He was standing down as an mp. Well have the latest on the campaign, which is still not formally under way, as parliament is due to rise tomorrow. The other main stories on bbc news at 5. The senior conservative Jacob Rees Mogg apologises for saying that residents of Grenfell Tower should have used common sense and left the building, instead of listening to fire brigade advice. And the South African springboks get a heroes welcome as they return home following their victory in the rugby world cup. Its 5 oclock. Our main story is the launch of the liberal democrats Election Campaign, claiming to be the only Party Standing to stop brexit, and that staying in the European Union would produce a £50 billion so called remain bonus over five years. The party leaderjo swinson say this could then be spent on Public Services. For labour, Jeremy Corbyn said a Labour Government would get a brexit deal done in six months, promising to secure a better agreement with the eu, and then put it to the p
Theres no more cereals, so i have the last piece of toast. Luckily, mum isnt hungry. Going without food in todays britain a new Study Reveals the massive increase in the number of people using food banks. Scientists say a Climate Emergency will lead to untold human suffering. How big a part will the issue and its solutions play in the election . And coming up on bbc news, saracens have been given a suspended 35 point deduction and £5 million fine for breaching salary cap rules over a three year period. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Jacob rees mogg, the leader of the commons, has been accused of insulting the memory of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire after he appeared to suggest that people should have used common sense on the night of the fire two years ago and fled the tower block. In an interview with lbc radio, mr rees mogg said that having read the recent report on the fire he would have ignored the fire brigades advice to remain in the building. He has o
There was no more cereal, so i had the last piece of toast. Luckily, mum wasnt hungry. Going without food in todays britain we bring you an exclusive report after a new Study Reveals the massive increase in the number of people using food banks. And the 300 year old dorset lighthouse shining bright, thanks to a modern upgrade. Hello, a very good evening. If youve just joined hello, a very good evening. If youvejustjoined us, welcome to bbc news. The welsh secretary alun cairns is coming under pressure to resign after saying he didnt know a candidate for the assembly in cardiff, who hed endorsed, had been accused of sabotaging a rape trial. Mr cairns says he didnt know about the part one of his aides played in the trial until last week, but the bbc has learned he was emailed about it last summer. Teleri glynjones reports. Welsh secretary alun cairns facing the cameras at number 10 this morning for the last Cabinet Meeting before the general election. But by this evening, the man who is
Have used common sense and left the building, instead of listening to the fire brigade. The lib dems launch their election campiagn and claim the uk would get a remain bonus of £50 billion over five years if brexit was stopped. Cheering five years if brexit was stopped. And in south africa, a triumphant return home for the springboks, who won the Rugby World Cup in great style. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news, all the action from a big night in the champions league. Good evening. One the eve of the launch of the conservative Election Campaign, a member of borisjohnsons cabinet, alun cairns, the welsh secretary, has been urged to resign by a victim of rape. The victim, who cant be named, says mr cairns should step down because of his links to a man who sabotaged her trial. Ross england, who served as an aide to the welsh secretary, was heavily criticised by a judge for his role in wrecking the trial last year. Mr england was subsequently selected as a conservative candidate for
The ceo of the association of chartered certified accountants, helen brand, and political commentator lance price. Stay with us for that. Good evening, welcome to bbc news. On the eve of the launch of the conservative election campaign, a member of Boris Johnsons cabinet, alun cairns, the welsh secretary, has been urged to resign, by a victim of rape. The victim, who cant be named, says mr cairns should step down because of his links to a man who sabotaged her trial. Ross england, who served as an aide to the welsh secretary, was heavily criticised by a judge for his role in wrecking the trial last year. Mr england was subsequently selected as a conservative candidate for the Welsh Assembly in 2021. Mr cairns had denied knowledge of the events. But bbc news has seen an e mail sent to him, mentioning the issue. Our wales Political Editor Felicity Evans has the story. Alun cairns arriving at the last Cabinet Meeting before the election, just hours before he faced calls for his resignatio