25/06/2016 BBC Weekend News

Britain's told to begin immediate negotiations to leave the European

Union. As David Cameron attended Armed

Forces Day, European ministers warned he couldn't wait for his

successor to be chosen. Meanwhile, the Scottish Government begins

preparing legislation for a possible second referendum on independence.

As Westminster is involved in political turmoil, and as a vacuum

of leadership develops, I want to make clear that Scotland is led by a

stable and effective government. Britain's European Commissioner,

Lord Hill, resigns, with a warning about the path ahead. And at Euro

2016 it's agony for Northern Ireland, and own Golden of victory

for Wales to reach the quarterfinals. -- and own goal earns

victory for Wales. Governments from across Europe have

called on Britain to begin immediate negotiations to leave

the European Union, following The six founding members

of the EU said talks Here, the Vote Leave campaign

insisted there was no rush. But Scotland's first minister

Nicola Sturgeon said Westminster was in "political turmoil"

and facing months of delay before Our political correspondent

Ben Wright has our first report. Still in office, but losing power.

David Cameron doesn't rule like he did. Defeated in his fight to keep

Britain in the EU, the Prime Minister today watched an Armed

Forces Parade in Lincolnshire while the EU demands decisions David

Cameron is in no position to make. But for the leave supporters at this

parade in Romford, a day to revel in victory. Lovely. Just what we

wanted. Why is that? Because we remember the old days. And we don't

like being bossed about. Very good, very confident we are out, really

pleased with the vote. Happy as anything, happy we've got our

independence back. Those who lead the leave campaign were keeping

their heads down. Boris Johnson unusually quiet. Michael Gove

alight. Hello, very nice to see you. But brief. The Prime Minister

pledged to resign. Who's in charge? The Prime Minister remains in

charge, the government remains committed to a big programme. We set

out in the Queen's speech. We were elected just a year ago. In truth,

politics is on hold. The Chancellor George Osborne has treated but

hasn't been seen since Thursday despite turmoil on the markets. For

government ministers who fought to remain, this is a weekend of serious

soul-searching. But the consequences of Britain's division are coming

into focus fast. Not least in Scotland, which voted to remain in

the EU. The First Minister said she wanted immediate discussions with

Brussels to protect its place in Europe. As Westminster is engulfed

in political turmoil, and as a vacuum of leadership develops, I

want to make clear that Scotland is led by a stable and effective

government. As far as the EU is concerned, leave is leave. The

British people have spoken and the answer is, we're out. And the UK

should now immediately begin negotiations to go. But yesterday

David Cameron said he would not trigger the formal process for

leaving the European Union, that will be a job for his successor,

expected in place by the autumn. So, what happens next? Today vote leave

said the dust should settle over the summer and informal talks could

start. There's very little evidence of a detailed plan. Leaving the EU

will not be quick or simple. There are new trade deals to do and

countless laws to unpick. I spoke to constituents and they said how long

will it take? I said between 2-4 years. They were happy at the end of

the process they would have an independent country. This place,

Parliament, would be the sovereign government. A vote that split the

country has left many delighted, the other half despondent. But the

referendum itself was the easy part. Leaving the European Union is

uncharted territory. Its impact on us, in the EU, impossible to guess.

Well as EU ministers meeting in Berlin called for the immediate

start to negotiations on a British exit the French Foreign minister

said there must be no "cat and mouse game".

Meanwhile Britain's one representative on the

European Commission - Lord Hill - in charge

of financial services - has said he'll step down next month.

Our Europe Correspondent, Damian Grammaticas, reports.

Pointing the way ahead, Germany's Foreign Minister.

Surrounding him, his counterparts from the EU's

Today they demanded the UK begin the process to withdraw

We need to turn the page, we don't want a vacuum, and

it's important now that these negotiations between the United

Kingdom start in good faith, but as soon as is.

Angela Merkel said there was no need for talks to get

She understood the UK needed time to appoint a new Prime

TRANSLATION: Frankly speaking it shouldn't take for ever.

But I wouldn't pick a fight over a short period of time.

But in Brussels, Lord Hill, on the right,

The UK's only European Commissioner announced his

I think that it's not possible for me to carry on

You have to listen to the will of the British people that has

And I have been very clear that the right thing to do is

Appointed by David Cameron, his position, overseeing

financial services markets in the EU, was untenable.

Lord Hill says before negotiations over the UK's

separation can start, Britain needs a clear idea

of the deal it wants to

People clearly have to do quite a lot of hard thinking as

to what approach they want to take in those negotiations, what economic

model they want to have, what relationship

future with the EU and with the single market.

At the moment, I

don't think the Leave side have done that work.

It was clear throughout the campaign they didn't know the

So I think they've got to put their thinking

caps on and work out how they think things could be organised in future.

Already, events are moving forward, the logic of Brexit and whether the

UK officially begins the process or not, it

seems clear decisions will

Damian Grammaticas, BBC News, Brussels.

As we've also been hearing, Scotland taking more concrete steps towards a

second independence referendum. Let's get more with Scotland editor

Sarah Smith. In Edinburgh. And with the hope of remaining in the EU?

That would be the aim and Nicola Sturgeon certainly looks as though

she's getting ready to have another referendum on Scottish independence.

