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After what most agree is the first big legislative achievement of his presidency. His fellow republicans in the senate have pushed through a sweeping tax bill, which promises a sharp cut in corporate taxation, plus cuts for many including some the richest people in america. Laura bicker reports from washington. Donald trumps started the day on a bullish note. He is on course for a much needed win on tax reform, he brushed aside questions about his former National Security adviser lying to the fb...

Because he lied to the Vice President and the fbi. Its a shame, he said, because his actions during the transition were lawful, there was nothing to hide. Many people are asking why Michael Flynn, a former three star general, did not tell the truth to the fbi about his meetings with the russian ambassador, as the president said, his actions were not against the law, but mr trumps tweet leads to a bigger question, did you know Michael Flynn have lied to the fbi . This is a problem because the for...

A government that is not fully on track, where people have differing views, dont always agree with each other. It does portray, paint a picture, of a other. It does portray, paint a picture, ofa prime other. It does portray, paint a picture, of a Prime Minister who is not in full control. It is damaging for theresa may. Alan milburn is an ex labour minister. He was due to step down next year anyway. Is this grand standing from the labour side with delahey has gone suddenly. He says he will not b...

In a tweet, the us president said general flynn had acted lawfully, but had to be sacked for dishonesty a charge mr flynn admitted on friday. The controversy comes after mr trump secured whats being seen as the first big legislative achievement of his presidency a wide ranging tax reform bill. Our washington correspondent, laura bicker reports. Donald trumps started the day on a bullish note. He is on course for a much needed win on tax reform, he brushed aside questions about his former Nationa...

President and the fbi. Its a shame, he said, because his actions during the transition were lawful, there was nothing to hide. Many people are asking why Michael Flynn, a former three star general, did not tell the truth to the fbi about his meetings with the russian ambassador, as the president said, his actions were not against the law, but mr trumps tweet leads to a bigger question, did you know Michael Flynn have lied to the fbi . This is a problem because the former head of the fbi james co...

But had to be sacked for dishonesty a charge mr flynn admitted on friday. The controversy comes after mr trump secured whats being seen as the first big legislative achievement of his presidency a wide ranging tax reform bill. Our washington correspondent laura bicker reports. Dalton started the day on a good note, on course for a much needed win on tax reform. He brushed aside questions about his former National Security adviser lying to the fbi over his meetings with russians. What has been sh...

News, one hundred women takes a look at the issue of harassment on public transport. Good morning, and welcome to bbc news. All four Board Members of the governments social Mobility Commission have stood down in protest at what they say is a lack of progress towards a fairer britain. Ex labour minister alan milburn, who chairs the commission, said he had little hope the current government could make the necessary progress, downing street insists it is working to provide opportunities for all. He...

Of the governments social Mobility Commission have stood down in protest at what they say is a lack of progress towards a fairer britain. Ex labour minister alan milburn, who chairs the commission, said he had little hope the current government could make the necessary progress, downing street insists it is working to provide opportunities for all. Heres our political correspondent, alex forsyth. When theresa may became Prime Minister she stood in downing street and made a promise. The governmen...

For emergency repairs on downed overhead power lines. And, in half an hour here on bbc news, the travel show goes to the usa, to meet competitors in a unique international championship. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. All four Board Members of the governments social Mobility Commission have stood down in protest at what they say is a lack of progress towards a fairer britain. Former labour minister alan milburn, who chairs the commission, said he had little hope the current government co...

Passengers on routes to and from london euston, due to Emergency Repairs on downed overhead power lines. And in half an hour, the week in parliament looks at reaction in westminster to the us president s retweet of a british far right group. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. All four Board Members of the governments social Mobility Commission have stood down in protest at what they say is a lack of progress towards a fairer britain. Ex labour minister alan milburn, who chairs the commissio...