As of this evening to be impeached by the house of representatives. The president said leading into this he was not going to be watching what was transpiring up today up on capitol hill. Im told as it relates to the president over here at the white house he will be having a series of policy meetings throughout the day, probably making phone calls as well before he leaves for that Campaign Event in michigan later this evening. He did huddle last night here at the white house with Top Republicans in advance of this vote up on the hill today. One of those was Top Republican in the house, Kevin Mccarthy who gave this readout earlier today. Listen. He is focused on what the American People need but it is the strength of who he is. That is why we have a Strong Economy. Why well come out of this. Why, when you look at this, at the end of the day, everything speaker promised democrats, the poll numbers are low, theyre divided. Reporter democrat argue that the president abused his office by try
Right to apologise. The green party will promise to invest £100 billion a year for a decade to rid the uk of fossil fuels, as it launches its campaign. We have to make this investment if we are going to tackle the Climate Emergency and we have to make it now rather than in ten years time. Well bring you the latest election developments live from downing street throught the programme. Im anita mcveigh. The other stories this morning. The trial of the man accused of murdering british backpacker Grace Millane begins in new zealand. A bbc investigation finds that prosecutors used evidence provided by so called paedophile hunters in more than 250 cases against suspected abusers last year. Marks spencer says it is rapidly pushing ahead with its turnaround plan after news of a half year sales slump. Eight goals, two red cards, two penalties, and two own goals. And an amazing second half comeback. Chelsea hold ajax to a dramatic 4 1; draw. Well have the full report in the sport later this hou
And Prince George turns six contests finish today. The lib dems unveil the third in line to the throne is seen grinning in photos taken to mark his birthday by his mother, their new leader later. The duchess of cambridge. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. One of borisjohnsons most outspoken critics sir alan duncan shane lowry says hes realised has resigned as europe minister a day before the next leader of a childhood dream after winning the conservative party is announced. Conservative Party Members have the open championship until five oclock this evening to return their ballot for either at royal portrush. Jeremy hunt or borisjohnson. The winner will be this is what it felt like to walk up revealed at 11am tomorrow. The 18th in front of a partisan sir alans resignation comes crowd who loved seeing an irishman after chancellor Philip Hammond win this championship on irish soil. He was dominant on the final day, and justice secretary david gauke eventually winning by six sho
Fruitjuices and fizzy drinks are linked to increased chances of getting cancer, according to a major new study. The French Parliament approves a new tax on Technology Giants that could provoke retaliation from the United States. Crunch time as england take on australia at edgbaston the winners will play new zealand in the final at lords on sunday. Dream start for england. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Three iranian boats have tried to intercept a British Oil Tanker near the island of abu musa in the strait of hormuz in the persian gulf, a strategically important passage in the oil and gas trade. The uks ministry of defence said the iranian boats, believed to belong to the revolutionary guards, asked the oil tanker to stop in iranian waters close by, but withdrew after a british warship was positioned between them and the oil tanker, and a warning was issued. Iran has denied any encounter between its forces and foreign ships in the last 2a hours. Relations between iran and
The most played song goes to. If i lay here would you lie with me and just forget the world . Chasing cars by snow patrol, its been crowned the most played song of the 21st century on uk radio. And englands netballers could qualify for the semi finals of the netball world cup in liverpool today. They need to beat trindad and tobago. Coming up, gazing at the moon weve got some spectacular pictures to show you of the Lunar Eclipse. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at 9. Comments made by President Trump about four congresswomen have been condemned as racist by the us house of representatives. The president called for these women from minority backgrounds to go back to their countries of origin, despite all being us citizens. Shortly after the vote, a democrat politician called for mr trump to be impeached. 0ur north america correspondent david willis reports. A row that started in cyberspace became all the more human, not to mention personal, on the floor of the nations capital, a