Election . Now, bit of election . Now, bit of controversy he is. James cleverly , a moron. Harsh words , cleverly, a moron. Harsh words, some might say, but not according to nigel farage. Because as ive been saying on this show all week , the this show all week, the government tried to take credit for the fact zero people crossed the channel in small dinghies over the Christmas Period because of 50 mile an hour winds. This fella tried to take the credit. Nigel farage roared back fair comment or below the belt. And finally a new report belt. And finally a new report by politicians is asking for a clampdown on fans who turn up to big football matches without tickets. This, of course, tickets. This, of course, follows the euro 2020 final at wembley, when 2000 fans steamed into the ground through escape exits and disabled doors. But do we really need new laws, or is it simply a matter of tighter security . What are this lot . No about going to a football match. All of that coming up in the
some amazing pictures. let s take you straight to london and edinburgh were some of europe s biggest fireworks were on display. it isa it is a really big deal, traditionally bigger than a christmas here. you can see the fireworks above edinburgh castle. it is a magnificent setting for a fireworks display. 15,000 people here. on the street and centre of the city. they are having a party. all enjoying themselves. down here, a british band headlining. they are going to come back with the fireworks display over. this is four days of celebrations. a procession on friday. it will carry on tomorrow. tonight though, the main party. a big night of celebrations. the fireworks, a ton of them going off above the castle. . , , ton of them going off above the castle. . , ., , , castle. happy new year! this is live in london, castle. happy new year! this is live in london, at castle. happy new year! this is live in london, at the castle. happy new year! this is live in london, at the
cities celebrating as well, so shall we show you some live pictures from rome as well, in italy? where we can see, again, fireworks. amazing work there as well. also, we can also show you some live pictures from berlin germany. amazing pictures, again, isn t it? so, many european cities welcoming the new year, of course many cities here in asia have welcomed 2024 about six, seven hours ago. of course, will we will bring you more on new year s celebrations around the world later in the programme. the us military says its helicopters have destroyed three small boats in an attack on a container ship in the southern red sea. it s the second assault by iran backed houthi rebels on the ship within 24 hours. the us says the gunmen who launched the raid from yemen attacked in four boats, coming within 20 metres of the vessel. the fourth craft fled the area. the houthi rebels say their actions are in protest against the gaza war, where there ve been more air strikes by israel. 0ur
big ben strikes midnight. it s europe s biggest fireworks display and as the countdown began, more than 100,000 people watched along the river thames as the london skyline lit up and the sounds of big ben chimed. you can actually smell the gunpowder the air, you can smell it. it is fireworks night here. big ben, the chimes have rung and we are now officially in 202a. the best show on earth. amazing, indescribable, no words. so worth it, i am loving it so much. this is my first time for london, coming here and seeing this. i i love it, it is so good. this year s theme is unity, a message played from the king. 0ur society is woven from diverse threads. and the london mayor, who thanked those working in the nhs, the police and the fire service. he said the event took months to organise. we have planned this sincejuly. there is a team of 75 who have been working over the last four days. one of our strengths as a city and country is our diversity. we will be celebrating our dive
In nhs history next month. The Prime Minister says his new years resolution is to keep driving forward. Driving forward. Inflation is set to fall further cutting the cost of living for everyone and were not stopping there. Were going further to grow our economy by reducing debt, cutting taxes and rewarding hard work , building rewarding hard work, building secure supplies of energy here at home, backing British Business and delivering world class education. Meanwhile. The class education. Meanwhile. The labour leader says the power to shape the future of britain rests in everyone hands. Sir Keir Starmers message offered a preview of his partys election campaign, saying 2024 needs to give britain its future back in the labour party. Weve been building to this for four years. Were confident we have a plan that can move our country forward , end the cost of country forward, end the cost of living crisis, take back our streets , get the nhs back on its streets, get the nhs back on its feet