Borisjohnson of a majority, at the next election, and urges activisits to reach out to voters in traditional tory heartlands. The Actorjohn Challis best known for playing boycie in Only Fools And Horses has died at the age of 79. Good evening. One of englands greatest footballers, Jimmy Greaves, has died at the age of 81. He was tottenham hotspur s most prolific strikers, netting 266 goals. He was remembered with tributes ahead of their game today, and by other clubs he had played for. Greaves also went on to become a Television Pundit Katie gornall looks back now on the life of a man, who was a member of the squad that won the World Cup in 1966, although he missed out on the final. He remains one of englands all time top Goal Scorers. He was one of the most natural finishers ever to play the game. Perhaps even the greatest Goal Scorer that england has produced. Its greaves oh, and a Hat Trick for greaves he was devilishly funny as well, with his wit and his personality. So charismati
The liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey has said his party can win seats from the conservatives in areas where traditional tory voters have been taken for granted. At his party conference, hes attacked the governments handling of coronavirus, trade and climate change. Hes also proposed a system of Catch Up Vouchers for parents to spend on helping children recover learning lost because of the pandemic. Heres our political correspondentjonathan blake. This party may be far from Centre Stage in british politics, but Sir Ed Davey made the most of his first speech to lib dem members in person since elected as leader last year. Theyve taken a once Safe Conservative Seat in a By Election since then, and he thinks theyre onto something. We heard it loud and clear on the doorsteps, in the high streets, in the cafes, from people who had voted conservative all their lives, but now feel completely let down. Betrayed. He accused the tories of an abuse of power and rallied members to help remove th
Footballing legend Jimmy Greaves has died. He was 81. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Russias marathon parliamentary election is over, and the authorities insist it was transparent and fair, despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud. According to an Exit Poll quoted by russian media, Vladimir Putins united Russia Party has scored a resounding win but many prominent Opposition Politicians were barred from standing, with some even forced to flee the country. This report is from our correspondent Steve Rosenberg in moscow. Theres something rather odd about a russian election. Polling stations turn into musicals. Buses turn into Polling Stations. We found this one just outside of moscow. They were surprised to see us. And across russia, they have been voting for three days. It looks like a regular election. There are voters and there are parties to vote for, but most Opposition Politicians and activists in other words, the kremlin s most vocal cri
To a very tight race. Well cross live to montreal for analysis of Whetherjustin Trudeaus Gamble in calling a snap early election could backfire on him. Also in the programme philippine Boxing Champion and politician, manny pacquiao, confirms he will run for president in next years election. And the first civilian Space Crew to orbit the earth returns safely after their three Day Mission. Its six in the morning in singapore, and one am in moscow, where initial results from russias marathon three day elections show president Putins Party on course to retain its parliamentary majority. The central Election Commission says with 25 percent of the ballots counted, united Russia Hasjust over 44 percent of the vote. Thats down from more than 54 at the last elections in 2016. Few critics of the kremlin were allowed to run with supporters ofjailed Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny among those affected. From moscow, Steve Rosenberg reports. Theres something rather odd about a russian election. Pol