Mobility adviser chose to step down. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. All the members of the board of the governments social Mobility Commission have resigned tonight in protest at what they say is a lack of progress towards a fairer britain. In a Resignation Letter seen by the observer newspaper, alan milburn, the former labour minister who led the commission, said he had little hope theresa mays government was capable of making the changes necessary to deliver a more equal society. His three fellow commissioners, including the former conservative cabinet minister, baroness shephard, also walked out. Im joined by our Political Correspondent alex forsyth. What has been going on . A series of newspaper reports which carried the story. The observer had the most detail which carries the full Resignation Letter from alan milburn in which he said he doesnt believe the government has enough bandwidth to tackle the social injustices in society and says it is preoccupied with brexit, unde
Because he lied to the Vice President and the fbi. Its a shame, he said, because his actions during the transition were lawful, there was nothing to hide. Many people are asking why Michael Flynn, a former three star general, did not tell the truth to the fbi about his meetings with the russian ambassador, as the president said, his actions were not against the law, but mr trumps tweet leads to a bigger question, did you know Michael Flynn have lied to the fbi . This is a problem because the former head of the fbi james comey has testified under oath that the president asked him to drop an investigation into Michael Flynn. Legal analysts are now wondering if the president was trying to stop an inquiry into his former adviser, knowing he was guilty, in other words, was he trying to obstruct justice . On this vote, 51 in favour and 49 against. It should have been a momentous day for donald trump, republicans had finally united by a tax bill a welcome distraction and at last a legislative
A government that is not fully on track, where people have differing views, dont always agree with each other. It does portray, paint a picture, of a other. It does portray, paint a picture, ofa prime other. It does portray, paint a picture, of a Prime Minister who is not in full control. It is damaging for theresa may. Alan milburn is an ex labour minister. He was due to step down next year anyway. Is this grand standing from the labour side with delahey has gone suddenly. He says he will not be replying. It is it obvious that since 2012 when he was appointed by the coalition government. And it is notjust in resigning. It is three other commissioners as well. One a conservative cabinet minister, two others, one academic and one a chief social mobility. This is bigger than party politics. The government has commented, thanking mr bellbird for his work. Mrmilburn. And thanking mr bellbird for his work. Mr milburn. And with everyone to have the opportunity to go as far as the talents tak
President and the fbi. Its a shame, he said, because his actions during the transition were lawful, there was nothing to hide. Many people are asking why Michael Flynn, a former three star general, did not tell the truth to the fbi about his meetings with the russian ambassador, as the president said, his actions were not against the law, but mr trumps tweet leads to a bigger question, did you know Michael Flynn have lied to the fbi . This is a problem because the former head of the fbi james comey has testified under oath that the president asked him to drop an investigation into Michael Flynn. Legal analysts are now wondering if the president was trying to stop an inquiry into his former adviser, knowing he was guilty, in other words, was he trying to obstruct justice . On this vote, the yays are 51, and the nays are 49. It should have been a momentous day for donald trump, republicans had finally united behind tax bill, a welcome distraction and at last a legislative victory. But no
Health conditions. And its feared the croydon cat killer could be responsible for up to 400 cat deaths since 2015. Well look at whats being done to find the culprit. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victoria live, and if you text you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. We will hear from the australian mp who proposed to psni partner during a debate on same sex marriage. Britain and the European Union appear close to reaching a deal that will clear the way for the second phase of brexit talks. Eu sources said the two sides were nearing solutions, ahead of theresa mays meeting with the European Commission president , Jean Claude Juncker, in brussels this afternoon. Diplomats held negotiations through the night on the last remaining Sticking Point the irish border. 0ur europe correspondent, adam fleming reports. Three trips in three months. Now, the Prime Minister