For brexit negotiations, arguing for a phased approach to the talks. The president of the European Council, donald tusk, insisted the first stage would concentrate on the uks divorce from the union and only when there was sufficient progress would the talks move on. The government had said it wants to discuss its separation and a Future Trade Deal at the same time. Donald tusk appeared to concede that Talks On Trade could begin before the divorce settlement was agreed and said that the European Council will monitor progress closely and determine when sufficient progress has been achieved to allow negotiations to proceed to the next phase. There was a warm tone on a possible future relationship with the document stating that although the uks relationship with the eu. Cannot offer the same benefits as union membership, strong and constructive ties will remain in both sides interest and should encompass more than just trade. But one phrase in the document is likely to cause considerable c
Also today, re forging an old alliance. As brexit negotiations begin, the uk government travels to india to begin the early work on a future trade deal. And picture perfect . Or is itjust too perfect . What melania trumps First Official portrait tells us about the new first lady. Im katty kay in washington, Christian Fraser is in london. The pictures are appalling, the pattern all too familiar, and the International Response predictable. Civilians in a rebel held area of syria have been gassed and murdered. It has happened before, with Red Lines Crossed by both sides with impunity. Today, in the seventh year of the syrian civil war, it seems President Assads regime can do what it wants. So far, at least 58 people are known to have died in this latest attack. The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights said the air strikes in Khan Sheikhoun, in the north west of the country, came early in the morning while many were still sleeping. Our Correspondentjames Robbins has the report. He is alive
Screen an adaptation of george 0rwells1984 in an anti trump protest. Im katty kay in washington, Christian Frasers in london. Weve seen more video today from the gas attack in syria, its miserable viewing. Rescue workers hosing down the lifeless bodies of children trying to wash away the chemicals. Trump said he is the Basher Al Assad has changed. He said the attacks gcioss has changed. He said the attacks across a lot of lines but he didnt say what he was going to do about it and he didnt condemn russia. We will show you what doctors say is evidence that sarin gas was used. His patients have those pupils which do not react to the flashlight and that would be a common symptom of a sarin gas attack. Syria admits attacking a rabble target in the town of khan sheikhoun, but they say the bomb hit a rabble Factory Manufacturing gas. Western sources said that is not likely. There is no information of such a factory existing and the casualties were over a wide area indicating the chemicals ca
The us secretary of state, rex tillerson, says a serious response is needed to the chemical attack in syria the pentagon the pentagon is outlining military options to the president. Chinas president xi jinping arrives in florida for his first summit with president trump. North korea and the economy will be high on the agenda. The supreme court, rules against a father, who took his daughter on holiday during the school term without permission. An update on the Market Numbers for you heres how londons and frankfurt ended the day. Trading close to closing in the united states. Noinm naughtie talks to the writer Scarlett Thomas about her new novel, in meet the author. We all know what it feels like to get lost in a book. In Scarlett Thomass novel dragons green she turnsit thomass novel dragons green she turns it into a story of magic and danger. Eight childrens quest to make sense of a police turned upside down by a catastrophic event called worldquake. A writer who has had Great Success w
More than half a Million Pounds is raised for a 17 year old Racing Driver, whos had both legs amputated after being involved in a crash. Its 5 oclock. Our main story, the Labour Leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has promised to overturn what he called A Rigged System, which allowed the rich and powerful to leech off ordinary working people. In his first major speech of the Election Campaign, he said the partys manifesto was fully costed, and he denied that a conservative victory onjune the eighth was a foregone conclusion. Our political correspondent, iain watson, reports. The next Prime Minister of the uk, Jeremy Corbyn. Do you believe it, do they believe it, does he believe that . Opinion polls suggest it is highly unlikelyJeremy Corbyn will be heading for downing street. But he is trying to change peoples minds. Much of the media and the establishment are saying this election is a foregone conclusion. They think there are rules in politics which, if you dont follow by doffing your cap to the p