In the next couple of hours, when the us house of representatives formally charges him with inciting insurrection. This was the moment pro Trump Supporters stormed the Capitol Building on january 6th. Trump is specifically accused of inciting violence against the government of the united states, for statements he made at a rally prior to the attack. Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi will walk the article from the house, through the capitol and to the senate, marking the formal start of the impeachment trial. But there will be a two week lull in proceedings, partly to allow both sides to prepare and to give the senate time to hear cabinet nominations for the new Biden Administration and work on the Coronavirus Relief bill which the democrats say they will push ahead with whether or not the republicans vote for it. For these reasons, the Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer has promised a quick trial. However, for former President Trump to be impeached, two thirds of senators must vote against
From the high street bought by online retailer boohoo. The mother of teenager keon lincoln describes her devastation after the 15 year old was murdered just yards from their home. The type of person keon was, it doesnt make any sense as to why someone want to harm him or take his life in such a brutal way. And chelsea sack the man they call their club legend Frank Lampard is out as manager afterjust eighteen months in charge. And coming up in sportsday later in the hour on bbc news. A big win for englands cricketers in sri lanaka as they compelete a series whitewash, but there are tougher tests to come. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The Prime Minister says he will begin to look in mid february at what lockdown restrictions in england could be relaxed when its expected the most vulnerable groups of people will have been vaccinated. Pressure is growing for the government to set out a plan to reopen schools amid concerns that children in england are missing out on vital
Trumps second impeachment moving to the senate. Indian media reporting a fierce brawl between indian and chinese troops in flare up along their disputed border. Concern over new variants of covid i9 are leading to tougher travel restrictions around the world. One of those variants originated in the uk. This is the Governments Health secretary. As we have throughout this unprecedented crisis, we are learning more all the time, and the new variant that was first discovered in kent, which comprises now a significant number of our cases, it is spreading 30 to 70 more easily than the existing variance. And based on analysis conducted by academic colleagues in a variety of studies, there is a realistic possibility that this variant may be associated with increased mortality compared to the old variant, as well as increased transmission. Even before that statement, some countries were imposing travel restrictions. In the us, President Biden is set to impose a ban on people arriving from the u
The challenge cup trophy goes to leeds rhinos on a day dedicated to club legend rob burrow. Robs with us in spirit. Thats for sure at the moment. Weve carried him to all the way through and he has been very much an inspiration for us and i think its really fitting we have done it this year for rob. Hello, and welcome to sportsday. We were hoping for drama in the Merseyside Derby and it didnt disappoint. Everton came from behind twice to draw 2 2 at goodison park, but liverpool were left bemused by a late var decision that denied them victory. Patrick gearey was watching. Goodison park is one of the few places on merseyside that you are allowed to meet your neighbours. In the league, everton started this derby ahead. In the match, quite the opposite. Sadio mane scored for liverpool after just two minutes, and after five, they threatened again. Were van dijki not slightly offside, it would have been a penalty. As it was, it only ended the van dijks match. With great defenders, you notice