The former Health Minister Nadine dorries becomes the newest Culture Secretary. A very busy day in Downing Street. In the latest appointment. Much more on all the changes in the next hour. In our other news a Record Jump in inflation to 3. 2 , the highest level in almost a decade, as the price of Food And Transportation goes up. Government scientific advisers warn there could be a surge in the number of people needing Hospital Treatment in england for covid. Ministers say theyre working to avoid that. And to boldly go four Amateur Astronauts make history as the first all civilian crew to blast off into space. Good afternoon, welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister is reshuffling his top team of government ministers, as wide ranging changes see some big names leave or move within the cabinet. After a long conversation with the Prime Minister in Downing Street, Dominic Raab has been demoted from the Foreign Secretary position, becoming justice secretary, with the additional roles of Lord
Now on bbc news, hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk. Im stephen sackur. And today im on the shores of Italys Lake Como at the Ambrosetti Forum an annual opportunity for politicians on both sides of the atlantic to gather and talk geopolitics. And this year there is one dominant issue the us Led Pull out from afghanistan. Now that its done, how does america see itself and its global role . Well, my guess is influential american senator lindsey graham, a close confidant of Donald Trump. Is america first now a bipartisan consensus . Senator lindsey graham, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you. America is sacrificing no more Blood And Treasure in afghanistan, isnt that a source of profound relief to The American people . Er, no. I think most americans are upset that we left our afghan allies behind. I think most americans are upset that we have american citizens behind enemy lines, i think a lot of americans wanted to wash their hands of afghanistan. Its been 20 years. Thats what the polls say. The p
Now on bbc news, hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk. Im stephen sackur. Today i am on the shores of Italys Lake Como at an annual opportunity for politicians on both sides of the atlantic to gather and talk geopolitics. And this year there is one dominant issue, the us led pull out from afghanistan. Now that its done, how does america see itself . And its global role . Well, my guess is influential american senator lindsey graham, a close confidant of Donald Trump. Is america first now a bipartisan consensus . Senator lindsey graham, welcome. Thank you. America is sacrificing no more Blood And Treasure in afghanistan, isnt that a source of profound relief to the american people . Er, no. I think most americans are upset that we left our afghan allies behind. I think most americans are upset that we left american citizens behind enemy lines, i think a lot of americans wanted to wash their hands of afghanistan. It has been 20 years. That is what the polls say, the american public had had enou
And today im on The shores of Italys Lake Como at The ambrosetti forum, an annual opportunity for politicians on both sides of The atlantic to gaTher and talk geopolitics, and this year, There is one dominant issue The us led Pull Out from afghanistan. Now that its done, how does america see itself and its global role . Well, my guest is influential american senator lindsey graham, a close confidant of Donald Trump. Is America First now a bipartisan consensus . Senator lindsey graham, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you. America is sacrificing no more Blood And Treasure in afghanistan. Isnt that a source of profound relief to The American people . No, i think most americans are upset that we left our afghan allies behind. I think most americans are upset that we have american citizens behind enemy lines. I think a lot of americans wanted to wash Their hands of afghanistan its been 20 years. Thats what The polls say. Yeah, but. The polls say that The American public had had enough. But not n
Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. The talibans co Founder And Head of its political wing, mullah abdul ghani baradar, is in Kabulfor Talks on forming a new afghan government. Hes the most senior Taliban Leader now in afghanistan, and the man who signed the agreement with the United States that led to the american withdrawal. The taliban have promised an inclusive government for afghanistan. They say experts from the former government will be brought in for crisis management. Other senior Taliban Leaders in the capital include Khalil Haqqani one of americas most wanted terrorists but also moderate figures such as the former president , hamid karzai. Thousands of people are continuing their attempt to flee the country. Our correspondent, danjohnson, is following developments from delhi. There is still chaos outside the airport, and no real solution to that, no clear way forward for how the foreign forces, the nations that are trying to get people out are