The Prime Minister is much in the position of someone standing on one side of a canyon, shouting to people on the other side of the canyon that if they do not do as he wishes, he will throw himself into the abyss. That is not a credible negotiating strategy. It comes as conservative mp philip lee defects to the lib dems, leaving the government with no working majority. And this is the scene in the commons right now as that debate continues. We will bring you all the debate in the reaction. A very good evening. Welcome back to westminster. We are about an hour into the emergency debate in the house of commons, aimed at preventing a new deal brexit. The motion was presented to the house by conservative mp sir Oliver Letwin who said that in light of parliament being suspended later this month, it has become urgent to discuss whether mps accept the possibility of a no deal brexit. If the idea is approved, legislation designed to block a no deal brexit will be introduced tomorrrow. It comes
Is doing is a smash and grab on our democracy in order to force through a no deal exit. Meanwhile Ruth Davidson leader of the scottish conservatives says shes on the verge of quitting. Its a blow to the Prime Minister. And, in the wake of all of this, the Financial Markets have their say the pound falls nearly 1 against the dollar and euro. Hello and welcome. Im katty kay in washington and david eades is in london. The queen has approved the Prime Ministers decision to suspend the British Parliament just days after it returns from recess next week. The move significantly limits the parliamentary time mps now have to pass laws stopping a no deal brexit on the 31st october, as just yesterday opposition leaders had said was their plan. Critics of the government are calling it a constitutional outrage, but ministers maintain the suspension is normal practice ahead of a queens speech. The Prime Minister has denied that the move was intended to force through a no deal, insisting instead that
Action to stop mileage against women more places of refuge specialist prosecutors charges brought while in hospital over a hundred french women have been killed Domestic Violence this year alone. Thank you very much we with us lawmakers in london all right now preparing to vote on taking control of the parliament its the firirst move in a process to try to stop and deal breaks at the Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Who wants to suspend parliament to affect me choose the time to debate for exit he faces an existential moment that his administration earlier this afternoon the conservative majority was lost when tory mp cross the floor of the house of commons jury Prime Minister Boris Johnson speech. Lino city with the liberal democrats taking way to consent to slim vantage at the same time. Lets hear first from johnson speaking and before the match the date and leader. Of the opposition Jeremy Corbyn speaking at the start of it. One sentence. I have since. Two commission present. And many
Outside the commons. Borisjohnson says hell now push for a general election. In other news Hurricane Dorian devastates parts of the bahamas. The countrys Prime Minister calls it an historic tragedy. And scientists warn that the massive ice sheet covering greenland may have melted by a record amount this year. Borisjohnson has suffered a heavy defeat in his first house of commons vote as british Prime Minister. Mps approved a motion to take control of parliamentary time to try to block a no deal brexit by 328 301, a majority of 27. Mrjohnson immediately confirmed that he would push for an early general election, something opposition parties say they would not support. 21 conservatives who rebelled against the government are facing expulsion from the party, including a number of former cabinet ministers. Gareth barlow has the latest. Earlier they would have heard. It was a day of epic political importance the last chance for opponents of no deal, even brexit itself to stop the government
First child. What shes saying this morning. You just want to move when you hear Janet Jackson and she hasnt confirmed it but all indications are a baby is on the way. No official word but a lot of clues out there. Yeah, there are a lot of clues. The pop superstar tweeting out damn baby. You dont say. I think thats a big indication. Also this morning well have a lot more. The incredible images of those wildfires. This is new dash cam video thats coming in. Look at this. Well have all the latest in a moment and well begin with the race for the white house. Donald trumps going to be the gop nominee. Everyone else has dropped out now thinking about a running mate and how to unify his party. Jon karl in washington with the latest. Good morning, jon. Reporter good morning, george. Now that donald trump has the republican nomination locked up he has to find a way to unite a party that is deeply divided over his victory. And then there was one. Donald trump now stands alone, the presumptive no