The way we started the game and the way we controlled the game in the first half, i think we deserved a better result, but the opponent is difficult, the match was difficult, the stadium was difficult, so i cannot be happier with the players and our work. Voting is under way in the annual bbc womens footballer of the year award. Our fifth and final nominee Christine Sinclair is the face of football in canada, having quietly transformed her side from outsiders to olympic bronze medallists. The 33 year old Portland Thorns striker is a celebrity in her homeland with her own walk of fame star in toronto, and the canada captain is even related to the countrys prime minister, justin trudeau. Iam i am Christine Sinclair and you should vote for me because i am the second leading goalscorer in the history of football and i helped lead canada to back to back olympic podiums. Iam lead canada to back to back olympic podiums. I am kind lead canada to back to back olympic podiums. Iam kind of lead c
Also in the programme a Scrappage Scheme for diesel cars could be on the way as the Government Strategy to tackle Air Pollution is due to be published later. Ill be looking at what that might mean for car owners. And a lifetime of service, we will hear your memories as the duke of edinburgh retires. And in sport, Manchester United reign in spain, where Marcus Rashford makes his mark, to help his team, take a big step towards the Europa League final. And Sarah Keith Lucas has the weather. I will have a full forecast in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. There has been a substantial swing from labour to the conservatives in early results from yesterdays local elections. The tories have made significant gains in england and wales. Counting doesnt start in scotland until later. All the councils in wales and scotland were up for grabs and a third of those in england. The conservatives have gained 115 seats and labour have lost 113. Heres our Political Correspondent chris
Business. Hsbc promises £10 billion infunding for business. Hsbc promises £10 billion in funding for small firms, but what difference will it really make . I will speak to the boss later. In sport, Englands Paul Casey is the pick of the european challengers at the us open. A first round of six under par sees him just a shot off the leader Rickie Fowler at golfs second major of the year. And sarah has the weather. Thatin that in about ten minutes. First, our main story police are warning they may never be able to identify some of those who died in the fire at Grenfell Tower in west london on tuesday night. 17 bodies have been found so far, but the number of fatalities is expected to rise significantly. Andy moore reports. The first victim of the fire to be officially named is mohammed alhajali, Assyrian Refugee who came to britain for a better life. His brother was led to safety by firefighters but in the chaos and confusion bahama got left behind. Firefighters but in the chaos and co
Out. Its like its almost forgotten, but its not. These people are still living through this and living with the aftermath. Hello. Welcome to the programme. Were live until 11 this morning. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive, and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top Story Today Police Have warned that they may never be able to identify all those who died in the fire that engulfed Grenfell Tower in west london in the early hours of wednesday morning. The Emergency Services will spend a third day searching the block for bodies. 17 people are known to have died, but dozens remain unaccounted for, including entire families. Andy moore reports. The first victim of the fire to be officially named is mohammed alhajali, a syrian refugee who came to britain for a better life. His brother was led to safety by firefighters, but, in the chaos and confusion, mohammed got left behind. I called and we said,
In venezuela. I do not think it is fair, what has happened the past few months in a country, that you have had the majority of venezuelans protesting, demanding change, demanding free and fair elections, and they have been received by the National Guard and police with tear gas, with rubber bullets, and sometimes with regular bullets, would shotguns. More than 120 people have been killed. And according to the attorney general, she has said that more than 90 of those who have been killed our opposition protesters. Especially young people between 20 and 30. So there has been violence in venezuela, we condemn all violence. I do not think it is fairto all violence. I do not think it is fair to say that it has been on both sides. There is one side that has insisted on protesting peacefully, and every time that the police or National Guard appear, it ends with people being killed. Just tell us about the opposition and who they are. The opposition has evolved since it began in venezuela. Toda