This programme contains scenes of repetitive flashing images tonight at ten the end of an era. The Prime Ministers most senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, has left downing street for good. A very public exit he was supposed to stay until christmas, but, after a power struggle inside Boris Johnsons inner circle was made public, it was decided he should go. Dominic cummings has been the Prime Ministers most influential and most controversial adviser during his time in government. Also on the programme tonight. Almost half a century after he murdered 13 women, the yorkshire ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, has died. He had coronavirus. President trump says no lockdown for america as he finally comes close to admitting hes leaving the white house next year. I will not go. This administration will not be going to a lockdown. Hopefully, whatever happens in the future, who knows which administration it will be, i guess time will tell. A radical shake up in how students apply to university in england,
With offers after exam results instead of predicted grades. And a place in euro 2020 the Scotland Team party well into the night after qualifying for their first major tournament in more than 20 years. And coming up on bbc news, rory mcilroy faces a battle to make the cut at the masters. A poor opening round means his hopes of a career grand slam are slipping away again this year. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The Prime Ministers most senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, has left downing street for good. He walked out of downing street very publicly a short while ago after clearing his desk. Yesterday, he said he would be staying until the end of the year. It comes after downing streets director of Communications Lee cain, who was a close ally of mrcummings, stood down this week amid reports of internal tensions in the Prime Ministers team. This report from our deputy Political Editor vicki young contains flash photography. Leaving for the final time after a power strug
Players as a show of support against racism. It follows booing from a section of supporters is there any zoom at the inn . How School Nativities are going online this year. Good morning. It is a foggy start once again in parts of south Eastern England in particular. That will be slow to live it. Some wont lift at all. For the brighter skies but some rain and stronger winds in the north. Its all going on. Detailed in ten minutes. Good morning. Its tuesday, the 8th of december. Our top story. Its day one of the vaccine rollout or v day as the uk begins the process of immunising people against coronavirus. The first batch of an initial 800,000 doses have been delivered to hospitals across the country. The Prime Minister has called it a huge step forward in the fight against the disease. Heres our health reporterjim reed. Its the moment these nhs workers have been waiting for since the start of the pandemic. Weve got everything we need now. The first Mass Vaccination Programme for covid 19
Tonight, south americas wealthiest country had a new liter, chile has elected michelle bechelet. Lucy i cant newman in santiago. She is back. Chiles michelle bachelet, elected against on the promise of ambitious reforms to make south americas economy stable. The constitution for a democracy that ensures rights for people and guarantees that the voice of the pour majority will not be silenced in the minority. The appeal is unquestionable. This will guarantee my study can study for free. No match for bachelet which seems to be the high abstension. The low voter turnout a big disappointment. They are making the point that they are not coming to vote because its not to do the reforms. That wont be chiles biggest challenge. She has tefl jokingly told crowds that they have such big expectations, they believe she cans fix marital programs. She is afraid those expectations may be unrealistically high. Free quality education to all to better distribution of we cant and a new constitution. Voter
We examine whats behind mounting attacks by insurgents. Woodruff why is los angeles throwing parties in a park long ruled by rival gangs . We profile a program putting a dent on gang related crime, in the first of three stories on stopping gun violence. When i was growing up, i wouldnt dare to go on that side unless i had a gun. Theres still resent many towards that side and theres animosity towards that side. This brings us together. 9 suarez political cartoons can provoke anger, poke fun, even inspire. Christina bellantoni gets one authors take on the art of controversy. Boss tweed famously said i dont give a damn what they write about me. My constituents cant read. But get rid of those damned pictures. They can all see the damned pictures. Woodruff and a pioneering White House Correspondent who fired questions at ten president s died over the weekend. Margaret warner looks back at the life of helen thomas. Thats all ahead on tonights newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has