But they will give us a huge indicator of our politicians fortunes as we hurtle towards the big contest. The Prime Minister tried to look cheerful on the campaign trail. But hes been under the cosh for many months. If the results are gruesome, could rishi sunak sjob be at risk . Will sir keir starmer be able to show convincing progress tonight . Labours been miles ahead in the National Polls for months though real life votes are what really count. Ed davey and his army of activists want to call time on the tories. In how many parts of the country will they get their way . Thousands of Council Seats are up for grabs, a by election in blackpool, Police Commissioners are being chosen too, and there are elections for those powerful mayors around the country it is the biggest test of Public Opinion before The General Election. Reeta chakrabarti will bring us the numbers as the hours tick by. These are the seats at the main parties are defending. Just under 1000 for the conservatives, and fo
In california have been told to disperse by police or face arrest. These are live pictures outside the camp, where its nowjust after 1am local time. More and more students are gathering to show their support, as demonstrations against the war in Gaza Continue at universities across the United States. Earlier, californias governor, gavin newsom, accused the police of being too slow to respond after Counter Demonstrators attacked the camp on tuesday night. In texas, riot police broke up a similar encampment, accusing the demonstrators of breaching trespass laws. Lets hear from our correspondent Helena Humphrey who is at the ucla campus live for us. Welcome and take us through what is happening right now. You welcome and take us through what is happening right now. Happening right now. You can hear the chanting happening right now. You can hear the chanting behind happening right now. You can hear the chanting behind me, happening right now. You can hear the chanting behind me, chantingl
Good evening. John swinney looks set to become scotlands new leader after the woman expected to challenge him decided to back him instead. Kate forbes confirmed she would not be standing for the snp leadership after humza yousaf s resignation. Instead, mr swinney, scotlands former deputy First Minister and party leader, has offered her a significant role in his government. Our scotland editor, james cook, reports. Please show your appreciation forjohn swinney. The snp is in trouble divided, distracted and struggling to govern. John swinney says its time to get a grip and he is the man for the job. I could have stood back and hoped others would sort things out. But i care too much about the future of scotland, and the Scottish National party, to walk on by. Youve said there you cant walk on by because, essentially, your party is a disunited mess. What specifically is wrong with it . Well, the party is not cohesive just now. We are not together, we are not operating as one big unified te
To thunderstorms as weather warnings are extended by the met office across a large part of southern england that came after the hottest day of the year so far. Far. After some big thunderstorms last night. Still a few showers across the south today, but for many there will be some pleasant warm spring sunshine, especially so in western scotland. Could last into tomorrow as well. Join me later for a full forecast. Me later for a full forecast. And the sport this morning. Jadon sancho may have been a little bit rubbish at Manchester United. Sorry jadon, but hes flying back again at dortmund as they beat Paris Saint Germain in they beat Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of the Champions League semi final. Rocket ronny is knocked out of the World Snooker championships and the olympic flame. Hes on board a ship somewhere in the mediterranean bound for france. Mediterranean bound for france. Good morning to you. Im Stephen Dixon and im Ellie Costello, and this is breakfast on gb news. On
At Columbia University and the City University of new york. Dozens of protesters had occupied a building on columbias campus before police went in to apprehend them. Police didnt say how many were students, but new york city mayor eric adams said theres evidence students have been influenced and trained by people not affiliated with Columbia University. Those who broke into the building did include students, it was led by individuals who are not affiliated with the university. They needed that the school needed the nypds assistant to clear the hall and encampments outside. Globally, there is a movement to radicalise young people and im not going to wait until its done and All Of A Sudden acknowledge the existence of it. This is a global problem, young people are being influenced by those who are professionals add radicalise seeing our children and im not going to allow that to happen as the mayor of the city of new york. Since those protests started at columbia, several students have b