Enough times. Weve heard them enough times, they werent true then and they arent true now. The majority of economists have always agreed that there was another approach the government could have taken, rather than austerity, and we always argued, and we were right, that austerity was a political choice, not an economic necessity. As recently as march, the Party Opposite ploughed on, saying there was no alternative. To look at them how was no alternative. To look at them now suddenly proclaiming an end to austerity after 125,000 excess deaths as a result, after 100 billion taken out of the economy, after the worst decade for wage growth since the 19th century, just because there may be what . An election round the corner. And after all that, after all that, to deliver what is a pathetic sum to spending departments who are on their knees at the moment. Itsjust adding insult to injury. A government not just callous and uncaring, but hypocritical as well. This isnt a government, its a rack
Hello. Tonight were in monmouthshire in wales to talk to the people of this proud area about what their lives are like and what they want to hearfrom politicians in this election year. Does it feel like the economy has turned a corner as the Prime Minister claimed today . Good evening and welcome to abergavenny. Applause. According to the sunday times yesterday, this is the best place to live in the whole of wales. Were here for one of our outside broadcasts where we gauge the mood of people who live and work here in the run up to an election later this year. Were broadcasting live tonight from a brand new constituency of monmouthshire in South East Wales. Its the successor to the seat of monmouth which has voted conservative since 2005. And we are in the stunning st marys priory which has served the people of abergavenny and the surrounding area for a thousand years. Weve invited people from all walks of life, all political colours, broadly representative of how people voted at the la
Altogether after a promise labelled as for the birds by the head of the institute for fiscal studies. Even so, rishi sunak has reiterated that ambition in a subsequent interview. Income a subsequent interview. Income tax thresholds remain frozen, dragging ever more people into the tax and into its higher tax brackets. Is there anyone to vote for. 7 if you believe in lower taxes or an enterprise economy, i will ask my excellent political panel. While pensioners may fume, are being penalised in a budget that favoured workers , some may favoured workers, some may welcome the chancellors help for the arts. Andrew lloyd for the arts. Andrew lloyd webber says that the governments decision to fix theatre tax relief at two generous rates of 40 and 45 could drive transformation change in the sector. Chief opera critic at the telegraph, sir Nicholas Kenyon, will discuss that with me. That lover discuss that with me. That lover of the stage, Stefan Kyriazis, has been looking at how the theatre is
further strike action. good morning from wimbledon on day three of the championships. after rain disrupted much of the play, 87 matches are scheduled for today as they try to clear the backlog. a rest day for andy murray though, as he eases into round two on a day where only eight matches were completed. the forecast today is sunshine and showers the forecast today is sunshine and showers. showers fairly hit and miss for most showers. showers fairly hit and miss for most of showers. showers fairly hit and miss for most of us. many of us staying dry all for most of us. many of us staying dry all day for most of us. many of us staying dry all day. we will be back with more dry all day. we will be back with more details later on in the programme. it s wednesday, the 5th ofjuly. today marks the 75th anniversary of the nhs a milestone that s brought warnings the service won t be around for its 100th year without investment and change. today s landmark is being celebrat
Burglary and possession of a bladed article. Hell appear at barking side Magistrates Court tomorrow. Police believe a piece tomorrow. Police believe a piece of glass may have been used as a weapon during an incident at a school in sheffield. 17 year old boy has been arrested for attempted murder after three people were hurt at the Birley Academy this morning. Police have praised the actions of school staff during what was a frightening ordeal. School staff during what was a frightening ordeal. The frightening ordeal. The government looks set to face more legal challenges over its rwanda plan after detaining the first group of migrants to be deported, both men and women have been taken into custody in a series of operations across the country. Officials wont confirm how many people have been detained or where they were taken so far. The fda trade taken so far. The fda trade union, which represents senior Civil Servants , is threatening Civil Servants, is threatening legal action over th