy - conservatives. i don't want to get to each and every policy issue - to each and every policy issue because there's plenty of that online, but i was thinking in terms of this being the first king speech, there must been part of it in which she was biting his lip, because we know how big he is on the environment, licenses for oil and gas to be given annually, i guess this is the way the british system works. the king reads out the speech and doesn't have influence over it, and doesn't have influence over it, and abides by the traditions he is expected to follow.— expected to follow. indeed, it is called the _ expected to follow. indeed, it is called the kings _ expected to follow. indeed, it is called the kings speech, - expected to follow. indeed, it is called the kings speech, but - expected to follow. indeed, it is called the kings speech, but hisj called the kings speech, but his role is ceremonial, it is the political elected executive who write the speech and design it. we all know that king charles is a very outspoken environmentalist so i am not sure how that would've fails to announce some of those measures, which themselves have come under attack notjust which themselves have come under attack not just from which themselves have come under attack notjust from the environmental lobby, but voters who are cynical about it because it is not clear you need new legislation to do some of the things the government wants to do, it seems like that government has run out of road on the economy and other important issues, trying to make the environments and election battleground, it remains to be seen whether it would be in his favour. it's interesting, mya's, the view from some commentators that they have run out of road, of the steam, some garlic, the curse of governments in the last year in their term but if you look across their term but if you look across the pond at what is happening in the houseit the pond at what is happening in the house it is the similar picture. it house it is the similar picture. it is, i am struck by this, christian, i would _ is, i am struck by this, christian, i would like — is, i am struck by this, christian, i would like to imagine here in the us you _ i would like to imagine here in the us you have something like donald trump _ us you have something like donald trump having to read a speech by nancy— trump having to read a speech by nancy pelosi or nancy pelosi are reading — nancy pelosi or nancy pelosi are reading a — nancy pelosi or nancy pelosi are reading a speech by donald trump, is it novelty— reading a speech by donald trump, is it novelty for — reading a speech by donald trump, is it novelty for us to look across the pond _ it novelty for us to look across the pond and — it novelty for us to look across the pond and how it operates to stop this idea — pond and how it operates to stop this idea of what you call it, the idine-duck— this idea of what you call it, the lame—duck governance or politicians in the _ lame—duck governance or politicians in the game — lame—duck governance or politicians in the game too long, that inspiration at being sapped from their— inspiration at being sapped from their public policies is not lost on voters _ their public policies is not lost on voters and — their public policies is not lost on voters and you see that in the uk impose, — voters and you see that in the uk impose, regarding their support for government, you see that in the united _ government, you see that in the united states with an american public— united states with an american public already wary of donald trump, who have _ public already wary of donald trump, who have seemingly about him know that we _ who have seemingly about him know that we are — who have seemingly about him know that we are three years in the biden administration. they're looking for change _ administration. they're looking for change and something exciting, it always— change and something exciting, it always creates a political opening, so i always creates a political opening, so i see _ always creates a political opening, so i see that happening in the uk and united states, a weary electorate can for a shot in the arnr~ _ there are voters across the united states heading to the polls today.. a year from the presidential election. so we are looking for clues. and while these state elections — and the issues on the ballot — cover a lot of ground there is one big theme running through it. abortion. in a state such as ohio, abortion is explicitly on the ballot. ohio voters will determine abortion access in a measure known as issue one, which would guarantee abortion rights in the state's constitution up to the point of foetal viability. in virginia, the voters are deciding control of the state house, but again it is abortion on the ballot. the governor glen younkin favours a 15—week limit. and the governors race in kentucky is another bellweather. incumbent governor andy bashear up against the attorney general daniel cameron, who favours a total ban. so, will it be driving people to the polls in the way it did in the mid terms, shortly after the supreme court had overturned roe v wade? let's speak to doctor maria gallo, a professor in epidemiology at ohio state university. good to have you with us doctor, thank you for coming on the programme, bring us up to speed with the situation in ohio at the moment regarding abortion. in the situation in ohio at the moment regarding abortion.