Welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister has insisted that the controversial change announced in the budget to increase National Insurance for Self Employed workers is simpler, fairer and more progressive. Theresa may refused to accept that the government had broken a manifesto pledge saying the promise had only extended to one kind of National Insurance. But the move has angered a number of conservative backbenchers and been roundly criticised by labour. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. Brussels is rarely a place where british Prime Ministers can find a retreat, but theresa may entered discreetly into the summit, in a hurry for the talks. Not for her the grand arrivals of her other eu colleagues. Not the day for number ten to stop and chat. But after a domestic debacle over her budget, she knew there was explaining to do. As the chancellor made clear yesterday, we will use this moment of change to build a stronger economy and a Fairer Society that works for ordinary worki
Welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister has insisted that the controversial change announced in the budget to increase National Insurance for Self Employed workers is simpler, fairer and more progressive. Theresa may refused to accept that the government had broken a manifesto pledge saying the promise had only extended to one kind of National Insurance. But the move has angered a number of conservative backbenchers and been roundly criticised by labour. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. Brussels is rarely a place where british Prime Ministers can find a retreat, but theresa may entered discreetly into the summit, in a hurry for the talks. Not for her the grand arrivals of her other eu colleagues. Not the day for number ten to stop and chat. But after a domestic debacle over her budget, she knew there was explaining to do. As the chancellor made clear yesterday, we will use this moment of change to build a stronger economy and a Fairer Society that works for ordinary worki
In sport, theyre calling it one of the greatest european ties ever. Barcelona make history by coming from 4 0 down against Paris St Germain to win with the last kick of the game. And two years after historic Clandon Park House was gutted by fire, we report on the start of the huge restoration task. And carol has the weather. Good morning. For many this morning its a fairly cloudy start, also a damp one with showers or some rain but by mid morning, for most well have some lovely springlike weather with a fair bit of sunshine except across the Channel Islands and the south west, where it will be cloudy and damp, and it will be quite a windy day for some of us. More in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. The chancellor Phillip Hammond is facing accusations of breaking an Election Pledge by increasing National Insurance contributions for many Self Employed workers in yesterdays budget. Hes facing growing pressure to reconsider his plan from some backbench conservative mps. The
Were live until am this morning. What does the budget mean for you . In half an hour, well be answering your questions, so please do get in touch with anything you want to know about your family or business finances. Use the hashtag victorialive. If you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. The chancellor is facing accusations of breaking an Election Pledge by increasing National Insurance contributions for many Self Employed workers. After his budget announcement, Philip Hammond is facing growing pressure to reconsider his plan from some conservative mps. The treasury has rejected calls for a re think, insisting the increase will make the National Insurance system fairer. Lets get more on this from our political guru, norman smith. How much pressure is he under . Huge pressure. It is notjust mr hammond has broken the conservative Party Election manifesto, many tories oppose on principle a tax rise on peoples income, but more than that, they belie
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