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Here at hay festival. Founded in 1987, around the Kitchen Table in wales, the hay festival has been bringing readers, writers, and fingers together for 30 years. And it has evolved into a global celebration of literature, culture, and science. Thinkers together. Tonight, i am delighted to be speaking to Sebastian Barry. He is one of irelands finest writers. In his fiction is often rooted in stories passed down through his family. His latest novel, it days without end, is set in america in the mi...

Plymouth hello and welcome to the programme. In the week that the queen came to westminster for the State Opening Of Parliament and set out the plans of the government for the next two years, starting with brexit. My government will seek to maintaina deep brexit. My government will seek to maintain a deep and special partnership with the european allies and to forge new Trading Relationships across the globe. Theresa may sets out what action the government is taking following the grand felt how ...

They were demanding justice. We wantjustice and demanding answers. Get them out, get them out how could this tragedy have happened, on this scale . In this city . In 2017 . We need to be heard that evening and through the weekend, bbc reporters heard many appeals and complaints of that kind from residents of the estate and others affected by the tragedy. I just want to know how many people have died. Why did that building go up . What are you guys going to do . Why are people being rehoused outs...

Cladding on every single high rise block tested since the Grenfell Tower disaster has failed fire safety inspections. So far, 60 high rise buildings in 25 local authorities have been tested. The public in those homes, of course, are worried, but they should be reassured that all the measures are in place and they are now safe in their homes. The brexit secretary, david davis, says hes pretty sure the uk can reach a suitable trade deal with brussels. If not, the uk must be prepared to walk away f...

Cladding on every single high rise block tested since the Grenfell Tower disaster has failed fire safety inspections. So far, 60 high rise buildings in 25 local authorities have been tested. The public in those homes, of course, are worried, but they should be reassured that all the measures are in place and they are now safe in their homes. The brexit secretary, david davis, says hes pretty sure the uk can reach a suitable trade deal with brussels. If not, the uk must be prepared to walk away f...

Could he be so stupid . The line went dead and he did not contact us again. Not for another three weeks. We will have an interview with the pa rents we will have an interview with the parents about the last time they spoke to their son. Will the government stand firm on its Spending Plans when their legislative programme is debated in the commons again today . We are live until 11, as we are each weekday morning. The question today is it time to relax their pay cap on firefighters, teachers, nur...

For theresa mays Minority Government, mps will vote on the queens speech later. In half an hours time the culture and Media Secretary will announce whether 21st Century Fox will be allowed to takeover sky. The deal would give Rupert Murdoch total control of the broadcaster. And Dame Katherine grainger, the incoming chair of uk sport, says she has huge concerns about Athlete Welfare. I think there is huge concerns, without a doubt, no one is pretending there isnt. Good morning. Its thursday 29th ...

As local people express their fears. Whether he will get to the bottom of who was responsible for causing the fire in the first place, is a different matter and thats the one thats really concerning residents at present. The ayes have it, the ayes have it. Unlock. By a majority 01 14, the commons approves the queens speech, and two years of the governments legislative plans. One of the most powerful figures in the catholic church, Cardinal George pell, will return to australia to deny historic c...

Coming up the government heads off the threat of a defeat on the queens speech, by offering a concession on abortion rights for women in Northern Ireland. We will be funding her department with additionalfunding so that she can make a grant to the external organisations who will provide these services. The culture secretary says shes minded to refer foxs proposed takeover of sky to the competition watchdog. And is another parliamentary tradition about to disappear, as the speaker hints hes relax...

Good to have you with us again today. The British Government has survived its first tests in the House Of Commons winning the vote on the queens speech but compromises are everywhere. Brexit talks are ongoing, and we have word today from a former insider that the Prime Ministers red lines are making negotiations very difficult. And Northern Ireland is still waiting to return to power sharing theres been yet another extension to the deadline with those talks with the dup. Steve, how do you assess...