Election . Now, bit of election . Now, bit of controversy he is. James cleverly , a moron. Harsh words , cleverly, a moron. Harsh words, some might say, but not according to nigel farage. Because as ive been saying on this show all week , the this show all week, the government tried to take credit for the fact zero people crossed the channel in small dinghies over the Christmas Period because of 50 mile an hour winds. This fella tried to take the credit. Nigel farage roared back fair comment or below the belt. And finally a new report belt. And finally a new report by politicians is asking for a clampdown on fans who turn up to big football matches without tickets. This, of course, tickets. This, of course, follows the euro 2020 final at wembley, when 2000 fans steamed into the ground through escape exits and disabled doors. But do we really need new laws, or is it simply a matter of tighter security . What are this lot . No about going to a football match. All of that coming up in the
About the arena attack, please . The older brother of the Manchester Arena bomber refuses to say why he wont co operate with the Public Inquiry. A warning that Animal Welfare standards could suffer, under new legislation on trade deals after brexit. And the royal ballet gets ready for its first performance with a Live Audience in seven months. And coming up on bbc news. Could scotland and Northern Ireland secure the wins that would keep their hopes of qualifying for next summers european championships alive . England and wales are also in friendly action. Good evening. The damage being done to many Hospital Services in england in the wake of the pandemic is exposed by new nhs figures. More than four million patients are now waiting for routine surgery and treatments. Nearly half have been waiting for longer than the official target of 18 weeks. Doctors are warning that a second wave of the pandemic, especially during the winter months, could make things even worse. In fact, more than 1