The truth is taxes are still going up. People feel worse off because they are worse off. So this morning, we have one big question in what direction would labour drive the economy . The woman in charge of the partys calculator, Rachel Reeves, who wants to be the next chancellor is here. The budget promised extra cash to get more bang for taxpayers bucks in the Health Service. Well ask the health secretary, victoria atkins, what difference that will make. And whats it like when your body wont do the Amazing Things you used to do the lead singer of del amitri tells us how parkinsons hasnt stopped him taking to the stage. Morning, morning. Helping me out at the desk for the next 60 minutes, chef and green campaigner Hugh Fearnley whittingstall, john lewis boss dame sharon white, and lord michael howard, former conservative leader, and one time Shadow Chancellor, too. A very warm welcome to all of you. Making the news this morning. The sunday times says Boris Johnson went to venezuela, and
Details on that. Labour having a turbulent time in england, scotland and wales, parts thereof. Strong challenge from the snp. In wales theyve lost bridgend and merthyr tydfil, keeping hold of cardiff, swa nsea tydfil, keeping hold of cardiff, swansea and newport. In england theyve lost more than 100 councillors, many to the tories. Theyve won the male role contest in the Liverpool City Region. Lost the Liverpool City Region. Lost the mayoral contest. And it has been a terrible night for ukip, overnight they lost every seat they were defending. And the party has been wiped out on Councils Like lincolnshire, hampshire and essex. Their vote share is down dramatically, most of it going straight to the conservatives. In scotland the snp have managed to deprive labour of an overall majority in glasgow but we are not yet sure if they have won overall control of scotlands biggest city for themselves. Were still waiting for most of the results in scotland. Well keep a close eye on birmingham th
Details on that. Labour having a turbulent time in england, scotland and wales, parts thereof. Strong challenge from the snp. In wales theyve lost bridgend and merthyr tydfil, keeping hold of cardiff, swa nsea tydfil, keeping hold of cardiff, swansea and newport. In england theyve lost more than 100 councillors, many to the tories. Theyve won the male role contest in the Liverpool City Region. Lost the Liverpool City Region. Lost the mayoral contest. And it has been a terrible night for ukip, overnight they lost every seat they were defending. And the party has been wiped out on Councils Like lincolnshire, hampshire and essex. Their vote share is down dramatically, most of it going straight to the conservatives. In scotland the snp have managed to deprive labour of an overall majority in glasgow but we are not yet sure if they have won overall control of scotlands biggest city for themselves. Were still waiting for most of the results in scotland. Well keep a close eye on birmingham th
Weeks election to find out what locals here want from the politicians. In sport, two more years for Arsene Wenger. He will extend his 21 year spell as Arsenal Manager with an official announcement to be made today. As Ariana Grande announces she and some of the biggest names in pop will hold a Benefit Concert for the victims of the Manchester Bombing, well speak to the man who had to organise it all injust four days. And carol has the weather. Good morning. To date will be cloudy gcioss good morning. To date will be cloudy across the southern half of the uk, but equally, brightness, Polyanskiy Share across the north of the country with pleasant sunshine. More details in 15 minutes. Carol, thank you. First, our main story. Police say a dangerous prisoner believed to be armed with a razor blade is on the run after escaping from officers in wiltshire. The man had been taken to hospital with a head injury, before escaping from guards yesterday evening. Lets get more on this from our corres
From all parties. And werejoined by an audience of voters. What do they want to happen next . Iam i am hermione, iam hermione, ivoted Liberal Democrat and i definitely do not wa nt democrat and i definitely do not want another General Election. want another General Electionli voted for labour and i think the parties need to come together. Parties need to come togetherli parties need to come together. voted conservative, i am looking for us voted conservative, i am looking for us to move on. Wherever you are in the country, do let us Know What You Wa Nt to the country, do let us know what you want to happen next. Rob has already tweeted me to say, ijust want to happen next. Rob has already tweeted me to say, i just want some peace and quiet whatever it is you wa nt peace and quiet whatever it is you want next, do let me know. You can e mail, send me a message, or text. Hello, good morning. We are on top ofa hello, good morning. We are on top of a roof at westminster. And it is a cloudy