Ahead of a general election expected next year. Heres some of his speech i am ending this long running saga. I am cancelling the rest of the h52 project. And in its place. Applause. And in its place, we will reinvest every single penny, £36 billion, in hundreds of new Transport Projects in the north and the midlands, across the country. This means £36 billion of investment in the projects that will make a real difference across our nation. Applause ijust want to remind you exactly what hs2 actually is. Its a High Speed Railway which is what the Hs Stands For and it was touted as the uks biggest infrastructure project, aiming to transform public transport between london, the midlands and the north. The first part, between west london and birmingham in blue is already under construction and will be completed. But the length in red, stretching further north from birmingham to manchester, has now been officially scrapped. A separate eastern leg to leeds marked here in purple had already been canned. The last official estimate on hs2 costs, excluding the cancelled section, added up to about 71 billion. But that figure is from 2019, so does not account for the rise in costs for materials and wages since then. The Prime Minister said £36 billion would be spent on alternative rail, road and bus schemes instead. The mayor of Greater Manchester andy burnham reflected on the changes a short time ago saying its been a � frustrating week. It cannot be right that a project that we have all worked on together, i speak for everybody behind me and with me. Weve been at this for 15 years, where weve been working together across geography, but also across the political divide, to try and develop the right plan for the long term best interest of our country and we have put to political differences aside. Weve worked hard at it and we have devoted a lot of time and a lot of energy to it. I dont see how you can take a plan that goes beyond the life of any individual government or goes beyond the interest of any one political party, given it goes all the way through the country, how you can take that plan and basically tear it up at a Party Conference. Lets go live to our correspondent joe black, who is in lichfield for us. Joe, this decision was widely trailed, so perhaps not so much of a surprise, but what sense are you getting from people there as to whether they support the Prime Ministers decision or whether theyre disappointed that hs2 is not going ahead. Theyre disappointed that h52 is not going ahead going ahead. Theres always mixed views about going ahead. Theres always mixed views about h52 going ahead. Theres always mixed views about h52 and going ahead. Theres always mixed views about h52 and its going ahead. Theres always mixed views about h52 and its been going ahead. Theres always mixed views about h52 and its been no i views about h52 and its been no different here today in lichfield. Were on the edge of the city. Were just near the a38, where 15 miles north of birmingham, this area is the end of phase one. This is where the end of phase one. This is where the hst is hs2 trains will come off and then pick up the west coast main line. So, this is the end of the line. Also, whats happening in the line. Also, whats happening in the midlands, theres been disappointment from here in the West Midlands and the East Midlands because the idea of connecting them West Midlands at the East Midlands at the parkway has also been scrapped. Weve been talking to people here about what they think about the scrapping of that northern leg. Someone said it was a White Elephant anyway, someone said theyre not surprised, someone said its a waste of money. A dog walker got quite an emotional because she said people around here have been facing years and years of disruption. Weve been speaking to a man who runs a Rescue Centre for Border Collie � s. Hes facing some of his land being compulsory purchase. Its 11 miles north from where im talking to you. He says hes still in limbo. He doesnt know what the announcement means and whether the land is going to need to be compulsory purchase. He is obviously looking for answers as well. I think many people because my views on Hs2 Depend On who you are, where you live, if and when and how you travel peoples views. Ja you travel peoples views. Jo black, in lichfield they are, reflecting the fact that hs2 is not a straightforward decision. Very much mixed views. Lets go life to the mayor of tees valley. Would you have been affected by hs2 . Valley. Would you have been affected b hsz . ,. ,. ,. , by hst . No. It is of zero benefit of the by h52 . No. It is of zero benefit of the northeast by h52 . No. It is of zero benefit of the northeast of by h52 . No. It is of zero benefit of the northeast of england. By h52 . No. It is of zero benefit of the northeast of england. Its by h52 . No. It is of zero benefit of the northeast of england. Its one | the northeast of england. Its one of the frustrations i have had for many years that people have talked about hs2 as a northern project, when its a very manchester � s interest project. I can understand the position of andy burnham. £36 billion was spent on