scotland was different. thesters denounced proposals as a breach of the and on scotland's political liberties, and intense writing broke out across every major city in scotland. the main figure responsible for government interests wisely recommended the british government dropped the proposal. faced with thundering denunciations from the pulpit and in print, the british government humiliating lay major down, the first british government climbed down for major policy in scotland since the union. politicalrom the necessity of showing union so as not to be tarnished jacobite, scottish society would now use the claim that sound policies reach the union -- that some policies breach the union as a way of defending their interests. another measure was easily and quickly defeated by a claimant would impeach the union. scottish society had re-found a way of opposing british government in domestic policy that would have been unthinkable for decades after culloden. andicans gave the scottish new ability to be critical.

goes back into scotland. there's been a campaign for many years for scotland to have its own news programme. and that was given a kick—start by a perception during the 2014 independence referendum campaign that the bbc showed a bias towards england and neglected the rest of the uk. now the nine is here, the balance of stories from scotland with those from further afield has proved controversial from some viewers. for one person, there wasn't enough specific scottish content. and this viewer who wanted to remain anonymous made a different point. well, i'm joined now from the set of the nine in glasgow by gary smith, head of news and current affairs for bbc scotland. gary, at a time of massive budget cuts to bbc news overall, is £5 million on one new news show, just for scotland, money well spent? i think it is. you probably won't be surprised to hear, i think, there's been a sense in the bbc for a number of years that a lot of production is centred in london and there has been a move over the past years to

should scotland behalf of the snp. should scotland be at the table? scotland should be at the table the whole time rather than being shut out by westminster and fishing is an example of the particular interests we have that mean we should be much more represented. goodness me, look at the time, it is 9:52am, leader of the time, it is 9:52am, leader of the snp first minister nicola sturgeon is with us until 10am on 5 live and the bbc news channel answering your questions. you can get in touch while we are on air using #your questions. you can text and call. let's go to martha in edinburgh. i have here, you are a labour member. yes, but i'm interested in the snp's environment policies. my question is particularly about north sea oil. the snp claim scotland as a global leader in tackling climate change. however, obviously scotland is one of the biggest producers of oil in europe. in the snp's manifesto there is no date for stopping oil extraction and no mention of transitioning away from oil at all. how is this compatible with your net zero greenhouse ga

it now comes down to the final group game for scotland, against the hosts, japan and scotland know they simply have to win it would come down to bonus points but scotland no their hopes of reaching the knockout stage are still alive. in the day's other game, argentina thrashed the usa 47—17 in pool c. both sides had already been knocked out but the pumas‘ bonus—point victory means they finish 3rd in the group, and qualify for the next world cup in france in 2023. some of the weekend's key fixtures at the world cup are under threat because of the weather. they include saturday's pool c decider between england and france — and sunday's crucial pool a match betweenjapan and scotland. it's all because of typhoon hagibis which is currently heading for tokyo and yokohama, and due to make landfall on saturday. if any match is postponed, the result will be declared a 0—0 draw. france would be denied the chance to beat england and finish top of pool c, although both teams have already qualified for the quarter—finals. while scotland would be knocked out of the world cup if their matc

it is time to place scotland's future in scotland's hands. to take our own decisions and chart our own course, it is time to play our part in building a better world. friends, in the immortal words of robert burns, it is coming yet for all that. the world is waiting for us, so let's win our nation's independence. >>> a live picture from capitol hill this afternoon where shortly a house panel will get an update on president trump's decision to withdraw troops from syria. it will include comments from the bipartisan syria study group, a little bit of a delay in the start of this hearing because house members are attending a series of votes in the chamber. we do expect it to get underway here in just a few minutes, though. and when it does, we'll have live coverage on cspan3.

