where mps are debating for a second day a bill which would allow the prime minister to formally start the process of leaving the eu. the government is expected to win a vote on the legislation when it is held tonight, despite opposition from some labour rebels. they are going against the three line whip of their leader, jeremy corbyn. opposition also from the liberal democrats and the snp. we can listen now to nigel dodds. we we re we can listen now to nigel dodds. we were told we would have to change oui’ currency were told we would have to change our currency at the border but there is at different currency. however, the economy has gone on and done extremely well. none of the dire predictions of those who predicted terrible consequences came to pass andi terrible consequences came to pass and i am confident that in relation to this issue as well, that we will see a better future for the united kingdom and for northern ireland. i welcome very much the prime minister s com
you could have a dry and relatively mild afternoon. not a great deal changes through the evening and overnight. further pulses of rain spider ring around that area of low pressure. if your skies stay clear for any length of time, your temperatures may dip below the values i am showing here in towns and cities. friday gets off to a decent start in northern scotland, fairly windy and a decent morning. we are going to spin up this area of low pressure in the western channel, throwing wet and windy weather ever north and east during the day, but many people will get away with a decent day. despite all of the chat we had about storms, where has that all gone? it hasn t exactly gone away, because later in the day, the western channel, south west england, southern wales, through the southern area and eventually into the south east, that strength of the war in the national strength of wind is distinctly possible, and it is gradually pushing north. for the start of the weekend, think
any more. it s not going to happen any more. it s not going to happen any more. a controversial human rights lawyer s been struck off for acting dishonestly in bringing abuse claims against british soldiers in iraq. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. the government has published a white paper setting out its aims when negotiating britain s exit from the european union. brexit secretary david davis told mps that the uk will approach the talks in a spirit of goodwill. but shadow brexit secretary sir keir starmer was heavily critical of the way the paper had been published. here s our political correspondent, eleanor garnier. we re on our way out, that much is clear, but what will life outside the eu look like? the prime minister s long asked for plan finally presented to parliament. secretary david davis. the brexit secretary outlined the details of the white paper. it confirms the prime minister s vision of an independent, truly global uk and an ambitious future relations
forecasts failed to factor in continued strong consumer spending. the government has set out its vision for the uk outside the european union. in a white paper it says britain can become independent and truly global. labour says any deal on brexit must be properly scrutinised by parliament. an inquest has heard how the fiance of carly lovett, a 24 year old woman killed during the tunisian terror attack of 2015, tried to save her life. ms lovett was among 38 people killed in the attack in the holiday resort of sousse. in a moment it will be time for sportsday but first a look at what else is coming up this evening on bbc news. at 7pm, we ll get all the details on the latest news relating to donald s trump s presidency in our new programme, 100 days. at 8:45pm, jim naughtie is talking to the bestselling author sophie kinsella about her new book my about her new book my not so perfect life. and at10:1i0pm, we ll be taking a look at tomorrow s headlines with the times columnist
has been disqualified from the tour of dubai, after punching fellow rider marcel kittel in the face during stage three. kittel seen here in the blue with blood pouring down his face has called for grivko who rides for the astana team, to be banned from cycling for six months. astana have posted an apology on social media but kittel says he won t accept it. the german still leads the race after winning the first two stages. that s all from sportsday. coming up in a moment, the papers. welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. we have matthew syed. the financial times leads on the bank of england s upgrade the growth forecast for the economy. the telegraph says the human rights lawyer accused of pursuing a witchhunt against british soldiers is facing calls to be prosecuted. the times leads on the possible end to the train drivers strike on southern real after one union won what a paper calls as a significant concession. the guardian says nat