that project, which will only have gone up in cost over the next 15 20 years when it was delivered. Its not a good use of public money. I think the Prime Minister made the right decision. Weve seen at the answer today. That £36 billion will be taken and spent on huge schemes from filling potholes, roles, and other priorities. This morning, we now have £978 million that we can choose what we can send on. So i think this is a much more sensible approach. While some people in birmingham might be disappointed not to see that additional leg, i think this is a better use of that public money. Just go through exactly where that. How much, 900 how many Million Pounds . What will that be spent on . Is that targeted for specific projects . Filo. Spent on . Is that targeted for specific projects . Specific projects . No, the government specific projects . No, the government have specific projects . No, the i government have announced specific projects . No, the government have announced a specific projects . No, the government have announced a whole list of projects big projects across the north that i wont go through on your show but theyre saying these are the projects they are focusing on. Thats one aspect. The second aspect is theyve given to me, the mayor of the tees valley and the rest of the northeast, money directly to us. They said theyre going to use that money and let us decide on what our priorities are that will help benefit local communities and families. In my region, theyve given me £978 million that i can decide on what to spend on. The rest of the northeast separate from is getting £1. 6 billion. Thats on top of increased funding, increased road funding and much more. This is a much more comprehend the package of Transport Upgrades across the north of england, and also its very devolution led. They understand in the Prime Minister understand that they like me who understand the local area much better and deliver Better Outcomes for our area. I hear what youre Better Outcomes for our area. I hear what youre saying. Better outcomes for our area. I hear what youre saying. It Better Outcomes for our area. I hear what youre saying. It wouldnt what youre saying. It wouldnt necessarily affect teesside, but is there a sense that this Northern Powerhouse idea thats getting the money into areas would not have been a Knock On Effect to even areas like yours which arent to directly on the h52 yours which arent to directly on the hs2 line . The h52 line . No, there was no direct benefit the h52 line . No, there was no direct benefit for the h52 line . No, there was no direct benefit for anyone the h52 line . No, there was no direct benefit for anyone in the h52 line . No, there was no direct benefit for anyone in the | direct benefit for anyone in the northeast of england. Thats the point. Over recent days, weve heard about, people like andy burnham and others, complaining the north is being changed. The north is not getting its fair share. Its one of the frustrations i have that when people talk about hs2 and the north of england, they default to manchester, which is not representative of the north of england. Its a very diverse place, and just because somebody is going to manchester, a huge amount of money, it wasnt benefiting the north of england. Now this money will benefit the north of england in real projects that people feel in their everyday lives. Better services, better roads as well, whether hs2 was just about shaving off a few minutes and most of the north of england would not feel that benefit. We north of england would not feel that benefit. ~. ,. ,. , benefit. We have to leave it there. Ben benefit. We have to leave it there. Iten houchen. Benefit. We have to leave it there. Ben houchen, thank benefit. We have to leave it there. Ben houchen, thank you benefit. We have to leave it there. Ben houchen, thank you for benefit. We have to leave it there. | ben houchen, thank you for talking to us. Donald trump heads to court for day three before going into court, donald trump outlined how those were never intended to be taken at face value. We are not entitled to a jury. 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Now, what weve seen throughout the last few days though is that the judge has throughout the last few days though is that thejudge has kind of kept business going in court, but yesterday he issued a gag order on President Trump after trump posted an attack on his law clerk with her picture on social media. He called everybody into the courtroom and told donald trump that it was completely unacceptable to have Com Pletely U Na cce pta ble to have these completely unacceptable to have these personal attacks on his staff and he wouldnt stand for it. He said that he would issue sanctions if it continued. A clear message to donald trump that this wont be tolerated going forward. But he continues to make statements outside of court about the kind of unfairness that he sees in this entire process. Clearly trying to rally his supporters. If entire process. Clearly trying to rally his supporters. Rally his supporters. If you wouldnt rally his supporters. If you wouldnt mind, rally his supporters. If