— regarding abortion. in ohio, issue one is asking _ regarding abortion. in ohio, issue one is asking voters _ regarding abortion. in ohio, issue one is asking voters to _ regarding abortion. in ohio, issue one is asking voters to decide - regarding abortion. in ohio, issue one is asking voters to decide on | one is asking voters to decide on whether— one is asking voters to decide on whether we _ one is asking voters to decide on whether we have _ one is asking voters to decide on whether we have the _ one is asking voters to decide on whether we have the freedom i one is asking voters to decide on whether we have the freedom toj one is asking voters to decide on - whether we have the freedom to make decisions _ whether we have the freedom to make decisions with — whether we have the freedom to make decisions with better— whether we have the freedom to make decisions with better medical- whether we have the freedom to make decisions with better medical care - decisions with better medical care with art— decisions with better medical care with art doctor. _ decisions with better medical care with art doctor. should _ decisions with better medical care with art doctor. should we - decisions with better medical care with art doctor. should we be - decisions with better medical care | with art doctor. should we be able to make _ with art doctor. should we be able to make reproductive _ with art doctor. should we be able to make reproductive health- to make reproductive health care positions — to make reproductive health care positions made _ to make reproductive health care positions made on _ to make reproductive health care positions made on science, - to make reproductive health care positions made on science, or. positions made on science, or whether— positions made on science, or whether others— positions made on science, or whether others should - positions made on science, or whether others should make i positions made on science, or. whether others should make the decision — whether others should make the decision if— whether others should make the decision. if it _ whether others should make the decision. if it passes— whether others should make the decision. if it passes it - whether others should make the decision. if it passes it will- whether others should make the decision. if it passes it will openj decision. if it passes it will open a door— decision. if it passes it will open a door for— decision. if it passes it will open a door for officials— decision. if it passes it will open a door for officials to _ decision. if it passes it will open a door for officials to further - a door for officials to further restrict— a door for officials to further restrict abortion _ a door for officials to further restrict abortion access. - a door for officials to further restrict abortion access. in l a door for officials to further - restrict abortion access. in ohio, since _ restrict abortion access. in ohio, since 2011, — restrict abortion access. in ohio, since 2011, we _ restrict abortion access. in ohio, since 2011, we have _ restrict abortion access. in ohio, since 2011, we have seen- restrict abortion access. in ohio, since 2011, we have seen more l restrict abortion access. in ohio, i since 2011, we have seen more than 15 abortion— since 2011, we have seen more than 15 abortion —related _ since 2011, we have seen more than 15 abortion —related restrictions - since 2011, we have seen more than 15 abortion —related restrictions goi 15 abortion —related restrictions go into effect — 15 abortion —related restrictions go into effect. without _ 15 abortion —related restrictions go into effect. without this _ 15 abortion —related restrictions go i into effect. without this amendment, these _ into effect. without this amendment, these restrictions— into effect. without this amendment, these restrictions and _ into effect. without this amendment, these restrictions and others - into effect. without this amendment, these restrictions and others will- these restrictions and others will be these restrictions and others will he allowed _ these restrictions and others will be allowed. just— these restrictions and others will be allowed-— be allowed. just to clarify, if you wanted an _ be allowed. just to clarify, if you wanted an abortion _ be allowed. just to clarify, if you wanted an abortion right - be allowed. just to clarify, if you wanted an abortion right now - be allowed. just to clarify, if you wanted an abortion right now in | wanted an abortion right now in ohio, how difficult would it be? currently, abortion in ohio is iegaity— currently, abortion in ohio is legally up— currently, abortion in ohio is legally up to _ currently, abortion in ohio is legally up to 22 _ currently, abortion in ohio is legally up to 22 weeks - currently, abortion in ohio is legally up to 22 weeks of - currently, abortion in ohio is- legally up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, but we _ legally up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, but we had _ legally up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, but we had a — legally up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, but we had a six _ legally up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, but we had a six week— legally up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, but we had a six week brand - legally up to 22 weeks of pregnancy, but we had a six week brand play - but we had a six week brand play last year. — but we had a six week brand play last year, currently— but we had a six week brand play last year, currently in _ but we had a six week brand play last year, currently in pause - but we had a six week brand play last year, currently in pause in. last year, currently in pause in the court. _ last year, currently in pause in the court. if— last year, currently in pause in the court. if it— last year, currently in pause in the court, if it this _ last year, currently in pause in the court, if it this amendment - last year, currently in pause in the court, if it this amendment is - last year, currently in pause in the court, if it this amendment is a . court, if it this amendment is a pass, _ court, if it this amendment is a pass, that _ court, if it this amendment is a pass. that nran— court, if it this amendment is a pass, that man is— court, if it this amendment is a pass, that man is likely- court, if it this amendment is a pass, that man is likely to- court, if it this amendment is al pass, that man is likely to come court, if it this amendment is a . pass, that man is likely to come in effect, _ pass, that man is likely to come in effect, six — pass, that man is likely to come in effect, six weeks _ pass, that man is likely to come in effect, six weeks after _ pass, that man is likely to come in effect, six weeks after missing - pass, that man is likely to come in effect, six weeks after missing a l effect, six weeks after missing a period. — effect, six