And the keys to the door behind me has started. The General Election is exactly six weeks today, on the 4th ofjuly. And politicians are wasting no time in launching their campaigns. Mr sunak has started a tour of all four nations, in deryshire. Sir keir starmer has kicked off his campaign in gillingham in kent. The Prime Minister is currently en route to another campaign event, but lets hear some of what he had to say at his first major event of the day in derbyshire. Even though theres more work to do and i know it will take time for you all to see the benefits of that, the plan is working and we have the economic stability back. But, with that economic stability comes a choice. Do we want to turn those foundations into a more secure future for you, your families and our country . Do we want to build on that stability . Or do we want to risk all that progress and, as maggie said, go back to square one with more uncertainty and no plan . Thats the choice at this election. Now, when it
This turning point period, and we will pursue our long term plans and priorities. But first of all, we have to save the people of the country. We have to preserve our values and traditions, and particularly protect voluntary non state and religious organizations and civil society. The measures we take must be targeted and must be realizable. We will be open to cooperation with all countries who see in russia an honest partner. We will not refuse or reject any kind of dialogue with the western world. We are determined to parry aggression and to particularly counter those who are aggressive towards our country. Lets get more now with our russia editor at bbc monitoring, vitaly shevchenko. Good to see you. What stood out for you in president putins address . What happened and what was set as at the kremlin this morning may not be what it really seems. The way Vladimir Putin came to power, a lot of people would hesitate to call it an election after all of his key opponents were barred from
The Royal College of surgeons warns that the number of patients waiting more than six months for routine operations and treatment in england has nearly tripled in four years. Good morning. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. The Crown Prosecution Service have announced that Craig Mackinlay, who is running for south thanet in the election for the conservatives, has been charged over his alleged overspending in the 2015 general Election Campaign. Mr mackinlay defeated the then ukip leader, nigel farage, in the ballot. Daniel sandford is with me now. First ball, talk us through what he has been charged with. It all goes back to the Titanic Battle In the 2015 General Election between nigel farage and a Conservative Party. He was trying to get a seat in parliament for the first time. The Conservative Party were trying to keep them out. Craig mackinlay was the candidate for the conservatives who managed to win that in south thanet. As all candidates have to do, he then filed his Election Expenses
Who celebrates her 100th birthday. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Home Care Companies say they are in crisis because they cant recruit enough staff to meet the growing demand. Research commissioned by the bbcs panorama suggests nearly1 in 4 in the past three months alone. Sian lloyd reports. Good morning amanda hfipeivelliefifieififitheflc s 800,000 home care workers. Today, she is with former Teacher William williams, who has multiple sclerosis. Amanda is paid £7. 55 an hour, just above the National Living wage and, like many care workers, struggles to make ends meet. Are not guaranteed. I did look into buying a house four years ago, but because i didnt have a contract they wouldnt allow me to buy l. 7,,. ,l, w llj, its hard. It is hard. Amanda is one of 200 staff employed by a family run company near bangor. Vacancies and is struggling to take on new clients. Last year, the company stopped providing care for one local council, conwy, and handed back the contract. P