coming up on the programme israeli forces step up their assault on southern gaza s main city, khan younis, after intense air strikes and street fighting. it comes as differences emerge between the us and israel over what happens once the war ends. israel s pm benjamin netanyahu has dismissed the idea of a palestinian state. with 2,800 jobs to go at tata steel s plants in the uk, we ask where this leaves britain s steel industry and take a look at the environmental arguments which the company says have driven the losses. and fans sue madonna for showing up to a gig more than two hours prince harry dropped his libel claim. good evening. we begin with the situation in gaza and growing concerns for the safety of hundreds of thousands of palestinians in the south of the territory as israeli forces stage a renewed offensive against hamas. tanks have been pushing deeper into the territory s second biggest city, khan younis. this is the eighth day of a communications blackout
Uk, Manuel Hassassian. Hes been the he had been the representative of the Palestinian Authority for 15 years to this country. And with years to this country. And with this wednesday marking a year since, a year since the day rishi sunak became Prime Minister although to some it might feel a little bit longer than that. Who better to speak to than the man who literally wrote the book on Prime Ministers . Esteemed ministers . The esteemed political historian, sir Anthony Seldon . Well thats all to come in the show , but first lets in the show, but first lets have a look. Whats in the papers today. Joining me now is the spectator columnist and former member of the european parliament, patrick oflynn. Parliament, patrick oflynn. Lets have a little run through of the papers first. So patrick, youve picked out the sunday times front page as as perhaps the most predominant story this morning. Well, yes, in Old Fashioned newspaper man parlance , theyve newspaper man parlance, theyve got someth
The city lit up by the generators that have been swinging into action since the power station stopped working hours ago. Those generators were thought to be the only source of electricity and this afternoon, the un chief, antonio guterres, has been addressing this crisis, saying crucial life saving supplies, including food and water, must be allowed into the strip. Hes calling for humanity , an aid corridor into gaza. He , an aid corridor into gaza. He also called for the release of all hostages and a de escalation of the violence. Of the violence. As i am concerned about the recent exchange of fire along the blue line and recent reported attacks from southern lebanon. I appeal to all parties and those who have an influence over those parties to avoid any further escalation and spill over. I further escalation and spill over. I call for the immediate over. I call for the Immediate Release of all israeli hostages held in gaza. Civilians must be held in gaza. Civilians must be protected
Election. But first, the news with tatiana sanchez. With tatiana sanchez. Mark, thank you. And good evening. This is the latest from the newsroom. Soldiers could fill in for armed police after dozens of metropolitan Police Officers stood down from firearms duties following a murder charge against one of their colleagues. Scotland yard requested military support for Counter Terrorism duties if armed officers are unavailable. Armed officers are unavailable. All the officers have turned in their weapons after their colleague was charged with the murder of chris carver. Suella braverman has ordered a review into the situation which met Police Commissioner mark rowley has this evening. 24 has welcomed this evening. 24 year old carver was unarmed and died when he was shot in his car in south london last year. Former transport secretary grant shapps says it would be irresponsible to keep ploughing money into hs2 plans. The government has failed to deny reports claiming the manchester leg is s
Father, the king. Two hours of big opinion, big debate, and big entertainment. Lots to get through. Yes. My call for a snap election. But first, the news with tatiana sanchez. With tatiana sanchez. Mark, thank you. And good evening. This is the latest from the newsroom. Soldiers could fill in for armed police after dozens of metropolitan Police Officers stood down from firearms duties following a murder charge against one of their colleagues. Scotland yard requested military support for Counter Terrorism duties if armed officers are unavailable. Armed officers are unavailable. All the officers have turned in their weapons after their colleague was charged with the murder of chris carver. Suella braverman has ordered a review into the situation which met Police Commissioner mark rowley has this evening. 24 has welcomed this evening. 24 year old carver was unarmed and died when he was shot in his car in south london last year. Former transport secretary grant shapps says it would be irre