weeks after missing a period. many— effect, six weeks after missing a period, many people _ effect, six weeks after missing a period, many people don't - effect, six weeks after missing a period, many people don't know| effect, six weeks after missing a i period, many people don't know if they are _ period, many people don't know if they are pregnant— period, many people don't know if they are pregnant at _ period, many people don't know if they are pregnant at that - period, many people don't know ifj they are pregnant at that point, or if they— they are pregnant at that point, or if they are — they are pregnant at that point, or if they are pregnant, _ they are pregnant at that point, or if they are pregnant, they - they are pregnant at that point, or if they are pregnant, they don't i if they are pregnant, they don't have _ if they are pregnant, they don't have time — if they are pregnant, they don't have time to _ if they are pregnant, they don't have time to sort _ if they are pregnant, they don't have time to sort out _ if they are pregnant, they don'tl have time to sort out logistically to get— have time to sort out logistically to get an — have time to sort out logistically to get an abortion, _ have time to sort out logistically to get an abortion, so _ have time to sort out logistically to get an abortion, so in- have time to sort out logistically to get an abortion, so in ohio, l to get an abortion, so in ohio, under— to get an abortion, so in ohio, underthe— to get an abortion, so in ohio, underthe care— to get an abortion, so in ohio, underthe care of— to get an abortion, so in ohio, underthe care ofa_ to get an abortion, so in ohio, under the care of a doctor- to get an abortion, so in ohio, | under the care of a doctor ohio abortion— under the care of a doctor ohio abortion would _ under the care of a doctor ohio abortion would be _ under the care of a doctor ohio abortion would be out - under the care of a doctor ohio abortion would be out of. - under the care of a doctor ohio abortion would be out of. 0hio| under the care of a doctor ohio abortion would be out of. ohio used to be a swing _ abortion would be out of. ohio used to be a swing state, _ abortion would be out of. ohio used to be a swing state, the governors i to be a swing state, the governors office is republican, the state house and senate all at republican, voted twice for donald trump, but the republican voters side with the gop on abortion are are the polls suggesting otherwise? i gop on abortion are are the polls suggesting otherwise?— gop on abortion are are the polls suggesting otherwise? i don't have oor data suggesting otherwise? i don't have poor data but _ suggesting otherwise? i don't have poor data but we _ suggesting otherwise? i don't have poor data but we have _ suggesting otherwise? i don't have poor data but we have pulled - suggesting otherwise? i don't have. poor data but we have pulled people regarding _ poor data but we have pulled people regarding their— poor data but we have pulled people regarding their attitudes _ poor data but we have pulled people regarding their attitudes to - regarding their attitudes to abortion, _ regarding their attitudes to abortion, and _ regarding their attitudes to abortion, and what- regarding their attitudes to abortion, and what we - regarding their attitudes to| abortion, and what we have regarding their attitudes to - abortion, and what we have found is when _ abortion, and what we have found is when we _ abortion, and what we have found is when we talk— abortion, and what we have found is when we talk to _ abortion, and what we have found is when we talk to and _ abortion, and what we have found is when we talk to and survey - when we talk to and survey reproductive _ when we talk to and survey reproductive age _ when we talk to and survey reproductive age woman i when we talk to and survey reproductive age woman in| when we talk to and survey - reproductive age woman in ohio, we found _ reproductive age woman in ohio, we found a _ reproductive age woman in ohio, we found a 3% _ reproductive age woman in ohio, we found a 3% are — reproductive age woman in ohio, we found a 3% are either— reproductive age woman in ohio, we found a 3% are either supportive - reproductive age woman in ohio, we found a 3% are either supportive of. found a 3% are either supportive of a abortion— found a 3% are either supportive of a abortion or — found a 3% are either supportive of a abortion or don't _ found a 3% are either supportive of a abortion or don't oppose - found a 3% are either supportive of a abortion or don't oppose it. - found a 3% are either supportive of a abortion or don't oppose it. so i a abortion or don't oppose it. so the vast — a abortion or don't oppose it. so the vast majority _ a abortion or don't oppose it. so the vast majority of _ a abortion or don't oppose it. so the vast majority of people - a abortion or don't oppose it. so the vast majority of people in i the vast majority of people in ohio who can _ the vast majority of people in ohio who can get — the vast majority of people in ohio who can get programme, - the vast majority of people in ohio who can get programme, under. the vast majority of people in ohio - who can get programme, under senate abortion— who can get programme, under senate abortion is— who can get programme, under senate abortion is a _ who can get programme, under senate abortion is a nuanced _ who can get programme, under senate abortion is a nuanced issue _ who can get programme, under senate abortion is a nuanced issue to - who can get programme, under senate abortion is a nuanced issue to be - abortion is a nuanced issue to be addressed — abortion is a nuanced issue to be addressed by— abortion is a nuanced issue to be addressed by them _ abortion is a nuanced issue to be addressed by them or— abortion is a nuanced issue to be addressed by them or the - abortion is a nuanced issue to be addressed by them or the doctor| addressed by them or the doctor which _ addressed by them or the doctor which they— addressed by them or the doctor which they want, _ addressed by them or the doctor which they want, not _ addressed by them or the doctor which they