Boris johnson of campaigning to leave the eu in order to further his own political career. Ex International Rugby player Gareth Thomas reveals he is hiv positive, saying he wants to help reduce the stigma around the condition. I want to empower so many other people who are in exactly the same position as me. And probably ten times worse. To be able to feel free as well. Tyson fury survives a brutal cut to remain undefeated, the british heavyweight beating otto wallin on points in las vegas. A look ahead to what today has in store, but also further into the week ahead, when we will have some chilly autumnal mornings. There should be some decent sunny afternoons with some warmth around as well. Its sunday 15th september. Our top story the former conservative minister sam gyimah has defected to the liberal democrats. Hes one of six mps who have joined the party in recent weeks. Mr gyimah was among 21 conservatives who had the party whip removed after rebelling against the Prime Minister,
Hello, this is bbc news, the headlines. David cameron accuses borisjohnson of only backing leave, in order to further his own political career. But the brexit secretary insists thats not the case. Remain would have been the easier career choice so borisjohnson led the campaign, he did so because he believes in brexit and is committed to delivering it. Former conservative minister sam gyimah defects to the liberal democrats, after he lost the tory whip, for rebelling over brexit. The liberal democrat leader jo swinson will be taking questions from Party Members at their conference, at ten past two this afternoon well have live coverage, on the bbc news channel. The former International Rugby star, Gareth Thomas, reveals he is hiv positive saying he wants to help reduce the stigma around the condition. Iran dismisses accusations made by the us, that it was responsible for two drone attacks, that have crippled saudi oil production. Protestors are gathering outside the british consulate in
Try to bring forward. Meanwhile the eus lead brexit negotiator, rejects borisjohnsons demands for the irish backstop to be scrapped Michel Barnier says the uk has now reached a moment of truth. Pro democracy activists in hong kong target the citys airport. Large crowds gather outside the terminal building, causing long queues for passengers trying to get inside. Political leaders from across the world gather in poland to mark the 80th anniversary of the start of world war ii as the german president asks for polands forgiveness at the event. And pope francis apologizes for arriving late for his weekly address to crowds in saint Peters Square after he was stuck in a lift for 25 minutes. And had to be good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Labour says itll present a bill in parliament this week designed to stop the uk leaving the eu without a deal. Sir keir starmer, the shadow brexit secretary, has told the bbc that if the legislation is passed its likely to delay the date of departure.
Lead brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, says the uk has now reached a moment of truth. He rejects borisjohnsons demand for the irish backstop to be scrapped. Hurricane dorian is the strongest ever to hit the bahamas us forecasters describe the conditions there as catastrophic. Pro democracy activists in hong kong target the citys airport after a night of violence in which dozens of people were injured. Political leaders from across the world gather in poland to mark the 80th anniversary of the start of world war ii, as the german president asks for polands forgiveness at the event. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Labour says itll present a bill in parliament this week designed to stop the uk leaving the eu without a deal. Sir keir starmer, the shadow brexit secretary, has told the bbc that if the legislation is passed, its likely to delay the date of departure. The cabinet minister, michael gove, refused to commit the government to implementing such a change even if its approve
Failed to gain overall control in either place. Chaos at hong kong airport as protestors cause flights to be delayed and cancelled. In half an hour, Charlotte Callen investigates an innovative scheme uses mentoring and education to help young drug dealers break out of a life of crime. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The minister in charge of preparations for a no deal brexit, michael gove, has refused to say whether the government would abide by legislation designed to stop the uk leaving the eu without an agreement. A Cross Party Group of mps will introduce a law intended to block no deal, when parliament returns from its summer recess this week. The shadow brexit secretary, sir keir starmer, described mr goves comments as breathtaking. Heres our Political Correspondent, iain watson. Hey, ho, borisjohsons got to go a weekend of protests on the streets. A week of rebellion at westminster lies ahead. Save our democracy stop the coup these demonstrators want the suspension of Parli