Won the rutherglen and Hamilton West by election, in whats being seen as a key test of the partys ability to regain seats in scotland. Its candidate Michael Shanks secured just under 18,000 votes, more than double the total for katy loudon of the snp, who came second. The poll was triggered by the removal of the former snp mp Margaret Ferrier after she broke covid lockdown rules. 0ur scotland correspondent lorna gordon was at the count. Michael shanks, Scottish Labour Party, 17,000. Cheering. This was a stunning victory, widely forecast but not with a swing as big as this. It forecast but not with a swing as big as this. ,. ,. ,. , as this. It is time for change. That chan. E as this. It is time for change. That Change Cannot as this. It is time for change. That Change Cannot come as this. It is time for change. That Change Cannot come fast as this. It is time for change. That Change Cannot come fast enough. | as this. It is time for change. That Change Cannot come fast enough. But one
Well have the latest. Also on the programme the uk prime minister, rishi sunak, accuses china of interfering in democracy after a parliamentary researcher was arrested in march, accused of spying for china a claim he denies. After repeatedly saying he wouldnt resign, Luis Rubiales finally has, so how has the news going down in spain . And is the shocking footage of an 11 Year Old Girl being attacked by an American Bully Xl Dog goes viral, we speak to a leading Animal Charity about whether the breed should be banned. It isa it is a busy programme, hello to you. We start in morocco, where survivors of the powerful earthquake that struck on friday say the government is not responding quickly enough to help people in remote regions of the atlas mountains. Some villagers have been digging through the rubble with their hands to recover bodies buried under collapsed buildings because heavy Lifting Equipment cant travel on roads blocked by landslides. Nearly 2,700 people are now confirmed to h
sellers? i am at a farm in the cotswolds surrounded by spaces and baz. seven ultramarathons in seven cities across seven days. kevin sinfield starts his latest epic challenge in support of his friend rob burrow. and it is a bitterly cold start. we had a widespread sharp frost with icy stretches. some of us will see wintry showers. most places dry. i will be here with all the details. a fairly wintry weekend ahead. it s friday, the 1st of december. our main story. israel has resumed fighting with hamas in gaza, after the seven day ceasefire expired. the israeli military has accused hamas which is designated a terrorist group by the uk of violating the terms of the truce agreement. iio hostages held in gaza were exchanged for 240 palestinian prisoners during the pause in fighting, as our middle east correspondent, hugo bachega, reports. after 55 days, together again. mia schem, who is 21, welcomed back by her family. another hostage freed from gaza. this is her mother speak
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Election, frances new president Emmanuel Macron looks set to win a landslide in the countrys parliamentary elections. Can he pushed through the major reforms that you promised voters, including Cutting Spending and overholding frances strict laws. Do you still trust the politicians . Do they deliver on their promises . Or do they just say what you want to hear to win your vote . Let us know, use the hashtag bbc Business Live. A very warm welcome to the programme. Do get in touch with your thoughts. The Prime Minister has formed a new government, and today she will be holding her first Cabinet Meeting says the election. Senior ministers reappointed by theresa may have publicly given hubbard backing, but several are reported to have demanded greater influence in return for their support. Meanwhile, the uncertainty caused by the General Election has led Business Confidence in the uk to sink through the floor. That is according to a lobby group that did according to a lobby group that did