Tonight we have more dire news on the spread of the coronavirus. Projections show were on track for an absolutely hellish january with more than 100,000 new deaths expected next month, alone. And officials in colorado confirming today the first case of a highly contagious covid19 variant that was first identified in the uk. We also have more news about the failure to get vaccines out to the American Public as the next president of the United States is warning the American People president of the United States is warning the American People that the current president who was on the golf course again today is not doing enough to save american lives. Were going to be covering all of that on the show tonight. But we begin in the United States senate where earlier today Mitch Mcconnell and the republicans had a chance to help 160 million americans suffering in the midst of the worst economic catastrophe since the great depression. In a year when americas billionaires grew their wealth by a
Bring music back to the masses. The us house of representatives has delivered its article of impeachment to the senate, charging former president donald] trump with incitement of insurrection of the capitol riot on january 6th. Its the official start of the senate trial process. Led by the house speaker, nancy pelosi, nine representatives proceeded to the Senate Chamber to serve as prosecutors, or impeachment managers. The lead impeachment manager, democratjamie raskin, read out the charge in the senate. Article one. Incitement of insurrection. The constitution provides that the house of representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment and the President Shall be removed from office on impeachment for an conviction of treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanours. Further, Section Three of the 14th amendment to the constitution prohibits any person who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States from holding any office under the United States. In
Says the government, after mps call for a roadmap for their reopening. A report into mother and baby homes and magdalene laundries in Northern Ireland is expected to be published within the hour. Survivors say they were emotionally abused and had to give up their babies for adoption. The supply of coronavirus vaccines is now a critical issue as countries try to stem high infection rates. And the eu is angry because it says its not getting its fair share. Its threatened to impose controls on the export of vaccines made within the bloc, and that could affect the uks supply of the pfizerbiontech jab. The eus Health Commissioner has criticised astrazeneca, saying the company hasnt delivered the number of vaccines it promised. The company says its because of supply problems. What does it mean for us . Well, the British Government says supplies of vaccines are tight, but is confident it will receive enough doses to meet its targets. All this comes as weve just learned the downing street news