to play scotland's future in scotland's hands. future ine scotland's scotland's hands. [applause] ms. sturgeon: to take our own decisions and chart our own course. it is time to play our part in building a biddle -- better world. friends, in the immortal worlds of robert burns -- words of robin burns, it is all that. the world is waiting for us. independence. [applause] [cheers and applause] ♪ [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2019] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] [cheers and applause] ♪ [cheers and applause] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ announcer: c-span's "washington journal," live every day with news that impacts you. coming up wednesday morning, we are taking your calls and getting your reaction to the fourth democratic debate, and then talking that president trump and the impeachment inquiry, and from the institute of the study of war, a guest would join us discussing the impact of the u.s. withdrawal from syria. also, a connecticut congressman shares th

to place scotland's future in scotland's hands. (applause) to take our own decisions and chart our own course. it is time to play our part in building a biddle better world. friends, in the immortal worlds of robert burns words of robin burns, it is all that. the world is waiting for us. our nation's independence. (applause) ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ (applause) (applause) (applause) (applause) ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ event. the president and c.e.o. moderates the hour long discussion. >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. is -- and i'm the vice egent for mount vernon ladies association and on behalf of the mount vernon ladies association oard it's my privilege to welcome you today on this beautiful day >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. my name is and i'm the vice regent for mount vernon ladies association and on behalf of the mount vernon ladies association board it's

that idea of a self—determined scotland? is that primarily what voters in scotland actually want? the snp wants to be straightforward. yes, we are for independence, we are for stopping brexit, we are for stopping austerity and bringing greater fairness, like to parental rights, something that many of us would have benefited from. we are going to campaignfor benefited from. we are going to campaign for those and seek to implement them. we are in favour of independence but also in favour of these progressive policies that we wa nted these progressive policies that we wanted to see implemented. it is interesting about how many of the westminster parties, labour and particular, are nicking ideas already implemented in scotland. we wa nt to already implemented in scotland. we want to see more fairness across the uk and will work with everybody who is interested in that and will work to block borisjohnson is interested in that and will work to block boris johnson from is interested in that and will work to block borisjohnson from number ten as well. 0k, ten as well. ok, stephen, thank y

because scotla nd should come to scotland because scotland is contributing. it is up to the scottish government to know how it spends that extra money. just because extra money as part of the health service in england doesn't mean the scottish government has to spend it on the nhs, they can spend it on other priorities. then we have a question about member of the snp —— can members of the snp stand in england, wales and northern ireland? if you think back to the 2015 general election, nicola sturgeon joked about she could stand candidates in other parts of the uk. in theory, yes, it could happen but why would it happen? 0k. in theory, yes, it could happen but why would it happen? ok. that is a straightforward a nswer why would it happen? ok. that is a straightforward answer for that. we've got time for just straightforward answer for that. we've got time forjust one more question, this is from graham in 0rkney. has any research there and then into how many english firms and employees would relocate in the event of scottish independence? i'm not aware of a

future firmly into scotland's future firmly into scotland's hands. thank you very much indeed and i'm happy to answer questions. thank you, sarah smith from the bbc. you have set out your case for why the prime minister or to transfer powers but if the primers that refused to transfer the powers you want, you could be stuck ina powers you want, you could be stuck in a constitutional stand—off for five years before you could have a referendum. that's not my intention andi referendum. that's not my intention and i don't think that is what will happen. i'm very firmly choosing not to get drawn on what i will do if the prime minister acts completely unreasonably put it suffice to say of course i have considered all reasonable options and will continue to do so. but i have always thought that this is even more legitimate in the days after such an emphatic election win for my party. i think it is reasonable for me to stand on the ground up expecting that election victory and that mandate to be respected. and if i look, as i hope i do, relaxed about this,

scotland's hands. a prime minister -- a prime minister with no mandate to drag scotland out of the european union, it is clearer than ever that the people of scotland must have their say over their future rather than the broken brexit britain that he wishes to impose upon us. >> would you give way? speaker, our: mr. economy will be smaller, weaker, and poorer as a result of leaving the european union. why? because of the ideology of the brexit fan boys, those in the leave eu campaign that now run this government. mr. speaker, despite the prime minister's assertions, brexit is already having an impact on our economy. chiefis in scotland's economist's state of the economy report shows that continued uncertainty is resulting in a half billion pound shortfall to business investment in scotland. that, mr. speaker, is the price of brexit. and, mr. speaker, it does not matter if it is this brexit or another brexit. the analysis shows that all forms of exit will harm scotland's economy and result in lower hous

