Weve not given enough detail what have brexit actually is by theresa may and her government. That criticism is going to be lessened by a speech today in which we got plenty of detail. It was billed as the most important speech of her term in office. It was certainly the clearest exposition yet of what britain wants from brexit. Not partial membership of the European Union, associate membership of the European Union, or anything that leaves us half in, half out. I want to be clear what iam half out. I want to be clear what i am proposing cannot mean membership of the single market. But, she said, britain would push for the freest possible trade with European Countries and other nations around the world. For the first time, mrs may confirmed that the British Parliament would get to vote on the final deal at the end of the negotiations. Sitting in the audience were some of the ambassadors to the uk. Mrs may emphasised she didnt what to undermine the eu, but she also warned against those w
Weve not given enough detail what have brexit actually is by theresa may and her government. That criticism is going to be lessened by a speech today in which we got plenty of detail. It was billed as the most important speech of her term in office. It was certainly the clearest exposition yet of what britain wants from brexit. Not partial membership of the European Union, associate membership of the European Union, or anything that leaves us half in, half out. I want to be clear what iam half out. I want to be clear what i am proposing cannot mean membership of the single market. But, she said, britain would push for the freest possible trade with European Countries and other nations around the world. For the first time, mrs may confirmed that the British Parliament would get to vote on the final deal at the end of the negotiations. Sitting in the audience were some of the ambassadors to the uk. Mrs may emphasised she didnt what to undermine the eu, but she also warned against those w
Ido i do geta i do get a lot of abuse. What do you normally do when you hang out together . This. We sit around, he abuses me. David baddiel will tell us about life with his father whose rare form of dementia makes him prone to extreme outbursts of swearing and sexual inappropriateness. Really keen to hear your experiences of caring for a relative with dementia. Hello. Welcome to the programme. Were live until 11 this morning. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning. Use the hashtag victorialive. And if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. Council tax rises are planned by nearly all of englands local authorities in the coming year, but the organisation that represents them is warning that deep cuts to services will still be needed. The local Government Association says social Care Services for the elderly and disabled are at Breaking Point and will swallow up any extra money raised. Heres our social Affairs Correspo
As they warn of a significant cost to the economy. Non League Sutton united face arsenal in the fifth round of the fa cup. Good morning. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Dozens of local authorities in england are Planning Council tax rises of almost 5 , according to their umbrella body, the local Government Association. The money is needed to pay for the rising costs of social care, but the lga says that Many Councils will still be forced to make cuts to services as the extra money will not be enough. Heres our social Affairs Correspondent alison holt. This is social care in action. After several falls, Maureen Edwards is getting support in social care is immediate now. The funding for local government needs to be resolved immediately. The government says extra money is being put into social care and authorities will soon be able to keep all the money they raise from council tax and business rates. Alison holt, bbc news. We just heard a report from izzy secombe, chairman joining me from o
They received £3 million for the last paralympic cycle. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Nearly every local authority in england is planning to raise Council Taxes in the coming year, most of them by 5 , to help meet the rising cost of social care. But the local government association, which represents councils, has warned that deep cuts to other services will still have to be made because of the huge cost of looking after growing numbers of elderly and disabled people. Heres our social Affairs Correspondent alison holt. Yes, and youll be fine. This is social care in action. Good girl. And i will be behind you. After several falls, 80 year old Maureen Edwards is being given support that will mean she regains some independence and rebuilds her confidence. It means she and her husband can cope at home. According to todays survey, the sheer demand for this sort of care is the reason why most local authorities in england plan to raise council tax. That was wonderful. Wev