want, not reflected . addressed by them or the doctor| which they want, not reflected in the laws — which they want, not reflected in the laws though _ which they want, not reflected in the laws though because - which they want, not reflected in the laws though because ohio i which they want, not reflected in the laws though because ohio is| which they want, not reflected inl the laws though because ohio is a heavily— the laws though because ohio is a heavily gerrymandered _ the laws though because ohio is a heavily gerrymandered state. - the laws though because ohio is a l heavily gerrymandered state. thank ou doctor heavily gerrymandered state. thank you doctor maria, _ heavily gerrymandered state. thank you doctor maria, for _ heavily gerrymandered state. thank you doctor maria, for that. - i was looking at pulling over the weekend and it is interesting that given donald trump hasn't cleared in a position on this, all he is a losing issue, when you look at the pole, i think he's about six points behind? can we put that on the screen? yes, so trust on abortion 49% for biden, a0%, so it's nine points miles, it does not surprise you given the gop position on abortion? it you given the gop position on abortion? ., , �* ., , abortion? it doesn't really, joe biden will— abortion? it doesn't really, joe biden will have _ abortion? it doesn't really, joe biden will have a _ abortion? it doesn't really, joe biden will have a lead - abortion? it doesn't really, joe biden will have a lead on - abortion? it doesn't really, joe biden will have a lead on the l abortion? it doesn't really, joe - biden will have a lead on the issue because _ biden will have a lead on the issue because he — biden will have a lead on the issue because he is more in step with the majority— because he is more in step with the majority of— because he is more in step with the majority of americans on the subject _ majority of americans on the subject. donald trump has a flip fiopped — subject. donald trump has a flip flopped on this subject so many times— flopped on this subject so many times at— flopped on this subject so many times at points in his career, transit— times at points in his career, transit porch or himself as a pro—choice opponent, at other times as the _ pro—choice opponent, at other times as the champion of the pro—life cause, — as the champion of the pro—life cause, especially while he was in the white — cause, especially while he was in the white house. he was attracted continued — the white house. he was attracted continued to play the issue both ways— continued to play the issue both ways so— continued to play the issue both ways so it — continued to play the issue both ways so it does not dent his support _ ways so it does not dent his support. look out for donald trump to remain _ support. look out for donald trump to remain a — support. look out for donald trump to remain a chameleon on this subject. — to remain a chameleon on this subject, but i will note, donald trump — subject, but i will note, donald trump will it see this as a window for him _ trump will it see this as a window for him if— trump will it see this as a window for him if restrictive abortion measures— for him if restrictive abortion measures are put in place in some of these _ measures are put in place in some of these key— measures are put in place in some of these key swing states, because for him and _ these key swing states, because for him and the republican party it will be seen _ him and the republican party it will be seen as— him and the republican party it will be seen as a bellwether of their grassroots support going into 2024. larry sabato is political scientist at the university of virginia. larry, bridging interest me because you have a slightly different structure deep from the governor glenn young, a 15 week limit from him, not an outright ban and the houseis him, not an outright ban and the house is in play in this elections today, do you think that alternative policy that going young can set out will be the way it did gop goes? it will be the way it did gop goes? if the republicans win both the house and senate, — the republicans win both the house and senate, currently— the republicans win both the house and senate, currently have - the republicans win both the house and senate, currently have the - the republicans win both the house i and senate, currently have the house and senate, currently have the house and looking _ and senate, currently have the house and looking to — and senate, currently have the house and looking to flip _ and senate, currently have the house and looking to flip the _ and senate, currently have the house and looking to flip the senate - and looking to flip the senate democrats _ and looking to flip the senate democrats having _ and looking to flip the senate democrats having narrow- and looking to flip the senate democrats having narrow as i and looking to flip the senate - democrats having narrow as they are, republicans _ democrats having narrow as they are, republicans have _ democrats having narrow as they are, republicans have a _ democrats having narrow as they are, republicans have a narrow _ democrats having narrow as they are, republicans have a narrow edge - democrats having narrow as they are, republicans have a narrow edge in . republicans have a narrow edge in the house. — republicans have a narrow edge in the house, what— republicans have a narrow edge in the house, what young _ republicans have a narrow edge in the house, what young can- republicans have a narrow edge in the house, what young can once . republicans have a narrow edge in the house, what young can once it| republicans have a narrow edge in l the house, what young can once it is trifecta, _ the house, what young can once it is trifecta, a _ the house, what young can once it is trifecta, a complete _ the house, what young can once it is trifecta, a complete control- the house, what young can once it is trifecta, a complete control of- the house, what young can once it is trifecta, a complete control of that. trifecta, a complete control of that state _ trifecta, a complete control of that state government, _ trifecta, a complete control of that