scotland as a brand is heavily used, and you rely upon... so, automatically a consumer he'd be thinking of clear waters, untapped territories, so you are creating a fantasy of something that's so pure. at kilbrannan sound, near the isle of arran, marine ecologist sally campbell is campaigning against the expansion of open net farms. people can look at where we're standing now, and they say "what a beautiful area". what they don't see is what is being put out into the sea by two big fish farms across here, which is actual waste food, waste chemicals. so you're saying that people in the supermarket who are buying this don't necessarily understand or see what is going on? i think most people who choose salmon off their supermarket shelves have no idea of the waste that is going into our marine environment as a result of that. and they would be appalled, just as they're getting to be appalled by seeing plastic litter. what about the tonnes of waste that are going in from fish farms? this is loch fyne — renowned worldwide for its seafood. here,

scotland. what is the rationale behind it? and the moment when a studio camera went rogue on the news channel. first, the surge in knife crime has dominated headlines over the past seven days. and it's prompted some national soul—searching about its possible causes. on monday's news at 10, mark easton pondered the nature of the offence. it's a crime that feeds on itself. if one person get stamped, similar youngsters locally are more likely to carry a knife for their own protection. so the infection spreads. but is that infection spread further by the extent of knife crime coverage on tv? and the prominence given to it? some viewers thought so this week, with richard bond voicing a concern about the ubiquity of violence on television more widely. now, in a time of cuts and pressures on air time, it may come as a surprise that last week, the bbc launched a nightly hour—long prime time news programme, it is called the nine. on bbc scotland, with all your latest news, rebecca curran and martin

this is not about scotland. have you finally got an opportunity, jeremy, after nine years of the tories to get rid of the legacy of thatcher and blair and the legacy of thatcher and blair and the market and the things that are in your manifesto to improve people's lives. the first question was about being frightened but i'm not frightened, i am only frightened when i see people on the streets you cannot get health care. when you have a chance to put it right if you win? the woman in the green top right at the back for the glasses on. you say you will not increase taxation but i read today that in your manifesto it states that you will abolish the married person's tax for couples on a lower combined income. how can that be fair? in the la st income. how can that be fair? in the last year at £480 million. that is a drop in the ocean to what else you are planning on spending.” drop in the ocean to what else you are planning on spending. i will try and deal with some of those questions. you only have a minute lef

on the 28th, scotland will playjamaica here at hampton. the first time for seven years that scotla nd the first time for seven years that scotland women will have played here. the last friendly before the world cup because the following matches against england. let's have a quick look at some of the day's other sports news now. former champion tom dumoulin has withdrawn from the giro d'italia shortly after the start of today's stage five after failing to recover from a crash yesterday. pascal ackermann went on to cross the line first for his second—stage win of this year's race. britain's simon yates is 35 seconds off the overall lead. england captain eoin morgan will miss the fourth one—day international against pakistan in nottingham on friday. he's been suspended because of his side's slow over rate during yesterday's six—wicket win in bristol. ireland have lost their final match of their tri—5erie5, being beaten by six wickets by bangladesh in dublin. a century from paul stirling and 94 from william porterfield saw them finish

future and scotland's hands it would be up to the people of scotland to decide whether our future is an or out of the european union can i go has always been to get independence before we leave the european union so let's go and can stay a member i can stay a european setting but if we were to have brakes 1st and then a 2nd referendum were to happen it would then be up to us to decide what our relationship with europe person that relationship could change over time i'm committed to seeing an independent scotland have our own seat at the european table can i just come in there it won't just be up to the people of scotland it will be up to the e.u. $27.00 and of course there are concerns in some european countries about allowing scotland back into the e.u. spain in particular is going to have an an issue with that because you know it's not about the spanish government of car fight this there's 2 major parties in spain the socialists in the people's party the people's party government they're the right wing they're more unionist their foreign minister clarified that they would not veto

the key isn't for scotland to peak now. the key is to peek in round one of the rugby world cup in almost exactly a month's time, and that is where scotla nd month's time, and that is where scotland will be truly measured. townsend has made 1a changes to the tea m townsend has made 1a changes to the team who down so meekly in nice. in comes blake thompson for a long debut, glasgow warriors scott cummings making his first start. how they have reacted in training and in their meetings, the focus, the edge, compared to last week, it has certainly been present in training. it is obviously a different group of players, but they feel like the team that went out at the weekend did, so we will see a better performance, and they will have to be a lot better, because france are in great shape and they have picked a stronger team this weekend. this may be just the second of scotland's four world cup warm up matches, but the pressure is on the tea m matches, but the pressure is on the team to deliver the performance bucket at murrayfiel

