The conservatives will pledge not to raise the rate of income tax, National Insurance or vat when they publish their election manifesto this afternoon. Borisjohnson has also said he wants to bring his brexit deal back to the commons before christmas, if the conservatives are returned to power. Our Political Correspondent, nick eardley reports. What would he do with power . This afternoon, borisjohnson will unveil the conservative manifesto. His basic message deliver brexit and move onto domestic priorities. He will pledge that the bill that will deliver brexit will be brought back to parliament before christmas if he wins the election. That, he says, would allow the country to move on. So what will the conservatives do on the home front . They will pledge today not to raise rates of income tax, National Insurance, or vat. Thatll make it harder for the government to raise money, but the tories are still pledging to spend. Mrjohnson has already promised money for the health service, for
Of the past as doctors say they no longer have the capacity to offer them. A day of calm in hong kong as the territory prepares to go to the polls, giving pro democracy campaigners their chance to vote. The fallout from Prince Andrews association with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein continues, as barclays becomes the latest big company to withdraw support from the dukes mentoring scheme. At 11. 30, its dateline. Our london correspondents look at events in the uk through outsiders eyes, and at how the issues of the week are being tackled around the world. Good morning. Jeremy corbyn says he would remain neutral in the event of another brexit referendum, which he promised a Labour Government would deliver. He was speaking as the leaders of the four main westminster parties faced tough questions from the public in a special episode of the bbcs question time. Borisjohnson, jo swinson and Nicola Sturgeon were also challenged on a range of topics including the nhs, the economy and a second Scotti
Last post plays when you go home, say, for your tomorrow we gave our today. Nimrod plays the familiar sound of nimrod at the National Memorial arboretum and around the country, two minutes silence was observed at 11 oclock to mark Armistice Day. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, to remember the deaths of fallen servicemen and women in the two world wars and in conflicts since. The duke of kent is attending that service at the National Memorial arboretum in staffordshire. The silence is marked every year to mark the day in 1918 when the fighting in world war i was stopped. The allies and germany signing an armistice in and germany signing an armistice in a Railway Carriage in france at 5am on the 11th of november 1918. Six hours later, at 11 oclock, the conflict ceased. The first armistice silence was observed in 1919 and has continued every year since then. Nimrod plays youre watching bbc newsroom live and these are the main stories this morning. The country has just fal
The cannabis based medicines to help children like indy rose are approved for use by the nhs in england. Australian Authorities Say the threat from bushfires is catastrophic. A state of emergency is declared in queensland and New South Wales. And britain falls silent to mark Armistice Day and remember the fallen. Last post plays. Coming up in the sport later in the hour on bbc news. Can anyone stop liverpool . They are now eight points clear at the top of the premier league, after beating Manchester City 3 1. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Nigel farage has said his brexit party wont now contest conservative held seats in next months elections. In what is being seen as a boost for borisjohnson, mr farage said he doesnt want anti brexit parties to win the election. Hes standing down candidates in more than 300 consitutences in more than 300 consituencies where the tories won at the last election. Instead, the brexit party say theyll concentrate all their efforts on la