As well as a podcast. Chris, adam, laura and katya gathered on thursday night to discuss another busy week. So laura, given that nothing is happening in politics whatsoever. Yeah, its been a quiet week. And audiobooks are all the rage. 0h youve probably not heard about this, but theres this book thats come out this week. Honestly, he should hire a better pr team, shouldnt he, the former Prime Minister . No, i hadnt heard about that. Downloading mills and boon over here. Weve got half an hour, so we can get through 730 pages. Go on then. It is three years since the referendum on britains membership of the european union. The referendum on britains more than, now. The referendum on britains yeah, thats true. The referendum on britains even the first sentence isnt right. The referendum on britains not a day has passed that i havent my decision to hold that vote, not a day has passed that i havent thought about my decision to hold that vote, and the consequences of doing so. Me too. Yeah,
Well pick through the details of the johnson plan, analyse whats new and get all the reaction. Also in outside source President Trump takes the impeachment inquiry to a new level accusing the whistleblower of being a spy and a top democrat of treason. And in hong kong hundreds of people take part in a peaceful sit in outside the school of a teenager shot by police. Eu leaders are considering borisjohnsons new brexit proposal, which was hand delivered this afternoon. In this letter, addressed to the European Commission president jean Claude Juncker, mrjohnson outlines his new plan. The most significant change is what happens in Northern Ireland. The new plan would scrap the back stop. The mechanism designed to stop physical checkpoints on the border between with the republic of ireland and Northern Ireland, by potentially keeping the whole of the uk inside the eus Customs Union. Brexiteers were never fans of that. So under mrjohnsons new proposal, Northern Ireland would stay in the eu S
Well be live in penzance at 9 15am for a special report. And in sport, wales get ready to take on fiji in the Rugby World Cup, while scotland play russia in a bid to reach the quarterfinals. Good morning, and welcome to the bbc news at 9 00am. The irish Prime Minister has warned it will be very difficult for the uk and the eu to reach an agreement on brexit before the deadline of 31st october. Speaking to rte news, leo varadkar said big gaps remained between the uk and the eu on crucial issues. Mr varadkar is expected to meet Boris Johnson for further brexit talks later this week. It comes as european leaders accused the government of playing a stupid blame game in the negotiations. Speaking to the french newspaper les echos, the European Commission president Jean Claude Juncker said if the negotiations failed, the reasons have to come from britain because the original sin is found on the islands and not on the continent. He went on to say a no deal brexit would lead to the collapse of
Hello, and welcome to the programme which brings together some of the uks leading columnists with foreign correspondents who write for the folks back home with the dateline london. This week is this the beginning of the end for israels longest serving Prime Minister . And is this the end of the beginning for a brexit deal . With me arejonathan sacredoti, a political commentator and broadcaster in the uk. Jeffrey kofman, a canadian born broadcaster. Maria margaronis writes for the nation, charted the effects of greeces financial crisis, and has made radio documentaries on migrantsjourneying from africa to europe. And yasmin al bhai brown. Born in uganda, herfamily was one of thousands expelled by idi amin. Shes now a british newspaper columnist. A warm welcome to all of you, good to have you back with us. Israels newspaper front pages this weekend are not the ones Benjamin Netenyahu was probably expecting. After the second indecisive election in five months, power is described as slippi
A letter requesting a brexit extension if Boris Johnson refuses to do so. The white house officially refuses to co operate with the impeachment inquiry against president donald trump. The foreign secretary is expected to meet the family of harry dunn, who was killed in a motorcycle crash in august, as he urges the usa to reconsider its position on the diplomatic immunity given to a suspect. People living in seaside towns earn £1600 a year less than those living inland. Well be live in penzance for a special report. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The independent travel agent hays travel has said it will buy all Thomas Cook Retail stores following the collapse of the Holiday Company. Hays has already recruited hundreds of former thomas cook staff and has offered employment to many of the airlines personnel. The move could save up to 2500 jobs. The travel company folded last month after failing to secure a last minute rescue deal, leaving 150,000 passengers stranded abroad.