Spoke with a reporter in london. Jason douglas has been following todays developments and is on the phone from london. First, can you explain exactly what unfolded and why today . Jason sure. A couple of things happened. Two big votes in the house of commons here in london. Both were defeats for Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The first was a proposal that will effectively extend the brexit deadline once again if mr. Johnson cannot renegotiate terms of the u. K. s withdrawal union and getean parliament back on the plan. It means brexit is certainly to be delayed again beyond october 31. The second defeat was on his plans for a general election. He wanted to call a quick snap general election on october 15. Parliament has voted that down, as well. This means the u. K. Is probably still on course for an election, but not at the time of mr. Johnsons choosing, it will be in novemberly or after brexit being delayed. Can you explain that process . How an election is determined in Great Britain
The u. S. Senate is about to gavel in. Senators today will continue working on executive nominations including the u. S. Investor nominee to the united arab emirates. Now to live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Holy god, who loves all and forgets none, thank you for the guidance of your sacred word, a light for dark times. Were grateful you provide wisdom for those who revere you. Send help and strength to our lawmakers that they may strive to honor you in every endeavor. Inspire them to mount up on wings like eagles, running without weariness and walking without fainting. Give them the wisdom to have a conscience void of offense toward you and humanity. Eternal god, hear our intercessions, answer them according to your will, and make us all channels of your mercy and love. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join
It means brexit is certainly to be delayed again beyond october 31. The second defeat was on his plans for a general election. He wanted to call a quick snap general election on october 15. Parliament has voted that down, as well. This means the u. K. Is probably still on course for an election, but not at the time of mr. Johnsons choosing, it will almost certainly be in november or after brexit being delayed. Can you explain that process . How an election is determined in Great Britain . Jason there are a couple ways it can happen, which is why it is complicated. In the old days, the Prime Minister could call an election whenever hed like. In 2011, they changed the rules. A Prime Minister can call an election a couple of different ways. The easiest is if he gets a two thirds majority of lawmakers in the house of commons to back his proposal. Most opposition parties are itching for an election at all times. The second is if he can persuade parliament to pass a piece of legislation call
And china with Asian Studies scholars and economist, hosted by the u. S. And China Economic security commission. This is one hour and 40 minutes. Good morning. Welcome to the last hearing of the u. S. And Economic Security s annual report cycle. Andhearing will review assess Key Developments in the economic and security dimensions of the u. S. China relationship in 2019. It will examine chinas relations with taiwan and hong kong. The commission began its hearings this year, which marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of u. S. China diplomatic relations by examining chinas internal and external challenges and the effects of effects on chinas ability to sustain Economic Growth and spread its influence. This year has been one of extreme volatility in the relationship between u. S. And china. Change in a pretty debility have been so significant since we began our hearings that commissioners thought it would be valuable to revisit and explore some key topics in the economic and se
It at the heart of an Election Campaign in the german state of brandenburg where its a major employer look at how the far right if tea party is writing to keep the industry going against government plans to shut it down. Social media platform stritch and facebook of shut down accounts dog eating the prodemocracy movement in hong kong the platforms said the accounts were part of a Chinese Government just Information Campaign aimed at groups and individuals facebook has closed a number of accounts some of the images posted showed protesters as terrorists and cockroaches twitter has suspended over 200000 accounts and plans to ban. An advertisement from state run media. Now boasts on social media platforms on just one part of beijings propaganda offensive state john t. V. Is also playing a role as we hear in our next report. This is the scene on the border of hong kong 600 illuminated drones hover in the night sky i love hong kong and i love china is their message the mainland urging calm