A government that is not fully on track, where people have differing views, dont always agree with each other. It does portray, paint a picture, of a other. It does portray, paint a picture, ofa prime other. It does portray, paint a picture, of a Prime Minister who is not in full control. It is damaging for theresa may. Alan milburn is an ex labour minister. He was due to step down next year anyway. Is this grand standing from the labour side with delahey has gone suddenly. He says he will not be replying. It is it obvious that since 2012 when he was appointed by the coalition government. And it is notjust in resigning. It is three other commissioners as well. One a conservative cabinet minister, two others, one academic and one a chief social mobility. This is bigger than party politics. The government has commented, thanking mr bellbird for his work. Mrmilburn. And thanking mr bellbird for his work. Mr milburn. And with everyone to have the opportunity to go as far as the talents tak
President and the fbi. Its a shame, he said, because his actions during the transition were lawful, there was nothing to hide. Many people are asking why Michael Flynn, a former three star general, did not tell the truth to the fbi about his meetings with the russian ambassador, as the president said, his actions were not against the law, but mr trumps tweet leads to a bigger question, did you know Michael Flynn have lied to the fbi . This is a problem because the former head of the fbi james comey has testified under oath that the president asked him to drop an investigation into Michael Flynn. Legal analysts are now wondering if the president was trying to stop an inquiry into his former adviser, knowing he was guilty, in other words, was he trying to obstruct justice . On this vote, the yays are 51, and the nays are 49. It should have been a momentous day for donald trump, republicans had finally united behind tax bill, a welcome distraction and at last a legislative victory. But no
Saudi arabia, has condemned President Trumps decision to recognise jerusalem as the capital of israel. A statement from the Saudi Royal Court described the move as unjustified and irresponsible, and urged the Us Administration to reverse the decision. The palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas warned of dangerous consequences for the entire region. An emergency meeting of the Un Security Council is expected to take place on friday to discuss President Trumps announcement. Our north america editor jon sopel reports. Camera shutters click thank you. The president signing this or that proclamation has become a commonplace, but nothing hes put his name to is as consequential or historic as this, a decision that upends us policy to the middle east, the most troubled region in the world. Past decisions had failed. It was time for a new approach. Today, we finally acknowledge the obvious, thatjerusalem is israels capital. This is nothing more or less than a recognition of reality. It is also the
Saudi arabia, has condemned president trumps decision to recognise jerusalem as the capital of israel. A statement from the Saudi Royal Court described the move as unjustified and irresponsible, and urged the Us Administration to reverse the decision. The palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas warned of dangerous consequences for the entire region. An emergency meeting of the Un Security Council is expected to take place on friday to discuss president trumps announcement. Our north america editor jon sopel reports. Camera shutters click thank you. The president signing this or that proclamation has become a commonplace, but nothing hes put his name to is as consequential or historic as this, a decision that upends us policy to the middle east, the most troubled region in the world. Past decisions had failed. It was time for a new approach. Today, we finally acknowledge the obvious, thatjerusalem is israels capital. This is nothing more or less than a recognition of reality. It is also the
A latte levy or a flat white tax . Mps says drinkers using disposable cups should be charged an extra 25p to encourage them to switch to reusable versions. Bringing strong winds and blizzards. Its the tenth day of record breaking low temperatures, which have already claimed several lives. Good morning, welcome to bbc news. Theres mounting criticism this morning of the parole boards decision to release the serial sex attackerjohn worboys. The black cab driver was jailed in 2009 for offences against 12 women, but detectives believe he carried out more than 100 rapes and sexual assaults. The chair of the house of Commons Home Affairs committee, yvette cooper, said she was really shocked that he was being freed, and she called on the board to set out the reasons for its decision. The chairman of the board, nick hardwick, says he recognises theres a lack of transparency in the system, and will be launching a public consultation. Our home affairs correspondent, daniel sandford, has more. For