Now on bbc news wednesday in parliament. Hello, and welcome to wednesday in parliament. After criticising President Trump, our man in washington falls on his sword. I have told him that it is a matter of great regret, that he has felt it necessary to leave his position as ambassador in washington. A promise of action after a new report highlights Unacceptable Behaviour by peers and staff. Bullying and harassment have no place in the house of lords. And tougher sentences for people who abuse animals. And if we are to continue declaring ourselves a nation of animal lovers, this bill is necessary to send a loud and clear message, that we take animal cruelty seriously. All that to come and more. But first, just before midday, the uks ambassador to the us, sir kim darroch, announced his resignation. He said it was impossible for him to do hisjob after emails, in which he criticised the trump administration, were leaked to a sunday newspaper. In response, President Trump called sir kim a pom