More than1. 5 more than 1. 5 million young people will have a chance, their first chance to vote in the general election this december. They were too young to take part in the referendum on whether the uk should leave the eu. Some are disillusioned with the state of our politics. We went out to find why. I feel like an mpsjust going to say what you want to hear and then not do it. What they do most is talk, and they never really do a lot of actions, which does not impress me. I think some politicians are truthful, others are liars. The voices of a generation in a city where so many of the young people we spoke to are disillusioned with a political class, a political system. Leeds, an urban area that crackles with a vibrant, youthful energy, until you mention politics. I dont think that, erm, politicians in this country, like, really think about the public. Both first time voters, laura and hannah are studying for a diploma in aviation at leeds city college. In a mock up of a 737, theyr
Charged with murder. Thejodie chesney murder two teenagers are found guilty at the old bailey. This is what it looks like when youre trying to beat the land speed record we join the Bloodhound Team on a practice run. And coming up on bbc news, on day one of the para athletics championships, british medal hope kadeena cox is back from injury and talks to us about her Mental Health issues. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Both labour and the conservatives have been setting out their plans for the Economy Today and one thing seems clear whichever party is in charge after the election, theres going to be a lot more borrowing and spending than weve seen for a very long time. Labour have pledged to invest an extra £55 billion a year on infrastructure like housing and schools as well as environmental projects. Thats roughly double what the conservatives are offering an extra £20 to £25 billion a year. So is this going to be the battle of the big spenders . Heres our economi
Two drug dealers are found guilty of murdering 17 year old Jodie Chesney last year. A Police Officer appears in court charged with the murder of former footballer Dalian Atkinson, who died after he was shot with a taser and restrained by officers. Flooding across parts of Northern England in sheffield hundreds of people were trapped for hours in yorkshires largest Shopping Centre. And megan rapinoe, the American Star of this years football world cup, says the penalties for racism in the game arent nearly enough. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news, a late winner in rome sees celtic secure their place in the knockout stages of the Europa League with two games to spare. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at ten. Labour and the conservatives have both been setting out their plans for the economy today. Labour is promising a huge boost in spending, and what its calling an irreversible shift of power and wealth away from london. The tories are also vowing to spend billions. Its now
For improvements at calais. A short time ago both leaders held a joint press conference in sandhurst. Lets take a listen. Translation row translation the mandate will be discussed in march at the next european council, but these discussions should not in any way impact the quality of the relationship between our two countries. Brexit will never prevent their high level of cooperation between our two countries. Today we have agreed additional measures that will work in the best interests of both france and the uk, increasing the effectiveness of our cooperation. We will reinforce infrastructure with extra cctv, fencing, at calais and other border points. In 2016 more than 56,000 attem pts points. In 2016 more than 56,000 atte m pts by points. In 2016 more than 56,000 attempts by clandestinely to cross the channel were stopped by the juxtaposed border controls, the further investment to date will make the borders even more secure. The bbcs chief Political Correspondent vicki young was in