Looking for, has anyone really got a lot of support and as far out in front . And then, another mp said to me what they are then looking for is some kind of momentum. Because some of these candidates come from. Studio imjust these candidates come from. Studio im just going to stop you because we have seen the chair of the 1922 committee come into the room. Lets listen to what he has to Say. James cleverly, 21 votes. Robertjenrick, 21 votes. Priti patel, 1a Votes. Mel stride, 16 votes and Tom Tugendhat 17 votes. So is the result of the ballot, Priti Patel is eliminated from the contest. And there will be a further ballot on tuesday to reduce the list from five to four candidates. He will then be going to the conservative Party Conference. Thank you very much for your attendance. We look forward to the ballot next week. Studio there we have Bob Blackman the chair of the 1922 committee announcing the Priti Patel, the former Home Secretary is out. She got 1a Votes. We miss the very top due
explaining why he allowed the uk to take part in military action in yemen without first holding a commons debate. rishi sunak has faced criticism for not allowing mps to hold a discussion before britainjoined the us in bombing raids on houthi rebels who have been targeting commercial shipping in the red sea. our political correspondent leila nathoo has the story. rishi sunak has made his case that joining us air strikes on houthi targets in yemen on thursday night was an act of self defence to protect global shipping, that britain could not stand by while fighters defied warnings to stop their attacks on commercial vessels in the red sea, like this one they filmed. there has been broad political support for this limited action, but today mps will get their first chance to question the prime minister about his decision and what happens next. he ll have to address concerns about the escalation of tensions in the region, about the uk being drawn into a longer military campaign a
Youre literally youre broken. Hes starting to suffer now, his Mental Health deteriorating. Ifeel like im begging. Its made out to be a monster and all these things. And thats not the case. Hes just a little boy with Additional Needs that needs help and support. Its that simple. You think, you know, where its coming from . You know, what else are you going to get . Its like hitting your head against a brick wall. I feel like im failing my children because i dont even know what im asking for any more. Ijust want somebody to help me. I dont eat. I take medication. You eat, sleep, breathe, live, special needs. This is about getting the right school for children with special Educational Needs and disabilities and the families that need help. Her dress now. Its the same battle every morning for mum charlotte. Six year old harper is at a mainstream primary, but shes refusing to go. I dont have my boots on she is predominantly a tiptoe walker. So she likes to walk on a tours. Ive got to find h
hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. i m ben boulos. we start here in the uk, where our screens have been full of pictures of miles of traffic queues as thousands of holiday makers have been stuck trying to make their way across the channel to france in recent days. the latest reports say the situation is easing, with the gridlock seen at the port of dover and the eurotunnel entrance at folkestone beginning to move more normally. but for many, the experience has been one of high stress and exhaustion not really how you want to start your family getaway. now blame has been thrown around, with the uk blaming french border staff and france pointing to the effects of brexit. butjust how damaging is all this? to help me through all this, with me is the independent s travel correspondent simon calder. do you think this will put people off, long term taking that holiday? people off, long-term taking that holiday? people off, long-term taking that holida
And scotland will be fully or partially closed today, because of concerns about crumbling concrete. Investigations are also under way in schools in wales and Northern Ireland. Ministers have promised to speed up checks on schools where the material, known as raac, may have been used. 0ur reporter Louisa Pilbeam reports. From the midlands to suffolk. And london. More than 100 schools in england look like this today, with buildings roped off and closed on what for many should be the first day of the new term. The problem crumbling concrete called raac, meaning many schools are unsafe. Sarah, a mum of two who didnt want to be on camera, told us. The main issue for me is we dont have any certainty about when the children are going Back To School. The lack of certainty right now is worrying for everyone. The school havent been that specific about the actual meanwhile, on social media sites, including mumsnet, one parent said. The government has been criticised for not acting faster despite