The princes decision. Also on the programme tonight. On the campaign trail on teesside, borisjohnson holds out the prospect of major changes to National Insurance. And in london, the lib dems publish their manifesto, pledging to stop brexit if theyre elected. At the impeachment inquiry in washington, a us diplomat says he followed Donald Trumps orders to put pressure on ukraine to investigate a political rival. And the special one is on the move again. This time its to spurs, where hes signed a four year deal. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news, its a winning start for Great Britain in the revamped davis cup, beating the netherlands 2 1 in their Opening Group game. Good evening. Prince andrew, whos been engulfed in controversy because of his links with the convicted sex offenderjeffrey epstein, has announced he will not undertake any royal duties for the foreseeable future. The prince, whos 59, acknowledged that the epstein scandal had become a major disruption to the royal family,
We all pay in National Insurance. And at the impeachment inquiry in washington, a us diplomat says he followed president trumps orders to pressure ukraine to investigate a political rival. And at 11 30 well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers 0wenjones and dia chakravarty. Stay with us for that. Good evening. Prince andrew, whos been engulfed in controversy because of his links with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has announced he will not undertake any royal duties for the foreseeable future. The prince, whos 59, acknowledged that the epstein scandal had become a major disruption to the royal family following his widely criticised interview with bbc newsnight last week. He said he deeply sympathised with epsteins victims and that he unequivocally regretted what he called his ill judged association with the man who took his own life in prison in august this year. 0ur royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell has the story. Driving himself into Buckingham
Of poor on 6 in the evening right here in moscow welcome to our to international i mean and oneill. General Election Campaigning in the u. K. Off to a tempered start this weapon stay with Boris Johnson launching a series of skipping attacks on the Opposition Leader the Prime Minister appealed to the public to vote for his conservative party rather than labor which he claimed failed to take a tough enough line. Come with us a government that believes britain should stand tool in the world ok with generally cool being in the labor party who sided with putin when russia ordered poisonings on the streets of songs pre. We cross live to a party to in london for more hi there kate what weve just heard from the pm wasnt the only attack was that which invoked moscow or Jeremy Corbin they came thick and fast on campaigning as only just begun. Union yes youre right campaigning has only just begun its day one here of campaigning and as you said an incredible start so far very eventful i mean the P
Desperation in a ruckus protests and violence gripping the country and. Since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. Around the clock across the world this is our international from the team and myself you know neil alone welcome. General election campaigning in the u. K. House got off to a bad tempered start this wouldnt say with Boris Johnson launching its number of scathing attacks on the Labor Party Leader the Prime Minister stated the public code vote for him. Who he claimed feel to hold russia to a college over its alleged poisoning of a former spy in sort of spree last. Come with us a government that believes britain should stand tool in the world ok with generally cool being in the labor party who sided with putin when russia ordered poisonings on the streets. Lets cross to Kate Partridge in loving kate what weve just heard there from the pm wasnt the only attack directed out the Opposition Leader oh either its day one of campaigning we should remember as well quite a while to go. I
Commissioner, will not happen. Well hear from child abuse survivors. Of the five of us, only three of us got some form of justice, and thatjust, it isnt fair. It isnt fair, because he abused all of us, and he should be in prison for what he did to all of us. And the family of an 18 year old woman whos being held in a controversial secure Mental Health facility say theyve been told experts fear for her life. Bethanys dad, jeremy says hes devastated to have to leave his daughter in a place where shes left locked in a room and the system is broken. Hello and welcome to the programme. Were live until 11 this morning. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about use the hashtag victoria live. If youre emailing and are happy for us to contact you, and maybe want to take part in the programme, please include your phone number in your message. If you text, youll be charged at the Standard Network rate. First, Annita Mcveigh has the news. Prince andrews offer to co operate with an inve