News about Nick Robinson

ANDREW PIERCE: In the Malmaison Birmingham hotel, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng appeared uncharacteristically stumbling, and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng looked uncharacteristically subdued. Hours before, he had handed the Prime Minister a draft of his speech for the following day, in which he promised to 'keep the course' on the government's contentious proposals to eliminate the 45p top rate of income tax, despite the widespread resistance. Yet, there were already signals that the policy was doomed. In truth, Kwarteng had been growing dissatisfied. He had frozen the country's electricity bills at a cost of perhaps £65 billion, and even dropped a penny off the basic rate of income tax. Any of these will benefit everyday people, not millionaires.

After a 'challenging and persistent war against prostate cancer,' which was diagnosed in November 2017, the former BBC Breakfast presenter died on August 31 aged 66. Mr Turnbull's two sons and son-in-law were among the six pallbearers carrying his oak coffin, which was decorated with a red rose and purple bouquet, into the cathedral. On Friday afternoon, family and close friends, as well as his BBC Breakfast co-hosts, attended a private service at Holy Trinity church in Blythburgh. Ms Reid made it to Suffolk just hours after queuing through the night Sian Williams, who anchored BBC Breakfast with Turnbull for more than a decade, told the PA news agency: "I think it's a day of sadness and reflection, and I hope there will be a moment to honor his life because he was a wonderful friend and a wonderful man." Naga Munchetty, a BBC Breakfast presenter who appeared on the red carpet with Turnbull for many years, said, 'The audience was all that mattered, and all that matters was irrelevant, and Bill never forgot it,' and he was a joy to sit beside.'

After being quoted without attribution, BBC presenter Nick Robinson has apologised. In a landmark article published in 1965 following Sir Winston Churchill's death, the late Daily Mail journalist coined the term. "Two rivers snaked through London tonight, one is made of people,' he wrote, referring to the former prime minister's lying-in-state at Westminster Hall for three days beginning at January 26. Robinson, 58, described the line to see the late Queen as a "vast river of people" on Monday's BBC Radio 4 Today show. 'This morning, London has not one but two rivers,' he said. The former BBC political editor later posted an apology on Twitter, saying he'didn't know' the metaphor's origins and'should have'.

When her 8am alarm played the 1999 hit 'Still D.R.E.,' Nese Coffey, 50, (left) and Nick Ferrari, 63, were left laughing this morning.' Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg contributed to this article. Despite the strange interruption, the new Health Secretary managed to recover from the embarrassing incident to resume with the interview. Ringtones have a long history of undermining politicians' reputation and revealing new details about their personal tastes. While Chief Whip under David Cameron in 2015 when his high-tech smart watch went off during a Cabinet meeting, Michael Gove (top right) was left red-faced, blasting out one of Beyoncé's most popular hits. Tim Farron (bottom right) aspired to a more explicit song when F*** The Police by NWA began playing on his phone during a meeting.

ANDREW PIERCE: Deborah Turness could not have picked a more difficult week to start her new role. A slew of scandals has welcomed BBC News' new chief executive, from alleged comedian Joe Lycett mocking Liz Truss' flagship Sunday-morning politics show to Jack Dee referring to Boris Johnson as a "cosmic c***" on long-running panel show Have I Got News For You. Those who have seen 'Hurricane Deborah' say there is more to her than meets the eyes of steel. To complete her mission at the Beeb, she'll need every ounce of that mettle. Turness will now be responsible for over 6,000 journalists across ten national television stations and the same number of national radio stations, as well as 40 local radio stations, the BBC's massive website, and international services in 43 languages.

The Queen spoke to Liz Truss at Balmoral today, where she welcomed the newly elected Tory leader to become Prime Minister. The historic audience was the first time the 96-year-old monarch, who has struggled with constant mobility problems, fulfilled the main task at her retreat in Aberdeenshire rather than at Buckingham Palace. Today is also the first time Her Majesty has been photographed since she was seen arriving at the estate on July 21 for her summer holiday. The monarch's supporters poured their love on social media, focusing on how she had presented herself and owed their gratitude to her reign, which has now spanned the terms of 15 prime ministers, including Truss.

She will enter No. 10 on Tuesday having earned the support of Tory party members by presenting herself as an avid-Brexiteer. Today, winning the support of Conservative activists was the last step in an incredible series of political shifts throughout her lifetime. Despite being named the successor to the Iron Lady's throne, she marched in her youth with left-wingers to insist her removal in the 1980s and the EU's withdrawal in the 2016 referendum. She grew up in Paisley, Leeds, and Canada as her academic father moved from teaching to teaching roles. Both Left-wingers, John Truss and his nurse Priscilla, took their daughter with them on CND marches. Ms Truss turned to the right after having dinner with Conservative students at Oxford University, where she read PPE. She appeared in a Tory conference with Mrs T in the audience in 1997 and was elected Conservative MP for South West Norfolk in 2010.

AMANDA PLATELL: Judging by her reaction to it, The interview with The Cut seems to have marked a moment when much of the world has shifted against Meghan (pictured). In the United States, she has been dubbed the "Petulant Princess," while French media have accused her of continuing to'monetize the Royal Family's image.' In the week Harry commemorated his mother's death, a German newspaper called her "shamelessly" copying Princess Diana.

