More rain is forecast in areas of england already hit by flooding. Five severe flood warnings, meaning a threat to life, remain in place. A state of emergency has been declared in New South Wales and queensland as bushfires continue to burn posing what authorities say, is a catastrophic threat. Families in england will benefit from two cannabis based medicines approved for the nhs but others say they still wont get what they need. Good evneing. Nigel farage has extended an election olive branch to the conservatives by announcing the brexit party will not contest seats which were won by the tories back in 2017 a total of 317 seats. But he says he will fight against other parties, to try to ensure the uk leaves the eu. Borisjohnson has welcomed the offer, but labour have called it a Trump Alliance that must be stopped. Laura kuenssberg reports on this latest move and how much of a difference it could make come election day. And a warning, her report contains flashing images. A moment in
Positive. Its good. There are 42 flood warnings still in place in the north of england. Ministers will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow as locals underline the scale of the crisis. A state of emergency has been declared in New South Wales and queensland as bushfires continue to burn, posing what authorities say, is a catastrophic threat. Families in england will benefit from two cannabis based medicines approved for the nhs but others say they still wont get what they need. And at half past 11 well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers asa bennett, the brexit commissioning editor at the telegraph and sienna rodgers, the editor of labourlist. Theres been a potentially significant shift in the dynamics of the upcoming election caused by the brexit partys decision not to contest those seats won by the conservatives last time. The Brexit Party Leader, nigel farage, who once promised to stand in the vast majority of seats across the uk said hed made the decision beca
From the past i spoke to today said the controversy itself was de5tabilising, which is exactly what president putin wants. All the leaders are telling us they are concerned that trust could be a big i55ue concerned that trust could be a big issue and at stake in this election. Whether you believe them or not, for tho5e whether you believe them or not, for those who really care about the health of british politics, it is true. Thank you. Seven 5evere flood warnings remain in place along the river don in yorkshire this afternoon with a further a0 5uch warnings elsewhere in england and in wales. 0ne community, fi5hlake in South Yorkshire, has been completely engulfed by floodwaters. 0ur correspondent fiona trott is there now. Fiona. Michelle, theres a real sense of urgency here tonight. Doncaster council are telling people here that there is a risk to life, but some are deciding to stay. Tho5e there is a risk to life, but some are deciding to stay. Those who are 5taying are deciding to st
Voters in spain return to the polls for the countrys fourth general election in as many years. And another success for england as they win in new zealand. And well have a round up of the latest sports news and results from the premier league including the liverpool man city game, and a win for manchester utd. Seven severe flood warnings remain in place along the river don in South Yorkshire this afternoon with a further a0 such warnings elsewhere in england and in wales. 0ne community fishlake has been completely engulfed by floodwaters anger is rising amongst residents who say they arent getting enough help. The Environment Agency have told the bbc its continues to monitor and manage the huge volume of water travelling through South Yorkshire. 0ur correspondent fiona trott reports. A village thats been abandoned. Most people here have locked up and left. The safest way to get through is by tractor. Parish councillor pam webb has decided to stay. She is touring the village with the Eme
Are battling catastrophic conditions, as wildfires continue to rage on australias east coast. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport with jane dougall. Hello. Both Raheem Sterling and joe gomez had trained together, despite Raheem Sterling being dropped after an altercation between the two. Sterling has admitted his emotions got the better of him. Are slight respite for the rain in the next 24 hours. We will take a closer look at what is causing a catastrophic australian wildfires. Also coming up, were out and about in Bishop Auckland. We are in the north east today, in Bishop Auckland, in a town that has voted labour in every election since 1935. Is that about to change . Hello, everyone this is afternoon live. The labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn has heavily criticised the government for what he has described as a woeful response to flooding in yorkshire and the midlands. Five days after the flooding began, the Prime Minister will this afternoon chair a meeting of the governments Cobra