In a botched burglary. And Scientists Say they found shocking levels of a toxic chemical in the body of one of the uks few Killer Whales. Good morning, imjane hill reporting live from westminster on the day the general Election Campaign officially gets underway. At midnight last Night Parliament was officially dissolved, meaning that from today onwards every seat in the House Commons is up for grabs. Lets bring you up to date with some of the key stories this morning. The eus Chief Negotiator on brexit, Michel Barnier, says britain must honour its obligations as it leaves the eu and warns departure will not be quick or painless. Later today the Prime Minister theresa may will visit the queen at Buckingham Palace to mark the Dissolution Of Parliament. And labour and conservatives have clashed on their tax plans. In the last hour, the European Commissions lead brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has been setting out his guidelines for the discussions on britains departure. It comes amid r
And why the uks last Killer Whales are under threat. And coming up in the sport on bbc news. After announcing her retirement, 11 time british javelin champion Goldie Sayers says she leaves athletics feeling a deep sense of injustice. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The European Unions Chief Brexit Negotiator has been setting out his priorities for the talks, warning that they will be complex and not painless. Michel barnier insisted that the uk would not be punished for leaving but said that the accounts had to be settled. It came after reports that the uk could be asked to pay up to 100 Billion Euros to leave the eu. Mr barnier said the top priority was to establish the rights of eu citizens living the in the uk and of britons in the eu. Heres our Political Correspondent ben wright. In the toriess sights this morning, Jeremy Corbyns tax plans. The conservatives claim there is a huge hole and his sons, a Charge Labour strongly denies. But what about the cost of brexi
The u. S. I have gone to Great Lengths to keep politics out of the roundtable. This topic, monuments, has elements of both history and politics. What do you think should be the role of roundtables, if any, on this issue . We thought that was a very good question. Civil war buffs, who know more about the general public, what should we do about this issue . Tom, i will ask you first. Professor brown [indiscernible] if you think that you are keeping taught six out of it, keeping politics out of it, youre probably kidding yourself. My device would be to try to have an environment in which you can have political discussions and recognize it is a political discussion. Tim. Professor sedore no question. I dont see how you can avoid politics in the war. But roundtables have a really gratifying ability and im aware of how a different perspective can be brought in a certain sense. They are really interested in history, and in some ways, you have to let it come out with the sharper edges of what
Colombia where he will likely field questions about the russia investigation. Thats live as soon as it begins. Now, my exclusive interview with bank of america ceo, find out what Brian Moynihan of 21st Century Glass stegal may not be as bad. Thats coming up. Unrolling Net Neutrality rules, the Michael Powell tells us why this is the right move in a first on cnbc interview. But, we begin with a very Good Exchange between steven mnuchin. Ylan has the story. Reporter it was testy. This was mnuchin mnuchs first testifying. Most of the conversation was focused on financial regulation. It is also met he has to face senator warren. Now, mnuchin said in the testimony that he does not support a return to glasssteagall saying that that would cause significant problems for financial markets, the economy, and liquidity. But on the campaign trail, President Trump said he supportings a 21st century version of glasssteagall. Today, senator warren tried to press him on exactly what that means. To get
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