Well, i suppose it is inheriting good genes, for a start, and an outlook of. A cheerful outlook, i think, optimistic outlook on life. And as the republic of ireland move five points clear in their group with a win over gibraltar, Northern Ireland, scotland, and wales will play euro 2020 qualifiers tonight. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at nine. Three more candidates for the conservative Party Leadership contest launch their campaigns today to replace theresa may and become the countrys next Prime Minister. Ten candidates have been confirmed as official contenders to replace her after securing the backing of at least eight other mps. Andrea leadsom will set out her plans in 45 minutes time pledging action on climate change. Mark harper will call for tax cuts for those on lower incomes. And rory stewart is focusing on what he says is sensible spending criticising his rivals for offering what he called eye watering tax cuts as a cheap electoral bribe to win over party members.
How electric cars are being used to power a small portuguese atlantic island. And the actressjune spencer, who plays peggy in bbc radio drama the archers, reveals the secret of how shes still working as she turns 100. Well, i suppose it is inheriting good genes, for a start. And an outlook of. A cheerful outlook, i think, an optimistic outlook on life. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Andrea leadsom and mark harper are the latest candidates to launch their campaigns to replace theresa may as consersative party leader, and become the countrys next Prime Minister. The initial group of ten candidates will be whittled down to two by a series of mp votes over the next few weeks. The final pair will then face a ballot of the wider party membership. We should know the winner of the contest towards the end ofjuly. This morning, Andrea Leadsom launched her campaign by pledging action on climate change. Mark harper called for tax cuts for those on lower incomes. Rory stewart will laun
Managed exit by the end of october. They must have the negotiating ability to deliver it. A mothers nightmare the nhs contaminated blood inquiry hears the impact on a family whose six children were all infected. I think she would be alive if it wasnt for what happened, because she was a strong woman. The tragedy has ripped her heart out. Must spy harder a government regulator says the storage and handling of large amounts of data by the Security Service mi5 is undoubtedly unlawful. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport with ben croucher. Good afternoon. Wales manager ryan giggs has called on stronger sanctions for racism in football as his side prepare to play in budapest less tha n his side prepare to play in budapest less than three months of hungary we re less than three months of hungary were charged and fined £20,000 for racist behaviour by their fans in a game against slovakia. 3000 seats tonight will be shut off as a result. Thanks, ben. Looking miserable there, susan. The
Hiding from the traffickers in a tent a special report on those caught up in modern day salvery right here in britain. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dearjune. 100 years young june spencer has played Peggy Woolley in the archers since its First Episode back in 1950. And coming up on bbc news. Scotland seek to make it two wins from two under new manager steve clarke, but can they cause an upset against belgium tonight . Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. 0xfam, one of britains biggest and best known charities, has been given a warning by the Charity Commission, thats the official watchdog in england and wales. It follows an inquiry into how 0xfam dealt with claims that some of its staff were involved in Sexual Misconduct, including paying for sex while they were in haiti to help victims of the earthquake in 2010. The report says that the charity failed to investigate fully allegations that children might have been involved. 0xfam has repeatedly apologised and today
More conservative candidates have launched their campaigns to replace theresa may as party leader and become the next Prime Minister and brexit remains the defining issue. Andrea leadsom, mark harper and rory stewart are among the 10 candidates vying for the topjob. They all now face the first ballot on thursday, when conservative mps cast their votes. The result will be known by lunchtime. The candidates will be whittled down further in more ballots by tory mps, ending on the 20thjune when just two candidates remain. Then the conservative Party Membership gets its say they can vote from the 22nd june. The final result will be announced in the week ofjuly 22nd when we should have a new Prime Minister. Our deputy political editorjohn pienaar looks at their different pledges on how theyll tackle brexit. Good morning, mrjohnson. No time to talk, no time to comb his hair. The silence and that look are still working. Boris johnsons front runner for tory leader and the others are having to c