We pulled it off. We broke the deadlock, we ended the gridlock, we smashed the road block. The Prime Minister is now inside number 10 having pledged to earn the support of people who in his words may have lent him their vote. An awful night for labour losing 59 seats many of them in places the party has held for decades. Jeremy corbyn said the results were very disappointing. I want to also make it clear that i will not lead the party in any future general Election Campaign. I will discuss with our party, to ensure there is a process now of reflection. Borisjohnson pledges to work day and night to retain the support of labour voters who deserted Jeremy Corbyn as labour suffered its worst defeat since the dark days of michael foot. Jo liberal democrat leader jo swinson has quit after she loses her own seat to the snp and the party fails to improve its position at westminster. For millions of people in our country, these results will bring dread and dismay and people are looking for hope
Ahead and while there is some sunshine the forecast there is also heavy rain and strong winds. All of the details in the next half an hour. Its saturday the 28th of september. Our top story downing street has reacted angrily after Boris Johnson was referred to the Police Watchdog over his friendship with an american businesswoman. The independent office for Police Conduct will look at whether a criminal investigation should be launched into allegations thatjennifer arcuri was given favourable treatment, including financial grants when mrjohnson was mayor of london. Our Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford reports. Come to london, build your business is here, the mayor of london supports you. Jennifer arcuri received £11,500 sponsorship for events received £11,500 sponsorship for eve nts ru n received £11,500 sponsorship for events run by her company from organisations linked to Boris Johnsons office, while he was mayor of london. He then went on three overseas trade missions w
Week for Boris Johnson, with criticism of his use of language in the house of commons and his referral to a Police Watchdog, following allegations that an american businesswoman received favourable treatment when he was mayor of london, a move described today by a government minister as politically motivated. Heres our Political Correspondent, nick eardley. Power is seldom easy. Borisjohnson has found out quicker than mostjust how hard it can be and the pressure keeps on coming. Come to london, build your business is here. The lairof build your business is here. The lair of munden support you. The watchdog has been asked to investigate his relationship with this woman, jennifer arcuri, over claims she received favourable treatment including grants and trade trips when borisjohnson was london mayor. The pm denies any wrongdoing and downing street is furious. This is being politically driven, it is politically motivated and the Prime Minister has been clear that proprieties were reserved
As Rugby World Cup hosts japan make history, by beating ireland for the first time with a stunning 19 12 victory. And coming up. Click tests all things audio, by paragliding, breaking glass, and going to an eltonjohn concert, thats in half an hour here on bbc news. 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. It follows a tumultuous week for Boris Johnson, with criticism of his use of language in the house of commons and his referral to a Police Watchdog, following allegations that a businesswoman received favourable treatment, when he was mayor of london. The government has described that move as politically motivated. Heres our Political Correspondent, nick eardley. Power is seldom easy. Borisjohnson has found out quicker than mostjust how hard it can be and the pressure keeps on coming. Come to london, build your businesses here the mayo
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