30 Jun 2022

UK: PM brands Putin 'evil', second Scottish independence vote, Partygate probe

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 30 June 2022

UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn to look at the NATO meeting in Madrid, where leaders pledged to make a 'fundamental shift' in the alliance, and PM Boris Johnson branded Vladimir Putin 'evil' over the invasion of Ukraine.

Nicola Sturgeon has outlined plans to hold a second vote on Scottish independence in October next year, after the UK Government refused to grant consent for a ballot to be held.

And Downing Street staff will be able to give anonymous evidence suggesting Boris Johnson lied to Parliament over Partygate, MPs have ruled as they began their key investigation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech at a meeting of advisory council of the Russian parliament in Saint Petersburg.

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech at a meeting of advisory council of the Russian parliament in Saint Petersburg. Photo: AFP