Two articles of impeachment against President Trump. Its the final stage before a vote in the house on impeachment itself which is expected next week. And american stocks have been given a boost after the us and china struck a preliminary trade agreement, easing tensions between the worlds two biggest economies. More now on the election. It was a terrible night for the liberal democrats, who now have just 11 members of palriament. Who now have just 11 members of parliament. Jo swinson was elected leader injuly this year, but last night lost her own seat in dunbartonshire east. Our chief political correspondent, vicki young, assesses the future of the liberal democrats as an electoral force. Applause her leadership over, it didnt even last five months. Jo swinsons decision to push for this election backfired. Some blame herfor hardening the partys anti brexit message and for claiming she could be Prime Minister, which few took seriously. Im proud that liberal democrats have been the una
Honoured. Kelvin and otis pick will be their rumba. Kelvin, of course, was a late entry after another contestant dropped out because of injury. It feels, you know, as crazy as it sounds, really. I dont think you could have written that scenario. I wasnt in the original line up, like you say, and to be here, 12, 13 weeks later, going into the final, is, um. Yeah, its been incredible. And for their favourite dance, theyve chosen their samba. The judges have decided their pick for emma and anton will be their charleston. Emma says shes happy to still be in the contest, after a less than successful rumba in week seven. Its unbelievable, because i thought after rumba week that we were definitely going home, because we were bottom of the leaderboard. So its absolutely. Itsa dream. Im the biggest stritcly come dancing fan, and to actually say that ive made the final, i actually still cant believe it. And for their favourite dance, theyve gone for their viennese waltz. Karim and amysjudges pic
Now. I have to wait 40 minutes, it is reason, it is 3 so not good. With 26 days to go, the publics response could well become a frosty as the strikes continue. This is still all about the role of guards which was not to be delivered next year. Those trains are designed for the doors to be operated by the driver. The rm t insisted that the doors must be closed by the guard or the guide must inform the driver when it is safe to close the door. The company says it has to modernise outdated working practices. We are sorry that it has come to this and that the rmt have decided to take what we think is unnecessary industrial action. We are committed to retaining the guards on a train with safety skills. When a better deal on the table and pulled it at the last minute, this is what happens. The safety Critical Role of the guard, id make sure no one is stuck in the doors of the train and management want to take that role away and put it on a driver who doesnt want it, the driver is busy enough
It was the third time David Duckenfield had gone on trial the investigation has cost around £65 million. Also tonight. The institute for fiscal studies says neither the conservatives nor labour are offering credible Spending Plans in their election manifestos. The first funerals are held in vietnam for some of the 39 people found dead in a refrigerated lorry in essex last month. And as politicians on all sides pledge to plant trees for the future, we look at the parties plans to tackle the climate crisis. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news a good start for arsenal against Eintracht Frankfurt in the europa league. They only need a draw to reach the last 32. Good evening. 30 years after the hillsborough disaster, no one has been held responsible for the deaths of the 96 fans who lost their lives after being crushed on the terraces. Today, a jury found the policeman in charge on the day at the fa cup semifinal chief superintendent David Duckenfield not guilty of manslaughter by gross
For the people killed. What a disgrace this has been today. The institute for fiscal studies says neither the conservatives nor labour are offering credible Spending Plans in their election manifestos. The first funerals are held in vietnam for some of the 39 people found dead in a refrigerated lorry in essex last month. And as politicians on all sides pledge to plant trees for the future we look at the parties plans to tackle the climate crisis. And at 11 30, well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers anand menon, director of the uk in a changing europe, and katy balls, deputy Political Editor of the spectator. Good evening. 30 years after the hillsborough disaster, no one has been held responsible for the deaths of the 96 fans who lost their lives after being crushed on the terraces. Today a jury found the policeman in charge on the day at the fa cup semifinal, chief superintendent David Duckenfield, not guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence. Its the third