David marshall asked, why do you go to the enormous expense of sending news p rese nte is to the enormous expense of sending news presenters abroad when you already have reporters based in these countries . Televised debates between politicians have a tortured history, with broadcasters attempts to get or main Party Leaders to take part failing at the last two general elections. More recently at the end of last year, plans for a head to head between each may and Jeremy Corbyn over brexit fell apart and led to disagreement. Undeterred, the bbc has announced a programme featuring all the remaining contenders in the leadership contest. Our next Prime Minister, presented by emily late list will be shown at eight oclock next tuesday evening on bbc one, by which time the current list will have been whittled down even further. But there are a couple of odd things about this programme. First, it was announced before nominations have opened so without any guarantee that anyone would take part.
All the remaining contenders in the leadership contest. Our next Prime Minister, presented by emily late list will be shown at eight oclock next tuesday evening on bbc one, by which time the current list will have been whittled down even further. But there are a couple of odd things about this programme. First, it was announced before nominations have opened so without any guarantee that anyone would take part. Secondly, unlike in a general election or a referendum, the audience were to be able to act on what they see unless they are members of the conservative party. That concerned rob spencer who asks. Then there is the issue of the programmes content. Will it focus on policy . Or the character and previous misdemeanours of the candidates . The bbcs executive producer for next tuesdays programme isjonathan munro and he is with us for now and thank you forjoining us on newswatch. Lets pick up on that point from rob spencer, the decision on the winner of this contest is ultimately goin
Good morning, welcome to breakfast with Charlie Stayt and naga munchetty. Our headlines today a major review of hospital food in england is announced by the Health Secretary, following the deaths of five patients who contracted listeria. The British Government blames iran for attacks on two oil tankers in the gulf of oman warning its posing a serious danger to the region. Flooded for 48 hours weve the latest on the operation to help the village hit by this weeks rain storms. Worth the wait england book their place in the world cup last 16, withjodie taylors first goal in m months. And from hogwarts to Clapham Common ijoin a down to earth version of quidditch, for muggles. No huge changes to our weather this weekend. It is just a case of sunglasses in one hand and raincoats and umbrellas on the other. Its saturday 15th june. Our top story a comprehensive review of hospital food in england, has been announced by the Health Secretary matt hancock, in response to the deaths of five patient