state government, and _ trifecta, a complete control of that state government, and no- trifecta, a complete control of that| state government, and no question then he _ state government, and no question then he would _ state government, and no question then he would get— state government, and no question then he would get his _ state government, and no question then he would get his 15— _ state government, and no question then he would get his 15— week- state government, and no question then he would get his 15— week ban if you _ then he would get his 15— week ban if you can _ then he would get his 15— week ban if you can flip— then he would get his 15— week ban if you can flip the _ then he would get his 15— week ban if you can flip the senate _ then he would get his 15— week ban if you can flip the senate and - then he would get his 15— week ban if you can flip the senate and keepl if you can flip the senate and keep the house — if you can flip the senate and keep the house the _ if you can flip the senate and keep the house the stop _ if you can flip the senate and keep the house the stop how— if you can flip the senate and keep the house the stop how does- if you can flip the senate and keep the house the stop how does thatl the house the stop how does that benefit _ the house the stop how does that benefit him — the house the stop how does that benefit him question— the house the stop how does that benefit him question mark- the house the stop how does that benefit him question mark it - benefit him question mark it benefits— benefit him question mark it benefits him _ benefit him question mark it benefits him because - benefit him question mark it benefits him because he - benefit him question mark it . benefits him because he wants benefit him question mark it - benefits him because he wants to run for president — benefits him because he wants to run for president i— benefits him because he wants to run for president. i don't _ benefits him because he wants to run for president. idon't think— benefits him because he wants to run for president. i don't think it's - for president. i don't think it's practical— for president. i don't think it's practical for— for president. i don't think it's practical for 2024, _ for president. i don't think it's practicalfor2024, i— for president. i don't think it's practical for 2024, i suspect. for president. i don't think it'sl practical for 2024, i suspect he knows — practical for 2024, i suspect he knows that— practical for 2024, i suspect he knows that and _ practical for 2024, i suspect he knows that and his _ practical for 2024, i suspect he knows that and his plaintiffs i practical for 2024, i suspect he - knows that and his plaintiffs along, a very— knows that and his plaintiffs along, a very slow — knows that and his plaintiffs along, a very slow striptease, _ knows that and his plaintiffs along, a very slow striptease, but - knows that and his plaintiffs along, a very slow striptease, but it - knows that and his plaintiffs along, a very slow striptease, but it is - a very slow striptease, but it is more _ a very slow striptease, but it is more about _ a very slow striptease, but it is more about 2028. _ a very slow striptease, but it is more about 2028. he - a very slow striptease, but it is more about 2028. he wants i a very slow striptease, but it is more about 2028. he wants to| a very slow striptease, but it is - more about 2028. he wants to get that down— more about 2028. he wants to get that down so— more about 2028. he wants to get that down so he _ more about 2028. he wants to get that down so he can _ more about 2028. he wants to get that down so he can show - more about 2028. he wants to get - that down so he can show republicans nationally— that down so he can show republicans nationally that — that down so he can show republicans nationally that he _ that down so he can show republicans nationally that he is _ that down so he can show republicans nationally that he is just _ that down so he can show republicans nationally that he isjust gradually- nationally that he isjust gradually changing — nationally that he isjust gradually changing the _ nationally that he isjust gradually changing the colour— nationally that he isjust gradually changing the colour of— nationally that he isjust gradually changing the colour of virginia - nationally that he isjust gradually. changing the colour of virginia from the blue _ changing the colour of virginia from the blue which— changing the colour of virginia from the blue which it _ changing the colour of virginia from the blue which it isn't, _ changing the colour of virginia from the blue which it isn't, to— changing the colour of virginia from the blue which it isn't, to the - the blue which it isn't, to the purpie — the blue which it isn't, to the purpie or— the blue which it isn't, to the purpie or very— the blue which it isn't, to the purple or very light— the blue which it isn't, to the purple or very light blue, - the blue which it isn't, to the| purple or very light blue, and the blue which it isn't, to the . purple or very light blue, and he can do— purple or very light blue, and he can do the — purple or very light blue, and he can do the same _ purple or very light blue, and he can do the same to _ purple or very light blue, and he can do the same to other- purple or very light blue, and he can do the same to other states| can do the same to other states across— can do the same to other states across the — can do the same to other states across the united _ can do the same to other states across the united states - can do the same to other states across the united states as - can do the same to other states across the united states as he i can do the same to other states . across the united states as he runs for president — across the united states as he runs for president. whether— across the united states as he runs for president. whether that - across the united states as he runs for president. whether that is - across the united states as he runs for president. whether that is true i for president. whether that is true or not. _ for president. whether that is true or not. that's _ for president. whether that is