Towards the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after narrowly beating australia. And at 12. 30, click tests all things audio by paragliding, breaking glass and going to an eltonjohn concert. The conservative Party Conference opens today in manchester, with further assurances from the Prime Minister to deliver brexit. But the Party Conference comes amid growing speculation that opposition parties could table a vote of a no confidence against the government within days as they try to stop a no deal brexit. Mrjohnson has also been defending his use of language in the house of commons during the heated exchanges on wednesday which led to criticism from mps of all parties. I certainly think everybody should calm down. And i certainly think. Including you . I think ive been a model of restraint. But i think everybody should calm down. And i think that its very important. I mean, as i said, there are two. So, you dont regret the use of the word humbug, at all . When an mp is discussing a death thr
Now on bbc news thursday in parliament. Hello and welcome to thursday in parliament. As Boris Johnson offers a brexit compromise with a warning if our european neighbours choose not to show a corresponding willingness to reach a deal, then we shall have to leave on october 31 without an agreement. But labour say its unrealistic and unworkable. And as i think the Prime Minister full well knows, will be rejected in brussels, rejected in this house and rejected across this country. And theres a warning his irish border plan will fail. Not one single other Political Party or any organisation in Northern Ireland supports this deal. Borisjohnson told mps he has made a genuine attempt to bridge the chasm in order to get a fresh brexit deal with the eu. The Prime Ministers offer would see Northern Ireland continuing to follow some eu Single Market rules if the Stormont Assembly agrees and customs checks on the island of ireland. Striking a less combative tone than previously, he admitted his p
Of communist rule in china. Wales take a major step towards the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after managing to withstand a furious australian comeback in the second half. And coming up at half past 11, foreign correspondents join Carrie Gracie to dissect the weeks events on dateline london. Good morning. The conservative Party Conference opens today in manchester, with further assurances from the Prime Minister to deliver brexit. But the Party Conference comes amid growing speculation that opposition parties could table a vote of a no confidence against the government within days as they try to stop a no deal brexit. And mrjohnson has also addressed questions about his use of language last week which led to criticism from politicians on all sides of parliament. Our assistant political editor, norman smith is in manchester. Borisjohnson not Boris Johnson not to borisjohnson not to take both step back. Absolutely standing by the language is caused such uproar in the house of commons the
Might be a Welcome Change of scene for the Prime Minister, after a week in westminster he may want to forget. Why did you lie to parliament, boris . Why did you lie to the queen . When are you going to resign, boris . And accusations have followed him here that his use of language about brexit is dangerous, that downing street is exploiting divisions, even inciting violence. Labour say Boris Johnson should be ashamed. His response . Its an overreaction. Well, i certainly think everybody should calm down and i certainly think. Including you . I think ive been a model of restraint. My use of the word humbug was in the context of people trying to prevent me, us from using the word surrender. My intention. So you can say sorry for the misunderstanding at least . I can certainly say sorry for the misunderstanding, because my. 0k. From the moment he arrived last night, and at every turn throughout this conference, borisjohnsons message will be clear, despite warnings about the consequences c
Hello, yes indeed. Also. You will be talking about how people are reacting here in stoke on trent to the tumultuous events of the last few days concerning brexit and the vitriol that has been expressed by both sides. I shall talk to you shortly. Also this afternoon President Trumps top intelligence official faces congress over a whistleblower complaint that sparked an impeachment inquiry. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport with holly hamilton. 242 with 2a2 with england at the world cup and a conference victory over the United States put them top of the group. All reaction to 30 pm. At 2 30pm. Thanks, holly. Stav danaos has all the weather. Into the weekend, we could be looking at a potent area of low pressure, heavy rain on saturday night into sunday with also some strong winds as well, all the details a bit later on. Thanks, stav. Also coming up the duke and duchess of cambridge are to name the uks new Polar Research ship. No, not Boaty Mcboatface, but the sir david attenborou