Northwards across all areas as we head beyond next weekend. But over next weekend, we are likely to find wet and windy weather, northern parts, high, dry in the south. The work and pensions secretary amber rudd has resigned from the cabinet. She said she could not stand by while good loyal moderate conservatives were expelled from the party. Shes giving up the conservative whip to become an independent mp. The conservative party that is such a force for good in government in this country no longer has a place for people who have different views on the European Union and i cant stand by that. It piles more pressure on the Prime Minister, as he faces new legislation which could force him to ask the eu for a brexit extension. Well have the latest on tonights dramatic news. The other main stories. The oil tanker at the centre of a diplomatic row between britain and iran is spotted off the coast of syria. A Dramatic Exchange of prisoners between russia and ukraine raises hopes of an easing
Office said they are disappointed at mrs rudds departure, but all ministers who joined the cabinet signed up to leaving the eu on october 31st come what may. In other news the number of people known to have been killed after Hurricane Dorian ripped across the bahamas has risen to 43 but there are fears that will increase significantly. Englands ashes hopes fade as early wickets fall at close of play on the fourth day they were 18 for two. And well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers martin lipton, chief Sports Reporter from the sun, and the economist ruth lea. Good evening. The work and pensions secretary amber rudd has resigned from the government tonight and announced that she will no longer be sitting as a conservative mp. Shes said she cannot stand by while good loyal moderate conservatives are expelled from the party. It follows the decision of the Prime Minister borisjohnson to expel 21 mps this week, who have refused to back a no deal brexit, including tw
Where the aid effort is intensifying in the wake of the devastating hurricane dorian. Hello and welcome to bbc news. A senior british cabinet minister, amber rudd, has resigned, accusing the Prime Minister, borisjohnson, of an assault on decency and democracy over his handling of brexit. It follows the decision of the Prime Minister borisjohnson to expel 21 mps this week, who have refused to back a no deal brexit, including two former chancellors of the exchequer. Ms rudd said she couldnt stand by while good loyal moderate conservatives are expelled from the party. Our uk Political Correspondent Jonathan Blake reports. Amber rudd has served at the heart of government. She campaigned to remain in the Eu Referendum and was home secretary under theresa may. She survived the clear out of like minded colleagues when Boris Johnson became Prime Minister and was made work and pensions secretary. Among others, almost all brexiteers. Just this week, amber rudd expressed concern about the Prime M
The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 1420 to amend the independent energy act to promote Energy Efficiency via information and computing tech nollings and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from illinois, mr. Rush and the gentleman from michigan, mr. Upton, each will control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from illinois. Mr. Rush i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on h. R. 1420. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Mr. Rush mr. Speaker, i yield myself as much time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from illinois is recognized. Mr. Rush mr. Speaker, i want to thank my friends and colleagues on the energy and Commerce Committee, ms. Eshoo of the great state of california, mr. Kinzinger of my home state of illinois, for working in a bipartisan manner to bring h. R. 1420, the
Hello and welcome to bbc news. A senior British Government minister, amber rudd, has resigned, accusing the Prime Minister of an assault on decency and democracy in his handling of brexit. It follows Boris Johnsons decision to expel 21 mps who have refused to back a no deal brexit, including two former finance ministers. Ms rudd said she couldnt stand by while good, loyal, moderate conservatives are expelled from the party. Our Political Correspondent Jonathan Blake reports. Amber rudd has served at the heart of government. She campaigned to remain in the Eu Referendum and was home secretary under theresa may. She survived the clear out of like minded colleagues when Boris Johnson became Prime Minister and was made work and pensions secretary. Among others, almost all brexiteers. Just this week, amber rudd expressed concern about the Prime Ministers strategy of throwing mps out of the party for voting against the government. I think we have some very valued colleagues, who have made a