true or not. that's a _ for president. whether that is true or not, that's a game _ for president. whether that is true or not, that's a game plan - for president. whether that is true or not, that's a game plan for- for president. whether that is true| or not, that's a game plan for him. is or not, that's a game plan for him. is less _ or not, that's a game plan for him. is less about — or not, that's a game plan for him. is less about abortion _ or not, that's a game plan for him. is less about abortion than - or not, that's a game plan for him. is less about abortion than it - is less about abortion than it is about— is less 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beating trump than anyone else. thank you for that. _ beating trump than anyone else. thank you for that. claire, - beating trump than anyone else. thank you for that. claire, i- beating trump than anyone else. j thank you for that. claire, i don't expect you to be a expert on the government in the us, downing kentucky, thinks there should be a total abortion than, he is vague on issues, but i want to play the ad he ran. it's interesting that when he went to louisville university, by share, he did not talk about abortion at all about people said that ad is what sticks in their mind and not just in kentucky, and you can see why. just in kentucky, and you can see wh . �* , ., ., , ., why. it's hard hitting and you can see why from _ why. it's hard hitting and you can see why from a _ why. it's hard hitting and you can see why from a strategic - why. it's hard hitting and you can see why from a strategic point ofj see why from a strategic point of view, his opponents have chosen a particularly, those particular circumstances where anti—abortionists will find it most difficult to defend, although in the due date there has generally been much higher levels of support for it woman's right to choose, public opinion, as you said, it is broadly wherejoe biden and the democrats are up on the issue. as a commentator said, are up on the issue. as a commentatorsaid, it will are up on the issue. as a commentator said, it will be interesting to see it may be a major issue in iran virginia and other states that wouldn't be a if you like it was last in the midterms but the troubling issues is what is underneath biden's lack of support and it's the performance of the economy, so the issues are important for those involved them but there are other issues epic and many more people in many states which will determine what happens in a year's time. ., �* , ., , ., time. you're right, his economy, age meet from — time. you're right, his economy, age meet from those _ time. you're right, his economy, age meet from those issues. _ around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. bringing you different stories from across the uk. villagers who gathered to meet their mp in a pub car park in nottinghamshire havejust found out about the latest proposal for a solar park. the great north road scheme plans battery storage for the grid and a chain of what is called solar islands linked by underground cables serving the village. the majority of the community is not against solar but i think the dimension of this project is so huge and vast. the proposals cover dozens of villages, thousands of acres and will have a profound impact on landscape and quality of life of people living in this area. the company behind the plan says if it goes ahead they will pay £1 million a year to projects suggested by the community. this is just the start of a consultation which really gets going next year, and a nationally significant infrastructure projects with the final decision made by the secretary of state for energy. for more stories across the uk, head to the bbc news website. now it's time for the panel. we have three minutes to get through your two stories. let's start with your two stories. let's start with you claire, why are people more unhappy now than they were in the pandemic? the unhappy now than they were in the andemic? , ., , , a .,, unhappy now than they were in the andemic? , ., , , ., pandemic? the story struck me as one of those stories _ pandemic? the story struck me as one of those stories that _ pandemic? the story struck me as one of those stories that is _ pandemic? the story struck me as one of those stories that is fed _ pandemic? the story struck me as one of those stories that is fed to - pandemic? the story struck me as one of those stories that is fed to us i of those stories that is fed to us and makes you more miserable. apparently, brits are even more miserable after the pandemic then we were before, unless you live under the very far north coast of scotland, but what struck me about this was we spend so much of our time in public policy inking about how to fix problems, we don't think enough, i think, how to fix problems, we don't think enough, ithink, about how to fix problems, we don't think enough, i think, about how people can be brought happiness and joy, therefore i think there's another way we can think about public policy rather than just thinking about how we deal with the conflicts and those issues, we know that when people are healthier, all the things we learned during the pandemic, access to nature, the community spirit we had during the pandemic, we had all those compositions about the world to create coming out of the pandemic was a seem to happen is we have gone into some sort of hibernation and haven't brought that to that service, so my pitch is to say, how can we bring the goal of greater happiness and enjoyment and fun, and it start with education westmark we have a heavy exam in schools at the moment and i think that's the wrong path for us. so bring back the fun and thejoy and pain path for us. so bring back the fun and the joy and pain that path for us. so bring back the fun and thejoy and pain that in a public policy agenda. and the joy and pain that in a public policy agenda.