Well hear why throughout the programme. And a royal marine whos in prison for the Fatal Shooting of a taliban fighter in afghanistan finds out today if he is to be freed or must serve more time behind bars. Im hoping and praying that, along with the former archbishop of canterbury, forformer with the former archbishop of canterbury, for former release. Why . Because he deserves it and this was an absurd sentence from the beginning and im hoping the court will be persuaded that we are right on that. Well bring you the result as soon as it happens. Its due around 1030 this morning. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11. Throughout the morning the latest Breaking News and developing stories. A little later in the programme well look at the latest on scottish independence. And well discuss this front page, Never Mind Brexit who won legs it. Tell us what you think. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the Hashtag Victoria Live and if you text,
Publics interest in this case, and we wouldnt be here without him, so richard drax. The sun is shining and clearly on the righteous. Justice has been seen to be done. I have a message for our armed forces. Those who serve in thepline have put their lives at risk. Indeed, even Brave Police Officers back here and we remember keith palmer who was killed just the other day all those who serve between us and evil deserve out serve between us and evil deserve our support all the time. And my message to those out there who serve in sucha message to those out there who serve in such a way is you will not. We will fight forjustice to ensure you get home as quickly as you can to your loved ones. I pay tribute, huge tribute to the legal team, the family of the Royal Marines and im am so proud to be standing here today to the Royal Marines. All the Senior Officers who stood by us and there are many and all of you, the press and of course all the Royal Marines who have come down, right around the c
And coming up in the sport on bbc news. A big loss for great britains davis cup team. They are going to be without the injured andy murray for their Quarterfinal Tie against france. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. A royal marine who was sent to prison for killing an injured taliban fighter in afghanistan has been told he will be freed in two weeks. Sergeant Alexander Blackman had his Murder Conviction reduced to manslaughter earlier this month, on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Hes now been sentenced to seven years but has already served three years, which means he will walk free next month. Our correspondent Duncan Kennedy is at the royal courts ofjustice. Extraordinary scenes both inside court and outside court this morning. Dozens and dozens of marines cheering, in tears, and that included Alexander Blackmans wife claire, who spoke on the steps of her relief at the decision by the judges debated rock Alexander Blackman was not in court, he was watching
And well be asking a nobel Winning Economist for his perspective. Three cheers for al blackman, hip hip hooray. A royal marine convicted of shooting dead a wounded taliban fighter in afghanistan will be freed within weeks, after his sentenced is reduced. And why sunscreen, Cold Remedies and Gluten Free Food may no longer be available on the Nhs In England, to save money. Its 5 oclock. Our main story is the vote in the Scottish Parliament, due to take place right now, on the Scottish Governments demand for a second referendum on independence. If the motion is approved, theresa may will have to respond formally to the request although shes already said this is not the time, in her view, on the eve of the start of the Brexit Process. The vote had been due to take place last wednesday, but was delayed because of the Terror Attack at westminster. Nicola sturgeon the First Minister wants a referendum by the spring of 2019. Lets ta ke lets take a look inside the Scottish Parliament right now.
Also tonight. Joy for supporters of the former royal marine jailed for killing a wounded afghan fighter hell be freed in weeks. This is the moment we have all been fighting hard for. Its hard to believe that this day is finally here. From Cod Liver Oil to gluten free bread the nhs plans to take them off the prescription list. You might have to pay over the counter. The new, hi tech pound coin is in circulation from today but are all Parking Meters ready for them . Coming up in the sport on bbc news, andy murray will miss great britains davis cup quarterfinal against france next month as he recovers from an elbow injury. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The scottish and uk governments look to be on a Collision Course tonight. Within the last hour, the Scottish Parliament has voted for the power to request a second Independence Referendum. But, minutes later, the Scottish Secretary In Westminster rejected the demand until, in his words, the Brexit Process is complete. Tha