Two former Prime Ministers, one conservative, one labour, both angry. They have joined forces before to speak against brexit, but now they have strong words for a government planning to alter parts of the treaty which paved the way for leaving the eu less than a year ago. Writing in the sunday times, sirjohn and mr blair said the governments actions were irresponsible, wrong in principle and dangerous in practice. They said it raises questions that go far beyond the impact on ireland, the Peace Process and negotiations for a trade deal, crucial that they are. It questioned the very integrity of oui it questioned the very integrity of our nation. The government has defended the plan, saying it is an unprecedented situation and the powers it will give itself will probably never be used. Powers it will give itself will probably never be usedlj powers it will give itself will probably never be used. I believe that with our determination to seek an agreement, both on the joint committee and
I thank my honourable friend for the way he represents his constituency and we will continue to listen to people and continue to respond to their concerns in any way that we can. With 2. 4 million households in the uk facing fuel poverty this winter, which will be exacerbated by the pandemic, will the Prime Minister consider introducing a one off winter fuel payment to every household at risk . We will consider all sorts of measures to alleviate poverty and suffering in the months ahead and the best thing we can do is to follow this package of measures scrupulously, drive down the virus and keep the economy moving. The last six months have been tough for our country and it sounds like the next six months will be tough, as well, and it is vital we ta ke be tough, as well, and it is vital we take our constituents with us and they understand what is being asked of them. At the beginning of lockdown the Prime Minister looked into the camera and said, i need to level with you, folks, and th
The other headlines. Care home staff in england are to be given personal protective equipment until march as part of government plans to protect them and their patients over the winter. A group of mps say the home office has no idea what its £a00m a year Immigration Enforcement unit achieves, meaning its unprepared for brexit. Us president ial candidate joe biden condemns Donald Trumps handling of the pandemic as close to criminal accusing him of deliberately playing down the impact of the virus, leading to thousands of unnecessary deaths. And seven years after leaving the Club Gareth Bale flies into london today to complete a season long loan from real madrid to tottenham. Good morning, thanks forjoining us this morning. Downing street is considering taking further measures across england to try to slow the surge of Coronavirus Infections just days after introducing the rule of six to limit gatherings. The measures which have been described by downing street as a circuit break have b
You could have asked me the same questions four years ago, i had to litigate this and talk about it. Totally fake news. A stark warning from some of english footballs biggest names that the future of the League Structure is under threat without Financial Support. Appealing to the young Sir David Attenborough breaks Jennifer Anistons record for the fastest time to reach a million followers on instagram. This is my first time on instagram. And im making this move and exploring this new way of communication to me, because, as we all know, the world is in trouble. Theres mounting pressure on the government to take further action to deal with the growing number of coronavirus cases. The mayor of greater manchester, andy burnham, has warned the ten oclock curfew on pubs, bars and restaurants in england may be doing more harm than good. Students, too, are unhappy many starting at university in lockdown and unable to get supplies. The government says its keeping an open mind about the new regu
Prospect of having restrictions imposed by the government. Prince william shows support for businesses forced to close in liverpool with a surprise video call to cafe and bar owners. Good morning. Could it be lights out for some Visitor Attractions this october half term . Collectively they provide more than 3 million ukjobs but revenue is set to halve. More problems for wasps ahead of the Premiership Rugby final. They may be forced to pull out of the twickenham showpiece, after more players test positive for coronavirus. We are finding out what it takes to keep an 800 year old building in good repair, especially during the pandemic. We will take you on a very special tour of Salisbury Cathedral. Good morning. Ill start under mild day ahead. Some sunshine and heavy showers in the west. I will have all the details in ten minutes. Its tuesday 20th october. Our top story. Local leaders in Greater Manchester have been given a deadline of midday today to agree a deal on moving into the high