Prove as he takes over as west ham manager. The fans, however, are not convinced. And louise lear has all the weather. This is what most of us would like. This, unfortunately, is what most of us this, unfortunately, is what most of us have got ive got all the good and bad news, and ill be here at half past two to tell you more. Thanks louise. Also coming up, roaring back a surprise performance from elton john as the lion king celebrates 20 years in new york. An ex welsh labour minister who faced a Party Investigation into allegations about his personal conduct has taken his own life, bbc wales understands. Carl sargeant had lost his ministerialjob as cabinet secretary for communities and children last week. Labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn said the death was deeply shocking news. Were going to be speaking to our wales Political Correspondent later, for reaction. The foreign secretary says he will go to iran, as he tries to diffuse the row caused by his comments about a british woman jailed i
Im not happy with the choices we have for next prime minister. Theresa may is not prepared to stand oii theresa may is not prepared to stand ona theresa may is not prepared to stand on a platform and take questions from her peers and the audience, then she doesnt deserve our votes. Lam voting then she doesnt deserve our votes. I am voting snp. And of course you can get in touch wherever you are heres mr dunstable. You can email victoria bbc. Co. Uk, text 61124, hashtag victorialive on twitter, or search Victoria Derbyshire on facebook. Hello. Welcome to the programme. Were live until am this morning with an audience of 120 people, and live on stage at the grove theatre. Here to tell our assembled group of politicians exactly what they think about key issues like the nhs, brexit, the economy, housing and security. There is so much to talk about this morning, not enough time so lets crack on with the news. Joanna is here with a summary of the mornings news. Police say theyve arrested a 2
The Royal College of surgeons warns that the number of patients waiting more than six months for routine operations and treatment in england has nearly tripled in four years. Good morning. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. The Crown Prosecution Service have announced that Craig Mackinlay, who is running for south thanet in the election for the conservatives, has been charged over his alleged overspending in the 2015 general Election Campaign. Mr mackinlay defeated the then ukip leader, nigel farage, in the ballot. Daniel sandford is with me now. First ball, talk us through what he has been charged with. It all goes back to the Titanic Battle In the 2015 General Election between nigel farage and a Conservative Party. He was trying to get a seat in parliament for the first time. The Conservative Party were trying to keep them out. Craig mackinlay was the candidate for the conservatives who managed to win that in south thanet. As all candidates have to do, he then filed his Election Expenses
In our special programme this morning well hear from those affected and as Election Campaigning resumes well examine their proposals to protect the public. Also ahead. Joy shines through the pain at the Ariana Grande Benefit Concerts are the victims of the Manchester Bombing. She thanked the crowd for their spirit. Manchester bombing. She thanked the crowd for their spiritli Manchester Bombing. She thanked the crowd for their spirit. I love you all so much and i thank you for coming out. We needed that here. Loveis coming out. We needed that here. Love is the medicine the world needs right now. We live in gateshead discussing exit ahead of the election. In sport, andy murray plays in the fourth round of the french open later. Hell hope to join defending champion Novak Djokovic, who is in the last eight after victory yesterday. And carol has the weather. At the morning we have rained Clearing Scotland and then for Scotla Nd Clearing Scotland and then for scotland and Northern Ireland ar
Michael buchanan, bbc news, manchester. Great britains adam peaty has continued his winning streak, claiming his second gold medal in the World Swimming Championships. Competing in the 50 metre breaststroke, hejust missed out on breaking the world record which he set in the semi final yesterday. Our Sports Correspondent joe wilson was watching. Commentator hes bringing it home, this is utterly brilliant when adam peaty swims, he brings britain with him. But there is one superfan. Come on, quick when peaty won olympic gold in rio, Grandmother Mavis was glued to the telly in uttoxeter. Yes the World Championships in budapest well, shes travelled in person. To be here at this time meant the world to me. Its very touching, really. I couldnt go and see him in rio, but, as i say, this has made up for everything, and im so, so pleased that ive come. And its 20 years since ive flown, but it was well worth it. Mavis was watching adam head to lane four in the 50 metres final, looking for the bla