Well get reaction to the way number ten has dealt with it. Also on the programme, a Ship Carrying Aid for palestinians has left cyprus, but how are they going to move that aid, when the american pontoon for gaza is still 30 days away . And are uk pet Owners Overpaying for vet bills. The Competition And Markets Authority says it has identified multiple concerns about drug pricing and the monopilisation of vetinary practices. Good evening. The british businessman frank hester has given the Conservative Party £10 million. Last night the Guardian Newspaper published minutes of a Company Meeting in 2019 in which he told colleagues that looking at diane abbott made you want to hate All Black Women and that the mp should be shot. His spokesman has said mr hester admits to being rude about diane abbott in a private meeting several years ago but says his criticsim had nothing to do with her gender nor the colour of her skin. The bbc has not heard a recording of the comments so we cannot verify
Good. And letting you drive the show. Well , fantastic. Sounds about well, fantastic. Sounds about right. How are you at home celebrating International Womens day . Of course. I promise not to interrupt you at all. Of course, it is also mothering sunday this sunday, so dont forget. Please do send your mother some flowers. A text is not enough. Are you going to go and see your mum or just i am . Your mum orjust i am . Of course i am. Of course i am, mum. I will see you on sunday. Im going to see my mother and my grandmother. Well, that is brownie well, that is double brownie points anyway. Let us know what youre views at youre up to. Gb views at gb news. Com do approve news. Com do you approve of international do International Womens day . Do you be you think there should be a mens day . Two . Or is that every other year . Other day of the year . But first, headlines. First, your headlines. Thanks, emily. Good afternoon. Its 12 02. Im sophia wenzler. Its12 02. Im sophia wenzler in the g
The man who set to become our first anti Muslim Hatred tsar has reportedly quit because of all the hate he received before he even started. Does the uk need an anti Muslim Hatred tsar, though . And a man holding a banner calling Hamas Terrorists was arrested at a pro palestine march yesterday. Police say he was arrested for an assault after an altercation and de arrested soon after. But were their actions justified . Are you their actions justified . Are you happy with the police . But this happy with the police . But this show is nothing without you and your views, especially on this very special day. So let me know your thoughts on all the stories were discussing today , and were discussing today, and email messages in for your mum as thats very important. As well. Thats very important. Get in touch on gb views gb news. Com or message me on our socials. Were at gb news and as it is, mothers day has the whole holiday just become a little bit tacky . I have to say some of the gifts out
Headlines with sophia wenzler. Thanks, martin. Good afternoon. Its 3 01. Im sophia wenzler in the gb newsroom. Your wenzler in the gb newsroom. Your top story. Northern irelands first minister has apologised to the families of alleged informers who were killed by the ira and says shes whole heartedly committed to healing the wounds of the past. Her comments come after a Major Investigation found more lives were probably lost than saved by a double agent during the troubles, codenamed stakeknife, he was working covertly with the british army inside the iras internal Security Unit operation. Canova examined more than 100 murders and abductions unked than 100 murders and abductions linked to the unit. Than 100 murders and abductions linked to the unit. The linked to the unit. The investigation was conducted by Bedfordshire Police over a seven year period, costing around £40 million. Now a psni chief constable, john butcher, says there was strong evidence of a very serious criminality. St
Londoners feel safe. A decision londoners feel safe. A decision by the us to approve £49 billion in aid for ukraine has been welcomed by the uk, with the home secretary describing it as a vital step forwards. After months of wrangling, american politicians ended a deadlock, agreeing to provide a package which will also help replenish weapons and munitions. President weapons and munitions. President zelenskyy says the move will keep the war from expanding and will save thousands of lives. It now heads to the senate, which is expected to pass the bill in the next few days, and a record 50,000 people ran the London Marathon today, completing the 26. 2 mile route. They started just after 10 am, the event raising millions of pounds for charities. Our very own gb news Political Editor, chris hope, was one of the many who crossed the finishing line today. Well, ive done it. I got round 26. 2 miles, five hours, eight minutes, but slower than normal for me. Eight minutes, but slower than norma