- and the joy and pain that in a public policy agenda. amen to that, an hinu public policy agenda. amen to that, anything miles. _ public policy agenda. amen to that, anything miles, their _ public policy agenda. amen to that, anything miles, their little - public policy agenda. amen to that, anything miles, their little actors i anything miles, their little actors who want site horses, maybe psychosis is the way to gain more happiness. i psychosis is the way to gain more ha iness. ., , , ., , happiness. i love this story, christian. — happiness. i love this story, christian, we _ happiness. i love this story, christian, we are _ happiness. i love this story, christian, we are in - happiness. i love this story, christian, we are in the - happiness. i love this story, i christian, we are in the middle happiness. i love this story, - christian, we are in the middle of a screen _ christian, we are in the middle of a screen actors strike here in the united — screen actors strike here in the united states and this article out today— united states and this article out today about what are actors doing while _ today about what are actors doing while they are on strike westmark the answer— while they are on strike westmark the answer is what the left of us would _ the answer is what the left of us would do — the answer is what the left of us would do if we are in strike? second site hustles, — would do if we are in strike? second site hustles, the article talks about — site hustles, the article talks about eva longoria invested in the particular— about eva longoria invested in the particular company, i think this is fascinating, we normally associate site hustles with boring jobs we hate. _ site hustles with boring jobs we hate. but — site hustles with boring jobs we hate, but even the rich and famous are getting — hate, but even the rich and famous are getting into the side hustle game, — are getting into the side hustle game, but i think, christian, it's an opportunity for us to consider those _ an opportunity for us to consider those of— an opportunity for us to consider those of us — an opportunity for us to consider those of us not in the screen actors guild _ those of us not in the screen actors guild for— those of us not in the screen actors guild for us — those of us not in the screen actors guild for us to have an opportunity to get— guild for us to have an opportunity to get on— guild for us to have an opportunity to get on the big screen, today i want _ to get on the big screen, today i want to— to get on the big screen, today i want to urge you to get on the acting _ want to urge you to get on the acting screen.— want to urge you to get on the acting screen. can i put that act into one site — acting screen. can i put that act into one site and _ acting screen. can i put that act into one site and take _ acting screen. can i put that act into one site and take the - acting screen. can i put that act i into one site and take the tequila, will that be possible? with some salt. ~ ., ., , ., salt. we want to see you do both, teauila salt. we want to see you do both, tequila plus _ salt. we want to see you do both, tequila plus acting. _ salt. we want to see you do both, tequila plus acting. thank- salt. we want to see you do both, tequila plus acting. thank you, i tequila plus acting. thank you, miles and _ tequila plus acting. thank you, miles and clear— tequila plus acting. thank you, miles and clear thank - tequila plus acting. thank you, miles and clear thank you - tequila plus acting. thank you, miles and clear thank you for l miles and clear thank you for watching. —— clear. hello from the bbc sport centre, i'm gavin. manchester city look set to become the first team to seal their place in the champions league knockouts... they're currently 3—0 up against young boys... and guess who's back in the headlines for them. erling haaland was fit to start, and scored two so far— including this scorcher from long range, no chance for the keeper there — as the big norwegian looks to have shrugged off any injury concerns from the weekend.. phil foden with the other. as they look set to breeze the groups, and make it four wins out of four... moments to go there.. and celtic will want there match over as soon as possible. samuel lino looks to have scored the goal of the game with atletico madrid currently thumping the scottish champions 6—0 in spain. defeat would mean celtic have just one point from four matches. it was a disappointing night for newcastle united who earlier lost 2—0 to borussia dortmund in germany julian brandt with the second goal — dortmund have beaten newcastle both home and away in the group phase. in the evening's other matches newcastle's group is wide open — after milan came from a goal down against psg... 2—1 as it stands to milan. a shock for barcelona — who missed the chance to become the first club into the knockouts. they were beaten by shakhtar donetsk. to an absolute thriller at the cricket world cup now — where a spectacular double century from glenn maxwell saw australia clinch their spot in the semi—finals. they beat afghanistan, but it really was the maxwell show in mumbai... asjoe wilson reports.... somehow afghanistan it routines this flag and identity through cricket, only, it must be stressed, it merely cricket. in the workup they surprise, in mumbai, their budget said he was inspired by meeting such intend of the car, through 50 overs, the first afghan to make it world cup century. the team admitted to 91, the highest ever workup score, now follow that, i sure this chase fell apart. seven down, now follow that, i sure this chase fellapart. seven down, glenn maxwell, last hope. dropped, seriously, very seriously. maxwell then defied afghanistan and logic, blistering sixes, also seized by comp. maxwell could barely move except to swing his bat, it couldn't be true except he kept doing it. count the impossible, mexico's 31st boundary, 201, an australian record to win the game, that's all, joe wilson bbc news. that glenn maxwell double century guarantees australia a place in the cricket world cup semi finals but it will be remembered far beyond this tournament. the man with the best view in the house was maxwell's captain pat cummins who was batting at the other end from his cramp—stricken team—mate. he had this to say afterwards: i think that's the greatest odi innings i've ever seen. it's probably the greatest odi innings ever. we were just chatting