The un Secretary General has called for a ceasefire in gaza to mark ramadan, the muslim month of fasting. Antonio guterres also called for the release of hostages held by hamas, and the Speedy Delivery of aid to the palestinian territory. The us secretary of state, antony blinken, Hasjoined Leaders Of Caribbean Nations Injamaica for Emergency Talks on the crisis in haiti, where gang leaders are demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister. The World Food Programme has warned of Famine Conditions in the haitian capital as armed gangs terrorise much of the city. Authorities in new zealand say 12 people have been admitted to hospital following whats been described as a mid air technical problem on a flight between sydney and auckland. Witnesses described people being thrown through the cabin, as the plane suddenly lost altitude during severe turbulence. A Flag Raising Ceremony has taken place in brussels to Mark Swedenjoining nato. Sweden formally applied to join along with finland aft
Future, possibly. Right. Okay. Were also going to be talking about this as well. A ulez u turn. Good stuff. Finally, common sense is prevailing now and it looks as though sadiq khan and i dare say now other mayors and other cities and other towns will follow suit. He is extending the scrappage scheme up people who scheme for hard up people who will need to buy a new car to comply with ulez. Frankly, the next thing will just be to scrap ulez wouldnt it . Patrick christys on. Gb news. We also christys on. Gb news. We also talk a lot about raising a generation of snowflakes here, dont we . On this show . And ive got a cracking hit coming your way at the end of the hour as apparently 4000 scouts have had to have been rescued and put up in hotels because their Scout Jamboree was too hot. One little jamboree was too hot. One little weakling called his mum and his mum contacted the Scout Jamboree and theyve shut the whole thing down. I mean, come on, just take him skiing like you usually do.
Government is pushing for a pause in fighting there, rejecting calls for a full ceasefire, saying it will only help hamas. The Prime Minister says they want to create a safer environment for citizens trying to leave the bombarded strip and allow aid to reach palestinians as its after israel launched its biggest incursion into gaza with tanks temporarily entering the territory and fighter jets hitting over 250 targets, the Health Ministry in hamas controlled enclave says the death toll from israeli strikes has passed 7000. That includes almost 3000 children were told. Arab nations have released a joint statement condemning what they described as the forced displacement and collective punishment in gaza. Israel punishment in gaza. Israel maintains its targeting the terrorist group, but Palestinian Foreign minister riyad al maliki says the bombardment wont stop until the whole strip is destroyed. Destroyed. This time , the war that this time, the war that israel is waging is different. Th
Also in the programme a Scrappage Scheme for diesel cars could be on the way as the Government Strategy to tackle Air Pollution is due to be published later. Ill be looking at what that might mean for car owners. And a lifetime of service, we will hear your memories as the duke of edinburgh retires. And in sport, Manchester United reign in spain, where Marcus Rashford makes his mark, to help his team, take a big step towards the Europa League final. And Sarah Keith Lucas has the weather. I will have a full forecast in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. There has been a substantial swing from labour to the conservatives in early results from yesterdays local elections. The tories have made significant gains in england and wales. Counting doesnt start in scotland until later. All the councils in wales and scotland were up for grabs and a third of those in england. The conservatives have gained 115 seats and labour have lost 113. Heres our Political Correspondent chris
His mum was a nurse. And Emily Thornberry, the shadow foreign secretary, born in guilford, and as a child was so poor that when her dad left the family, her cats had to be put down. Shes the only one who doesnt yet have enough support to get to the final round of the contest. Weve got an audience of labour supporters and voters, weve got 90 minutes. What do you need to hear that will convince you . Let me know. Also, borisjohnson is reshuffling his top team , theres one casualty already, julian smith, the Northern Ireland secretary, has been been sacked. Well bring you news on that throughout the programme. Welcome to the programme, live until 11 with a studio full of labour supporters in the four mps who want to lead them. Applause good morning. Who do you want to be the next leader of the labour party and potentially your next Prime Minister . After four election defeats for the party, its going to be a very big job. You know we absolutely welcome your views on this programme you are