after that it was all scotland. it was time for scotla nd all scotland. it was time for scotland ‘s other world—class players to step up. finn russell has been a brilliant farm recently. he really was the orchestrator here. he broke through and showed incredible composure to put sam johnson broke through and showed incredible composure to put 5 his johnson broke through and showed incredible composure to put 5 his country. in ireland the pressure was all in ireland right up until half—time. they held out to lead 12—10 at the break. and then they managed to put cushion between themselves and scotland. a penalty for scotland after that kept them in touch. really arlind held onto that lead and scotland just couldn't call them back. he finished 22-13 couldn't call them back. he finished 22 — 13 here at murrayfield. a very importantly mike riley. i think we just muscled our way through it, to be honest. it wasn't the prettiest game. we got a peach of a set piece try. and a couple of broken field running try. i think we restricted them. from their per

eight therapies across northern parts of scotland, this cold aircoming in northern parts of scotland, this cold air coming in from the north and the east coast of england. the best of the sunshine today will be generally by the south, across parts of east anglia, england and into wales two. more across the rest of the uk, particularly northern scotla nd the uk, particularly northern scotland and northern ireland to stop the wind speed is not quite as fresh yesterday. 0ne stop the wind speed is not quite as fresh yesterday. one or two showers are pushing in across northern scotla nd are pushing in across northern scotland this afternoon. most other places avoiding the showjust about. it isa places avoiding the showjust about. it is a stage for of the tour de yorkshire and a chance of summer showers at any termers from halifax to leeds. some sleet and snow over the higher ground in scotland. most places not quite as cold, last night we saw can down at minus four degrees. could get close to freezing again particular impact of a south—west england and wales. under those clear skies. ban

it is a vote to put scotland's ture in scotland's hands >> reporter: but if the conservatives win a clearex majority, br will go ahead, scotland will remain in the u.k., and dreams of independence will have to be put on ice for years because the nservatives won't allow a second referm.n steprr is defending the parliamentary district of e irling, which he won in 2017. he represents thnservative party, which opposes scottish independence. >> why would you break up the most successful political union in the history of the world? why would you break up t united kingdom family? for what purpose other than some ideological obsession, which frankly has no basis in reality? >> reporter: 800 years ago, when the scots were at war with the english and led by king robert the bruce, the military wisdom of the day was "control stirling and you control scotland." today, the parliamentary seat >> the other one, put it on there. >> right. >> y two have got that side, and just move from each other. >> right. >> if you need a new sheet, i'll come over and give you one. >> right. >> reporter: this is a seat th

she painted a picture of scotland if borisjohnson was backin of scotland if borisjohnson was back in ten downing st after the election and scotland had to leave the eu, as we know scotland voted to remain in the european union. what she said was that brexit is the biggest threat to the nhs and its history. she said brexit would also be detrimental to scotland's the economy and for jobs be detrimental to scotland's the economy and forjobs in scotland. now, the other picture that she painted was that if scotland was independent and what she said is that a vote for the snp is a vote to keep the tories out of downing street. and a vote towards that referendum and in her words, she wa nts to referendum and in her words, she wants to have that referendum next year. now, idid wants to have that referendum next year. now, i did ask how she was going to get that because boris johnson has said there will be no referendum if he is by minister and jeremy corbyn has said there will be no referendum in the early years of a labour government was not now, she did not want to dwell on that, she said

this is great news for scotla nd fa ns scotland fans because of course, scotland would have been kicked out oi’ scotland would have been kicked out or knocked out of the tournament had this much not gone ahead because japan would automatically have gone through. this decisive match had been very much in doubt because of course, the massive typhoon has had a huge impact on all sorts of areas injapan and in particular, the worries were surrounding whether the pitch would be safe to have the match. we have had other matches that have a ready been cancelled, which was cancelled because of damage to the area by the storm. as things stand now, scotland will be able to play japan things stand now, scotland will be able to playjapan in things stand now, scotland will be able to play japan in the things stand now, scotland will be able to playjapan in the rugby world cup final and, great news for scotla nd world cup final and, great news for scotland fans. more on that if we get it here on bbc news. a worker at manchester's arndale shopping centre and a member of the public — have been prais

