Emmanuel macrons party has a big majority. Despite the strikes and the slide in the polls, the president s team is pushing on. We are starting with tough measures because we found a budget which was really a huge problem for our country, so we had to take tough decisions. Better to take them now than not to take them at all. So this change is real and its going to be maybe brutal . No, its not brutal, its dynamic. His opponents accuse the new president of governing for the rich. In his drive to change france, mr macron will have to overcome a fierce current of resistance. Stephen sackur, bbc news, paris. You can see stephens hardtalk special on the road in france on the bbc iplayer or across the bbc news channel tomorrow. Newsnight is coming up on bbc two, heres emily. Tonight we talk live to the first secretary of state. And as rape allegations surface about Harvey Weinstein, we ask if the code of silence is now shattered for good. Join me now on bbc two. Thats newsnight with emily. H
Who has died at the age of 80. Dubbed the godfather of italian gastronomy, he was known for his Popular Television programmes and the chain of restaurants he co founded. Lets have a look at what else is coming up this evening on bbc news. In a moment, well get the latest from our Political Correspondent vicki young from westminster as we await news on priti patels future, and well continue to bring you updates throughout the evening. At seven oclock, beyond 100 days hears from former us nato ambassador Nicholas Burns as donald trump continues his tour of asia. And later on, at ten forty, well be joined by broadcaster and author damejoan bakewell and camilla tominey, Political Editor at the express, for a look at tomorrows papers. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Lets get more on our top story. Priti patels future as International Development secretary is looking increasingly uncertain tonight. Priti patel landed at heathrow today after being summoned back to london from an official trip to
In sport, liverpool manager, jurgen klopp, says he has Nothing To Say about Phillipe Coutinhos future as his side prepare for theirfirst game in the Champions League and can you be fat and fit . I have been down to this gym every day for the last 20 years and have never had a day off. I am full of fitness. Scientists say the ideas a myth, and being overweight can increase your risk of a heart attack by around a quarter. More from them later. And the weather. Good morning. Rain going east and into the north sea. Behind that, sunshine and showers. Some will be heavy and thundery. In the sunshine, it will be quite pleasant. I will have more in 15 minutes. Thank you, carol. Good morning. First, our main story. The government is pushing for a temporary Customs Union to be put in place when britain leaves the European Union to try to smooth the way for business and prevent chaos on the uks borders. Thereve been warnings about the extra pressure ports could be under if they face an increase i
Drivers are told to take care in fog and freezing conditions, as a coach overturns on the mao in oxfordshire, injuring 17 people. Good evening, and welcome to bbc news. The new years honours list has been published, and among the many sports starts named is andy murray, the world number one, whos knighted for his services to tennis. Hes joined by olympic champion mo farah in a list dominated by britains olympic and paralympic champions. Our correspondent andy swiss has more details. At the end of a glittering yearfor british sport, for five of its greatest stars, the greatest honours. First, a knighthood for the man who spent 2016 scaling dizzying new heights. Wimbledon champion again, a supreme performance. After winning a second wimbledon, a second olympics and the world number one spot, its now sir andy murray, a fitting finish to a remarkable season. Theres also a new title for mo fa rahs collection. Gold for Great Britain again the double double. He described his knighthood as a d
Drivers are told to take care in fog and freezing conditions, as a coach overturns on the mao in oxfordshire, injuring 17 people. Good evening, and welcome to bbc news. The new years honours list has been published, and among the many sports starts named is andy murray, the world number one, whos knighted for his services to tennis. Hes joined by olympic champion mo farah in a list dominated by britains olympic and paralympic champions. Our correspondent andy swiss has more details. At the end of a glittering yearfor british sport, for five of its greatest stars, the greatest honours. First, a knighthood for the man who spent 2016 scaling dizzying new heights. Wimbledon champion again, a supreme performance. After winning a second wimbledon, a second olympics and the world number one spot, its now sir andy murray, a fitting finish to a remarkable season. Theres also a new title for mo fa rahs collection. Gold for Great Britain again the double double. He described his knighthood as a d