Enough times. Weve heard them enough times, they werent true then and they arent true now. The majority of economists have always agreed that there was another approach the government could have taken, rather than austerity, and we always argued, and we were right, that austerity was a political choice, not an economic necessity. As recently as march, the Party Opposite ploughed on, saying there was no alternative. To look at them how was no alternative. To look at them now suddenly proclaiming an end to austerity after 125,000 excess deaths as a result, after 100 billion taken out of the economy, after the worst decade for wage growth since the 19th century, just because there may be what . An election round the corner. And after all that, after all that, to deliver what is a pathetic sum to spending departments who are on their knees at the moment. Itsjust adding insult to injury. A government not just callous and uncaring, but hypocritical as well. This isnt a government, its a rack
Has the sport. We are going to look ahead to the match between the champions liverpool and norwich city. All the details coming up. And sarah has all the weather. As if it hasnt been wet enough, now we have got the wind to content with. That is right, some very unsubtle, Stormy Weather conditions over the next couple of days, with some heavy rain in the forecast and also some thunderstorms, and especially in the sad, very strong winds as well. They have caused disruption already, and they will continue to cause disruption over the next couple of days. But i will bring you all the details on this in half an hour. Sarah, thank you. Also coming up all the fun of the fair. The helter skelter giving visitors a unique view of Norwich Cathedrals roof. Hello, everyone. This is afternoon live. Im martine croxall. A 28 year old churchwarden has been found guilty of the murder of a retired lecturer in buckinghamshire. Benfield lived at the home of peter barker inmates morton. Joe black has been f
There is not a single leading forecaster out there that is expecting a recession. A man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a Police Constable in east london yesterday. Heavy rain and strong winds cause disruption across the uk many Outdoor Events and festivals are cancelled. Bruce springsteen is the inspiration for blinded by the light a coming of age story set in luton. Well see whatjames king makes of that and the weeks other big releases in the film review. Hello, good evening. A 28 Year Old Church warden has been found guilty of murdering a novelist who he tricked into changing his will. Ben field killed 69 year old peter fa rquhar in the buckinghamshire village of Maids Moreton and tried to make his death look like an accident or suicide. Police say field was cruel, calculating, manipulative and deceitful. They say he fitted the profile of a psychopath, who had taken pleasure in mentally and physically torturing his victim. Our correspondentjo black has bee
This, because the cfl has been so divided as to where it sits on this particular and everything that Colin Kaerpernick stands for. Does this signal any likelihood of a return to the sport for him, or a mellowing of relations . I think the most important thing that happened with him recently twofold, one he did a video showing that he still works out and is ready to play and can play. And two, more importantly, donald trump made a comment about him the other day that was a moderate comment, after all the things he has said about kaerpernick. He said he should be in the nfl, so maybe someone will give him a chance. I am still sceptical, but that would perhaps ease kaerpernicks return a bit. Thats all from sportsday. Well have more throughout the evening. To stay tuned, see you later. Youre watching bbc news. The cabinet secretary, sir mark sedwill, has responded to a letter he received from Jeremy Corbyn asking for guidance around the possibility ofan autumn for guidance around the possi
Football the way it was say, 20 30 yea rs football the way it was say, 20 30 years ago. The transfer window closes for premier league clubs. Well find out who did the best business as the new season kicks off tonight. And nothing says summer like a wet weather in a festival field. This is one, but others have fallen foul of weather conditions. Some particularly windy conditions. Ill have the full details later in the programme. Its friday august 9th. Our top story the number of people dying from asthma attacks in england and wales is the highest it has been in ten years, according to an analysis of officialfigures. The Charity Asthma uk says the deaths are unnecessary, as too many people are failing to get the basic level of care. With more, heres our Health Correspondent, dominic hughes. Nearly 5 Million People in england and wales suffer from asthma, which can cause coughing, wheezing, a tight chest and breathlessness. Treated properly, it should be easy to manage, but the number of