A massive upset at the Rugby World Cup as japan makes history by beating ireland. And well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers henry mance, whos chief features writer at the ft, and the broadcaster penny smith. Good evening. The labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, says a minority Labour Government is becoming more likely every day as opposition parties consider whether to call a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister. The Scottish Nationalists have reiterated their support for an interim government to ensure, they say, that britain doesnt leave the eu without a deal at the end of next month. All this comes at the end of a tumultuous week for borisjohnson, who arrived earlier in manchester with his partner, carrie symonds. Theyre in the city from the start of the conservative Party Conference, where they were booed as they arrived. Heres chris masons report. Is this a leadership bid, mrjohnson . The conservative conference a year ago, the smiles of the carefree ba
Of the pro democracy Umbrella Movement. A massive upset at the Rugby World Cup as japan makes history by beating ireland. And well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers henry mance, whos chief features writer at the ft, and the broadcaster, penny smith. Good evening. The Prime Minister, borisjohnson, has arrived in manchester for the start of the conservative party conference, amid growing speculation that opposition parties at westminster, are considering a vote of no confidence. The labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, says a caretaker government is becoming more likely every day, and the snp has reiterated its support for a move against the Prime Minister, in order to prevent the uk leaving the eu, without a deal. However the conservatives maintain, theyre the only party, that can get brexit done. Chris masons report now, contains some flashing images. Borisjohnson you are not fit. Boris johnson arrived here this evening with his girlfriend, carrie symonds. Are you lo
Hello and welcome to bbc news. Police in hong kong have used tear gas and water cannon to Disperse Protesters hurling rocks and petrol bombs in Anti Government demonstrations. They were marking five years since the start of what became known as the Umbrella Movement, a campaign for greater democratic freedom under chinese rule. From hong kong, heres our china correspondent, john sudworth. The everyday object that lent its name to a movement was in use again. Five years after it first shielded the protesters from the pepper spray and tear gas. In 2014, the umbrella protests faded away. But this year theyre back with a vengeance in far more violent form. We have no choice. Like, we cant go back. Imean. For me, like. If we lose this time, hong kong cannot survive for more than another five years. The anniversary began calmly enough, with thousands joining a peaceful rally. But this is now a deeply divided society. With those who fear that hong kongs freedoms are being eroded. Pitted again
Its a big day for brexit rumours of an election swirl and Opposition Mps set to outline a bill aimed at blocking a no deal exit. Meanwhile scotlands highest court is set to hear arguments on whether Prime Minister Boris Johnsons move to suspend Parliament Next Week is legal. But with with less than two months to go til britains scheduled exit from the eu, how prepared is business . The uk is due to leave the eu on the 31st of october regardless of whether an exit deal has been agreed. Over the past six months the pound has fallen against the us dollar as investors see the chances of a no deal exit rise. So far the uk government has put aside more than 7 billion to prepare for a no deal scenario for extra border staff, stockpiling medicine and ad campaigns. Eu countries have also been investing heavily hiring thousands of new border officials. Around 1000 in france, its a similar story in ireland and the netherlands. Our Business Editor simon jack visited a food fair in london to test t
Has affected results. Financially dependent on their partner. A third of women say theyd struggle to pay the bills if their relationship broke down. Ill look at why. A super man for the super cup. Liverpools stand in keeper adrian is the hero as the reds beat chelsea on penalties to win their first trophy of the season. We are looking at gusty winds through the irish sea, but a drier day than yesterday for most of us, and fewer showers. Its thursday, the 15th august. Our top story the labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has laid out plans to take over as caretaker Prime Minister in order to stop a no deal brexit. In a letter to Opposition Party leaders and rebel mps, mr corbyn said his aim was to call a general election and seek a possible extension to the brexit departure date before holding another referendum with the option to remain in the eu. So, what kind of a response might he expect . 0ur Political Correspondent tom bartonjoins us now from westminster. Good morning, tom. This is an o