At a cabinet meeting here today they agreed to start preparing the

legislation that would be necessary for that. Sturgeon will absolutely

commit herself to having another vote until she's sure voters

frustration in Scotland over the EU result will definitely translate

into increased support for independence. The SNP are very well

aware a Brexit actually makes the case for an independent Scotland a

bit more complicated, it raises all sorts of new questions about

currency and border controls. Nevertheless, Nicola Sturgeon says

she does think a second referendum is highly likely. And already the

Scottish Government is talking to European leaders about trying to

find ways to preserve Scotland's place inside the European Union. If

she can, she would like to have another vote within the next two

years. At this question settled before the UK actually leaves the

EU. Jeremy Corbyn has said he will stand again for the Labour

leadership if his critics succeed in triggering a new contest following

the UK's decision to leave the EU. Mr Corbyn gave a speech in London to

set out how he thought the party should move forward. The Labour

leader has been accused by some of his own MPs of not campaigning hard

enough to keep Britain in the EU. The decision to leave the EU has

sent shockwaves through the country and around the world,

rocking financial markets As voters begin to absorb

the effects of the result, and its repercussions for years

to come, our correspondent Judith Moritz has been speaking

to leave voters in Sheffield to get their reaction

as events have unfolded. You get plenty of

Spanish cherries to the But many here say EU membership has

left a bitter taste. Most voted to leave,

but not all believed it Even when I voted, I still thought

we would remain in the EU. But I do have reservations

and wonder, have I made the right Over at the fishmongers,

the prospect of what lies ahead is I went to bed Thursday night

thinking I'm going to get up and still be

in Europe Friday morning. I was shocked, stunned

and Sheffield is actually a city divided

almost exactly in half. 49% voted to remain

in Europe, 51% to Of more than quarter of a million

votes cast here, there were Many Out votes were protest votes

against the government, People coming in all

the time and taking Do you think that

will change now then Everything is gone,

everything is going. You know, we need more putting

in to get Sheffield on its Sheffield is still split,

but here, just as in the country as a whole,

it was the believers country as a whole, it was

the Leavers who spoke loudest. Judith Moritz, BBC News,

Sheffield. Well let's get reaction

to that from our political We heard in your report earlier,

this call from Europe to leave as soon as possible. We haven't heard

much action here. What is likely to be going on behind-the-scenes? It

was never the case if Britain voted to leave the European Union we would

simply tear up the membership card and be. This was always going to be

a hugely complex and lengthy process. There are reasons why

politically it feels range the calm today. The first is that politicians

on the leave and remain side are still absorbing the magnitude of

what has happened. This is absolutely huge. The second is that

David Cameron in deciding to stay in office another three months and not

trigger that leaving process, to go 50, has bought everybody time to

think. People in the European Union have been agitating, demanding

Britain gets on with this and triggers article 50 immediately. I

understand European Parliament will vote on a resolution saying exactly

that next week. Well they can jump up and down this is a right for the

UK alone to begin that withdrawal process. That's another reason it's

quite quiet at the moment while everybody thinks. Another factor is

that the Tory leadership contest is about to get going and contenders

for that, I'm sure, are going to be thinking through the cause of that

contest what sort of deal, what they want, they are going to make that

case to the Tory party membership. This divorce is not going to be

quick and I don't think it's going to be easy.

And there's a special Newsnight programme on BBC2 at 8.30pm,

so in just over an hour, looking at the implications

That's Life after Brexit - on BBC2 at 8.30pm.

Within the past hour Wales have made it through to the quarterfinals of

the European Championships in France after Northern Ireland scored an own

goal. Sports editor Dan Roan reports from Paris.

These fans have made plenty of friends here in France, determined

to enjoy every minute of the year rose having waited so long to play

in them. With both Wales and Northern Ireland exceeding all

expectations here, neither wanted it to end now. This, a piece of British

sporting history. The first time two home nations had met in a knockout

match at a major tournament. Northern Ireland started well,

Stuart Dallas forcing goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey into action. Shortly

after, Wales thought they had taken the lead but their joy was fleeting,

Aaron Ramsey's effort ruled out for offside. Soon the favourites were

back having to defend. Hennessy again saving, this time from Jamie

Ward. Wales most potent attacking weapon, Gareth Bale, allowed little

space in a half of few clear chances. Against the run of play

they should have taken the lead after the restart. Ramsey's cross

deserving better than this from Sam Vokes. Northern Ireland living

dangerously. Bale denied by in form Hamilton Academical keeper Michael

McGovern. Bale was about to make an impact, his cross devoted in by the

unfortunate Gareth McAuley. Wales finally with the breakthrough.

Northern Ireland tried to respond but had nothing else to give. This,

a cruel way for their campaign to end. They and their fans will be

sorely missed. It's Wales with their third win of this competition who

continue to make an impression on the tournament in a way few thought

possible. In defeat the Northern Ireland team have been given a

standing ovation by their fans behind me 20 minutes after the

match. Today really belongs to Wales. Think about this for a

moment, they are in the last eight of Euro 2015 having waited 58 years

to qualify for a major tournament. They are making the most of the

opportunity and they will play either Belgium or Hungary on Friday

night in Lille for a place in the semifinals. They are in the

favourable side of the draw and Wales will now start to believe they

can go all the way to the final here in Paris. In rugby union England

have completed an historic series whitewash against Australia. They

beat the Wallabies 44-40 in Sydney, the first time a touring side has

beaten Australia 3-0 for 45 years. Elsewhere, defeats for Wales and

Ireland while Scotland beat Japan. More through the evening on BBC News

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