To the bbc news at one. Eu leaders meeting in brussels have agreed that the brexit talks can the Prime Minister theresa may called this an important step on the road to a smooth and orderly brexit. But the president of the european commission, Jean Claude Juncker, warned that the second phase will be considerably harder than the first. Damian grammaticas is in brussels this lunchtime. Yes, a significant moment, if not a surprise, that the leaders here the past hour and a half agreed that they are happy to see things move forward. Angela merkel and Emmanuel Macron just holding their final press c0 nfe re nce macron just holding their final press conference here at the summit, but they and the other leaders arrived early this morning, to try to decide whether they were happy with the progress made so far. Ona big on a big day for the eu, a barrage of questions. Last night these leaders had given theresa may a round of applause. Not very enthusiastically, but it was well deserved. Angela
Were talking about this morning use the hashtag victoria live, and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today eu leaders are expected to formally agree to start the next phase of brexit negotiations later. Talks on a transition deal could begin as early as next week. At a dinner in brussels last night, theresa may was applauded by her fellow leaders after stressing her desire for a smooth departure. Christian fraser is in brussels for us. Christian, what can we expect today . First, the thing to say is, we have all been surprised by the sort of reaction to theresa may after the defeat in the commons on wednesday night. There has been another round of goodwill, the leaders putting their arm around theresa may and seeing her as the person they want to deal with. That was reflected with the round of applause in the room last night as she set out what she wants from the future relationship. Apparently there was also a drink between emmanuel macron, a
To prison for 12 years and would have been on a sex offenders register for the rest of his life, with precious little chance of appeal. Three people are charged with the murder of people in a house fire. Nasa discovers a whole new star system in a galaxy far far away. Its the first solar system with as many planets as our own. Welcome to brussels, where european leaders are meeting for the second day of a crucial summit this time without the british Prime Minister, theresa may. Theyre expected to formally agree to start the next phase of brexit negotiations at their meeting in brussels today. It will mean talks can move on to the long term relationship between the uk and eu. Translation i have extraordinary faith in the british Prime Minister. She has agreed with me and mr barnier that the Withdrawal Agreement will first be formalised and will be voted on and then we will see. The second phase will be significantly harder than the first, and the first was very difficult. The irish Prim
As steve smith wrested back all the momentum at the end of day two. Thanksjohn and darren bett has all the weather temps dropping a bit . It will be cold and things changing gcioss it will be cold and things changing across the weekend, i will tell you about that in a bit. A choir of people who cannot read but making music together. The eu has formally agreed to move to the next phase of talks on brexit. Theresa may welcomed the move as an important step on the road to ensuring a smooth and orderly brexit. It is always a little bit chaotic toward the end of an eu summit, a bit like a feeding frenzy, all of these journalists running back bit like a feeding frenzy, all of thesejournalists running back and forward to different press conferences. There have been press conferences. There have been press conferences from Emmanuel Macron and ankara merkel and everyone reacting to the idea that the negotiation should move on to the next phase. The test of sufficient for progress has been met a
Of the complainant cuddling the defendant in bed. Hello. It is thursday already. Welcome to the programme, were live until am this morning. Were also talking about Breast Cancer screening this morning after researchers in london suggested all women should be tested for the so called Angelina Jolie gene mutations to the bcra gene. For all women over the age of 30. If you carry of the faulty gene, or youve been tested for it, wed love to hear from you this morning. Irrespective of your age. What kind of information did you get from the screening . How has it impacted on your behaviour . What have you done about it . Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today, britain is to increase its contribution towards border controls in france by 44 and a half Million Pounds, and commit to taking more migrants. The money will be spent on fencing, security camer