you wouldnt mind, just rally his supporters. If you i wouldnt mind, just because rally his supporters. If you wouldnt mind, just because there are so many cases involving donald trump, would you mind just taking us through the details of this one . Absolutely. This is really the start of many trials to come, as you mentioned. Donald trump is facing four other criminal trials. Those relate to trying to interfere with the results of the 2020 election, the results of the 2020 election, the mishandling of classified documents and the January The 6th attack on the capitol. This one is a civil fraud case in attack on the capitol. This one is a civilfraud case in new york state. This really stems from accusations that he basically reverse engineered his Property Values to fit a net worth that he wanted. To try to appeal or like a billionaire to get on the forbes billionaire list. A judge and 30 found ruling on the heart of this case that donald trump did commit fraud, that he overvalued his properties by millions of dollars. People know trump tower on fifth ave from here in manhattan. Donald trump listed his apartment as three times its actual size. The judge ruled coming from a real estate developer, that can only be considered fraud. There are other incidents know incidents. Instances. That was not a topic from new york. This is bbc news. Lets get some of the days other news now. Police are investigating possible corporate manslaughter at the hospital where police are investigating possible corporate manslaughter at the hospital where child serial killer lucy letby worked. The former nurse, 33, was found guilty in august of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the countess of chester hospital. A Safeguarding Review will take place into the death of sara sharif. The ten year olds body was found at her home in woking on the tenth august. Herfather, stepmother and uncle appeared at the old bailey last month. They will face a murder trial next autumn. New Analysis Shows petrol and diesel prices surged last month as the rising cost of Oil Hit Drivers at the pumps. Figures from the Motoring Firm Rac Show a litre of petroljumped by an average of a. 5p. The Prime Minister has announced that a levels and t levels will be replaced by a new qualification for all school leaders. Youre live with bbc news. Former Street Gang Leader accused of orchestrating the Drive By Shooting Of Rap Star Tupac has appeared briefly in court. Do wayne and keith davis was arrested last friday after a grand jury charged with murder duane. Megan owen has more. Hes known for his political and social messages in his lyrics. Hes also sold over 75 million records worldwide. But this is footage from the 13th of september, 1996, when the 13th of september, 1996, when the wrapper was gunned down in a drive by shooting. He was waiting on the las vegas strip. Its been 27 years since his death and people still dont quite know what happened on that fateful night. Until recently, police had never charged anyone with his murder, and that was until last friday. This is a 60 year old former game leader duane keefy d davis. It was believed tupac was involved with the suspect� s nephew. Here is footage whos never been seen before. You can see the nephew being kicked and punched before security intervened. The group leave the venue. If this incident that led to what they called a retaliatory shooting. Its been a long standing unsolved murder, so fans of tupac and his family will be hoping this trial will lead tojustice. The actor Turned Activist lawrence fox has been arrested after police raided his home in connection with a series of attacks on Ultra Low Emission Zones in london emission cameras. Look how many coppers there are in my house. Look at them. That is the country we live in. News came after he was dismissed by the tv network gb news. He had been suspended along with the presenter dan wooton for making demeaning remarks about a female journalist. Mr fox later apologised and gb news is also dismissing another presenter, calvin robinson. The broadcaster is continuing an internal investigation into mr wootton. Weve been following richey � s do not� s speech the conservative Party Conference today. Rishi sunak. He wants the age at which people can buy cigarettes and tobacco to rise by one year every year so eventually, nobody can buy them. He said mps would be given a free vote on the issue. The age of sail would rise from 18 every year, so child age 1a today would never be allowed to buy tobacco. I spoke to the Deputy Chief Executive of ash. Its quite a moment to see the Prime Minister use the platform to make such a commitment to phasing out smoking and making smoking history for the next generation. Yes, we are absolutely delighted with the proposals, and the important thing now is to see how we can implement them. Further announcements have been made about of additional funding. As a comprehensive measure, we would really look forward to seeing it through. We would really look forward to seeing it through. Your organisation would welcome seeing it through. Your organisation would welcome this. Seeing it through. Your organisation