Earlier borisjohnson suffered his sixth commons defeat in a week, as mps rejected, for a second time, his attempt to hold an early general election. Theresa may is accused of rewarding number ten cronies as her former closest advisers are recognised in the ex Prime Ministers resignation honours list. Also this morning, Prescription Drug dependency, a review by Public Health england finds that one in four adults has been prescribed drugs in the past year which could be addictive. An urgent call for a one and a half trillion pound investment to help stem Climate Change. In sport, scotlands hopes of reaching euro 2020 via their Qualification Group are all but over after they fall to a heavy defeat against belgium. And the ultimate deep sea diver, an american adventurer becomes the first person to visit the deepest places in all five of earths oceans. Good morning, and welcome to the bbc news at 9. Parliament has been officially suspended for the next five weeks, amid chaotic scenes in the
Old Jessica Baker also died in the crash. Four other children were taken to hospital , were taken to hospital, including a 14 year old boy whose injuries are said to be life changing. Dozens of conservative mps have signed a pledge to never again vote for an increase in overall taxes. Former Prime Minister liz truss and sir Iain Duncan Smith, former party leader , are amongst former party leader, are amongst those who have signed up along with seven former cabinet ministers the promise means they wont vote for the chancellors autumn statement if it contains tax rises. Putting further tax rises. Putting further pressure on rishi sunak ahead of the conservative Party Conference. Jeremy hunt, the chancellor has told the times today he wants to stop the vicious circle of ever rising taxes , but has ruled out cuts in taxes, but has ruled out cuts in the short term. All too often we have seen these promises and pledges made by mps across the political divide that havent materialised. That is
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Paying their leaders large salaries under new regulations, unless they can under new regulations, unless they ca n prove under new regulations, unless they can prove they are worth the money. Also, growing up fast. Prince george starts his first day at school with a handshake, escorted by prince william. Good morning. Its thursday the 7th of september. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Hurricane irma has caused devastation across the caribbean, killing at least nine people. The small island of barbuda has been severely hit, making it, in the words of its Prime Minister, ba rely habitable, while the islands of anguilla and st martin have also suffered loss of life and significant damage. The storm is currently passing north of puerto rico, where more than half of the islands three million residents are without power. Officials have said it could be cut off for several days. Projections suggest the storm could hit the us state of florida by sunday. Authorities in the Frenc
To postponejulys games in tokyo. Good morning. If youre in scotland, Northern Ireland, Northern England this morning, a frosty start annual see plenty of sunshine. As we come further south, the rest of england and wales, like yesterday, a third bit of cloud, patchy rain and drizzle. Ill have all the details coming up. Its thursday, the 19th of march. Our top story schools across the uk will shut from tomorrow in an attempt to stem the coronavirus outbreak and ease the pressure on the nhs. Emergency legislation to tackle the crisis will be introduced in parliament today. Meanwhile, some people are being urged not to use public transport for anything other than essential journeys after the death toll passed 100. Heres our news correspondent, simonjones. Schools correspondent, simon jones. Prepare schools correspondent, simonjones. Prepare to close and knows schools prepare to close and nobody knows for how long. You need to take home your books. Exams have been cancelled in england and w