Chain stop . Number 10 does the buck stop . Where does the chain stop . Number10 downing street, some people are saying. Are we now an international laughing stock. A symbol of our decline, broken britain, strong was coming in condemnation. But what do you say . Get in touch and tell us. I look forward to talking to you. Do get in touch and you can call or text us. Defence secretary grant shapps says this could create a Fantastic Levelling Opportunity from diverting funding to other projects. Rishi sunak s expected to announce in his Party Conference speech today that the birmingham to Manchester Leg of the rail line will be scrapped, while setting out plans for other transport projects in the north of england and wales. Officials in venice say at least 21 people, including two children, were killed when a bus fell off a bridge onto a railway line and caught fire. The governor of the venice region has described the crash as a tragedy of enormous proportions. Large parts of britains rai
The 2030 Football World Cup will be held across six countires in three different continents, fifa has confirmed. The decision is set to be ratified at a Fifa Congress next year with spain, portugal and morocco as the co hosts. But the opening round of matches will be played in uruguay, argentina and paraguay. Thats to mark the world cup s centenary, as itll be 100 years since the first tournament in montevideho. Our Sports Editor says fifa are bound to face questions about the impact on the environment. Youre going to have the prospect of the teams perhaps from europe Flying Thousands of miles to South America for just one thousands of miles to South America forjust one match before flying all the way back again across the atlantic, back to europe for the remainder of their tournaments. I think the optics of that are unhelpful and certainly according to many environmental campaigners has been condemnation already this evening. The supported groups who say that it sets the wrong example
Long term decisions for a brighter future, or short term jockeying for advantage . Rishi sunak sets out his stall for the coming election. The northern leg of h52 is cancelled. The Prime Minister insists that every penny of the £36 billion intended for that rail link will be spent on other projects. There were a raft of other announcements too, sold like this. Politics doesnt work the way it should. Weve had 30 years of a political system which incentivises the easy decision, not the right one. 30 years of vested interests standing in the way of change. 30 years of rhetorical ambition, which achieves little more than a short term headline. Weve gathered politicians to weigh up whether the reformist pitch is credible for a party already in government. Could it even be an election winner . And speaking of 30 years ago. Things can only get better now ive found you. With so many Big Government schemes especially in education and health reliant on private finance deals, we reveal the soari
Reaction from the industry. Its a day to at the donald trump, wisely note jury in that case . Sleep tight, hope the bedbugs dont bite. Just how many bedbugs are there in france . The lycee palace is demanding action. Fast moving events tonight in washington. The speaker of the us House Of Representatives Kevin Mccarthy is fighting for his political life this hour, after one the right wing rebels filed a rarely used motion to oust him. A vote is expected later this evening. If mccarthy loses, he would be removed as speaker plunging the house into all sorts of chaos. Matt gaetz frustrated about a secret deal he alleges a speaker has made with democrats. Alleges a speaker has made with democrats. Live to washinton and our north america correspondent, Barbara Plett usher. All sorts of shenanigans in the last hour, barbara. Give us the update of where were and what the timetable is likely to be. Mr where were and what the timetable is likely to be is likely to be. Mr mccarthy has lost the f
Costs have risen, and the government is thought to be considering cancelling or at least delaying that second leg to the north. The route from birmingham to leeds has already been scrapped. But many voices, including several within the conservatives, say that pulling the plug on the project would paint the uk in a very bad light. Live now to manchester and our political correspondent, nick eardley. The Prime Minister has been speaking to the bbc today, once again refusing to announce a final decision on that Manchester Leg. Yes, he has not said much. There has been speculation for days about what is going on with hsz, whether thats birmingham to Manchester Leg is going to be scrapped. Were pretty sure it is because what would normally happen if that wasnt the is someone would put their hand up and say you have got it wrong, it is going to go ahead. The question is when the Prime Minister is actually going to announce that, and when we might get some clarity on what is going to happen i