Jeremy corbyn or theresa may . A bit of a question mark, because theresa may wasnt here. Before this debate, yougov carried out another poll, and it makes pretty interesting reading tonight. Thats right. A yougov poll in the times tomorrow suggests the conservative lead is now down to three points, 42 the conservative, 39 to labour. There is a dramatic tightening of the polls as far as yougov is concerned. But that is not being borne out in other polls. The icm poll in the guardian yesterday gave the conservatives a 12 point lead. I spoke to one senior Labour Source who said to me, we are clear that there is a pattern that the polls are tightening. But as there being a dramatic tightening, well, they say theyre going to be really cautious. Thanks, nick. We will be talking about the polls and whats driving them a little later in the programme. Well, there were strong moments for everybody on stage, and no Game Changing gaffes. David grossman was watching as the argument progressed. Not
Donald trump will announce today if hes Pulling America Out also coming up Pulling America Out of the paris Climate Change agreement, but chinese and eu leaders are preparing to pledge their support for the deal. Im at the biggest ago cultural show in england where farmers like will gather to show off their animals and talk about the biggest issues ahead of next week in their industry. England get their campaign started against bangladesh at the oval in a couple of hours time. Carol is going wild with the weather looking at nature on our door steps. Good morning. Good morning from camley street a stones throw from kings cross. Its a haven of tranquility. The Wildlife Trust launches its 30 days wild today, encouraging us in the cities to really engage with wildlife on our doorsteps. The weathers not looking too bad either. For most, it will be dry and sunny, however theres some rain coming in from the west. More on all of that in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Theresa
In our election blind date series. Today, cambridge historian mary beard and strip club owner Peter Stringfellow. You look slightly distinguished, quite hunky. You are quite a pretty lady. Get that on camera welcome to the programme, were live until 11am. Were also talking about Ariana Grandes one love Manchester Concert to raise money for people affected by the manchester bombing. Tickets go on sale at 10am this morning. Well have the details and wed love to hear from you if youre planning to go. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive. If you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. Theresa mays political opponents have criticised her for not taking part in a seven way General Election debate. She was accused of lacking guts during the 90 minute event. Lets get more from our political guru norman smith. Is it possible to say who one . It was probably the Television Volume button as people try
Its thursday 1st june. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. This time next week, the polls will have opened across the uk for the general election. Last night, key figures from the seven main parties went head to head on the bbcs election debate. So lets bring you up to date with the latest from the Campaign Trail. This morning, the Prime Minister is attempting to move the agenda back to brexit pledging to use the Promise Of Brexit to build a stronger, fairer and even more prosperous country and calling for voters to unite behind her leadership. Meanwhile, labour is returning to its rail policy promising to save money for Rail Commuters by changing the way fare increases are calculated. The party says the move would save an average rail season Ticket Holder £319 a year by 2022. Last night key figures from the seven main parties went head to head on the bbc. Theresa may was criticised for her failure to appear at that debate. Our assistant Political Editor norman smith is i
What she was made off and was very goodin what she was made off and was very good in her answers. The other side of the coin was we had Jeremy Corbyn who was weak on immigration, the economy, defence, slippery on Anti Semitism and clearly not the man to take the brexit negotiations. The first question to theresa may, how can we trust you after detailing a number of things where the viewer was feeling let down. Do you feel she has that . The audience were not patsies, they were very clear in their questions. She has plainly. This is about trust and making the decisions that need to be made, the decisions that need to be made, the decision to call the election to enable us to do a good brexit deal, she was very plain and her answers as she did not dark any questions, unlikejeremy as she did not dark any questions, unlike Jeremy Corbyn. As she did not dark any questions, unlikeJeremy Corbyn. She did not dark any questions. A very angry nurse who was cheered when she said, are we not worth