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Boris Johnson challenged over how 'relatable' he is to general public Naga Munchetty quizzes PM over Brexit on BBC Breakfast and asks when he last used the NHSLatest election news – live updatesBoris Johnson has said the “whole potential of this country” can be realised if Brexit is pushed through, in a BBC interview in which he was challenged on how “relatable” he is.Speaking on BBC Breakfast on Friday morning, the prime minister talked about his vision for the country post-Brexit, the NHS and the economy. Continue reading... Go to Source

General election: Corbyn says Labour manifesto will 'knock your socks off' – live news Labour leader announces free internet plan in Lancaster, while Boris Johnson launches battle bus in OldhamSign up for Andrew Sparrow’s election briefing, sent to your inboxHow feasible is Labour’s plan for free broadband?Boris Johnson announces spending package for neglected townsFight for Canterbury plays out on social media 12.00pm GMTMcDonnell urges people to see Ken Loach’s new film, Sorry We Missed You. It is shocking, he says. But it shows what is happening in the gig economy.He says the plan being announced today is huge. But it is one that will transform lives. 11.58am GMTMcDonnell says for years people have said that taking on the multinationals is too difficult. But they accept that no...

Boris Johnson says Brexit will 'realise potential of country' Naga Munchetty challenges PM over Brexit on BBC Breakfast and also asks how relatable he isLatest election news – live updatesBoris Johnson has said the “whole potential of this country” can be realised if Brexit is pushed through, in a BBC interview in which he was challenged on how “relatable” he is.Speaking on BBC Breakfast on Friday morning, the prime minister talked about his vision for the country post-Brexit, the NHS and the economy. Continue reading... Go to Source

Police to investigate as Hong Kong minister falls to ground during protest in London Video shows Teresa Cheng falling as demonstrators shout ‘shame on you’The Metropolitan police have opened an investigation after Hong Kong’s justice minister, Teresa Cheng, fell to the ground while being surrounded by angry pro-democracy protesters outside an event in central London.The incident on Thursday evening was the first direct altercation between demonstrators and a Hong Kong government minister since protests, now in their sixth month, erupted in the city. Continue reading... Go to Source

Rudy Giuliani says Trump will stay loyal to him but jokes that he has 'insurance' Exclusive: president’s personal lawyer has emerged as a key figure in the impeachment inquiry, with speculation Republicans will seek to paint him as a rogue actorRudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, has said he is confident the president will remain loyal to him as an impeachment inquiry unfolds in which the former New York mayor has become a central figure.But Giuliani joked that he had good “insurance” in case Trump did turn on him, amid speculation Republicans will seek to frame him as a rogue actor. Continue reading... Go to Source

Prince Andrew to be quizzed on Epstein in Newsnight special BBC to broadcast ‘no holds barred’ interview with royal on Saturday nightPrince Andrew has agreed to speak publicly for the first time about his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, in a “no holds barred” interview with the BBC’s Newsnight programme to be broadcast on Saturday night.The prince has been the subject of fierce speculation over his relationship with the financier, who was found dead in a New York jail cell three months ago. Continue reading... Go to Source

Labour pledges free broadband for all homes and firms in UK Party says BT would be part nationalised under £20bn scheme which would also be funded by higher taxes on Google, Facebook and AmazonLabour has promised free full-fibre broadband for every home and business by part-nationalising BT.In a speech due to be delivered in Lancaster on Friday, Jeremy Corbyn will outline his proposals to create a new British broadband public service, saying they will “bring communities together in an inclusive and connected society”. Continue reading... Go to Source