Hello im sarah campbell. It has just been announced that It Macron has appointed a new Prime Minister. This of course, the European Unions former Brexit Negotiator. He the European Unions former Brexit Negotiator. The European Unions former Brexit Negotiator. He has been asked to form Brexit Negotiator. He has been asked to form a Brexit Negotiator. He has been asked to form a new Brexit Negotiator. He has been i asked to form a new government and it is hoped this will end weeks of deadlock. This is after Emmanuel Macron called that Snap Election that delivered a hung parliament recently, we are just looking at wires copy here, from reuters, talking about the fact that he will have quite a challenge in this new role pushing through reforms, the 2025 budget, and at this of course with france under pressure from the European Commission and the Bond Markets to reduce its deficit. So, once again, Breaking Newsjust in. The french president Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as his
Political strategist, and Mary Anne Marsh is a democratic strategist. Theyjoined me to talk about the Trump Townhall Event but i started by asking whether the School Shooting in georgia would mean guns and Gun Laws would be more of an issue in the remaining days of the campaign. Theres no question it will continue to be raised as an issue. It is always an issue. Gun reform is on the table, No Doubt about it. But ultimately, the only Way Anything will happen about Gun Reform is to elect Kamala Harris to the white and prayers from any elected Officialjust Sort of feels not just inauthentic, but wrong. And i have to say that as a mother, when we send our children to school, we expect them to come back and come back alive. And so what were seeing right now is two things at play a lack of political will from our elected leaders, largely, obviously, republicans, and then to pass sensible gun control, which is what i believe is a big problem there. But at the second on this, on the other hand
Those stories Coming Up, but lets pause and check out the sport. Jane, good evening. Well start with Cricket And England Head Coach Brendon mccullum has been setting out his expectations as he prepares to take over all of Englands Cricket teams. Hes extended his contract by two years to take control of both the test and white ball teams. This Week Hell be coaching the Test Team at the oval, where the series against Sri Lanka will conclude. Over the last two years, it would have been nigh on impossible for anyone to do all three formats, and i think hence why, you know, we went down the split coaches route. Now, this, with the schedule easing, i would say slightly easing, but easing enough, i think it gives you the ability to be able to have one person in the role. Northern ireland and scotland begin their Nations League campaigns tonight. Northern Ireland Host luxembourg, while steve clarkes side are looking for an improved performance in their match against poland at hampden later. It
Pentonville in north london. Klaxon sounds. Chaos in hmp pentonville. Get your meds were the only broadcast journalists given access. Its a code red. Loud knocking. To one of britains most dangerous jails since the current crisis. 0k, come on, folks. And some Prison Officers are so frightened of being targeted on the outside that weve had to blur theirfaces. Ive got my own to feed. Ive got my kids. Hmp pentonville. Laughter. Staff are overstretched. And on the verge of breaking point. You worry about, you know, opening the door in the morning and making sure theyre alive. Anything can happen. Theres been deaths in prison. You can see that report at ten p tonight. And thats Bbc News at six. Its time to join our colleagues for the news where you are , goodbye. Welcome along to sportsday with me, adam wild. Coming up on the programme. The Nations League gets under way this evening. Northern ireland and scotland both in action on a busy night of international football shes only 13, but alr
We are empty inside now. Following the death of a pensioner in leicestershire. Bim kohli, who was 80, was attacked on sunday while out walking his dog. Devastating britains Jack Draper powers through to his first Grand Slam Semi Final at the Us Open. He hasnt dropped a set all tournament. Getting every last ounce out of her self to claim the Gold Medal. And Dame Sarah Storey wins her 18th Paralympics Gold Medal in a glittering career in paris. And stay with us here on Bbc News and stay with us here on Bbc News for continuing Coverage And Analysis for continuing Coverage And Analysis from our team of correspondents from our team of correspondents in the uk and around the world. In the uk and around the world. Good evening from Grenfell Tower in West London, Grenfell Tower in West London. It has stood shrouded for seven years now since the devastating fire broke outjust after midnight onjune 1a, 2017. The flames were so fierce, it took firefighters more than 2a hours to get the blaze und