in scotland last year. it is the highest drug death rate in europe. it means more people died of drugs in scotland than of alcohol. this is a very pertinent and sad story to read about. jackie, and what happened with her family. she is 34, a recovering drug addict. she has been speaking to bbc scotland, saying it is scary how quickly it can takea saying it is scary how quickly it can take a grip and devastate a family. it is a story we are going to be covering a lot more here on the bbc news channel, hoping to speak to the public health minister for scotland. we will have the latest from our correspondence in a few moments. the most watched, you might have seen the street in wales that has taken the guinness world record title being the steepest street anywhere the world. rather fittingly, it has taken over from a street in new zealand after the cricket. it is a street in harlech. if you have ever tried to take a picture of a steep place, it is quite difficult to get a sense of it. in the video, it is quite

is by scotland sorry every electoral district i believe in scotland every ward voted to stay and then for the government to turn around to say well thank you very much but you know you're just part of the u.k. and your vote doesn't actually count is shameful it's an absolute disgrace do you think that will be a political consequence of the political consequence i believe is that the scottish electorate will not take this lying down you cannot be so undemocratic and neo colonialist in your treatment of voters i believe that we'll have a sea change in the electorate who will be demanding independence from the u.k. and of your knowledge of european countries with which ones you think would be more scottish friendly under these circumstances who perhaps were a bit legally before scotland has a lot. for friends in europe for example david mcallister in germany who was a scottish father it was i think of the army of the raven and the very problem that conservative politician in germany but still of very much a leader nigel merkel's even quoted sometimes as a potential successor yes i believ

applause —— scotland's future into scotland's cancer. we will listen to her answers to some questions now. she called today the day after the night before, referring of course last night's television election the campaign. best minister, if you manage to stop brexit, not deny yourself the justification for an independence referendum next year? before i a nswer referendum next year? before i answer your question, can i take the opportunity to buy somebody in the audience. jenny moriarty. —— to embarrass somebody. he is celebrating his 23rd birthday today. hgppy celebrating his 23rd birthday today. happy birthday, jerry. my apologies, i will come to your question now. it is not your birthday, as well, is it? no is the short answer to that. the proposition i'm putting to the people of scotland in the selection is that brexit illustrates why we need to be in charge of our own future. as i said to my remark, brexit is the most extreme example of the broken nature of the westminster system for scotland. but it is only one example, one illu

but it is notjust scotland. one of the other big issues here is going to be the relationship with northern ireland. they have tried to get stormont up and running. a couple of irish mps say they are optimistic about that because the dup and sinn fein didn‘t do as well, they feel that was a real signalfor the do as well, they feel that was a real signal for the people of northern ireland that they were fed up northern ireland that they were fed up and want to get that back up and running. the problem for boris johnson is he is about to put through this place a withdrawal agreement bill which is very much opposed by a lot of people in northern ireland and that could end up northern ireland and that could end up causing a lot of friction in the months and years to come. quick word about what we can expect in the next hour or so about what we can expect in the next hourorso in about what we can expect in the next hour or so in terms of what is happening in the commons chamber. they are still doing some swearing m,

surely scotland were heading home? or were they? two tries, including one from xander fagerson, gave them hope, butjapan would not be denied. extraordinary circumstances, an extraordinary night. i am pleased for the japanese, it was a fantastic game and a great atmosphere. but yeah, a little bit disappointed for scotland. you are very happy? very happy! all japanese very happy! well, this was a night of high emotion and drama. disappointment for scotland, butjapan are through to their first world cup quarterfinal in thrilling fashion. andy swiss, bbc news, yokohama. wales made sure of their place in the quarterfinals of the world cup with a 35—13 bonus point victory over uruguay. the results means wales top their pool and will face france in the last eight next weekend. it's time to pop out of the room if you don't want to know the results of today's european football qualifying games as sportscene follows soon on bbc one in scotland. gareth bale equalised for wales as they drew 1—1 with croatia. wales could still qualify withou

scotland have a full—strength team. we will head over an hour to portugal because that is where the england men are playing switzerland ina england men are playing switzerland in a third—place play—off in the nation's league and natalie pirks has been watching. it was the last game of the season and the game no one wanted but the pressure was still on for england to deliver for the fans who had turned out in their thousands. harry kane almost gave them something to cheer from the upper there was a distinct end of school feeling to the match. switzerland the bored kids in class, england trying to give a footballing lesson but missing their cues. dele alli almost woke everybody up before half—time but let's just say there was a pattern emerging. if ever a game needed a goal. switzerland almost handed one to england. but blinking into the sun, jordan pickford had to look alive to granit xhaka's effort. pickford had to look alive to granit xha ka's effort. finally, pickford had to look alive to granit xhaka's effort.

