Johnson would not like to go down in history as mr no deal. Brazils president has bowed to International Pressure and ordered the armed forces to tackle the Record Number of fires in the amazon forest. British airways is facing anger from thousands of passengers whove received emails to say their flights next month have been cancelled because of strikes by pilots over pay. And englands batsmen are fighting to keep their ashes hopes alive at headingley, where theyre chasing an unlikely target of 359 to win. Prince andrew has released a statement about his friendship with the disgraced financier jeffrey epstein, the first time the prince has spoken directly about his links since epstein took his own life in a new york prison cell earlier this month. Prince andrew said at no stage did he see or suspect any criminal behaviour. Epstein had been awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges when he killed himself. Heres our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. What was Prince Andrew doing at t
To block the suspension of the uk parliament. The other main stories on bbc news at five. Ellie gould the 17 year old stabbed to death in may another teenager Thomas Griffiths pleads guilty to her murder. A warning to eat less red meat, cut down on transport if the uk is to meet emissions targets. And, the discovery of a four million year old apes skull in ethiopia that could change our understanding of how humans evolved. Its five oclock, good evening. Our top story is that mps opposed to a no deal brexit, are considering their response to the governments decision, to suspend parliament for five weeks. The formerjustice secretary, david gauke, said next week could be the only opportunity to make their case in the commons, today saw the first resignation from the government, over its plans. Lord young, a whip in the house of lords, says proroguing parliament, risked fundamentally undermining the institution. Ruth davidson has quit too, as tory leader in scotland. But while she says she
But thats another issue. Or located on the sea bed. We established the referendum didnt give legal authority. Now on bbc news. No, but everybody knew that decision would be respected. Let me just think this through with you. We also know the leave Campaign Welcome to hardtalk, did not tell the british people im stephen sackur. For more than three years, directly that brexit would be british politics has been convulsed by brexit. In the form of a no deal brexit, and quite the contrary, weve seen endless parliamentary leaders of the leave campaign made arguments with no resolution. This week, that may change. It quite clear they believed that brexit would be a smooth and orderly transition. Prime minister Boris Johnsons so there is no mandate determination to be out of the eu come what may on october the 31st, for a no deal brexit. And his decision to suspend well, i think youre parliament for more than a month wrong on two grounds starting next week means opponents first of all, the bal
British politicians are gearing up for a potential brexit battle next week, as mps grapple with the Prime Minister Boris Johnsons decision to suspend parliament early. The challenges to mrjohnsons move have continued today legislative, legal and from the public, and well take a look at all those in a moment. But first, the leader of the Oppositionjeremy Corbyn says hes ready to take on the government. We believe we can do it otherwise would not be trying to do it. I had a very constructive meeting with the leaders of all the opposition parties in my office a couple of days ago to go through these, and we are working together to do everything we can to ensure that parliament is able to assert itself on behalf of the british people to prevent a no deal exit from the union. What about a vote of no confidence . How does that fit in . It fits in absolutely with it, of course, and that will be put at the appropriate moment. The government has defended its move today. Heres what the leader of
To death at a house more than three weeks after a clamp down in indian administered kashmir, a bbc investigation reveals allegations of torture by indian soldiers. Dismay in bury as the English Football League refuses to reconsider the clubs future after a late minute offer to buy it. And Champions League holders liverpool have a rematch with natalie as the group is drawn for the competition. Good evening. Mps are preparing for a showdown when they return to the house of commons next week after the uproar at the Prime Ministers plans to suspend parliament for five weeks in the run up to brexit. The labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn says a plan is already under way for next tuesday and mps will attempt to stop Boris Johnson from shutting down parliament during what he called an utterly crucial period. The formerjustice secretary, david gauke, warned that it may be their only opportunity to prevent the uk leaving the European Union without a deal. But the government has called the uproar phoney