Hello, this is bbc news. The headlines. Following his election victory, the Prime Minister is visiting the north of england to meet voters in traditional labour heartlands which turned blue for the first time. Journey times are being cut, more services and new routes added as part of major timetable changes on britains railways. The search for two remaining bodies resumes, following the volcanic eruption in new zealand. In a few moments were expecting borisjohnson to be speaking, following his partys general election win. Heres the scene there at the moment. His supporters are waiting there to have him address them. A Christmas Tree there in the background. A lot of focus will be on the message brought by the Prime Minister. That area of the country is where such unexpected gains were made, reversing seats that had so long be held by labour. The Prime Minister in the north east of england today and as soon as he arrives there we willjoin proceedings. Labours shadow chancellor John Mcdo
Newspapers has told this programme that politicians are undermining trust in the media by distributing Party Political leaflets that look like newspapers. Weve found evidence the conservatives, labour and liberal democrats in england are all doing this. David, lets talk. Aah down, down go, go is tv too violent . The actor Zoe Wanamaker thinks so. She says she wants more tv that kids and adults can enjoy together. Do you agree . And our election blind dates are back for 2019 so what happened when a brexit party mep and jordan stephens from rizzle kicks went on a blind date . You should come and visit me in brussels. Well go and see the debating in strasbourg. Is this the parliament that you want to leave . Yeah. You will see how rubbish it is. That doesnt make much sense, does it . Do you kind of love it . Do you love it . Come on, do you love it . I do not like the European Parliament at all. Are you sure . But i really like my colleagues, and i actually do really enjoy myjob. I dont k
Now. I have to wait 40 minutes, it is reason, it is 3 so not good. With 26 days to go, the publics response could well become a frosty as the strikes continue. This is still all about the role of guards which was not to be delivered next year. Those trains are designed for the doors to be operated by the driver. The rm t insisted that the doors must be closed by the guard or the guide must inform the driver when it is safe to close the door. The company says it has to modernise outdated working practices. We are sorry that it has come to this and that the rmt have decided to take what we think is unnecessary industrial action. We are committed to retaining the guards on a train with safety skills. When a better deal on the table and pulled it at the last minute, this is what happens. The safety Critical Role of the guard, id make sure no one is stuck in the doors of the train and management want to take that role away and put it on a driver who doesnt want it, the driver is busy enough
Afternoon, is it not . Yes, be patient, it is coming. Serena williams goes in search of a record equalling grand slam title shortly, when she faces simona halep in the button final. Our man is in position for us. What chance some rain help can stop williamson claim her own title, john . What chance simona halep can stop williams . We have been talking about this for a while, the alyssa 24th glance demand title. We know that she has had titles. The 24th grand slam title. She reached the final of the us open, when she was beaten by osaka and dramatic scenes in new york. But here we are, and yet another opportunity for subs Serena Williams herself said has felt much calmer throughout this fortnight. She has clearly benefited from the exit, extra court time playing alongside and a murray in the mixed doubles and, perhaps finally, this is the moment she will draw level with that record. Although, arena millions, speaking ahead of this big match, has said it is not that re cord match, has sa
Golfer Tommy Fleetwood went from sneaking on to golf courses as a youngster to the top of the sport hear more about his remarkable story in half an hour. Good afternoon. Borisjohnson and jeremy hunt have both defended the right ofjournalists to publish leaked government documents, after police warned any further release of diplomatic cables could be a criminal matter. Yesterday, Scotland Yard announced that it was launching an investigation into the leak of dispatches from Sir Kim Darroch. The British Ambassador in washington had been highly critical of the trump administration. The leak of sir kims comments led to his resignation. Andy moore reports. Our man in washington, Sir Kim Darroch, has resigned, but that is not the end of the matter. Now a Police Enquiry will try to get to the bottom of who leaked his e mails. The memos, published in the mail on sunday, called President Trump inept and insecure. Mr trump responded by calling the ambassador wacky and pompous and said he could n