Thursday in parliament. Hello and welcome to thursday in parliament. On this programme tempers fray in the commons as mps approve a six month suspension of labour mp, keith vaz. If he wants to launch a further ad hominem attack on the right honourable gentlemen, this is not the time or place to do so. A peer says politicians have a duty to those bereaved by the Grenfell Tower fire. To lay bare the most uncomfortable truths, not just around the day, but around broader contributed elements, including poverty and powerlessness. Also on this programme calls for the government not to drop a law on animal sentencing. And one peer reckons theres an obvious answer to why the planet is under strain. This problem arises primarily because there are so many human beings on this planet. But first. Mps have approved a motion to suspend the labour mp, keith vaz from the house of commons for six months. It follows newspaper revelations in 2016. A report into the allegation by the Commons Standards Com
Doctors and nurses, its a most amazing thing. Meanwhile, the british Prime Ministers chief adviser Dominic Cummings self isolates after developing coronavirus symptoms. President trump extends federal coronavirus restrictions to the end of april as a leading government expert predicts 200,000 americans could die. Australia tightens its grip in a bid to reduce the spread of the virus the government limits social gatherings to just two people, down from 10. And in other news, President Trump says the us will not foot the bill for prince harry and meghans security amid reports the couple have moved to california. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. The number of people who have died from the virus in spain has risen by more than eight hundred in the past 2a hours and now stands at more than 7000. Spain now has more than 85 thousand cases of the virus which means it has now surpas
Hello to you. In texas, thousands of people have been paying their last respects to george floyd, whose killing by police has sparked demonstrations around the world, calling forjustice. The memorial is being held in houston, where he grew up. The Democratic Party candidate in this years president ial election, joe biden, has met some of mr floyds family ahead of the funeral, which will be held privately on tuesday. Barbara plett usher has this report. They queued in the heat of the day to pay their last respects, to show solidarity with a hometown man whos become a global symbol of police brutality. Some were grieving the loss of a friend and neighbour, but all were showing up to strengthen the movement for racialjustice that erupted as america watched george floyd stop breathing with a policemans knee on his neck. We will do what we can to make this thing happen which is called change. Hopefully, policies will begin to change, people will begin to get out and vote and effect change.
And hong kong marks one year since protests began against a controversial extradition bill. Well look at what, if anything, has changed. In texas, thousands of people have been paying their last respects to george floyd, whose killing by police has sparked demonstrations around the world, calling forjustice. The memorial is being held in houston, where he grew up. The Democratic Party candidate in this years president ial election, joe biden, has met some of mr floyds family ahead of the funeral, which will be held privately on tuesday. Barbara plett usher has this report. They queued in the heat of the day to pay their last respects, to show solidarity with a hometown man whos become a global symbol of police brutality. Some were grieving the loss of a friend and neighbour, but all were showing up to strengthen the movement for racialjustice that erupted as america watched george floyd stop breathing with a policemans knee on his neck. We will do what we can to make this thing happen
Good day to you. We start this hour with u. S. Politics. The final push for candidates running for president in the key state of iowa. The caucuses could kill any campaign. These parties as they continue, it is after all the first state to cast votes for the president ial nominees that will bring moment um to the winner. Donald trump was in New Hampshire, but returns to iowa on saturday for at least three rallies. His current main rival ted cruz will be traveling and stumping for votes. On the other side, democrats will be busy on saturday. Hillary clinton will hold several rallies ending with her husband, bill clinton and their daughter, chelsea. Bernie sanders is busy with a series of rallies all day. Our Senior Correspondent has the latest. A fight to the finish. Please, between now and monday night, think hard because the stakes are high. If we win, it will indicate that this country is ready for real significant change. Hillary clinton and Bernie Sanders in a battle for iowa. You