Now on bbc news, westminster in review facing the pandemic. Hello and welcome to westminster in review, a look at parliaments role in the corona crisis. Boris johnson finally got the job he had always wanted, but the Job Description had changed. I must level with you, level with the british public. More families, many more families, are going to lose loved ones before their time. The Prime Minister was almost one of them, as the Global Pandemic landed too close to home. It left him with questions to answer. 65,000 people have lost their lives because of covid 19. The Prime Minister should welcome challenge that can save lives, rather than complaining about it. It was a crisis that overturned centuries of tradition to change the way westminster works, with unexpected results. And the bbc are also now embracing this. Why. I apologise for my cats tail. Why are you not doing this by default . On a wednesday afternoon in late january, the Health Minister was summoned to the house of lords t
The Prime Minister was almost one of them, as the Global Pandemic landed too close to home. It left him with questions to answer. 65,000 people have lost their lives because of covid 19. The Prime Ministershould welcome challenge that can save lives rather than complaining about it. It was a crisis that overturned centuries of tradition to change the way westminster works, with unexpected results. And the bbc are also now embracing this. I apologise for my cats tail. Why are you not doing this by default . On wednesday afternoon in late january Health Minister was summoned to the house of lords to answer an urgent question on what was described as the wuhan Novel Coronavirus a threat to uk citizens. It was the first reference in parliament to what was to become a Global Pandemic that has cost tens of thousands of lives here in the uk. Hundreds of thousands worldwide. The minister, lady blackwood, tried to reassure peers. We are monitoring closely the development of this virus. Advice f
But first on bbc news, a review of how parliament has tackled the coronavirus crisis, presented by david cornock. Hello and welcome to westminster in review, a look at parliaments role in the corona crisis. Boris johnson finally got the job he had always wanted, but the Job Description had changed. I must level with you, level with the british public. More families many more families are going to lose loved ones before their time. The Prime Minister was almost one of them as the Global Pandemic landed too close to home. It left him with questions to answer. 65,000 people have lost their lives because of covid 19. The Prime Minister should welcome challenge that can save lives, rather than complaining about it. It was a crisis that overturned centuries of tradition to change the way westminster works, with unexpected results. And the bbc are also now embracing this. Why. And i apologise for my cats tail. Why are you not doing this by default . Laughter. On a wednesday afternoon in late
Joe biden promises to lead america out of what he calls its season of darkness as he formally accepts the Democratic Party president ial nomination. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world 7 and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The mystery over the condition of leading russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny has deepened. The fierce and outspoken critic of president putin collapsed while on a flight to moscow and is now in a coma in hospital. His supporters claim he was poisoned via a substance added to his tea but one of the doctors in charge of his care has this morning said that so far no traces of poison have been in his system. Mr navalnys aides have insisted he be transferred to germany for treatment, but the russian hospital chief says hes too ill to be moved. The hopsital say they have a diagnosis, which they have yet to reveal. They gave this update a little earlier. Translation today, from the tests we
Peak of coronavirus cases within the next six months. High winds threaten to spread devastating wildfires even further across the west coast of the united states. And coming up this hour. Well talk to line of dutys Adrian Dunbar and Vicky Mcclure dementia is a cause close to both of them. Theyll explain their worries about the latest resrictions on those living with dementia social gatherings of more than six people will be banned in england from today following a steep rise in coronavirus cases. The new law will apply to people meeting in private homes indoors and outdoors, and places like pubs and restaurants. There will be some exemptions schools and workplaces. If you break the rules, you could be fined a £100 fine, which would double with each offence. Lee milner has more. Jenny and tom from lincolnshire have four children. Todays changes mean they now wont be able to socialise together with other family or friends. I will no longer be able to see my mum and dad, we cant see my h