The number of people on controversial zero hours contracts has reached a record high of 910,000. We would love to hear from you if you are on one or if or if you are an employer that uses them. Perhaps you would rather have a permanentjob, perhaps you would rather have a permanent job, perhaps the flexibility suits you. You can get in touch with us. Text will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. The Police Watchdog has published a critical report into how the cumbria force handled the death of 13 month old Poppi Worthington five years ago. She was found seriously injured at her home. The independent Police Complaints Commission Says officers failed to adequately investigate whether she had been abused. Its commissioner, carl gumsley, has described it as not fit for purpose. The investigator found evidence that there had been an unstructured investigation, that essentially was not fit for purpose. We found concerns in relation to the way that the scene where pop
Death is still with him, 20 years after Princess Diana was killed. He was speaking in a bbc documentary on the London Marathon. Police say they want to speak to Arthur Collins about a suspected acid attack at an east london nightclub. Good morning from westminster, where mps are expected to give their approval this afternoon to the Prime Ministers plan for a Snap General Election injust seven weeks. Theresa may says shes going to the polls three years early to help her make a success of brexit and secure a better dealfor britain. Opposition parties have accused mrs may of a u turn, but say they wont vote against the election. This morning theresa may has denied claims of political opportunism and insisted that its in the National Interest to hold a Snap Election. Speaking on the today programme, the Prime Minister has said she is not seeking a mandate for a blank cheque on brexit. So you are committed to fighting the election without spelling anything new out at all . Nothing new about
As mps back theresa mays call for a General Election onjune 8th. The ayes to the right, 522. The noes to the left, 13. So, the ayes have it, the ayes have it. Unlock. At Prime Ministers questions, theresa may is challenged over why she Wont Take Part in televised debates, and on her previous promise not to call an early election. She wants us to believe that she is a woman of her word. Is it the truth that we cannot believe a single word she says . The Prime Minister defends her decision. I think it is right now to ask the british people to put their trust in me and the Conservative Party to deliver on their vote last year, a brexit plan that will make a success for this country and deliver a stronger, fairer, Global Britain in the future. Also on this programme is it time to ditch diesel cars . And the Energy Secretary promises muscular action over fuel bills. But first. The House Of Commons has backed the Prime Ministers call for a General Election onjune 8th. Mps voted by 522 to 13,
To the week in parliament, when theresa may went public with the Best Kept Secret in westminster. I have just chaired a meeting of the cabinet where we agreed that the government should call a general election, to be held on the 8th ofjune. Opposition parties say they welcome the fight, but. This is the Prime Minister who promised there wouldnt be one. A Prime Minister who cannot be trusted. Meanwhile in holyrood, the snp and the conservatives square up over scotlands future. But it wasnt all about the general election. In the commons, there was concern over the Nuclear Ambitions of north korea. And condemnation of the alleged death, detention and torture of gay men in chechnya. Others would join in beating him with sticks or metal rods and demanding to know the names of other gay men that he knew in chechnya. But first on paper, it had looked like mps were set for a gentle return after easter, with just a little light legislating to keep them busy in the the chamber. Peers, meanwhile,
Turnout in the first round of the president ial election is slightly higher than at the same stage in 2012. A Murder Investigation has been launched after man was killed by thieves who stole his car from outside his house in manchester. Now on bbc news, bbc Parliaments Programme looking back at the week in westminster, presented by alicia mccarthy. Hello and welcome to the week in parliament, when theresa may went public with the best kept secret in westminster. I have just chaired a meeting with the cabinet where we agreed that the government should call a General Election, to be held on 8thjune. Opposition parties say they welcome the fight, but. This is a Prime Minister who promised there wouldnt be one. A Prime Minister who cannot be trusted. Meanwhile in holyrood, the snp and the conservatives square up over scotlands future. But it wasnt all about the General Election. In the commons, there was concern over the Nuclear Ambitions of north korea. And condemnation of the alleged dea