That enables us to have fixed term parliaments. At this point in time i believe it is right for us to have this boat in this house and this debate and it is right for members of this house to vote and explain why brass do have a General Election at this stage. I will not take further interventions for a while. This is a limited time debate and members wish to make their contributions. Today we take a new question, how best to secure these stability and certainty we need over the long term to get the right deal for britain. In Brexit Negotiations and make the most of the opportunities ahead, how do we do this . Ive gone to the conclusion that the answer is to hold a General Election now, in this window of opportunity, before the negotiations begin. I believe it is in Britains National interest to hold an election now, and a General Election is the best way to strengthen britains and the negotiations ahead. Because securing the right Dealfor Britain is my priority, and Iam Dealfor Britai
Members of the british house of commons yesterday backed a motion to allow the Prime Minister to call an early election on june 8, despite some criticism from about a dozen members, the final vote was 52213. The debate and vote came one day after Prime Minister theresa may made the surprise announcement for the snap election in london stating was the best way forward to ensure a unified front on brexit negotiations. Heres the 90 minute debate leading up to the vote. Motion oncome to the the early parliamentary general election to move the motion, i call the Prime Minister. P. M. May thank you, mr. Speaker. Beg to move that motion confronts every member of this house with a clear and simple opportunity, a chance to vote for a general election that will secure a strong and stable leadership the country needs to see us through brexit and beyond. It invites each one of us to do the right thing for britain and to vote for an election that is in our countrys National Interest. My priority wh
In two hours. Relief for renters, for now, as the ban on evictions in england is extended. Man united captain Harry Maguire arrested after an alleged incident with the police. Manchester uniteds captain, Harry Maguire is due in a greek court, after an alleged altercation, with police. And the uplifting tale of the pop star, the london student, and a gift of £23,000. And coming up on bbc news, zak crawley hits a maiden test hundred as england look to set a commanding total on day one of the final test with pakistan. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Tighter lockdown restrictions are being introduced for more People Living in parts of the north west of england, to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. From midnight tomorrow residents in 0ldham, along with those living in blackburn and the pendle district in lancashire, wont be able to socialise with anyone outside their own household, and they should avoid all but essentialjourneys on public transport. Gatherings su
Russian doctors now say the opposition activist, Alexei Navalny, can be transported to germany for treatment. His supporters believe his release was delayed until no traces of poison could be found inside him. It could still be several hours before he leaves siberia. Mr navalny became unwell after drinking tea at an airport cafe. Moscow strongly denies he was poisoned. Earlier the spokesman for the hospital where mr navalny is being treated, explained why the possible plans to move mr navalny had changed. Translation the relatives of the patient have made multiple requests for him to be transported. They are relatives, family members, and they, like other people, have been given all the information about his condition, the diagnosis, and they are ready to accept the risk of transportation. We have, therefore, decided not to oppose transferring the patient to another clinic. It will be the one the relatives choose. Applause. It will be the ones the relatives choose, once it is confirmed