about it, we all said it's one of those days where you say, "i was there in the stadium that day maxwell chased down that total by himself". yeah, i'm sure he will be fine. he had a cramp, but i think you saw out there how much he loves playing for australia and he will do anything to play so i am sure he will be fine. could we have tried wider yonkers when _ could we have tried wider yonkers when he _ could we have tried wider yonkers when he was cramping up or different deliveries. _ when he was cramping up or different deliveries. i— when he was cramping up or different deliveries, ijust saw the same delivery— deliveries, ijust saw the same delivery over and over again. you have _ delivery over and over again. you have to _ delivery over and over again. you have to remember he was hitting change _ have to remember he was hitting change of— have to remember he was hitting change of pace thomas peters, spinners, — change of pace thomas peters, spinners, sometimes you have to take your can _ spinners, sometimes you have to take your cap off— spinners, sometimes you have to take your cap off to the way a person played, — your cap off to the way a person played, but he shouldn't have been allowed _ played, but he shouldn't have been allowed to — played, but he shouldn't have been allowed to play like that, we should have had _ allowed to play like that, we should have had them out earlier. england face the netherlands in pune on wednesday..... the defending champions have had a dismal tournament and sit bottom of the table having lost six of their seven matches... but is there room for improvement — england's fielding coach is carl hopkinson the last few games i think we batted and fielded really well, i think bold and fielded really wet which put the teams under pressure, it comes onto execution, skill is it better, bolder, fielder, wejust haven't executed as well as we are known for doing so well over the last few years. after 22 matches unbeaten — and three tournament victories in a row — judd trump has finally been beaten — losing to stephen maguire in the third round of the international championship. no problems for ronnie o'sullivan though — who's into the last 16 — beating welshmanjakjones by six frames to four in china. o'sullivan will face scotland's anthony mcgill next. and that's all the sport for now. will be back with more later on, see you then. hello there. we've had good spells of sunshine today, a few rainbows close to the scattered showers which are now tending to ease away ahead of this mass of cloud. our next weather fronts and the attendant low pressure, which will bring all parts some wetter weather through tonight and into tomorrow and for a time, for a couple of hours, some strong winds, possibly gales in places. so the showers should continue to ease through the rest of this evening. temperatures fall away. touch of frost developing across the glens of scotland, and then the rain arrives in northern ireland before midnight crossing to scotland, wales and western england as we go through the small hours of wednesday morning, finally reaching southern and eastern areas towards dawn. so, eventually, temperatures rise again after that early dip. so, some quite miserable conditions for the morning rush across scotland, england and wales in particular. as well as the heavy rain, there'll be a spell of strong winds, hill fog as well. behind it, brighter skies follow quite quickly in northern ireland and then to scotland, much of england and wales through the afternoon, the rainjust drags its heels in southern and eastern areas. now, some showers will follow and they will be heavy. could be the odd rumble of thunder, wintry over the hills. it will feel a bit cooler with some blustery winds as well. but of course, the concern is with another 20—30 millimetres of rain or an inch thereabouts, we could see the current flood warning levels starting to rise once again. now, as we go through thursday, that weather front moves out the way and then this area of low pressure moves lots of showers across oui’ shores. so, it looks as if in southern parts with the strong winds, they'll move through quite briskly, but they'll still be heavy. that could become slow moving further north, and again, it's a slightly cooler air mass across the united kingdom, so it will feel a bit chillier, particularly with the winds. but there will be some wintriness in the showers over the hills through the night on thursday into friday. that low pressure pushes eastwards, taking shower activity with it, changing our wind direction for a time down to a north or northwesterly. so, even chillier, i think, for many of us on friday, but perhaps with fewer showers later on in the day as a ridge of high pressure starts to build — building in time for the weekend, which means there'll be quite a lot of dry weather, some sunny spells, but increasing amounts of fog and early frost. that fog takes a time to clear at this time of year, and then, before the end of sunday, it looks like we'll have more rain moving in and an unsettled spell into next week. at ten — we're live in southern israel, as the defence minister claims troops have fought their way into the "heart of gaza city." tonight, a rocket attack from inside gaza heads our way. despite weeks of pounding, hamas is still fighting. but the toll on gazans is immense, as rescuers dig out survivors from israel's latest airstrike. the world health organization says the level of death and suffering in the conflict is hard to fathom. all this, on the one month anniversary of the hamas attacks that killed 1,400 israelis. our other main stories tonight... fanfare the government's priorities have been outlined with pomp and ceremony at the state opening of parliament. my government will act to keep communities safe from crime, anti—social behaviour, terrorism and illegal migration. and these are the first remarkable images sent back from the euclid telescope — building up a 3d map of our cosmos. and on newsnight at 10:30... we'll go deeper behind the headlines and speak live to key players on today's big stories. plus — a first look at tomorrow's front 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