Down the National Conservatism conference is extremely disturbing. Officers arrived while nigel farage was addressing the event, giving everyone 15 minutes to leave. Its understood the order came from local brussels mayor amy akuain from local brussels mayor amy akua in a move he said was to guarantee public safety, while belgiums Prime Minister has weighed in on this one as well. This afternoon, describing the mayors actions as unacceptable and even unconstitutional, saying that the belgian constitution has guaranteed the freedom of speech and Peaceful Assembly in the country since 1830. Well labours Jonathan Ashworth questioned whether conservatives from the uk should have been there. I think some of the speakers, from what i understand, who have been advertised on the website for this conference, have very unsavoury views and rather surprised that Suella Braverman has been allowed to go and speak at this why is rishi at this event. Why is rishi sunak not getting a grip of this situa
Jonathan ashworth and more analysis on the natcon conference coming up in nigels programme next. Meanwhile, in other news today, the rwanda bill is back in the house of lords tonight after mps rejected a series of amendments theyd suggested with some conservatives calling those proposals ridiculous. Lets show you the Upper Chamber right now where lords are maintaining their stand off with the government on its flagship migration policy. They voted down each government proposal once again tonight. Downing street, though hoping to clear the final hurdle. They say this week and get flights off the ground within weeks. Labour, still insisting scheme is still insisting the scheme is doomed fail. Still insisting the scheme is doomed fail. The policing doomed to fail. The policing minister, chris philp, said today new powers for chief constables to sack rogue officers will root out those unfit to wear the badge. Under the new powers, chief constables will be put in charge of misconduct hearin
Good morning. A weak pound has given exporters a boost, meaning they can sell more overseas. How was the rest of the economy . We will get the latest official figures this morning. One of the worst starts everfor an morning. One of the worst starts ever for an england everfor an england cricketer, five wickets out for eight runs. And sarah has the weather. Good morning. A chilly start to the day. Mist and fog. A dry day ahead. Blue sky and sunshine as well. All of the details coming up. Donald trump will visit the uk later this year, it has been confirmed. Downing street has said donald trump will once again confirm his commitment to put America First when he delivers his keynote speech in davos later. The president met theresa may yesterday, denying any rift in the so called special relationship. Business presenter Sally Bundock is in davos for us. Sally, the us president is making all the headlines there, isnt he . Good morning. Good morning. The trip we we re good morning. Good morn
Soldiers, and that is a statement they should be able to make in the very near future, and we will give them the help they need in order to be successful. Thank you. Newest member of the committee is front and center on Energy Policy and global affairs, and we appreciate his expertise. Wo final questions one, ambassador green, you have talked about this several times in your answers, and i am concerned about i would like to hear some other views as well ukraine, yes, but all of Eastern Europe, and that is the saturation the russians have created with their broadcasting. Nto the region of coarse, it is not openended broadcasting in terms of use. It is very directed by the state. What should we be doing to quickly increase our level of engagement in this region so that in addition to a series ofly created social networking platforms, that there is additional opportunities for multiple . Oices to be heard senator, i would argue that we should boost those programs. Used them into the regio
Year. The prince actually hadnt attended the state opening i dont think since 1996 before last year, though he had attended several before then. So this is the second time that theyve attended as a couple, and they are now arriving at the sovereigns entrance under the victoria tower, and what well see a little later on is charles and camilla seated at the queens side just on the righthand side of the main throne in the ceremonial chairs, the chairs of state which are being brought in for them. So this is a relatively new development that were seeing. A real sense as well, nick, last time, although these obviously are things that we deal with sensitively, that is by the way the duke of norfolk, he is in charge of the really big events of state, including coronations, state funerals, really significant events. He is here today because really hes the organizing mastermind of the state opening. I just mentioned the sensitivity around the understandable process of looking ahead and the fact