distinct history here in scotland that scotland joins the union in 1707 when the 2 parliaments unite it she points to different institutions here in scotland different laws a different court system different police a different health system and even a different church so a very distinct nation she says and she she makes the case that it should be for the people of scotland to decide the future of this nation which they did back in the referendum in 2014 that referendum was supposed to be the referendum of a generation and now we're talking about it again do you think that once bracks it actually begins once brags it is happening that another independence referendum in scotland that that referendum will become inevitable. well inevitable is a strong word but what i think even bunnicula sturgeon said. that if the westminster government of boris johnson continuously rejects a 2nd independence referendum this will only increase the support for such a referendum here in scotland as people kind of say well we're not being taken seriously by westminster that may be well be the feeling among

we want scotland to remain inside the eu. ..but scotland to be out of the uk. it should not be for westminster to decide. but if she worked with jeremy corbyn, could this election give the snp both the outcomes they want and change the course of the country for us all? and if there is a hung parliament after this election, snp mps would seek to form a progressive alliance to lock the tories out of government. to be crystal clear about this, if labour was looking to seek a government and they accepted the principle of having another vote on independence in scotland, you would be willing to form an alliance that would put jeremy corbyn in downing street? i would never put borisjohnson into downing street. but you would putjeremy corbyn in? and if people are worried about jeremy corbyn, with good reason in many respects, then better to have snp mps in there making sure the right issues are progressed and the right values are protected than having a jeremy corbyn government without that influence of the snp. you said this morning that brexit, if it goes forward, me

differently to any pa rt treat scotland differently to any part of the uk. this, 0k, it keeps the dup happy, but the situation with the dup is that the dup are losing their power by the day because every single day that goes past we get closer to an election which would make the dup within the du -- dup within which would make the dup within the du —— dup within the which would make the dup within the du -- dup within the uk which would make the dup within the du —— dup within the uk government are irrelevant. the dup meant they did have a very slim one, but now they haven't even got that. if we move they haven't even got that. if we m ove o nto they haven't even got that. if we move onto bbc online, which is looking at the new trade commissioner, which was announced yesterday, this was announced by ursula von der leyen, who is the new european commission president to be, all these changes take place on october 31. of course they do. ironically. it's a big day. hogan is an irishman, he's pretty close to leave arad car, the prime minister, and he is s

not one reference to scotland. ministerer, the prime has returned from brussels to present his deal that he knows, that we all know is actually worse then theresa may's deal. scotlandat would see shafted by the united kingdom government. an economic disadvantage. interests views and disregarded by the prime minister and his government. mr. speaker, the scottish national party could not have been clear. we would support any mandate to approach the european union to andin in the single market simply remain in the european union altogether. the prime minister has made it clear he is not interested in meaningful discussions with the s&p or our scottish government. 10and his cronies at number don't care about scotland. once again, they have let scotland down. ireland has been allowed special arrangements to remain in the e.u. single markets and custom union. the prime minister will not allow scotland the same arrangements. he did not consider giving scotland a fair deal. mr. speaker, despite the fact the scottish people

into scotland's hands. that is the message that must ring out across our country. my ask of you, as i prepare to lead you to an independence referendum next year, is this one. it is so wonderful to see all of you here today, this site gladdens my heart. but over these next few weeks, i know the nights are drawing in, i note the weather is getting colder and wetter and all minds are turning to the christmas festivities but all of us must make sure that over these next few weeks we persuade everyone we know, our family, ourfriends, we persuade everyone we know, our family, our friends, our we persuade everyone we know, our family, ourfriends, our neighbours, our workmates, to come out on december the trials and send the biggest, loudest message to westminster that it is time for scotla nd westminster that it is time for scotland to choose their future and be an independent country. —— december the 12th. that will be the best of friends and family with our neighbours in europe. that is the scotla nd neighb

