Southern lebanon. Issam abdallah was part of a team based near the israeli border, providing a live signal to other reuters journalists there. Al sudani and maher nasser were also injured. Reuters say theyre seeking more information. Their working with authorities and support ishams family and colleagues. Meanwhile the president of the European Commission was forced to evacuate to a shelter earlier after arriving in israel this afternoon. Well, ursula von der afternoon. Well, ursula von der leyen was meeting the israeli president , isaac herzog, when sirens were heard warning of a possible strikes. Well, the eu possible strikes. Well, the eu chief earlier offered her solidarity with the israeli people after last weekends attack by hamas, which killed more than 1300 people. Ms von der leyen , visiting one of the der leyen, visiting one of the towns, attacked by hamas. Meanwhile, the us secretary of defence says washingtons support for israel is ironclad. In a joint press conference with
In 43 years. As. In 43 years. As. As always, we to love hear from you. This show is nothing without you. We especially want to hear about what you make of labours plans for compulsory toothbrushing in schools. Is that a good idea or is it a step too far for teachers who have too far for teachers who have too much on their plates already . Big question. Yeah big question. Yeah gbviews gbnews. Com. But first, get a news bulletin first, lets get a news bulletin with. Tamsin with. Tamsin elly thank you and good morning from the gb newsroom. Its 931 so sir keir starmer is celebrating what hes describing as a sign mic win for labour in the rutherglen and Hamilton West by election i declare that Michael Shanks is elected to serve in the United Kingdom parliament as a member for rutherglen and Hamilton West constituency. Hamilton west constituency. Michael shanks won the seat with 58 of the vote, more than double that of the snps. Katie loudon. The by election was called after a recall petitio
The government is dealing with this in a responsible and measured way, rather than making cheap political shots. Mps resumed debate on the bill that transfers eu laws on to the uk statute book, and focus on the environment. And there are calls for celebrities to weigh in to the fight against childhood obesity. It is notjust a coincidence of scheduling that these type of ads are run alongside some of our biggest tv shows, such as the x factor, britains got talent, im a celebrity, hollyoaks, or the simpsons. But first, the government has ordered a fast track investigation into directors at the failed construction giant carillion. The company went into liquidation on monday after running up losses on contracts and struggling with heavy debts. The business secretary has asked for an investigation by the official receiver to be broadened and speeded up. Facing questions in the commons, the chancellor was asked about the effect of carillions collapse on the taxpayer. But yesterday, the treas
The week in parliament. Coming up on this programme Jeremy Corbyn attacks the governments handing of the collapse of the Construction Firm carillion and reckons theres a bigger problem. This isnt one isolated case of government failure. Its a broken system. But theresa may says the labour party has turned its back on investment, growth and jobs. A labour party that will always put politics before people also on this programme the bill putting eu law into uk law ahead of brexit clears the commons for now and the justice secretary says he wont seek a judicial review of the parole board decision to release serial sex attacker john worboys from prison. I know this will disappoint the victims in this case and members of this house. Given the crimes for which he has been convicted, on a personal level, i share those concerns. But first to the story that dominated the westminster week the collapse of construction giant carillion. Carillion has around a50 Public Sector contracts, from nhs clea
To the week in parliament. Coming up on this programme Jeremy Corbyn attacks the governments handing of the collapse of the Construction Firm carillion and reckons theres a bigger problem. This isnt one isolated case of government negligence and corporate failure. Its a broken system. But theresa may says the labour party has turned its back on investment, growth and jobs. A labour party that will always put politics before people also on this programme the bill putting eu law into uk law ahead of brexit clears the commons, for now and the justice secretary says he wont seek a judicial review of the parole board decision to release serial sex attacker john worboys from prison. I know this will disappoint the victims in this case and members of this house. Given the crimes for which he has been convicted, on a personal level, candidly, i share those concerns. But first to the story that dominated the westminster week the collapse of the construction giant carillion. Carillion has around