The eu without a deal. The route is via legislation. The senior cabinet minister reponsible for no deal preparations, michael gove, refuses to be drawn on whether the government would abide by any legislation designed to stop a no deal brexit tx sor lets see what to legislation says. Pro democracy activists in hong kong target the citys airport. Large crowds gather outside the terminal building, causing long queues for passengers trying to get inside. Some flights to and from the uk are facing delays because of problems affecting french air Traffic Control. The foreign secretary dominic raab is in poland where commemorations are underway to mark the day germany invaded the country, sparking the start of the Second World War. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Labours brexit spokesman has said this week will almost certainly be the last chance to stop britain leaving the eu without a deal at the end of october. Sir keir starmer said mps opposed to a no deal brexit would try to intr
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 very different choice. In her letter to the Prim
The canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu beats Serena Williams to win the us open womens singles title. 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 borisjohnson 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 go
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 very different choice. In her letter to the Prime Minister, amber rudd said resigning was a difficult decision but wrote, i do not believe that leaving with a deal is the governments main objective. The government is expending a lot of energy, she wrote, t
The father of the house senior conservative tells cnbc that he will do whatever it takes to stop a no deal brexit. Boriss outrageous will bring together the divided majority and decide which theyll go for and what the combination should be. China is willing to resolve the trade war with a calm attitude boeing shares jump topping the cac 40 as units help deliver better than expected first half profit well, a very warm welcome to street signs theres been Major Political developments across europe in the u. K. And italy we will get out to steve a little bit later on in the program. Were going to kick off with her in italy and just to note for you before we head over to rome, conti is due to make a statement before meeting with the president. He is expected to be offered a freshman date. The markets have now been open for about an hour and we are seeing gains across the italian index. Its currently up about 1. 3 and green across the board for the italian banks performing well from the auto