Is not right somewhere. For the first time, Cystic Fibrosis patients in england will have access to a life extending drug on the nhs after a deal is reached with the Pharmaceutical Company. A british man who fought with Kurdish Militia against the Islamic State group has been convicted of a terrorism offence following a retrial. Good evening, and welcome to the bbc news at 8pm. The Prime Minister has called on mps to allow an early general election on thursday, 12 december. Boris johnson says if they agree to an election, he will give mps more time to debate his brexit bill. But opposition parties will have to agree to an election if its to go ahead, the Prime Minister does not have the power to call one. It comes as the eu is discussing the length of a likely brexit extension. Heres our political editor, laura kuenssberg. In editor, laura kuenssberg. The last few minutes, je corbyn in the last few minutes, Jeremy Corbyn said take no deal off the table, and we will absently support a g
The 39 people found dead in a refrigerated lorry in essex were chinese. Forensic teams have begun moving the bodies from the container. For the first time, Cystic Fibrosis patients in england will have access to a life extending drug on the nhs after a deal with the Pharmaceutical Company. And at half past eleven, well be taking another in depth look at the papers with our reviewers Rachel Cunliffe and george eaton. Stay with us for that. The Prime Minister has called on mps to agree to an early general election in december, effectively conceding for the first time that he cant take the uk out of the eu by the end of this month as promised. Borisjohnson said if mps approved an election, he would allow parliament more time to scrutinise his brexit deal. Tomorrow, the European Union will announce its decision on the Prime Ministers request for a further extension, beyond october 31st, which was forced on him by parliament. On monday, mps will vote on mrjohnsons call for a general electio
More to regulate in game spending we speak to a mother whos son spent more than 3000 pounds in one game. And coming up more wickets for australia on the first day of the final ashes test match. The Prime Minister has denied lying to the queen about his reasons for suspending parliament. Boris johnson was speaking after scotlands highest civil court ruled yesterday that the shutdown was unlawful because it was intended to hinder parliamentary debate. Mrjohnson also dismissed concerns about newly released government papers detailing preparations for a no deal brexit scenario that contained warnings of medical shortages, food price rises and major cross channel trade delays. Mrjohnson said the documents were just part of sensible preparations. 0ur Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. Almost a year to the day, this document was snapped by a beady eyed photographer in westminster. A hint of the turmoil the government believed might come if we leave without a deal. 12 months later, aft
Why fewer shoppers and more closures made july an especially tough time for retailers. Ill have the details. A Fabulous Four and a perfect start to the new premier League Season for Manchester United, who thump chelsea at old trafford and inflict a first defeat for Frank Lampard. Good morning. Today we are looking ata good morning. Today we are looking at a mixture of sunshine and showers. Showers in the north and west, have very heavier and thundery showers in the south east, in between some sunshine, and this weeks weather remains unsettled. Ill have more in 15 minutes. Its monday, august 12. Our top story drug crime has risen in rural areas but fallen sharply in major city centres. A bbc investigation has found that in some villages in england and wales it has more than quadrupled in five years. The findings highlight concern about the spread of so called county lines gangs which traffic drugs using children and vulnerable people. Dan johnson reports. The latest frontier in the figh
Cystic fibrosis patients wait to hear if two life changing drugs will be made available on the nhs in scotland. Coming up on afternoon live all the sport with olly. England announce their squad for the Rugby World Cup. They have gone early as well. There is one uncapped player in there, three who only made their debuts yesterday and obtain a tear, the centre, is out. Is that for disciplinary reasons . All the details coming up then tear. Thanks olly and stav has all the weather unsettled all week. There will be a couple of days with drier and brighter weather as well. I will have all the details for you later. And also a Global Weather story to talk about too. Thanks stav. Also coming up the unswerving devotion of a football fan. How the 11 year old floored by a lamp post got to meet his idol mo salah. Hello everyone this is afternoon live. Im martine croxall. Hong Kong International airport has cancelled all flights, as Anti Government protests in its main terminal continue for a four