The former BBC Breakfast presenter's family announced that he died 'peacefully' at home in Suffolk after a 'challenging and committed fight' against his cancer, which had been diagnosed in November 2017. Louise Minchin, 53, a former BBC Breakfast colleague who has worked with Turnbull for more than 20 years, said she loved how he made me laugh.' You don't want to get up at 3.30 a.m. every morning to go to work if you don't like who you're working with,' And Sian Williams, who spent more than a decade hosting BBC Breakfast, told The Telegraph: "You don't want to get up at 3.30 a.m. It meant a partnership based on companionship rather than competition.' During yesterday morning's BBC Breakfast, his emotional former coworkers Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt announced the news of his death live on air. The pair, who were both visibly tearful, recalled their predecessor on BBC One morning as 'our friend and former colleague,' and a 'amazing' journalist with a 'wise' head.'

Bill Turnbull's wife paid tribute to her late husband after the tragic death of the much-loved TV and radio host aged 66. According to his family, he made the family laugh every day and they were 'impressively proud of him.' 'Billy,' a woman who married in 1988, was 'dignified and brave throughout' his five-year fight with prostate cancer, leaving him 'often in pain,' she said, adding that the final week of his life was'very special.' The former BBC Breakfast presenter's family announced today that he died 'peacefully' at home in Suffolk yesterday after a 'challenging and committed fight' against his cancer that had been diagnosed in November 2017. "Our lovely Billy died yesterday evening just five years after being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer," Ms McCombie said in a tweeting. The last week of his life was particularly memorable, as the entire family was with him and we shared some wonderful moments. Bill was dignified and courageous throughout his lifetime, and he was his usual stubborn self right to the end. Billy made us laugh every day and we are extremely proud of him. He was the life of our family. It's difficult to imagine life without him.' Turnbull, who appeared on BBC Breakfast from 2001 to 2016, announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in March 2018 and detailed his surgery in a Channel 4 documentary called Staying Alive. Portrait of Bill Turnbull and his wife Sesi after leaving BBC Breakfast for the last time after 15 years of service; Turnbull with his daughter Flora in a snapshot she tweeted on January 25, 2021 (right); and Turnbull on ITV's Good Morning Britain on February 26, 2020 (right).

Karen Hardy (left and right with Turnbull on Strictly in 2005) broke down as she sang warmly of the actor, calling him a "gentleman" and a "mentor." 'Taught me about the news,' she said, 'it was all about finding the truth and discovering the truth no matter what'. As she was overcome with emotion, the dancer was forced to pause several times to reclaim herself. In 2005, Hardy faced Turnbull in the third series of Strictly Come Dancing. The two were the seventh dancing pair to be voted off the show. She spoke out after Turnbull's former coworkers, Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty, paid their own respects while on air. Inset: Turnbull and his BBC Breakfast colleagues.

Bill Turnbull, a television presenter and journalist, died today at the age of 66, according to his family. The BBC Breakfast host died 'peacefully' at home in Suffolk yesterday, according to Turnbull's relatives, who had been diagnosed in November 2017 with prostate cancer. During this morning's BBC Breakfast, Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt's emotional former coworkers also revealed live on air. Turnbull, who appeared on the BBC1 show from 2001 to 2016, announced his illness in March 2018 and detailed his treatment in a Channel 4 documentary called Staying Alive. In October last year, he announced that he would be taking a leave of absence from his show on Classic FM for health reasons. His family lauded the care he received at the Royal Marsden and Ipswich hospitals, St Elizabeth Hospice, and his GP.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: A large removal van arrived at Balmoral prior to the Queen's arrival, including an electric buggy from Windsor and a special orthopaedic bed to support HM's sleep. It's likely that it's the first time she has taken her bed with her, something son Charles also uses when staying with friends. If Camilla insisted on a bespoke waterbed, might she and the heir drift apart?

Liz Truss (pictured right) has dropped out of an interview with veteran political journalist Nick Robinson (pictured right), which was supposed to air tomorrow. According to BBC News, the Tory leadership frontrunner's staff could'no longer spare the time' to attend the one-to-one interview, which was scheduled for 7 p.m. on August 30. 'We're sorry that an in depth interview with both candidates was not possible despite having reached an agreement to do so,' the press team said in a second tweet. Rishi Sunak, Ms Truss' rival in the No. 10 race, spoke with Robinson earlier this month. On BBC1, Robinson tweeted: "Was delighted to host an in-depth interview with @trussliz.' (inset) I am dissatisfied and angry that it has been cancelled.

ANDREW PIERCE: Could the man whom Boris Johnson christened Captain Crasheroonie Snoozefest perhaps be concerned that his financial backers are switching sides?Is ambitious Rosena Allin-Khan, the Shadow Minister for Mental Health, on manoeuvres? Another shadow minister told Politico that they overheard her on a train addressing her team: "You should do something this week to help me become Labour leader." Despite the party's lead in the polls, the party's ship is clearly not a happy one.

In an interview with British Vogue ahead of the BBC's new flagship political show, with Laura Kuenssberg, the journalist revealed she'd been watching as Tories celebrated slaying 'the beast' at The Spectator summer party. (Pictured from left: With former Health Secretary Matt Hancock at The Spectator summer party, in a new shoot for British Vogue)