to get her british citizenship back. we begin in moscow, where china s top diplomat, wang yi, has met president putin, and reaffirmed their close relationship. the trip to russia by wang yi comes just days before the first anniversary of moscow s invasion of ukraine. here s the meeting between the two. during their talks, mr putin said relations between his country and china were reaching new milestones . he also called on the chinese president xi jinping to visit. earlier, wang yi also met his russian counterpart sergei lavrov, where he said the relationship between the two countries could not be influenced by other nations. let s hear some of what wang yi had to say: translation: i look forward to reaching new agreements. our consultations on strategic security are highly effective between our two countries. they play an important role in strengthening trust and cooperation in a shifting international situation. much is being made of the seating arrangements for president
Government was willing to back words with action, after repeatedly warning the houthis to stop attacking merchant ships in the red sea. Labour leader sir keir starmer, whos supported the governments decision, has denied hes changed his position on military action abroad. Heres our political correspondent leila nathoo. Britishjets took off late on Thursday Night to join us air strikes against houthi targets in yemen. The uk said the group had had warning after warning to stop their attacks on ships in the red sea, such as this one they filmed. The houthis have been targeting vessels for months that they say are linked to israel. Today, the foreign secretary david cameron insisted that the uk had no choice but to take military action to protect a critical global trade route. Not acting is also a policy. It wasnt working and its right we have sent this very clear, very unambiguous message that we are prepared to follow our words and warnings with action. Lord cameron insisted the air stri
To the police. One reason might be that its illegal to ride private E Scooters on roads or pavements in the uk. Trials of rental E Scooters in dozens of towns and cities are ongoing. Youre live with bbc news. Uk foreign secretary says it was right to carry out Air Strikes on who targets in yemen without consulting parliament. The government was willing to back words with action after repeatedly warning the houthis to stop attacking merchants ships in the red sea. Labour leader sir keir starmer, whos supported the governments decision, has denied hes changed his position on Military Action abroad. Heres our political correspondent leila nathoo. Britishjets took off late on Thursday Night to join us Air Strikes against houthi targets in yemen. The uk said the group had had warning after warning to stop their attacks
Starmer said parliament should be consulted where possible when a Military Campaign is likely to be lengthy, but he supported the Governments Decision last week. Labour backs this targeted action to reinforce labour backs this targeted action to reinforce maritime security In The Red Sea reinforce maritime security In The Red Sea. We strongly condemn the houthi red sea. We strongly condemn the houthi attacks targeting commercial ships of houthi attacks targeting commercial ships of all nationalities, putting civilians ships of all nationalities, putting civilians and Military Personnel in serious civilians and Military Personnel in serious danger, including British Forces serious danger, including British Forces. Thank you, mr speaker. Scottish forces. Thank you, mr speaker. Scottish national party wanted to know how the uk will respond to todays attack. The Liberal Democrats are worried about the escalation of violence. Escalation of violence. While not havin a escalation of violence.
That our initial assessment is that all 13 planned targets were destroyed. Keir starmer said parliament should be consulted where possible when a Military Campaign is likely to be lengthy, but he supported the Governments Decision last week. Labour backs this targeted action to reinforce maritime security in the red sea. We strongly condemn the houthi attacks targeting commercial ships of all nationalities, putting civilians and Military Personnel in serious danger, including british forces. Thank you, mr speaker. Scottish national party wanted to know how the uk will respond to todays attack. The Liberal Democrats are worried about the escalation of violence. Thank you, mr speaker. While not having a vote in this house is regrettable, Liberal Democrats Support Limitedl strikes against the houthis to open