this is scotland's highest court, scotland's supreme court and most supreme judge, the lord president, who said matters should be held over until the 21st of october to see if the prime minister keeps his promise. i would hope politics could sort matters out now without further recourse to law, but we are unfortunately dealing with a prime minister who has indicated previously he is prepared to flout the law and has already unlawfully prorogued parliament. we are not in normal times so i am delighted the court are keeping a watching brief and, what has been described as others, as a sword of damocles over borisjohnson‘s head. what you wanted from the court was a provision that if borisjohnson was not to sign a letter, that somebody else would. if it did go back on the 21st, it is still not clear what way the legal ruling might go, but do you feel confident, as things stand, that there is no way around, no path, to a no—deal brexit on the 31st? there is no lawful path unless the british parliament votes for a no—deal brexit and we know on every occasion that the parliament has be

the snp launches its election manifesto — saying it's time to put scotland's future in scotland's hands and calls for a second independence referendum next year. who should decide scotland's future? the people who live here or boris johnson? a vote for the snp on december 12th is a vote to escape brexit. clive james, the australian writer and broadcaster has died at the age of eighty. after a cinema chain bans a new film about gangs after brawls broke out, its director tells us his movie had nothing to do with the violence: do you believe that this film brings its people, is a colour thing? i don't know, man, it was upsetting. and, the theatre director, writer and broadcaster jonathan miller has died, at the age of 85// jeremy corbyn says he has evidence that the nhs is at risk from a post brexit trade deal with the united states. at a news conference this morning, the labour leader produced documents which he said showed talks had taken place about drugs pricing and access to nhs contracts. borisjohnson dismissed the claims as "total nonsense" and said he could give an "absolute cast i

a big thing for scotland to qualify. a big thing for scotland to qualify. a big thing for women's football, it is just incredible, it will push it on even further. someone mentioned the coverage there, but regardless of what happens on the pitch, this tournament is a watershed moment for the sport, isn't it? the difference between this world cup and previous ones is the visibility of the players. they seem to be everywhere, whether it be advertisements or sponsorships, they really are becoming more high profile. if you think aboutjust becoming more high profile. if you think about just this tournament alone, almost1 million tickets have been sold so far. last night, the opening ceremony and france's 4—0 win over south korea was watched by over 8000 people, —— win over south korea was watched by over8000 people, —— 80,000 win over south korea was watched by over 8000 people, —— 80,000 people, it was a sell—out crowd. definitely, after this summer's world cup, it seems to be a watershed moment that some of these names will be very well known.

like this area and scotland as a whole this area and scotland as a whole this area and scotland as a whole this area voted to remain. did you but remain or leave? remain. would you like another european referendum? yes. would you like another referendum on scottish independence? no. because my son is in business i feel strongly about the european union. stay done. i hope it is done and he will keep nicola sturgeon in check. this is an area with wealth but with its industrial and mining path there are pockets of deprivation. while stopping brexit and pushing for independence may be the most eye—catching manifesto pledges, it is other issues for those at this social enterprise cafe at the centre there. we need to see some change, especially for people who are at the margins, people who are struggling to feed their families, because the social security system does not work. who will you vote for? i will be voting snp. for many in scotland brexit and independence are the big issues dominating this election. if marginal seats like this one go back to the snp, it may strengthen their arg

our scotland editor sarah smith sent this report from perth. welcome to scotland. noisy independence protesters are determined to be heard, as the tory leadership race arrives north of the border. at the nearby scottish game fair, voters were considering how the contest could affect scotland. borisjohnson would be more likely to lead to an independent scotland in the shorter term. why? just because he is rather outspoken, and to a certain extent, he's the antithesis of what people in scotland are looking for as a politician. i think boris is not popular in scotland. why is that? why is boris not popular in scotland? i think he's too flippant. i don't think he's serious enough for the scots. he's not down—to—earth enough. despite the foxhounds, not everyone here is a hunt fan. i hate to say it, but probably boris. why? oh, gosh, i don't know. because he has more personality, i think. borisjohnson has got eager support from several scottish tory mps, who clearly don't think him or his brexit plans are a threat to the union. my first priority is obviously the unio

scotland! scotland fans coming up in a moment. studio: can we see the lines again please? look at that. are you quite warm? you please? look at that. are you quite warm ? you look please? look at that. are you quite warm? you look particularly warm. please? look at that. are you quite warm? you look particularly warmlj think i mightjump in the port. warm? you look particularly warmlj thinki mightjump in the port. are you keeping those on all day? yes! studio: thank you sally, enjoy the rest of your day. writing spreadsheets might not sound like the perfectjob for a budding artist and storyteller. but that's what the author arree chung was doing nearly 20 years ago, and he believes it set him on the path to success. it probably helps that the company he was working for happened to be pixar studios. arree joins us now, the day after his latest work, "mixed", has just won children's book of the year. thank you, a major congratulations. how do you feel? it is a thrill seeing how much kids love the book. getting the message of diversity out there. the book is about different co

