Publishes its plan to reduce Air Pollution, but its criticised for being too vague. Can spurs keep the winning streak going . Beat west ham tonight and theyll be a point behind chelsea. Good evening. Welcome to the bbc news at six. The conservatives have made big gains in the local elections, winning seats all across the country from every other party. Its their best result since 2008. As well as taking control of five councils in england and wales theyve made significant gains in scotland. Labour has had a drubbing, losing control of its former stronghold of glasgow, amongst others. Ukips vote has collapsed, and the liberal democrats havent made the breakthrough they had been hoping for. Results are still coming in, but a short while ago the conservatives had gained 309 seats in england. Labour have lost 144 seats, ukip are down 138 there are still some results to come in, and theres been no polling in northern ireland. With all the latest, heres Laura Kuenssberg. Duly elected as coun
To leave by the back door on the final day of campaigning in the french election. And west ham put the brakes on tottenhams title hopes tonight. Coming up on Sportsday On Bbc News we will have the latest reports, results, interviews and features from the bbc sports centre. Good evening. The conservatives have made big gains in the local elections, winning seats all across the country from every other party. Its their best result in nearly a decade. As well as taking control of five councils in england and wales, theyve made significant gains in scotland. Labour has taken a beating, losing control of its former stronghold of glasgow, amongst others. Ukips vote has collapsed, and the Liberal Democrats had varied fortunes. With all councils now declared, the conservatives have gained 319 seats in england. Labour have lost 142 seats, the lib dems have lost 28 and ukip are down 143. In scotland, the snp have lost seven seats, the tories have gained 164, labour have lost 133. In wales, labou
And there isnt much mention of a Scrappage Scheme either. It is Diesel Engines blamed for producing nitrogen dioxide, a gas that is invisible to the naked eye, but linked to a wide range of health impacts. So where does this Leave Drivers of diesel cars . Its not down to us, is it . Joe public. Its the government thats in power at the time that says diesels good. Lets go on to diesel. Now they are saying different. Perhaps my next car, probably would get a petrol, but i do a lot of commuting, driving on the motorways, so when i bought this car, diesel was the obvious choice. You might change now . Absolutely. One idea discussed in the report is charging Diesel Drivers for coming into cities like nottingham. The government makes clear it does not support that. It wants local authorities to try every other option first. But, if the air remains polluted, maybe charging will have to be considered again. The lib dems say the plan is a copout. The green party says the government is standing
In the uk after brexit . We have exclusive new information. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. President trump has suffered a major defeat tonight over one of his Biggest Campaign pledges his vow to reform americas healthcare system, known as obamaca re. Mr trump was facing Opposition Notjust from democrats but from his own party in congress. The president had staked his personal authority on his scheme, issuing an ultimatum to the republicans that hed drop it altogether, if they didnt back him. But tonight, just minutes before the vote, he was forced to abandon his plans dramatically, after being told he simply didnt have enough support. Our North America Editorjon Sopel reports from washington. Mr Vice President , do you have the vote 7 a day of truly frantic meetings and phone calls, as the Vice President , mike pence, went to the hilt to try to secure the votes needed to Pass Health Care reform trumpcare. And the usual tools deployed, a mixture of menace and flattery. But it was
In the uk after brexit . We have exclusive new information. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. President trump has suffered a major defeat tonight over one of his Biggest Campaign pledges his vow to reform americas healthcare system, known as obamaca re. Mr trump was facing Opposition Notjust from democrats but from his own party in congress. The president had staked his personal authority on his scheme, issuing an ultimatum to the republicans that hed drop it altogether, if they didnt back him. But tonight, just minutes before the vote, he was forced to abandon his plans dramatically, after being told he simply didnt have enough support. Our North America Editorjon Sopel reports from washington. Mr Vice President , do you have the vote 7 a day of truly frantic meetings and phone calls, as the Vice President , mike pence, went to the hilt to try to secure the votes needed to Pass Health Care reform trumpcare. And the usual tools deployed, a mixture of menace and flattery. But it was