at the time. but we hear that the decisions he made, there is nothing he can say to you that can improve things. what would you like him to say? things. what would you like him to sa ? , ., , things. what would you like him to sa ? , . , ., things. what would you like him to sa? say? anything he has to say could have been said say? anything he has to say could have been said a say? anything he has to say could have been said a long say? anything he has to say could have been said a long time - say? anything he has to say could have been said a long time ago i say? anything he has to say could l have been said a long time ago that we are nearly four years since the beginning of the pandemic. it is continuing, people are continuing to die every week. i don t think he has got anything helpful to say at this point other than to tell the truth about why decisions were made and why failures happen in the kale that was at the heart of his government. do you think he can be
In sport still in the title race. Tottenham beat Crystal Palace and keep the heat on leaders chelsea. A boom for books as the Publishing Industry has a surge in sales and a record year. And carol has the weather. A chilly start in southern areas, with a touch of frost. But here weve got early sunshine. Most of the uk will be cloudy, with showers and a few sunny spells in between. More in about 15 minutes. Thank you amcu bend. See you then. Tensions are rising in north korea, as the u 5 call for more pressure to force the country to give up its Nuclear Weapons programmes. Last night, President Trump briefed all 100 members of the senate, revealing a strategy of economic sanctions and diplomacy. But washington also said they were prepared to defend themselves and their allies, as our correspondent laura bicker reports. The us is piling on the pressure. This is a Military Exercise just north of the north korean border. A message that the us is ready if diplomatic efforts fail. This is how
And well be asking a nobel Winning Economist for his perspective. Three cheers for al blackman, hip hip hooray. A royal marine convicted of shooting dead a wounded taliban fighter in afghanistan will be freed within weeks, after his sentenced is reduced. And why sunscreen, Cold Remedies and Gluten Free Food may no longer be available on the Nhs In England, to save money. Its 5 oclock. Our main story is the vote in the Scottish Parliament, due to take place right now, on the Scottish Governments demand for a second referendum on independence. If the motion is approved, theresa may will have to respond formally to the request although shes already said this is not the time, in her view, on the eve of the start of the Brexit Process. The vote had been due to take place last wednesday, but was delayed because of the Terror Attack at westminster. Nicola sturgeon the First Minister wants a referendum by the spring of 2019. Lets ta ke lets take a look inside the Scottish Parliament right now.
the uk, you are watching bbc news. let s look at some other stories making news. strikes by london underground workers will go ahead from friday evening after last ditch talks failed to resolve a pay dispute, according to the rmt union. earlier this week careful want that there would be severe disruption across the tube network from the 7th of january until the across the tube network from the 7th ofjanuary until the morning of friday the 12th. workers are walking out of pay, grading structures and travel facilities. two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16 year old boy was killed on new year s eve. harry pitman was fatally stabbed as people gathered near a viewing platform in primrose hill in north london to watch the fireworks. earlier this week, three teenagers were released on bail pending further inquiries. a record number of electric cars were sold in the uk last year 315 thousand in all< with the majority taken by business and fleet buyers who benefit f
and in this case, it s going to go to the courts, and no matter what i do, it s probably going to ultimately sit in the u.s. supreme court as a final decision. if they don t like what my actions were at this point, the courts are going to decide, and we ll all know. by the way, in maine, by the 17th of january, the superior court does have to rule on this case, and most likely it will go to our supreme court, and i suspect that will happen three weeks after the 17th. how confident are you this is going to go your way? very confident. she followed state law and followed the u.s. constitution. he created an insurrection, he has to deal with the consequences. tom saviello, we ll ask you to come back on again. we ll see how this plays out. thank you so much, sir. we have an update on the kim davis, the former kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. a federal judge has ordered her to pay another $260,000 to cover