A very good morning from inside the palace of westminster, where the queen will arrive in a short while to open a new session of parliament. But this is no routine event yes, well be able to enjoy all the usual colour and pagea ntry of the state opening, but it takes place at a time of great political and constitutional uncertainty where even the role of the crown in our National Affairs is being questioned. We were last here two years ago when theresa may was Prime Minister since when the Political Landscape has been turned upside down by the turbulent Brexit Process. Its Boris Johnsons first queens speech as Prime Minister he has no majority in the house of commons so there will inevitably be questions about his ability to deliver the pledges in the queens speech. We could indeed be back again before christmas. But lets deal with todays events first im joined by our Political Editor, Laura Kuenssberg. Good money, laura. Good morning, hew. It would be an understatement to say despite
From the sunday times and the evening standards robert fox. Good morning. The conservative Party Conference opens today in manchester, with promises from the Prime Minister to invest in a0 hospital projects, across england, in the next decade. Borisjohnson says £13 billion would be invested, either in entirely new buildings, or refurbishment of existing ones. Mrjohnson is also promising to get brexit done, but the Party Conference comes amid growing speculation that opposition parties could table a vote of a no confidence against the government, within days, as they try to stop a no deal brexit. Our political correspondent, chris mason, reports. You are not fit Boris Johnson arrived here last night, with his girlfriend, carrie symonds, after a somewhat bumpy week. Are you losing control, Prime Minister . So what is the plan . Well, the first rule of Party Conferences take a look at the banners, to work out what the party hopes to be talking about. The conservative plan, for the next f
And at 10. 30am, protecting our planet takes a look at sustainable solutions, around the globe. Good morning. The conservative Party Conference opens today in manchester, with further assurances from the Prime Minister to deliver brexit. But the Party Conference comes amid growing speculation that opposition parties could table a vote of a no confidence against the government within days, as they try to stop a no deal brexit. And mrjohnson has also addressed questions about his use of language last week, which led to criticism from politicians on all sides of parliament. Our assistant political editor, norman smith, is in manchester. Norman, what has the Prime Minister been saying after a very turbulent westminster week . No surprise, defiant, largely unrepentant, particularly in relation to his own language and conduct in the commons, basically rebuffing the charge that he had used inappropriate language, when he talked about the dismissed as humbug, an mp calling on him to moderate h
Towards the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after narrowly beating australia. And at 12. 30, click tests all things audio by paragliding, breaking glass and going to an eltonjohn concert. The conservative Party Conference opens today in manchester, with further assurances from the Prime Minister to deliver brexit. But the Party Conference comes amid growing speculation that opposition parties could table a vote of a no confidence against the government within days as they try to stop a no deal brexit. Mrjohnson has also been defending his use of language in the house of commons during the heated exchanges on wednesday which led to criticism from mps of all parties. I certainly think everybody should calm down. And i certainly think. Including you . I think ive been a model of restraint. But i think everybody should calm down. And i think that its very important. I mean, as i said, there are two. So, you dont regret the use of the word humbug, at all . When an mp is discussing a death thr
Might be a Welcome Change of scene for the Prime Minister, after a week in westminster he may want to forget. Why did you lie to parliament, boris . Why did you lie to the queen . When are you going to resign, boris . And accusations have followed him here that his use of language about brexit is dangerous, that downing street is exploiting divisions, even inciting violence. Labour say Boris Johnson should be ashamed. His response . Its an overreaction. Well, i certainly think everybody should calm down and i certainly think. Including you . I think ive been a model of restraint. My use of the word humbug was in the context of people trying to prevent me, us from using the word surrender. My intention. So you can say sorry for the misunderstanding at least . I can certainly say sorry for the misunderstanding, because my. 0k. From the moment he arrived last night, and at every turn throughout this conference, borisjohnsons message will be clear, despite warnings about the consequences c