Off in hong kong, which is in lockdown preparing for a rivalfrom the chinese president xi jinping. Lockdown preparing for a rivalfrom the chinese president xijinping. He is arriving to mark the 20th Anniversary of the handover from britain to china. It is his first visit to the city as chinese leader and protest are expected. 26 activists were arrested on wednesday after occupying a monument to the reunification. Our correspondent joins us now from hong kong. What is expected today . The chinese president expected to land around midday, but his visit has already been marred by a series of small scale guerilla type protests. The latest one overnight happened just behind me, about two dozen pro democracy protesters were arrested. They were demanding greater Voting Rights for hong kong, as well as the unconditional release ofa as well as the unconditional release of a chinese civilians. We believe they are still in police custody. We are also expecting more smaller scale protests to come.
Off in hong kong, which is in lockdown preparing for a rivalfrom the chinese president xi jinping. Lockdown preparing for a rivalfrom the chinese president xijinping. He is arriving to mark the 20th Anniversary of the handover from britain to china. It is his first visit to the city as chinese leader and protest are expected. 26 activists were arrested on wednesday after occupying a monument to the reunification. Our correspondent joins us now from hong kong. What is expected today . The chinese president expected to land around midday, but his visit has already been marred by a series of small scale guerilla type protests. The latest one overnight happened just behind me, about two dozen pro democracy protesters were arrested. They were demanding greater Voting Rights for hong kong, as well as the unconditional release ofa as well as the unconditional release of a chinese civilians. We believe they are still in police custody. We are also expecting more smaller scale protests to come.
In the draw after losing in the draw, after losing their qualifying matches. The man who rode red rum to two of his three Grand National wins, brian fletcher, has died. He was 69. Fletcher won the national as a 20 year old in 1968 aboard red alligator, but will be best remembered for his back to back wins at Aintree On Red Rum in the seventies. England captain Alastair Cook will meet director of cricket Andrew Strauss tomorrow, but no decision on his role as test captain is expected to be made. Cook admitted to having questions over his position during the recent 4 0 series defeat in india. Our reporter tim peach is with the one day squad in mumbai. The meeting is part of the Debriefing Process that england hold after every series. There have been calls for cook to resign, though it is understood we will not hear any decision from him until next month. Englands one day team have been playing here in mumbai. Jonny ba i rstow playing here in mumbai. Jonny bairstow gave his backing to his
Determined today as staff vote on changes to their pensions. If the deal gets the go ahead, it could secure the companys survival in the uk. In sport, it was a weekend full of shocks in the fa cup action. Two non league sides are into the fifth round. Sutton united beat leeds yesterday. The emotional impact of the city. One mans Exploration Of Urban Britain and how it affects the way we feel. And carol has the weather. Good morning. A cold and frosty start in scotland this morning, temperatures currently in the highlands 8 or 9 but here there will be some sunshine. For the rest of the uk, cloudy, damp, some hill fog around as well and weve got Rain Sweeping in from the south west. Ill have more details a little earlier this morning at 6 13am. Thanks for the reminder. See you then good morning. First, our main story. President trump has insisted that his temporary travel ban on people from seven Middle Eastern and african countries is not about religion but terrorism, and protecting ame
Well look ahead to super bowl 51 and the growing popularity of america football, here in the uk hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until am this morning. We also want to hear from you this morning if youve had trouble getting hold of fresh vegetables. Poor Growing Conditions in europe are causing a shortage and tesco has started to ration Iceberg Lettuces. To stop Smaller Stores buying from them in bulk. Well have the details on this and find out if its going to get worse. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the Hashtag Victorialive and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today theresa may has arrived in malta for an informal one day summit of eu leaders. Shell brief European Union leaders on her meeting with donald trump, and is expected to stress that she wants a positive and constructive relationship with the eu after brexit. Kevin connolly reports. The cannons will welcome the eu leaders to their fi