Party representatives. Well have more from huw in a moment. The other main stories on bbc news at five. Jailed for 15 years the Breast Surgeon who carried out a series of unnecessary operations at hospitals in the West Midlands. He took everything away from me. Up until today its been going on since the 90s and only today ive got justice. He took away my youth. Preparations are underway at old trafford Cricket Ground for a concert honouring victims of the manchester bombing. And Arsene Wenger signs up to two more years as Arsenal Manager and says he wants to win next years Premier League title. Its 5 oclock. Were in cambridge at the senate house of the university the venue for one of the biggest debates of this Election Campaign, with just eight days to polling day. Seven Party Representatives will be taking part and they will include the labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn who announced earlier today that he was cancelling his campaign visit to the South West Of England to attend this debate.
Its thursday 1st june. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. This time next week, the polls will have opened across the uk for the general election. Last night, key figures from the seven main parties went head to head on the bbcs election debate. So lets bring you up to date with the latest from the Campaign Trail. This morning, the Prime Minister is attempting to move the agenda back to brexit pledging to use the Promise Of Brexit to build a stronger, fairer and even more prosperous country and calling for voters to unite behind her leadership. Meanwhile, labour is returning to its rail policy promising to save money for Rail Commuters by changing the way fare increases are calculated. The party says the move would save an average rail season Ticket Holder £319 a year by 2022. Last night key figures from the seven main parties went head to head on the bbc. Theresa may was criticised for her failure to appear at that debate. Our assistant Political Editor norman smith is i
Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world 7 and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Chadwick boseman, the actor best known for playing the lead in the marvel superhero movie black panther has died from colon cancer at the age of a3. He passed away at home with his family at his side. Chadwick boseman was diagnosed with the disease four years ago, but had not made the information public. He made several films whilst recieving treatrment, including black panther, set in the fictional african nation of wakanda. He made several films whilst receiving treatrment, including black panther, set in the fictional african nation of wakanda. The film, which had a largely black cast made more than one point the film, which had a largely black cast made more than 1. 3 billion worldwide and won many awards including three oscars. Paul hawkins looks back at his career. His death will come as a shock to many. Chadwick boseman never spoke
His death will come as a shock to many. Chadwick boseman never spoke publicly about his four year battle with colon cancer, continuing to film movies between operations and chemotherapy. It makes his role in the superhero movie black panther even more remarkable. Set in a fictional africa country, it was the first hollywood blockbuster with a black superhero, directed by an African American with a mainly black cast, it was hailed for its diversity. Its not as. Culturally significant as president obama being president. But it does have a similar feeling that people take it for granted now, they have little kids who think thats normal. It was the film which made boseman a household name. And came after acclaimed roles as james brown in get on up. Theres something at stake here. And baseball player, Jackie Robinson in 42, ironically the 28th august was Jackie Robinson day in the us. Most century he starred in netflix vietnam film da five bloods, directed by spike lee. And he has one more
32 years after the lockerbie bombing, authorities in the us are understood to be preparing to charge a new suspect. Liverpool win the biggest game of the premier League Season so far. A late headerfrom Roberto Firminho, defeats tottenham, and sends liverpool, to the top of the table. Marcus rashfords mum mel talks for the first time about her familys struggle with poverty, and her pride about her sons campaigning work. I had threejobs, and iti i had threejobs, and it i didnt do that, one of the neighbours would cook a pot of food. It was a bit difficult, so marcus is only telling the story from how easy is it in the words he has been saying, they come from the bottom of his heart. The weather much quieter than yesterday with a lot more dry conditions, a few showers, some sunshine, but later strengthening winds and more rain coming into the west and i will have all the details in ten minutes. Its thursday december 17th. Our top story. Tens of millions of people across england will find