BBC News Daily: 2 May 2017
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39769864 Version 0 of 1. Hello. Here's your morning briefing: There are 37 days to go until the general election and Labour's promising to put an extra 10,000 police on the beat in England and Wales if it wins. In a speech in Southampton later, leader Jeremy Corbyn will say a decline of 20,000 officers since 2010 is "unacceptable". Labour claims it can pay for more police by reversing Conservative plans to cut capital gains tax. But policing minister Brandon Lewis describes the plan as "nonsensical", saying Mr Corbyn has "already spent the money for it three other ways" with other commitments. Analysis: Why the talk of election deals and pacts? By Peter Barnes, senior elections and political analyst One reason is Brexit. It's a crucial issue for all of the parties and, significantly, one that cuts across parties but cleanly divides voters into two camps. Read Peter's full article Other top stories Get news from the BBC in your inbox, each weekday morning What the papers say Brexit dominates the front pages, with the Daily Telegraph reporting that EU officials are plotting to thwart Theresa May's plans for a deal for UK expats in Europe and migrants in the UK. The Daily Express describes the PM's "outrage" over leaks about Brexit talk details. And Metro claims relatives are paying 50p a minute to call patients in some NHS hospitals. Daily digest Nuclear power - Urgent action needed on post-Brexit regulation, say MPs May-Juncker dinner - Row reports dismissed as "Brussels gossip" Tea decoded - Scientists unlock plant's genetic secrets 'Wonderful woman' - Queen Elizabeth II play becomes a hit in Moscow If you watch one thing today 'Uber for ambulances' saving lives If you listen to one thing today What makes beef taste beefy? If you read one thing today The horse saved by painting Tuesday lookahead Today Former Chancellor George Osborne starts work as editor of the London Evening Standard. 12:15 German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin. On this day 1952 The world's first jet airliner, BOAC's Comet G-ALYP, takes off on its maiden flight from London to Johannesburg. 1997 Conservative leader John Major resigns as Tony Blair's Labour celebrates a landslide general election victory. Best of the rest John Fashanu on brother Justin (Guardian) China's fitful attempts at conservation (New Yorker) 'I want to die in this building' (Sydney Morning Herald) Capturing the sounds and DNA of Brazil (Creative Review) |