Leading the nominations along with the london based Football Comedy Ted Lasso earning 20 nominations. Now on bbc news. It s political thinking with nick robinson. Hello and welcome to political thinking. The programme in which i have a conversation with, rather than carrying out an interrogation of, someone who shapes our political thinking. No politician since Winston Churchill has had as many seniorjobs in the cabinet as my guest this week. Sajid javid replaced Matt Hancock as boris johnsons Health Secretary. Before that, he himself has had to quit as chancellor after a spat with Dominic Cummings. Hed also done a host of other jobs Home Secretary, business secretary, Communities Secretary and Culture Secretary as well. He revealed in a speech this week that his mum had said, you may not be a doctor, but at least you have got a job in health care. Sajid javid, welcome to political thinking. Thank you. Its my pleasure to join you. So, your mum is pleased that you are not only Health Se
The results are coming in after russias three day elections, with president putins United Russia emerging as clearly the largest party in parliament. The central Election Commission says with 25 percent of the ballots counted, united Russia Hasjust over 44 percent of the vote. Its still quite early in the process but thats down from more than 54 at the last elections in 2016. Few critics of the kremlin were allowed to run with supporters ofjailed Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny among those affected. This report from our Moscow Correspondent Steve Rosenberg theres something different about a russian election. Polling stations turn into music halls. Buses turn into Polling Stations. We found this parked just outside of moscow. We asked, why in a bus . He couldnt explain. The authorities say the vote was transparent and fair. It looks like a regular election there are voters and there are parties to vote for. But, most Opposition Politicians and activists, in other words the kremlin s mo
Treatment for Netflix Series The Crown as it scoops big accolades at the Emmy Awards in la. The Ruling Party in russia that supports President Putin has claimed victory in the controversial parliamentary elections just hours after the polls closed. A State Television Broadcast showed a senior official of the United Russia party, andrei turchak, congratulating a crowd of supporters in moscow on what he described as a clean and honest victory. The central Election Commission says with 25 percent of the ballots counted, united Russia Hasjust over 44 percent of the vote. Few critics of the kremlin were allowed to run, with supporters ofjailed Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny among those affected. This report from our Moscow Correspondent steve rosenberg. Theres something different about a russian election. Polling stations turn into music halls. Buses turn into Polling Stations. We found this parked just outside of moscow. We asked, why in a bus . He couldnt explain. The authorities say th
Also in the programme philippine Boxing Champion turned Politician Manny Pacquiao confirms he will run for president next year. And the first civilian Space Crew to orbit the earth returns safely after their three day mission. Its seven in the morning in singapore, and two am in moscow, where initial results from russias marathon three day elections show president Putins Party on course to retain its parliamentary majority. The central Election Commission says with 25 percent of the ballots counted, united Russia Hasjust over 44 percent of the vote. Thats down from more than 54 at the last elections in 2016. Few critics of the kremlin were allowed to run with supporters ofjailed Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny among those affected. From moscow, Steve Rosenberg reports. Theres something different about a russian election. Polling stations turn into musicals. Buses turn into Polling Stations. We found this one just outside of moscow. We asked why a bus . We asked why in a bus . He could
With days to go to get out, heavy crowds remain around Kabul Airport, with people tense and emotional. One day you will come back to afghanistan . Never. Never. Its not my country. After this, its not my country. Appeals at the G7 Virtual Summit to the us to extend its August 31st deadline, but Mr Biden held firm. With each day of operations on the ground, we have added risk to our troops with increasing threats from isis k, and that completion of the mission by august the Slst Depends On continued coordination with the taliban. But for afghans still seeking to flee, the taliban appeared to harden their message, saying that only foreigners can be evacuated. Also tonight as Scotland Records its highest ever figure of Daily Covid cases, people are warned that restrictions could be reintroduced. Mcdonalds runs out of milkshakes and some bottled drinks at restaurants across britain. And the rolling Stones Drummer Charlie watts has died at the age of 80. And coming up in the sport on the Bb