Britains Prime Minister has agreed to demands from parliament for more time to scrutinise his brexit deal but only if mps agree to an early general election, in december. Effectively, it means borisjohnson has conceded for the first time that he cant keep his promise to take britain out of the European Union by the end of october. But its not clear if even this move will work out for him he needs a two thirds majority in parliament to call an election and the Opposition Labour Party are not certain to support it. Heres our political editor, laura kuenssberg. Is there any clear way out of the storm . Downing street wants a route to a general election. After weeks of negotiation with brussels, number 10 did strike a deal but mps rejected the Prime Ministers plan to force it through at top speed, so now he wants to force them to go to the country. The way to get brexit done is, i think, to be reasonable with parliament and say, if they genuinely want more time to study this excellent deal
Struggled to follow wall streets lead on friday as most major indices fell amid a raft of lingering uncertainties, ranging from corporate earnings to the us china trade war. A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. You can be part of the conversation as well, today. Could flying taxis be coming to a city near you . This week, a German Company that developed an electric helicopter drone, completed its first manned flight in singapore. But are regulators and passengers ready to come on board . Let me know what you think. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Britains Prime Minister has agreed to demands from parliament for more time to scrutinise his brexit deal, but only if mps agree to an early general election, in december. Effectively, it means borisjohnson has conceded for the first time that he cant keep his promise to take britain out of the European Union by the end of october. But its not clear if even this move wil
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Of Islamic State fighters as an offensive by turkey continues. Scotland have been knocked out of the rugby world cup. They were beaten 28 21 byjapan, who are through to the quarter finals for the first time. And coming up in half an hour, David Sillito reports on the shortlisted buildings, including the winner, for the 2019 Riba Stirling prize, one of the most prestigious awards in architecture. Borisjohnson has told his cabinet in order borisjohnson has told his cabinet there is still a significant amount of work to be done in order to reach a brexit deal with the eu, and ministers must remain prepared to leave at the end of october. Negotiations have resumed between british and European Union officials in brussels. Eu ambassadors will be given details by the chief brexit negotiator, michel barnier, this evening. Our Political Correspondent peter saull reports. Its been a while since we last saw this in westminster the pomp and ceremony of the queens speech. It will be showtime in par
Up mozambique waved goodbye to pope francis. Last with a message warning of the dangers of corruption well hear from our correspondent in michael to. I am and you my good julia youre welcome to the show zimbabwes former president Robert Mugabe has died at the age of 95 nearly 2 years after being forced to resign well gobby was about weise fast post independence leader on many remember him as the countrys liberator box during almost 4 decades in office he ruled zimbabwe with an iron fist crushing dissent on lane waste economy in a moment well hear what life was like on the mugabe but fast lets take a look at his somewhat complex legacy. Robert mugabes political career. Began in the 1960 s. With the formation of a radical anti colonialist movement dedicated to fighting white minority rule. After zimbabwe became independent in 1988 elections were held and Robert Mugabe zhan apology won by a landslide. Gabi became the countrys 1st black Prime Minister striking a turn a free conciliation an