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Can he rely on the same support . How close is labour really to number 10 . The lib dems want to get the big wheels turning their leader, sir ed davey, using a tractor on the Campaign Trail to smash through a metaphorical wall of tory support. In the next few hours, well know if hes been able to turn blue seats yellow. These elections will decide who runs more than 230 english councils, but also give us the biggest picture of Public Opinion since rishi sunak took over, and possibly the last befo...

can he rely on the same support? how close is labour really to number 10? the lib dems want to get the big wheels turning — their leader, sir ed davey, using a tractor on the campaign trail to smash through a metaphorical wall of tory support. in the next few hours, well know if hes been able to turn blue seats yellow. these elections will decide who runs more than 230 english councils, but also give us the biggest picture of public opinion since rishi sunak took over, and possibly t...

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Yes, hello and welcome. It is going to be an extremely busy afternoon, as the results tumble in from all over the country. We have two thirds of the results from the local authorities in england, still to come in. Mayoral contest from across the country, that will influence the mood within the two main parties. And the police and Crime Commissioners and england and wales. 50 commissioners and england and wales. So far, broadly speaking, it has been a bad night for the conservatives, as expected....

Against so called Islamic State in iraqs second city, mosul. Theyve taken the citys airport, a key Staging Point in the battle to drive militants from the western half of the city. Our correspondent Quentin Sommerville was there as Iraqi Government troops fought their way in. Before the attack came the rockets and artillery. Its day five of the offensive to retake western mosul. Slowly, the forces make their way past a suspected is car bomb, torched en route. These armoured columns are now movin...

The half brother of north koreas leader was killed by a substance classified as a weapon of mass destruction, according to malaysian authorities. Leicester city say Player Revolt wasnt behind Claudio Ranieris sacking. Gary lineker calls the move gut wrenching. I shed a tear. I shed a tearfor claudio, i shed a tear for football and i shed a tearfor my club. And in the film review well get Jason Solomons take on patriots day, the Hollywood Blockbuster based on the Boston Marathon bombing. It was b...

A labour peer says colleagues must stand up for the interests of the young. This house should be urging a rethink on this whole project. This house should be saying, not in our name. But a conservative offers peers this reassurance on brexit even if theres no deal. There is no greater nonsense than the claim that in the absence of a trade deal with the eu we shall be falling off a cliff edge. There is no cliff edge for the simple reason that there is no cliff. Also on the programme some powerful...

The House Of Lords weighs into the arguments over brexit. A labour peer says colleagues must stand up for the interests of the young. This house should be urging a rethink on this whole project. This house should be saying, not in our name. But a conservative offers peers this reassurance on brexit even if theres no deal. There is no greater nonsense than the claim that in the absence of a trade deal with the eu we shall be falling off a cliff edge. There is no cliff edge for the simple reason t...

On the markets, the pound fell ahead of mrs mays statement, then rose during her speech. The eu says the call for an election will not change plans for britains exit from the European Union. We will have more reaction to the Prime Ministers plans for a Snap General Election on june the Prime Ministers plans for a Snap General Election onjune the 8th throughout the day here on bbc news. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The Prime Minister has announced plans to call a Snap Genera...

Would fight to avoid a hard brexit. The Prime Minister has just left Downing Street for a meeting with Conservative Backbenchers. There will be a vote in the House Of Commons tomorrow to approve the election plan. Weve extended coverage of the Surprise Announcement this hour. Our main story at five the Prime Minister has announced plans for a Snap General Election to be held onjune the 8th. In a Surprise Statement in Downing Street this morning, theresa may said britain needed certainty, stabili...