Want a much broader investigation and i can fully understand why they would want that. Whether my inquiry is the right way in which to achieve that i am more doubtful. And no deal yet in Northern Ireland. The deadline for setting up a new Power Sharing Executive has passed. Its now extended until monday. Its 5pm. Were At Westminster where, eight days after the queens speech, the House Of Commons is voting on its content, in what is seen as a prime test of theresa mays authority, after the election in which she lost her parliamentary majority. The Prime Minister will be depending on the democratic unionists of Northern Ireland to get her legislative programme through the commons this evening. There will be a series of votes, so lets set the context for whats to come. The first vote is a Labour Amendment tabled by the opposition calling on the government to end Austerity Policies in Public Services to reverse falling Living Standards and to make society more equal. The Second Amendment,
An israeli soldier who shot dead a wounded palestinian Knife Attacker is found guilty of manslaughter. And dismantling a dinosaur, as Dippy The Diplodocus bids farewell to the National History museum ahead of a nationwide tour. Im a bit sad that hes going, but maybe i can see other dinosaurs, maybe. What do you think of dippy . He goes rahh. Its 5pm. Our top story. The European Commission has said it regrets the resignation of britains Eu Ambassador, saying sir ivan rogers was very knowledgeable and always defended his governments interests. Meanwhile, the brexit secretary, david davis, has been urged to clarify the governments plan for leaving the eu. Mr davis labour shadow, keir starmer, is calling for a statement to be made to the House Of Commons. Well be hearing from mr starmer in a minute, but first this report from our Political Correspondent, ian watson. Camera shy in public, outspoken in private. Sir ivan rogers has exited his role as britains Eu Ambassador. When the bbc revea
Disappointing sales at next over christmas and a warning of tough times ahead. The young girls killed in a hit and run in oldham on new years eve four men are charged. No one could fail to mourn the loss of this brave man. Its fifty years since Donald Campbell died while trying to set another speed record. And in the sport on bbc news. The pride of london is at stake this evening. Chelsea can match arsenals 1a match winning streak in the premier league, but theyll have to beat spurs to do it. Good evening and welcome to the Bbc News At Six. As Resignation Letters go this one pulled no punches. In a leaked e mail to colleagues sir ivan rogers whos quit as britains top eu diplomat has accused the government of Muddled Thinking over its brexit plans. But Leave Campaigners argue that those forthright views are precisely the reason sir ivan could no longer be trusted. The resignation has set off a heated row over the role of the Civil Service in the tough negotiations ahead. Heres our Diplo
As the clock ticks towards the point when it is thought the Secretary Of State will call elections. And we will be taking a health check of the state of the nhs in england. Good morning. It is monday the 16th of january. I am joanna gosling. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Donald trump has promised that a trade deal between britain and the United States will be a priority when he takes office on friday. He was speaking to the former Justice Secretary and prominent Brexit Campaigner michael gove for the Times Newspaper in his first british interview since becoming us President Elect. Heres our Political Correspondent vicky young. Theresa may is about to tell us more about how she thinks the uk can prosper outside of the European Union. Her critics say the economy will suffer if britain leaves the Single Market and is no longer able to trade freely with the eu. But the President Elect donald trump says he will offer britain a quick and fair trade deal with america within weeks of taking of
Coming up the next half hour as theresa may sets out to brexit plans, in the commons mps are told both houses will have a vote on the final deal. The Northern Ireland secretary calls for a respectful election following the breakdown of the stormwater assembly. And is it time foran the stormwater assembly. And is it time for an overhaul of Business Rates 7 time for an overhaul of Business Rates . When you look at high streets, they are full of charity shops, Estate Agents and the odd copy shop. The Prime Minister says the uk will leave the eu Single Market as a result of brexit. Theresa may made the announcement during herfirst major speech, outlining her strategy for taking britain out of the eu. Mrs may said she wanted to build a stronger britain in charge of its own laws, in control of immigration and pursuing free trade and she warned europes leaders that no deal for europes leaders that no deal for europe was better than a bad deal. In the commons the brexit Secretary Set out the p