Who was so close to George Michael they described themselves as cousins at 9 15am. And well meet one of britains most prolific organ donors whos already donated a kidney, 16 eggs and 80 pints of blood to people shes never met and plans to do much, much more. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11am. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive. We will bring you the latest news and stories throughout the day. What do you want to hear theresa may say in her Big Brexit Speech which is due at around 1145, you will see that on bbc news. If you have donated an organ, tell us if you have donated an organ, tell us what motivated you. If you have received a strangers organ, tell us about that as well. If you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story. The Prime Minister will this morning set out her vision for the terms of the uks departure from the European Union. Theresa may has a list of 12 demands fo
Will reflect that she is enjoying greater support in this chamber than either of us got in the working mens club and there are reports a new brexit unit will hire lawyers up to 5000 pounds ahead, can i ask the Prime Minister will she be using the 350 Million Pounds to pay legal fees or is that penciled into the nhs as promised by her colleague who brings aids relief . It is absolutely right, a new department to focus on negotiating the United Kingdom leaving the European Union and we need the expertise necessary for those negotiations. I am happy to remember the days we spent campaigning in the general election, little did the voters know the two candidates, unsuccessful candidates in that election would become leaders of the countrys Political Parties although if i was to point out, mine is bigger than his. Order [inaudible conversations]. A very macho and tran i very much hope. At the back. The perception that seemed kind of odd with brexit and people like yourselves stepped down. Bo
Cook. And good morning im dave clark. Were starting with the latest development this is that terror attack in nice, france where at least 84 people were killed at bastille day celebrations. We have just learned ten of the People Killed were children. The victims were children including one boy from the united states. The attacker driving a large truck, you see it on your screen there, was packed with guns and explosives and plowed into a crowd of people along a popular waterfront. Now countries across europe announced they are on alert. They have increased patrols at possible targets. Christien kafton is in our studios with more. Reporter we are still learning more about the man that drove that truck into dozens of victims killing men, women, and children and at least two americans, a father and a son. Family members have identified the american casualties at Sean Copeland and his 11yearold son brody. The attack came after a fire work show celebrating bastille day. This was a family or
Exchanged gunfire with police that eventually shot an killed him. You walk on the street and there is bodies everywhere. I was standing in blood and didnt realize it until my wife told me. The attackers truck was filled with guns and grenades. Now there are no claims of responsibility at this point. But isis is suspected. The attack comes eight months after the paris attacks that killed 130 people. Friends and family of the two americans killed in the attack have gone on social media and posted pictures and messages about their loved ones. Sean copeland was on vacation with his 11yearold son brody. The father and son spent a lot of time together, they both loved baseball. President obama condemned the attack but says the french people are resilient and strong and will endure. Both president ial candidates offered their prayers. Its a horrible thing and we ought to get awfully tough. I think its important to stress that our alliance with france is so strong and its terrible that france
Campaign of violence. This summer, it has taken control of iraqi cities and exploited the fragile political situation to cause terror and devastate morale. Isil has demonstrated that it has a serious stock of military equipment that it is prepared to use to attack indiscriminately. It must be stopped. In the past 20 years, the the United Nations has moved, and it now places a responsibility on its Member States to deal with genocide when it occurs in the world. That does not, in my view, require a Security Council resolution. We need to do something when people are threatened in this world. I will say more about internationalism shortly. Some people will say that the conflict is not our fight, and we should leave it to those who are closer by. For those who feel strongly, it is tempting to offer a counsel of despair and walk away. It is much harder to set about dealing with violent threats in a complicated context where the risks are high. In response, i say that we all want peace, and