declaring his involvement in helping britain s former prime minister, borisjohnson, secure a loan. thousands of people in new zealand are left without power as parts of the country endure the start of a severe storm with warnings of more destruction to come. you re watching bbc news. now it s time for political thinking with nick robinson hello and welcome to political thinking. the row about how and why a rapist called adam ended up in a women s prison has shone a spotlight on a debate which in truth, has been raging notjust for months, but for years. at the centre of that debate is the charity and campaigning organisation stonewall. my guest on political thinking this week is the new chair of stonewall. he s iain anderson and he s got a cv that might surprise you. he s a lifelong conservative. he went to school with michael gove in aberdeen and he ended up running a leadership campaign for ken clarke. he s also a westminster insider who s operated behind the scenes at very
providing refuge for asylum seekers on merseyside in northwest england. now it s time for political thinking with nick robinson. hello and welcome to political thinking. the row about how and why a rapist called adam ended up in a women s prison has shone a spotlight on a debate which in truth, has been raging notjust for months, but for years. at the centre of that debate is the charity and campaigning organisation stonewall. my guest on political thinking this week is the new chair of stonewall. he s ian anderson and he s got a cv that might surprise you. he s a lifelong conservative. he went to school with michael gove in aberdeen and he ended up running a leadership campaign for ken clarke. he s also a westminster insider who s operated behind the scenes at very high level with ministers of all political parties. he set up and he now runs one of the largest lobbying firms in britain, cicero. he now fears that we are entering an american style culture war and we might in b
Government departments against using russian Anti Virus Software, saying it could be exploited. Englands untold history the public is asked to nominate places that deserve to be part of a new National Memorial scheme. Darren has the weather for us. Our weather could not be more different this weekend instead of the cold, northern winds and wintry showers. This weekend we have got a lot of cloud and rain and not a great deal of sunshine, but at least temperatures are rising. Good morning. First our main story. Us media reports say Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, Michael Flynn, who has admitted lying to the fbi about his contacts with russia, is prepared to give testimony that implicates the president s son in law, jared kushner. Mr flynn has agreed to co operate with an investigation into russian meddling in the us president ial election. Its thought hell tell investigators he was taking directions from senior members of Donald Trumps campaign team. The white house says
Here are the players coming out in brisbane. Cyber Security Experts warn Government Departments against using russian Anti Virus Software, saying it could be exploited. Do you want to see my beard . I have a real beard. I have a real beard. The Christmas Grotto with a difference how one mum has created a silent santa night to help children with autism enjoy the Festive Season. Englands untold history the public is asked to nominate places that deserve to be part of a new National Memorial scheme. Our weather could not be more different this weekend. We have got milder atlantique air with a lot of cloud and rain, not a great deal of sunshine, but the temperatures are rising. Us media reports say Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, michael flynn, who has admitted lying to the fbi about his contacts with russia, is prepared to give testimony that implicates the president s son in law, jared kushner. Mr flynn has agreed to co operate with an investigation into russian meddling
Of september. Also coming up this morning. Manchester arena reopens tonight with a benefit concert three months after the terrorist attack. The scores on the doors, calls for restau ra nts a nd cafes the scores on the doors, calls for restaurants and cafes in england to display their food hygiene restaurants and cafes in england to display theirfood hygiene ratings. In sport, Jimmy Anderson makes history. He becomes the first englishman to take 500 test wickets, in the deciding match against the west indies. Louise has the weather. Good morning. It is an autumnal start to the weekend. A day of sunny spells and scattered showers. But some of the showers will be heavy, with some hail and thunder, and rather breezy out to the west. More details coming up. Good morning. First, our main story. Millions of people have been warned to evacuate from florida as Hurricane Irma approaches the United States. The huge storm, which has left a path of destruction across the caribbean, made its way alo