The sacrifices of the thousands of men and women who fought to liberate europe. The invasion was the largest combined land, air and Naval Operation in history and one of the most decisive battles of the Second World War. Iam i am honoured to be stood here today in front of so many other veterans. You will never forget your comrades. We were all there together. It is right that the sacrifice of so many is being honoured 75 years on. We must never forget. Seniorfigures from every country that fought alongside the uk are attending theyve agreed a commitment to uphold democracy, tolerance and the rule of law. The other headlines at two oclock. Social workers are severely criticised over the brutal murders of two toddlers in northamptonshire. Creditors vote on whether to accept a rescue deal for sir philip greens retail group, arcadia. And women born in the 1950s take the government to court, over the way their pension ages were increased. Good afternoon were live in portsmouth, where the q
Student georgina callander, who was 19. Many others are still missing this is my daughter, olivia, i havent seen her since 5. 00pm last night. She was at the Ariana Grande concert with her friend. Im worried sick. If anyone has seen her, please contact the police. We will bring you the latest from here in manchester on the Bbc News At One. This has been the most horrific incident we have ever faced here in Greater Manchester and one that we all hoped we would never see. Stay with bbc news for all the developments from manchester, where Police Patrols have been stepped up including the deployment of armed officers. Good afternoon and welcome to the Bbc News At One from manchester, which has experienced the uks worst Terrorist Attack since the July 7th Attacks in london in 2005. 22 people have been killed, and 59 injured they are now being treated at a number of hospitals in and around manchester. They were among thousands of people who had come to the concert of Ariana Grande and at the
So proud of the bravery of Pc Keith Palmer, so grateful for what he did to keep us safe and i would like to add my tribute to all the policing here At Westminster and the parliamentary staff who acted with such calmness and professionalism yesterday, and i would like to pay tribute to the Emergency Trauma Team at Kings College hospital who are caring the injured. This was an horrific crime and it has cost lives and caused injury, but as an Act Of Terror, it has failed. It has failed because we are here and we are going to go about our business. It has failed because despite the trauma that they witnessed outside their windows, our staff are here and they are getting on with their work. It failed because as the Prime Minister so failed because as the Prime Minister so rightly said, we are not going to allow this to be used as a pretext for division, hatred and islamophobia. This democracy is strong and this parliament is robust. This was an horrific crime but as an Act Of Terror, it has
To celebrate his Silver Wedding anniversary. A spanish teacher and Pc Keith Palmer were also killed. Mps and police have been holding a minutes silence at half nine this morning and the premise said britain would not cowed. We are not afraid and our resolve will never waver in the face of terrorism. Thousands of people have gathered in londonderry for the funeral of Martin Mcguinness, the former Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. We are live on Westminster Bridge which has now reopened after the deadly Terror Attack. This pavement is where 52 year old Khalid Masood as he has been named by police drove his vehicle at high speed along this pavement, ploughing into pedestrians along this pavement, injuring dozens and killing two. Police say that the 52 year old, Khalid Masood, was born in kent, had lived in the West Midlands. The Prime Minister, theresa may, said earlier that he had been known to Security Services but was a peripheral figure t
Clinicians but raise standards at our hospital . I am very happy to join my honorable friend in doing that. Making sure that we educate the next generation of doctors nurses and clinicians is vital. Under this government, we have 9,000 more doctors and 3,300 more nurses. We are treating 1. 3 million more people in a and e, and there are 6 million more outpatient appointments. That is what is happening in our nhs, and all credit to the hardworking staff who are carrying out that vital work. Welfare benefit recipients are often demonized as a burden on our taxpayers, but does the Prime Minister agree that the real burden on taxpayers are those employers who can afford to pay well above the minimum wage, thereby lifting hardworking families out of state dependency and food banks . I am in favor of the living wage. Those organizations that can pay the living wage should pay the living wage. It is something that should happen. But in addition to that, what we can help with i hear the leader