And in the yellowjersey, colombias egan bernal, looks set to win the Tour De France from team mate ge rint thomas. From team mate geraint thomas. Good evening. In another policy announcement three days after becoming Prime Minister, borisjohnson has pledged to fund a new high speed rail link between leeds and manchester. He says it will turbo charge the regions and unlock jobs, boosting growth. He was speaking on a visit to the north west, with the full details of his proposals, to be published in the autumn. But labour says the plans are a rehash of past failed promises from the conservatives. Our chief political correspondent, vicky young, reports from manchester. Taking his first steps as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson is promising a bright, optimistic future. I wasjust thinking. But he is not the first conservative to come to manchester offering more investment for the north of england. At the science and industry museum, mrjohnson said action was needed to combat the hopelessness f
The focus of a new british film. We will get Mark Kermodes thoughts on goodbye Christopher Robin and the rest of the cinema releases in the film review. Now on bbc news, sportsday. Hello there and welcome to sportsday. Im damienjohnson. Ahead on the programme. Victory for verstappen at the malaysian grand prix, but Lewis Hamilton still leads the drivers standings. Another cracker from coutinho, the drivers standings. Another crackerfrom coutinho, but liverpool are held at newcastle and missed the chance to break into the premier leagues top quadrant. And five time frankie. Frankie dettori claimed a Record Number of wins in the prix delight detry on. Red bulls Max Verstappen has won the malaysian grand prix in a thrilling race in sa pang. There was drama even before the race began, because Kimi Raikkonens ferrari had a problem with its battery, which ruled him out of the race. Lewis hamilton finished second but extends his lead in the championship standings. Tom clarkson reports. This w
Authority isnt convinced about an airlines finances enough to renew its atol, that sends an immediate signal to prospective passengers do we really want to book with this airline . And, more immediately, to suppliers who will say, well, we wont give you credit for a tank full of fuel, we need cash. For now monarch can still sell package deals and flights but looking at its website some prices have quadrupled overnight. Look at this one from London Gatwick to barcelona yesterday it was just £30, today it has gone up to £132. And with some competitors still selling seats at dirt cheap prices, monarch is in effect pricing itself out of selling any more tickets. Monarch may have been around since the 19605 but it is a small player in an increasingly squeezed short haul market. Due to terrorism and government warnings that fewer holidays to egypt and turkey which were key monarch routes. The weak pound continues to shrink profits in a crowded market with too many seats and not enough play
Police investigating the manchester bomb attack find a car they say may be significant to their inquiry. And will wonder woman smash the box office . Well have that and the rest of this weeks top releases with james king in the film review. Its 5 oclock were in the city of york with just six days to polling day where later this evening theresa may and Jeremy Corbyn will both take part in the bbc Question Time leaders special. And it takes place less than 2a hours after Donald Trumps decision to take america out of the paris climate treaty. Mrs may has been accused by opponents of a pathetic response, she said she was disappointed whileJeremy Corbyn said the decision was reckless and dangerous. Well have more on that in a moment. But mrs may had to deal with another issue earlier today when Craig Mackinlay the conservative candidate in south thanet in kent was charged with offences relating to his Election Expenses two years ago. Two other conservative Party Workers will also faces char
You are still not sure who to vote for . Not sure. It has reinforced my views. I was feeling is a pathetic tojeremy views. I was feeling is a pathetic to Jeremy Corbyn but that is changed. It will maybe you are probably going to spoil your vote. Is that what you will tonight . I will still boil might i will still spoil my ballot, i do not trust them. I would never vote for either of those parties. Thank you for being with us tonight. Back to you in the spin room. Lets talk to achieve political correspondent. We knew it was going to be difficult for both of them, but that first question for theresa may, you did not come talk to the debate or confrontJeremy Corbyn directly and you did not want a general election now you do, it was tough. She came and a hard time about trust, the u turn and social care, still a lot of anxiety about that, people bringing their personal experiences, that disabled man, saying can you give me a guarantee we will not be made bankrupt by your policy . That is q