Hello and welcome to world news today. Us secretary of state mike pompeo has dismissed questions about Donald Trumps attempts to push ukraine and china to investigate democratic rival joe biden as a silly gotcha game. Democrats leading the impeachment inquiry into President Trump have issued a legal order demanding the white house hand over more documents on its dealings with ukraine. Mr trump is accused of abusing his position to put pressure on the ukrainian leader to investigate mr biden. Our north america correspondent Chris Buckler reports. No matter where americas commander in chief goes, theres no escape from the talk of impeachment, or the many questions about his request for a Foreign Government to investigate one of his political rivals. Requests for documents from the white house have become demands. With a subpoena issued by the democrats, alongside a strongly worded letter, that accuses the president of choosing a path of defiance, obstruction and cover up. Among the many
Football association for his social media post about team mate Benjamin Mendy. Thank you. And darren has the forecast. The sun is out, chance to dry off today but there is a hurricane called lorenzo heading towards the uk. We will have a look at its history and where its going and what impact we can expect in the next few days. I shall see you later on here in the studio, thank you, darren. Also coming up tributes are paid to former itn and bbc newsreader and former question time host Peter Sissons, who has died at the age of 77. Hello, everyone this is afternoon live. Im simon mccoy. In his first Conference Speech as conservative leader, borisjohnson has called for compromise from brussels, saying the proposals he is putting forward to resolve the brexit deadlock are constructive and reasonable. The Prime Minister used his speech to confirm parts of his new offer to the eu. His proposed brexit deal is being briefed to eu Member States now. And will be formally presented to the negotia
Dominic raab, telling delegates farm, all Council Approved that the government will strive businesses. Dog lover Danielle Foley in faith for a good brexit deal. But mr raab went on to say that bought her new puppy, a beagle she if that couldnt be achieved the government was very clear called winston, from a licensed on the next course of action. Puppy he said people had had called winston, from a licensed puppy farm called winston, from a licensed puppyfarm in more than enough of eu called winston, from a licensed puppy farm in carmarthenshire after leaders disrespecting seeing him advertised online. She british Prime Ministers. Paid the breeder directly £650. But our chief Political Correspondent within days, winston had fallen vicki young is in manchester. Seriously ill with a highly good evening vicki. And the message contagious disease that is often fatal. Two oclock in the morning, here is a simple one. We heard later the vet rang my mum and said, his as well from watts of other
Its sunday the 6th of october. Our top story. Borisjohnson has Boris Johnson has urged borisjohnson has urged the European Union to so it is willing to compromise on a brexit deal. Writing in two sunday newspapers, he says his proposals are picking up support among mps on all sides. Lets speak to our political reporter. Is there any sense that this new deal is gathering any momentum . In his article, borisjohnson gathering any momentum . In his article, Boris Johnson calls gathering any momentum . In his article, borisjohnson calls on us tojoin at the article, borisjohnson calls on us to join at the negotiating table in a spirit of compromise and cooperation. He uses the analogy of the ukjumping to an island in the middle of the river and he wants the eu to do the same. There were some calls for showing a vote of support, in parliament, but there are no plans for that to happen. In his article, borisjohnson suggests omentum is building among parliamentarians for his deal. He says there
Support among mps. A controversial debate on allowing married men to be catholic priests will be held at the vatican. More success for Great Britain at the world athletics championships. The mens and womens sprint relay teams both won silver. It was Dina Asher Smiths third medal of the competition. Good morning to you. It has been a very wet night with surface water flooding across parts of scotland and northern and eastern parts of england. Take care if you are heading out first thing this morning. More rain to come in eastern areas but brightening up with sunshine across the west. I will have all the details for you a little later on. Its sunday 6th october. Our top story Boris Johnson has urged the European Union to show that its willing to compromise with the uk on a brexit deal. Writing in two sunday newspapers, the Prime Minister appeals to the eu to begin serious negotiations, saying that his proposals are picking up support among mps on all sides. Lets speak to our political co