Populism. The ultimate showdown. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The speaker of the House Of Commons, john bercow, has expressed his strong opposition to any plans for President Trump to address both Houses Of Parliament when he makes his state visit to the uk later this year. Mr bercow said his opposition had hardened following mr trumps decision to impose a travel ban on seven mainly muslim countries. Our chief Political Correspondent vicki young reports. Its an honour thats been bestowed on popes and president s, a speech to both Houses Of Parliament in the splendour of Westminster Hall was part of the itinerary for these dignitaries when they visited britain. But the same invite may not be coming President Trumps way. In an astonishing intervention, the Commons Speaker said recent decisions by the president had made him uneasy about issuing an invitation. I feel very strongly that our opposition to racism and to sexism and our support for Equality Before The Law and an indepe
Populism. The ultimate showdown. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The speaker of the House Of Commons, john bercow, has expressed his strong opposition to any plans for President Trump to address both Houses Of Parliament when he makes his state visit to the uk later this year. Mr bercow said his opposition had hardened following mr trumps decision to impose a travel ban on seven mainly muslim countries. Our chief Political Correspondent vicki young reports. Its an honour thats been bestowed on popes and president s, a speech to both Houses Of Parliament in the splendour of Westminster Hall was part of the itinerary for these dignitaries when they visited britain. But the same invite may not be coming President Trumps way. In an astonishing intervention, the Commons Speaker said recent decisions by the president had made him uneasy about issuing an invitation. I feel very strongly that our opposition to racism and to sexism and our support for Equality Before The Law and an indepe
Populism. The ultimate showdown. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The speaker of the House Of Commons, john bercow, has expressed his strong opposition to any plans for President Trump to address both Houses Of Parliament when he makes his state visit to the uk later this year. Mr bercow said his opposition had hardened following mr trumps decision to impose a travel ban on seven mainly muslim countries. Our chief Political Correspondent vicki young reports. Its an honour thats been bestowed on popes and president s, a speech to both Houses Of Parliament in the splendour of Westminster Hall was part of the itinerary for these dignitaries when they visited britain. But the same invite may not be coming President Trumps way. In an astonishing intervention, the Commons Speaker said recent decisions by the president had made him uneasy about issuing an invitation. I feel very strongly that our opposition to racism and to sexism and our support for Equality Before The Law and an indepe
Populism. The ultimate showdown. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The speaker of the House Of Commons, john bercow, has expressed his strong opposition to any plans for President Trump to address both Houses Of Parliament when he makes his state visit to the uk later this year. Mr bercow said his opposition had hardened following mr trumps decision to impose a travel ban on seven mainly muslim countries. Our chief Political Correspondent vicki young reports. Its an honour thats been bestowed on popes and president s, a speech to both Houses Of Parliament in the splendour of Westminster Hall was part of the itinerary for these dignitaries when they visited britain. But the same invite may not be coming President Trumps way. In an astonishing intervention, the Commons Speaker said recent decisions by the president had made him uneasy about issuing an invitation. I feel very strongly that our opposition to racism and to sexism and our support for Equality Before The Law and an indepe
Diesel car had its day . Latest figures show we are turning away from them. Alastair cook resigned as england captain after a record 59 matches in charge. In the sport on bbc news. Director of cricket, andrew strauss, says Alastair Cook has stepped down as england captain because they lacked the energy and drive to continue. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Tonight we bring you a Special Report that highlights the unprecedented pressures facing nurses and doctors in the nhs. Over the past week bbc news has been given exclusive access to the Royal Blackburn Hospital which was once in special measures but is now rated good. Its A E Department receives more ambulances than any other in the north west of england. In the first of two reports, our special correspondent ed thomas has been speaking to staff and the patients they treat. There are distressing images in what comes next. Inside the Royal Blackburn Hospital. The bbc was given unrestricted access to witness the press