With his Co Leader but he will be delivering a speech on his own because she has covid symptoms. The Green Party looking to position themselves as a challenge the Labour Government from the left so i think we can expect them to say that labour should be bolder and braver in their words more ambitious. And criticise what they say is labour s doom and gloom. We had from Keir Starmer a few weeks ago saying things will get worse before they get better. The argument from the Green Party in manchester is that this is not necessarily the case and are not calling for a Wealth Tax on the very wealthiest. They are saying that by those measures, more investment could be made immediately in public services. I think we can also expect criticism of the Winter Fuel Allowance cut and also to the two child benefit cap. Those are the kind of organs are expecting to hear the next few minutes as the conference for the Green Party gets under way. What difference does it make having four mps, what differen
Are put in to bat on an overcast first morning of the third test against sri lanka. They already hold an unassailable 2 0 series lead. Good afternoon, and welcome to the Bbc News at one. The Prison Population in england and wales has hit a record high for the second week in a row. The latest figures show there are now more than 88,500 inmates. Thats a rise of almost 1,200 in five weeks. Around half of those are cases linked to this summers riots. In a few days time, the governments temporary early Release Scheme will begin, and some offenders will be able to leave jail at an earlier point in their sentences. Lets speak now to our Uk Correspondent daniel sandford. Daniel, what are these high numbers doing to the Prison System . Last week, i was sitting here talking to your audience about the Prison Population hitting an all time high. This week its even higher, and essentially what happened is on the 30th Ofjuly when the rioting Started this summer, the Prison Population has been rising
At a key tory seat in esher. Injusta injust a few in just a few hours, the injust a few hours, the campaign will draw to a close and this election means a vitaljunction for the country. Well bring you the latest in the last few frenetic hours of campaigning. Also tonight. A teenager is found guilty of the murder of 14 year old jaden moodie, killed in a drugs gang war. Aung san suu kyi, nobel peace peace prize winner, defends myanmar against accusations of genocide. And coming up on bbc news, its the final night of the Champions League groups. Spurs and Manchester City are through, but much to play for in the other matches. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. On the last day of campaigning before tomorrows general Election Party leaders have travelled from one key seat to the next, from dawn til dusk, trying to win last minute support. The two men vying to be Prime Minister borisjohnson and Jeremy Corbyn have criss crossed the country speaking to undecided voters. The conse
Thing done and move on. Also tonight tributes are paid to the naturalist and broadcaster David Bellamy whos died aged 86. A teenager is found guilty of the murder of 1a year of jaden moodie, killed in a drugs gang war. Aung san suu kyi, nobel peace peace prize winner, defends myanmar against accusations of genocide. And at 8. 30 the latest on the campaign trail from the electioncast team. Good evening. The naturalist and broadcaster David Bellamy has died aged 86. Bellamy became a household name as a tv personality, scientist and conservationist. The Conservation Foundation say he died earlier today. His distinctive voice inspired sir lenny henrys grapple me grapenuts catchphrase and was a regular presence on tv. Bellamy, who lived in county durham, later attracted criticism for dismissing global warming. In 2004, he described Climate Change as poppycock and later said the stance cost him his tv career. Comedy writer and radio presenter danny baker has paid tribute to bellamy, calling
Nobel peace prize winner, aung san suu kyi, defends her country, myanmar, against charges of genocide. A teenager is found guilty of the murder of 14 year old jaden moodie, killed in a turf war between rival drugs gangs. And Greta Thunberg tells a Climate Conference World Leaders must end their excuses to avoid action on global warming. Coming up on sportsday on bbc news, a gabrieljesus hat trick ensures Manchester City remain unbeaten to qualify for the last 16 of the champions league. Good evening. On the last day of campaigning before tomorrows general election, Party Leaders have been travelling from one key constituency to another, hoping to win last minute support. The two men most likely to become Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn, have been making Campaign Stops in marginal seats. The conservative leader began the day on a milk round in west yorkshire, then onto derby. Next it was south wales, essex, and finally this evening, a rally in london. The labour leader w