scotland. i m here to serve you all. i m here to work hard to win your trust and your confidence. i m here to give everything i have to secure the best future for our country. applause that process starts with listening, and this is what most people in scotland are telling us. they want to rid of this disastrous, chaotic tory government. they want a party thatis tory government. they want a party that is laser focused on their concerns, a party that is going to help them and their families live happier, healthier lives. in other words, they want a party that puts their interests first. they want a party that puts scotland s interests first. and for the snp, as the party of independence, there is a clear task they have set for us. to demonstrate why achieving independence is relevant and indeed vital to their core concerns. so let me take each of those in turn. removing the tory government, putting scotland s interests first and winning the decision making powers that come wit
Taxing takeaway boxes to tackle whats described as a global emergency. The chancellor is considering measures to help cut the 12 tonnes of plastic going into the oceans every year often found inside birds, fish and sea mammals. A rare ink picture of tintin and his dog snowy is expected to fetch more than £700,000 at auction. And made in china. The click team are looking at mobile phone production in shenzhen. Thats in half an hour here on bbc news. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The main breaking story in the southern end of africa at the moment. Jubilant scenes are unfolding across zimbabwe capital harare this morning. These are the pictures. Protests demanding the resignation of president Robert Mugabe have turned to a celebration of the armys role in ending his grip on power. Meanwhile in zimbabwes second city of bulawayo, crowds can be seen cheering an army convoy. Mr mugabe has been under house arrest since a military takeover four days ago. The rally is supported by the
New zimbabwe, freedom has finally come cheering what about you 7 i dont have to express it because i cant believe it, its like im dreaming. Cheering first lady grace mugabe hasnt been seen in public since the military took control of the country. Neither has the former Vice President , Emmerson Mnangagwa, the man tipped to succeed Robert Mugabe. These people fought for independence led by Robert Mugabe. Now they are asking him to resign. This is all choreographed to put pressure on the president to leave and to give the transition some legitimacy. Like many zimbabweans, rachel has only ever known Robert Mugabe has president. It means a new zimbabwe, a new era, and im fighting for my children so they can have a better future. Im happy that she will grow up future. Im happy that she will grow up knowing a different president from the one i grew up knowing. Yes. Thousands of zimbabweans are out to make a strong statement. They want change. For now, any change would do. Live now to harare
In the south of england and its cities like london, and thats where the real focus of the effort needs to go. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Question how do you handle being late . Iam i am thoroughly ashamed at not being in my place, and therefore, i shall be offering my resignation to the Prime Minister. Itjust seemed so disproportionate, offering to quit hisjob, or maybe not. The Prime Minister has refused his resignation. We hope to talk to lord bates on the Programme Today. What did you make of what he did . Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Theresa may says she will fight eu proposals to give eu rights residency rise to eu citizens who moved to britain during the transition period. The Prime Minister said there should be a difference between people who arrive in britain before march 2019, when the uk is due to leave th
Dame tessa jowells message, in herfirst interview since being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Coming up on afternoon live all the sport, including. Phil neville, a rather controversial appointment . Absolutely, and definitely not the best start for the new england win ins manager. He has apologised for comments he made about women on social media and says they are not a true representation of his character. More on that later. See you later, holly. And the weather. Yes, hail storms, severe gales blowing through scotland. Things will get better later on but more on that in about half an hour. Thanks very much, tomasz, and coming up, whats with the big pout . 1000 camels a dozen camels have been disqualified from a camel beauty pageant in saudi arabia for receiving botox injections. Hello, everyone. This is afternoon live and i am simon mccoy. I thought things had changed and it is absolutely clear that they havent. We have to send a clear message that this is unacceptable. The words of g