Hello, im in nicky schiller, welcome to the programme. We start this hour with reaction to the news that us lawmakers in the senate have approved a 95 billion aid package for ukraine, israel and taiwan. President biden says he will sign the bill later today and that more arms and equipment will be sent to ukraine within a week. The overwhelming vote in favour of the deal marks the end of six months of deadlock amongst us politicians. The measures approve around 61 billion in long awaited aid for ukraine alone. It also designates more than 26 billion in aid for Military Support for israel and humanitarian aid for gaza. And 8 billion for taiwan and Us Indo Pacific allies. President biden said it showed that america stood resolutely against tyranny and oppression. President zelensky said it reinforced americas role as a beacon of democracy and leader of the free world. The Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer said america had shown its allies it would not turn its back on them. A lot of p
the kind of set pieces so actually it is a good time to do some questions that people want answers to. yeah, so you ve sent in the questions. we re going to brainstorm the answers. crosstalk well, i don t know. some of these, i think, maybe are slightly more discursive rather than, like, right or wrong answers. right, question one is from phil, and he says. oh, this isjust basically what we ve just been saying. is there such a thing as election fatigue? and if so, how might campaigns track and consider this? do they work to time key announcements early to try and avoid policy commitments not landing with voters? so i think there s two things that seem contradictory there. one, yes, there is such a thing as people going, oh, my god, i want it over, just get on with it. there is also, however, the fact that there are lots and lots of voters who don t really tune in properly until the very last minute, because guess what people have got better things to do than obsess ab
Good evening. Washington is reeling from an extraordinary public appearance from someone they hear much of, but see very little. Jared kushner is president trumps senior advisor. Hes also his son in law, husband of ivanka. Today, he was called to give evidence over four meetings he had with russians before the election. Meetings critics say could have interfered with the democratic process. Well ask whether the sound and fury that surrounds team trump and russia signifies nothing but rumour. At the senate, were also hearing protests about health reform, the bill in its last stages may not get past with certainty this week. First, the day as we saw it here. A man whose name is whispered throughout washington, a face that is seldom seen. But today, Jared Kushner unwillingly entered the limelight, aiming to dispel rumours of collusion with russia. My name is Jared Kushner. I am Senior Adviser to president donaldj trump. For many, it was the first time wed heard his voice. It sounded for a
Our look at the day at westminster. Our top stories the Foreign Secretary says all british Passport Holders will be able to travel to the United States, despite President Trumps travel ban. This Executive Order will make no difference to any british passport holder, irrespective of their country of birth or whether they hold another passport. But despite borisjohnson describing the policy as wrong, Opposition Mps say hes not going far enough reacting to the policy. This order was signed on Holocaust Memorial day. For the sake of history, for heavens sake, have the guts to speak out. Also tonight concerns the closure Ofjobcentre Plus buildings may not take into account local issues. Can my honourable friend assure me that those who have put forward the proposals have indeed visited places such as the Calder Valley to understand the demographics and geography, or have theyjust sat in their offices in whitehall using google maps . The Foreign Secretary has told the commons that President
And we are a family, and we will always be a family. And we will get through this time, and hopefully be a stronger family for it. More than half a Million People with a disability are Self Employed. Ill be looking at why its such a popular option as part of the bbcs disability works series. Can another Non League Club join lincoln in the Quarter Finals of the fa cup . Sutton united take on arsenal later the winner will play lincoln. The holders, Manchester United will face chelsea next after coming from behind to beat Blackburn Rovers yesterday. It is blast off for plans to create the first spaceport. We it is blast off for plans to create the first spaceport. We are in cornwall, where they will track the space kraft. After 8 00 well be joined by tv royalty. Joanna lumley and Jennifer Saunders will be on the sofa as they celebrate 25 years of ab fab. And carol has the weather. Good morning, iwill start good morning, i will start to the day and cloudy. The cloud producing drizzle in th