Its a day that marks the biggest change in britains relationship with its european neighbours in nearly half a century. Im pleased that brexits happening cos i think itll be good for our country to get back to have our own rules and regulations. Well have control of our borders again. The governments embarking on a journey and it has no idea where its going, it doesnt know what its doing and anyhow its not in control of negotiations from now on. Well be reporting from westminster and beyond on the day people also remembered the Terror Attack which took place a week ago. Many people converged on Westminster Bridge to remember those who lost their lives and those injured when the attack took place last wednesday afternoon. Its 5 oclock. Were live at westminster on the day the United Kingdom formally serviced notice that it will leave the European Union. It signifies the biggest change in britains relationship with its european neighbours for nearly half a century. A letter signed by ther
No good turning back. Well, it will take more than two years, more than five years, because look how long that they talk about it. Weve just got to go in and show them that we do mean business. And well be looking at the Prime Ministers hint that cooperation on security is closely linked to the outcome of the brexit deal. Also tonight, a reminder of the Security Threat here in the uk. A crowd converges on westminster bridge, to remember the victims of the Terror Attack which took place here a week ago. Well have more reaction and opinion to todays historic events, as the Prime Minister triggers britains exit from europe. Well hear from politicians, business and members of the public. Thats tonight, here on bbc news. Good evening. The United Kingdom has formally served notice that its leaving the European Union. A letter signed by theresa may was handed to the president of the European Council today. The Prime Minister told mps she wanted a smooth and orderly brexit, but she also hinted
Pupils in england. And celebrating the best of gaming. Well be live at the British Academy Gaming Awards. Its 5 oclock. Our main story is that britains highest court has ruled against a father who took his daughter on holiday to florida during school term time. Jon platt from the Isle Of Wight had won earlier legal battles and refused to pay a fine but the Department For Education took the case to the Supreme Court. The Prime Minister has welcomed the decision, saying it recognised the importance of children attending school. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that it was disruptive to a childs education to remove them from school during term time. Our legal correspondent, clive coleman, reports. Arriving at the highest court in the land, a father, john platt, about to find out if taking his daughter on holiday in term time meant hed broken the law. In 2015, jon platt took his daughter on a weeks holiday. He was fined £120 by his Local Council on the Isle Of Wight forfailing to ensur
On the markets, the pound fell ahead of mrs mays statement, then rose during her speech. The eu says the call for an election will not change plans for britains exit from the European Union. We will have more reaction to the Prime Ministers plans for a Snap General Election on june the Prime Ministers plans for a Snap General Election onjune the 8th throughout the day here on bbc news. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The Prime Minister has announced plans to call a Snap General Election onjune the 8th. Theresa may said britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership following the eu referendum. Explaining the decision, mrs may said she had reluctantly come to the conclusion that a vote was necessary, adding the country is coming together but westminster is not. She will need parliamentary approval to formally call the election with a vote being held tomorrow. Our political correspondent, ben wright reports. Out of the blue, they announced there would be a s
Death is still with him, 20 years after Princess Diana was killed. He was speaking in a bbc documentary on the London Marathon. Police say they want to speak to Arthur Collins about a suspected acid attack at an east london nightclub. Good morning from westminster, where mps are expected to give their approval this afternoon to the Prime Ministers plan for a Snap General Election injust seven weeks. Theresa may says shes going to the polls three years early to help her make a success of brexit and secure a better dealfor britain. Opposition parties have accused mrs may of a u turn, but say they wont vote against the election. This morning theresa may has denied claims of political opportunism and insisted that its in the National Interest to hold a Snap Election. Speaking on the today programme, the Prime Minister has said she is not seeking a mandate for a blank cheque on brexit. So you are committed to fighting the election without spelling anything new out at all . Nothing new about