Lewis hamilton will start the us formula one grand prix in fifth on the grid, but is still poised to win the world drivers championship. And the dateline london panel ask if a general election can resolve the crisis that is brexit. Thats in half an hour, here on bbc news. In the past hour, the leader of the brexit party, nigel farage, has announced he wont stand in next months general election. He says instead he will be campaigning across the country against the prime ministers proposed brexit deal. It comes as the Election Campaign gets into full swing, with labour and the conservatives making big spending pledges. Borisjohnson has confirmed the benefits freeze in place since 2016 will end in april, whilejeremy corbyn is proposing to insulate almost every home in the uk, which labour says will create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Our Political Correspondent Jessica Parker is here. We saw the brexit party launch on friday, when nigel farage kept people guessing as to whether he would
In hospitals across england. Deflecting concerns and silencing customers whirlpool comes in for Harsh Criticism from mps today for the companys response to fire risks in its tumble dryers. 800,000 could still be in peoples homes. Englands preparations for the Rugby World Cup final are almost complete. And a key part of that preparation is an Inspiring Team talk from captain 0wen farrell, which hell be delivering in just a few hours time. Big in hollywood, and big when you meet him, ive been speaking to jason momoa about love, acting and his very supportive mum. It isa it is a bit ofa it is a bit of a damp and murky start of the day with more wet and windy weather on the cards. We could see some disruption into the weekend but i will have all the details throughout this morning. Its friday i november. Our top story. Downing street officials have defended the Prime Ministers Brexit Agreement this after President Trump claimed that certain aspects of it, mean a trade deal cant be done bet
Lewis hamilton will start the us formula one grand prix in fifth on the grid, but is still poised to win the world drivers championship. Order order and bercow bows out. A retrospective look at the house of commons speakers time in the chair. Thats in half an hour, here on bbc news. In the past hour, the leader of the brexit party, nigel farage, has announced he wont stand in next months general election. He says instead he will be campaigning across the country against the prime ministers proposed brexit deal. It comes as the Election Campaign gets into full swing, with labour and the conservatives making big spending pledges. Borisjohnson has confirmed the benefits freeze in place since 2016 will end in april, whilejeremy corbyn is proposing to insulate almost every home in the uk, which labour says will create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Our Political Correspondent Jessica Parker is here. First of all, lets talk about nigel farage. He is saying that his party will field candidate
newest talents making the headlines. india won the toss and chose to field, but it was england who had the early advantage. 19 year old debutant shoaib bashir removing india s captain rohit sharma one of two wickets for him. but his fellow opener, yashasvi jaiswal stuck around for a long, long time, unbeaten all day, closing on 179 not out. india will resume on saturday on 336 6. a good day for that man. it s been a very special. a good day for that man. it s been a very special, special a good day for that man. it s been a very special, special day a good day for that man. it s been a very special, special day for - a good day for that man. it s been a very special, special day for all - very special, special day for all that i ve been through in the last two or three years. it s made it even more special, so, yeah, to get rohit sharma out as well and my first wicket is incredible. a semifinal spot in the africa cup of nations is up for grabs right now as the democratic
sanctuary in europe. redford again. oh, what a goal! what a goal! radford the scorer, ronnie radford! and legendary football commentator john motson has died aged 77. he covered over 2000 games during his 50 year career. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news, good to have your company this hour. three men have been arrested after the shooting of a police officer in northern ireland. he is now in a critical condition in hsopital. detective chief inspectorjohn caldwell was shot multiple times in front of his son after coaching young people playing football in 0magh, county tyrone. he is well known in northern ireland not least his involvement in investigating organised crime. northern ireland s political leaders have issued a joint statement condemning the callous attack. the irish prime minister and northern ireland secretary have both condemned the attempt on his life. 0ur ireland correspondent chris page has this report. john caldwell is a father who was coaching football