come monday, a lot of shower activity for many parts of scotland and northern ireland. if you are showers across england and wales and things here are beginning to turn a bit warmer. hello, this is bbc news. the headlines: hundreds of homes have been evacuated because of flooding in lincolnshire, brought on by heavy rain. nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe, the british—iranianjailed in iran, has begun a new hunger strike in protest against her imprisonment. police are investigating after three people were killed in separate attacks in london in the last 2a hours. there's to be a major review into hospital food after the deaths of five patients from listeria is announced in england. the leader of hong kong backs down indefinitely after mass protests over their controversial extradition law to mainland china. now on bbc news — from the refugee camps of pakistan to top flight competition, afghan cricket has had an amazing journey. in this world cup year, we meet the players trying to take their team to the next level, and hoping their lives might just be transformed in the pr

probably the scotland under 21 is. probably the most consistent left back in the spl so he deserves his chance. up front i always have a lot of injury problems and people not available so eamon brophy was an obvious choice for me. a few more lines of football news for you. police in spain have arrested a number of current players and club executives as part of an investigation into match—fixing. the arrests relate to alleged icidents which occured in may last year. those detained are reported to be from spain's top two divisions. leeds have announced that manager marcelo bielsa will remain at the club despite failing to reach the premier league this season. after guiding the championship side to the play—offs in his first campaign in charge, he's agreed to stay at elland road for another 12 months. and neymar has been replaced as captain of the brazil national team for next month's copa america by his paris st germain team mate dani alves. neymar was given the role eight months ago but has been under pressure after

we have had the results from the royal bank of scotland. pretty impressive set of scotland. pretty impressive set of numbers. quite a stern warning about the possible impact of brexit from the boss. rbs is a very uk focused bank and you have seen the stock market over the last year or so. stock market over the last year or so. those are banks, their share prices are underperforming but rbs, their share price is what the bank paid for them all those years ago. they are in a very good ringside seat to see what is going on in the business community. what ross mcewan said that the companies who bank with them are holding back investments, that holds back economic growth and the economy and it filters through to consumers. he said he expected impairments on loa ns, said he expected impairments on loans, people not able to pay back their loans will rise in 2019. it is their loans will rise in 2019. it is the uncertainty caused by brexit, one of the most overarching feelings. he was moody about mark carney‘s estimate of what is happening. but for this week, they said they might b

space lord over 308 that isn't one of these points apply of course to scotland's most popular and often most controversial blogger stewart campbell of way over scotland often under forced attack from the mainstream media and engaged in what can best be described as vigorous debates on twitter this hasn't stopped wings over scotland rising to number 3 in the u.k. political blogging charts others caught up with spirit campbell in the beautiful city. so most of that were certain though tell me about this revenue business under dog collar what's what's that all about yeah that's an old one i mean partly it's just a it's just a bit of fun it really winds some people up but i direct generally star in doing it because firstly just to make myself easier find on the internet because obviously camels are a really common name there are millions of people if you search just your camel there's there was a scotland rugby player a footballer there's a famous canoeist there's a famous game called just of all sorts of people so by becoming reverends to come on the only one of the let's dispense with the

theresa may‘s deal was bad and would be damaging for scotland, any exit is damaging for scotland. as an snp mp it is myjob to prevent that damage to scotland and scottish society and i have no regrets about voting against the deal, it was a rotten deal. it is not my fault, it is the failure of the conservative government to consult across the united kingdom and the political parties in the light of a narrow victory in 2016 and now boris johnson, because he knows that as an majority against no deal is trying to suspend parliament like a dictator and we know where that sort of behaviour will end up. you say there is a no deal majority but there is a no deal majority but there has been nearly three years to try and get back... there is a majority against no deal in the british parliament. it has voted on many occasions against no deal. all right. without due respect, it is not myjob to try and saute the failure of british democracy. it is myjob to failure of british democracy. it is my job to protect failure of british democracy. it is myjob to protect my constituents in scotla nd my