Good afternoon, and welcome to the Bbc News at one. Several major Trade Unions have appealed directly to Sir Keir Starmer to reverse the decision to take away the Winter Fuel Payment for millions of pensioners. The plan to make it means tested was announced shortly after the election, with both the prime Minister And Chancellor insisting its necessary, and the money needs to be spent elsewhere. But tomorrow some of the governments own mps plan to abstain from a Commons Vote on the change, rather than backing it. Our Employment Correspondent Zoe Conway has the latest. Trade unions are celebrating that the Labour Party is back. For Trade Unions are celebrating that the Labour Party is back. The Labour Party is back. For the first time in the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 years the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 years under the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 years under a first time in 15 y
Primary was today. Not to be confused with super tuesday which was, i think, 11 years ago [ light laughter ] thats right, the mini tuesday primary was today, where six states held their primaries. So after tonight, we might finally know once and for all whether Tulsi Gabbard can take a hint [ laughter and applause well see what the math says after tonight. President trump told reporters today that he has not been tested for the coronavirus but just to be safe, the virus has decided to selfquarantine [ laughter and applause according to a political analyst, president Trumps Campaign strategy is to paint his potential opponent, former Vice President joe biden as senile what you cant just call your opponent the thing that you are. [ light laughter ] i mean, that would be like saying that Hillary Clinton was crooked. Oh oh, crap, oh [ light laughter ] hes going to win again, oh, no. Thats right, President Trump wants to paint joe biden as senile by highlighting his recent verbal blunders u
In spain says all three could swim. She blames a fault with the pool concerns for australias wildlife as an extreme heatwave hits the country, putting increasing pressure on authorities battling the bushfires. Englands cricketers are frustrated on day three of their first test against south africa as the hosts continue to build a healthy second innings lead. Coming up in half hour, mike corey travels across malaysia, venturing deep the rainforest of borneo in the travel show. Hello, a very good morning to you. Welcome to bbc news, and my apologies for having a post christmas croak in my throat. Over 1,000 people, from household names to previously unsung volunteers, have been recognised in the new year honours list. Sir elton john receives the highest accolade, hes been made a companion of honour. 0ther singers feature 0livia newtonjohn becomes a dame, and billy ocean is made an mbe. The film directors sam mendes and Steve Mcqueen are knighted. Four members of englands world cup winnin
In spain says all three could swim. She blames a fault with the pool concerns for australias wildlife as an extreme heatwave hits the country, putting increasing pressure on authorities battling the bushfires. A crisis for englands cricket team on day three as hosts south africa lead by more than 350 runs in the second innings. Coming up click presents highlights from their live show earlier this year and travels to california, to test a robot with nasa. Over a thousand people from household names to previously unsung volunteers have been recognised in the new year honours list. Sir elton john receives the highest accolade hes been made a companion of honour. 0ther singers feature 0livia newtonjohn who becomes a dame, and billy ocean is made an mbe. The film directors, sam mendes and Steve Mcqueen are knighted. Four members of englands World Cup Winning Cricket Team 0wen morgan, ben stokes, joe root and jos buttler have also had their achievements recognised. This report from our enter
Mikel arteta, as their next manager. It is so easy to leave me all alone with the memory. One of Andrew Lloyd Webbers most famous musicals transfers to the big screen today well ask why so many critics have their claws out for cats. Iamat i am at Somerset House. Indoors enjoy the sights of the gingerbread centre. Outdoor, rain, particularly in Eastern England. Yourforecast coming up. Its friday the 20th of december. Our top story the Prime Ministers brexit divorce deal will be put before Parliament Later. It comes in a year where theresa may, then mrjohnson, wrestled with mps over their plans. Today is expected to feel very different as the government now has a strong majority. Officially known as the eu Withdrawal Agreement, it is the legislation needed to make brexit happen. This week, it was announced that the government would add a clause to rule out any extension beyond december 2020, ending what Boris Johnson calls years of deadlock, dither and delay. Now, with a majority of 80,