Instead of Playing Politics with the future of our country, the Scottish Government should focus on delivering Good Government and Public Services for the people of scotland. Politics is not a game. The other main headlines this hour as famine looms for 20 Million People across africa and the middle east, we report from somalia. Rail services on some of the busiest lines in england have been disrupted because of a 24 hour strike. And the queen launches the baton relay for next Commonwealth Games, which are being held on australias gold coast next spring. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The legislation to begin the process of the uk leaving the European Union, the so called brexit bill, has been approved by both Houses Of Parliament. Amendments earlier proposed by the House Of Lords, which would have protected the rights of eu citizens living here and Given Parliament a final say on the outcome of the exit talks, were dismissed. The way is now clear for theresa may to trigger arti
Instead of Playing Politics with the future of our country, the Scottish Government should focus on delivering Good Government and Public Services for the people of scotland. Politics is not a game. The other main headlines this hour as famine looms for 20 Million People across africa and the middle east, we report from somalia. Rail services on some of the busiest lines in england have been disrupted because of a 24 hour strike. And the queen launches the baton relay for next Commonwealth Games, which are being held on australias gold coast next spring. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The legislation to begin the process of the uk leaving the European Union, the so called brexit bill, has been approved by both Houses Of Parliament. Amendments earlier proposed by the House Of Lords, which would have protected the rights of eu citizens living here and Given Parliament a final say on the outcome of the exit talks, were dismissed. The way is now clear for theresa may to trigger arti
World ahead of the Commonwealth Games in australia. And not one, not two, but three Boaty Mcboatfaces. The little yellow submarines, named by the public, set off on their first scientific expedition. And carol has the weather. Thank you and good morning. They call thank you and good morning. They ca ll start thank you and good morning. They call start to the day with frost around first thing and we have a wea k around first thing and we have a weak Weather Front sinking south bringing cloud and patchy rain. For most of us it will be dry and right with sunshine. More details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. The legislation paving the way for theresa may to begin the formal negotiations for withdrawing britain from the European Union faces its final test in parliament today. Ministers hope mps will reject the two changes made to the brexit bill in the House Of Lords. Peers want to guarantee the rights of eu citizens in the uk and ensure parliament has a vote on any dea
Has been closed. And the queen launches the baton relay for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in australia as it starts its journey around the world. In the sport, chris froome breaks his silence on his embattled boss, dave brailsford, saying that there would be no team sky without him. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Scotlands First Minister has announced that she plans to trigger another referendum on Scottish Independence. Nicola sturgoen said she would seek permission to hold a second referendum between autumn next year and the spring of 2019, when the terms of the uks exit from the eu are clearer. Two and a half years after the first Independence Referendum, ms sturgeon said the vote to leave the eu meant the situation was now very different, and it was important for scotland to choose its own future before it was too late. A short time ago Downing Street said another referendum would be divisive and cause huge Economic Uncertainty at the worst possible time. From edi
Instead of Playing Politics with the future of our country, the Scottish Government should focus on delivering Good Government and Public Services for the people of scotland. Politics is not a game. The other main headlines this hour as famine looms for 20 Million People across africa and the middle east, we report from somalia. Rail services on some of the busiest lines in england have been disrupted because of a 24 hour strike. And the queen launches the baton relay for next Commonwealth Games, which are being held on australias gold coast next spring. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The legislation to begin the process of the uk leaving the European Union, the so called brexit bill, has been approved by both Houses Of Parliament. Amendments earlier proposed by the House Of Lords, which would have protected the rights of eu citizens living here and Given Parliament a final say on the outcome of the exit talks, were dismissed. The way is now clear for theresa may to trigger arti