But its still not far enough. Ten months ago, britain stood on the edge of the precipice. A vote for brexit said the government would be disastrous. The hit to the uk economy would be so great, there would be spending cuts and tax rises, almost immediately. Well, what a difference ten months on. As the country prepares to start the brexit process, phillip hammond, todays chancellor of the exchequer, was sounding a very different tone. I report today on an economy that has continued to confound the commentators with robust growth. A Labour Market delivering record employment and a deficit down by over two thirds. As we start negotiations to exit the european union, this budget takes forward our plan to prepare britain for a brighterfuture. And the reason for this cautious optimism is the growth rate for the uk economy for 2017 it has been revised upwards from 1. 4 to 2 , while employment is forecast to grow every year to 2021. Far from the immediate recession predicted by remain campaig
In the next hour Prince William speaks out about his mothers death. Prince william says the shock of losing her is still with him 20 years on. You never get over it, its such an unbelievably big moment in your life, that it never leaves you. Police want to question the boyfriend of a Reality Tv Star Arthur Collins about an acid attack at a london nightclub. Sam warburton of wales is named as captain of the British And Irish Lions for their tour of new zealand this summer. Our main story at five. Mps have voted overwhelmingly to back the Prime Ministers call for a General Election on june the eighth. They backed the motion by 522 votes to 13 easily surpassing the two thirds majority of all mps needed to trigger the poll. Theresa may says a conservative victory would give Britain Stability during and after brexit. But The Labour Leader, Jeremy Corbyn, told the commons voters would have their chance to pass judgement on the conservatives record on austerity, the nhs and child poverty. Alr
A democrat in congress from georgia and yet, the party is still claiming victory. Well explain. Not another one for gods sake, i can stand it. And. If youre feeling a case of Election Fatigue you are not alone. Going back to the ballot box isnt sitting well with everyone in the uk. Im Christian Fraser in london, katty kays in new york. Its less than two years since britains last general election, ten months since the brexit referendum, nine months since theresa may entered Downing Street and in case you are counting, its 49 days until britain goes to the polls. Again. The Opposition Labour Party was never likely to turn down an opportunity to try to eject a conservative government. And mps from both sides voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Prime Ministers Snap Election. The ayes to the right 522. The noes to the left 13. Opposition mps say they are up for the fight even though the polls suggest mrs may could be returned with an even greater majority, comejune the 9th. Lets get a fla
Halve your risk of getting cancer and Heart Disease. And coming up in the sport on bbc news. Left out of the lions squad but still leading his country. Dylan hartley will captain the England Party for their tour of argentina this summer. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn has said he will stand up for ordinary working people, as he attacked big business and the elite in his first major speech of the general Election Campaign. Casting thejune 8th vote as a fight between the establishment and the people, mr corbyn said a cosy cartel ran a rigged system, and that wealth should be shared. Recent Opinion Polls have put labour between 15 and 20 points behind the conservatives, but mr corbyn dismissed suggestions the Election Result was a foregone conclusion. Heres our Political Correspondent chris mason. The next Prime Minister of the uk, Jeremy Corbyn. The next Prime Minister of the uk, Jeremy Corbyn. Do you believe it . Do they believe it . Do
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