After celebrating their best ever general Election Results, The Party is the third biggest in parliament. Some of its members are here as mps for the first time. The mood is so upbeat, it is so buoyant but we are really determined to get stuff done. The reason we fight in elections and we win elections is so we can achieve things for our community so i am excited to be talking about our plan fixing Social Care and the health service, and how we really represent our community to be that strong, determined opposition to the government and represent our community is the best possible way we can. The Liberal Democrats achieved record Election Results by pitching themselves in opposition to the conservatives. Raising the question of what to do now that labour are in power. The party says it wants to offer a constructive opposition, challenging ministers on policies they dont like, such as the recent cut in the Winter Fuel Allowance. And they want to use this platform to put forward their ow
Of their policies. Despite all their promises, that is exactly what this queens speech shows. On the nhs in england, there was a committment that extra funding would be enshrined in law. And theres increased spending on thousands of schools in england. And promises of safer streets, with more Police Officers and tougher action against the most dangerous criminals. The debate on the speech has already started, well be taking a closer look at the range of measures being proposed and asking how realistic they are, so stay with us on bbc news at 5. Its 5pm, were live at westminster, where the queen has opened a new session of parliament, for the second time in the space of two months. But this time, there was less pageantry and far more politics, following the conservative victory in last weeks election. Some 30 bills were announced in the speech, billed as an Ambitious Programme of domestic reform, as well as delivering brexit. Indeed, the brexit legislation took centre stage, with the co
Come or high water, they have no proof , no evidence, no crime but they went ahead anyway and they are tearing the country apart. Today is a solemn and sad day. The house will act expeditiously. Reporter democrats say the president betrayed the nation. Revival because argue this is an effort to remove the president the other side never accepted. Resident trump agreed. It is a hoax. Nothing was done wrong. Zero was done wrong. I think it is a horrible thing to be using the tool of impeachment which is supposed to be used in an emergency. Reporter the articles will now move to the full house for a vote next week. If the voting page, it will set up a trial in the g. O. P. Controlled senate and fox news interview, motor Mitch Mcconnell ceci is coordinating with the white House Counsel and indicated the outcomes already been determined. We all know how it is going to and. Theres no chance the president is going to be removed from office. We dont have three coequal branches of government now
Just turned 11 pm in moscow welcome to this hours update with. United nations is accusing the chilean army and police of committing Human Rights Violations during a crackdown on protests thousands have been demonstrating since mid october. To the constitution the unrest was initially triggered by a hike in public transport costs but then snowballed into a nationwide movement for social reform the government imposed a state of emergency and deployed troops on the streets you investigators of highlighted cases of killings and torture 1st off heres some of the key findings. Oh. Human Rights Violations documented by always c. A. G. R. Include the excessive or and this is true use of force that led to unlawful killings and injuries arbitrary detentions and torture and ill treatment we had from one of the protest victims is almost totally lost sight of one eye and its own mental it was a peaceful rally but the police turned fairy violent they were shooting at people and the 2nd one i was try
Our old trees are dying and theyre nobeing replaced and managed over time. Nature is not a nicetohave, its a musthave. woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided b oa and by the alfred p. Foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Carnegie corporation of new york. Tipporting innovations in education, democ engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and indiv. This program was made possible by the corporation for publan broadcasting. By contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Sion, andff col cooperation, at the u. S. Capitol. A committee of the house of representatives clhed all day over impeachment charges. But, behind the scenes, negotiators also agreed on a budget deal. Ng we begin with ssional correspondent lisa desjardins