Can use the next general election to have their say on a final deal with the European Union and to force a future government to change course if they dont like it. The environment secretary, michael gove, makes his comments in the daily telegraph, a day after theresa mays agreement in brussels cleared the way for trade talks. The cabinet is expected to meet in the next fortnight to discuss britains future relationship with the eu. With me is our political correspondent, jonathan blake. In some ways, its a statement of the obvious because the government can bind its excesses, opponents can change the arrangement but what is the message that michael gove is trying to get across whether growth a difficult one, a lot of people are scratching their heads and wondering what hes up to. Hes making the point that once britain has left the European Union, it will be free as he sees it, to take back control of oui he sees it, to take back control of our laws and borders and if voters dont like th
Will not do it. And we have datelined later on. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Heavy snowfalls across parts of the uk are causing widespread disruption this morning. An amber weather alert is in place for wales, the midlands and southern england. Wales has been particularly badly affected with over 20 centimetres of snow falling in parts of powys. Police are warning of treacherous driving conditions and several roads have been closed. We will be like in some of the areas affected shortly. Simon clemison reports. It could be a scene from the snowman. White the new green, as you fly over parts of wales. Sledge down it, sculpt it, throw it. It might not look any different to the snow which has already fallen in shropshire, but it is coming from a different place, and that could mean it has a much bigger effect. A band of rain, this time persistent, is drifting in from the south west and is set to push against the cold air, potentially leading to heavy and continuous falls across wi
Deal with the eu. Students could save thousands of pounds on tuition fees with a proposal for shorter, two year degree courses. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Heavy snowfall is causing severe disruption for travellers in parts of the uk this morning. An amber weather alert is in place for wales, the midlands and southern england. Up to 28cm of snow has been recorded in some areas. Police are warning of treacherous driving conditions, while birmingham and stansted airports have closed due to heavy snowfall. Well be live in some of the affected areas shortly and also get an update on the travel implications. But first, this report from simon clemison. It could be a scene from the snowman. White the new green, as you fly over parts of wales. Sledge down it, sculpt it, throw it. It might not look any different to the snow which has already fallen in shropshire, but it is coming from a different place, and that could mean it has a much bigger effect. A band of rain, this time persi
Coming up, premier League Action under way. Southampton at home to arsenal. Arsenal could move back up into the top four, but running at a time. Charlie austin scoring in the second minute of the game, that is how it is remaining with just over 15 minutes left to play. It is derby day in manchester. This time round, the stakes are high. City premier league leaders, they could open up an11 point league leaders, they could open up an 11 point lead on united in second. A record, winning today, they will win 1a league games in a 10w. They will win 1a league games in a row. Not that Pep Guardiola is getting ahead of himself. row. Not that Pep Guardiola is getting ahead of himself. If you have to play one game for a record, you forget what you have to do to win the games. It would be nice, meaning we won. Sooner or later the record will be broken. It is what we have to do to win the game, that is my concern. I dont want us to feel any kind of pressure. I want us to feel it is a match, like w