The Football World pays tribute to the former england manger Graham Taylor whos died suddenly aged 72. And we speak to the writer of la la land the man whos brought the art of the musical back to hollywood. And coming up in the sport on bbc news west hams star player Dimitri Payet wants to leave and is refusing to play for the club this weekend. But the manager says he wont be sold. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. A former mi6 officer has gone into hiding after being named as the source of the latest allegations against President Elect donald trump. Christopher steele produced a dossier last year which included the allegations that mr trump had been caught in compromising financial and sexual activities. The allegations are unproven and americas cia, which has acknowledged the existence of the dossier, says it has made no judgement about its credibility. Heres our security correspondent Gordon Corera on the british connection. The murky world of intelligence gathering
In some areas. Tributes to the former england Football Manager graham taylor, whos died at the age of 72. And we speak to the writer of la la land the man whos brought the art of the musical back to hollywood. And coming up in sportsday later in the hour on bbc news, west hams star player Dimitri Payet Goes On Strike and demands a transfer, but the club say they wont sell him. Good evening. Donald trump seems to be at odds with some of his key Cabinet Nominees on some of the vital questions facing the new administration. His choice for new head of the cia, mike pompeo, has strongly endorsed the work of the Us Intelligence Community Hours after it was criticised by the President Elect. And generaljames mattis, nominated for defense secretary, accused russia of trying to break up nato and of being a threat to europe in contrast to mr trumps wish for much closer ties with President Putin. Our correspondent nick bryant reports from washington. A week before inauguration day, its usually an
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