the hope of a labour government _ chipper. the hope of a labour government has _ chipper. the hope of a labour government has turned - chipper. the hope of a labour government has turned into l chipper. the hope of a labour government has turned into a chipper. the hope of a labour - government has turned into a belief in a labour government, and that change is worth its weight in gold. in the last few years, politics has changed, and a big confronts a new prime minister borrowing billions to jump—start the economy, and sir keir starmer spots what he hopes is an opportunity. starmer spots what he hopes is an opportunity-— opportunity. very big political divide, because you have - opportunity. very big political. divide, because you have got to the conservative party now saying the future of this country is one where... the labour party soon we do need to grow our economy, that has been the single biggest failure of the last 12 years of tory government, but we need to recognise who grows this economy.— who grows this economy. he reckons -aromotin who grows this econom

government was on my side when — most, a labour government was on my side when i — most, a labour government was on my side when i had my first baby and nowhere — side when i had my first baby and nowhere else to turn. a labour government was on my side when i did not have _ government was on my side when i did not have a _ government was on my side when i did not have a home, let alone enough money— not have a home, let alone enough money to— not have a home, let alone enough money to heat it, and a labour government was on my side when i wanted _ government was on my side when i wanted to— government was on my side when i wanted to be a good mum to my kids and improve — wanted to be a good mum to my kids and improve their lives, and i promise — and improve their lives, and i promise you this, conference, when i am deputv_ promise you this, conference, when i am deputy prime minister, a labour government will be on your side too. i will make it my mission to spend every— i will make it my mission to spend every penny of the public money for the good _ every penny of the public

the best thing to do is to have a labour government. i - to have a labour government. i completely support working people. then you would be on the picket line and your shadow ministers would be on the picket line. the and your shadow ministers would be on the picket line.— on the picket line. the best thing i can do for working _ on the picket line. the best thing i can do for working people - on the picket line. the best thing i can do for working people is - on the picket line. the best thing i can do for working people is to - can do for working people is to ensure we have a labour government that has got answers to the pressing issues of the day, so when it comes to the cost of living, which is driving all of these disputes, i have said a labour government would freeze the energy price increases that are due this year, which are going to be colossal. people are worried sick about it. we would pay for that by a windfall tax on all the oil and gas companies in the north sea who made excess profits. we need a labour government, that is the single most effective thi

i think it's down to a labour government do you? i to a labour government do you? i completely support people... then you'd be on the picket line like your shadow cabinet members, showing support. the your shadow cabinet members, showing su ort. , , .. your shadow cabinet members, showing su--ort. , , ., your shadow cabinet members, showing suuort. , , ., , support. the best thing i can do is rovide a support. the best thing i can do is provide a labour _ support. the best thing i can do is provide a labour government - support. the best thing i can do is provide a labour government who j support. the best thing i can do is - provide a labour government who have answers for things such as the cost of living, the thing that's driving all these disputes. i've said that a labour government would freeze the energy price increases which are due this year which are going to be colossal and people are worried sick about it. we would pay for that by a windfall gas on oil and gas companies. that's what i'm utterly focused on. companies. that's what i'm utterly focused on-�

key aims of a labour government. britain will get its future back — a country where aspiration is rewarded, where working people succeed, a force for good in the world, a clean energy superpower, a fairer, greener, more dynamic nation. this is my committal to you. meanwhile, many banks and building societies have stopped making mortgage offers, amid hints that the bank of england is going to push interest rates up again. think it is hard

government rather— practice, to get a labour government rather than _ practice, to get a labour government rather than the total chaos and damage — rather than the total chaos and damage that we have seen under 12 years— damage that we have seen under 12 years of— damage that we have seen under 12 years of the conservatives.- years of the conservatives. yvette coo er, years of the conservatives. yvette cooper. thank _ years of the conservatives. yvette cooper, thank you _ years of the conservatives. yvette cooper, thank you very _ years of the conservatives. yvette cooper, thank you very much - years of the conservatives. yvette cooper, thank you very much for l cooper, thank you very much for joining us this afternoon. he heard there a confidence within the labour leadership and senior front bench figures that the party is well placed to win the next election, but careful not to appear complacent as well, and those topics up for discussion in the conference hall this afternoon will be decided shortly, so we will learn what will be up for discussion, later or we will hearfrom the be

key aims of a labour government. britain will get its future back — a country where aspiration is rewarded, where working people succeed, a force for good in the world, a clean energy superpower, a fairer, greener, more dynamic nation. this is my committal to you. meanwhile, many banks and building societies have stopped making mortgage offers, amid hints that the bank of england is going to push interest rates up again. think it is hard not to draw the conclusion that all this will require a significant monetary policy response. require a significant monetary policy response. we'll have the latest on the uncertainty, and on the government's remaining options. also on the programme. north and south in a day, the new prince and princess of wales make their first official visit, while talk of an investiture is being downplayed. and how nasa has tested its ability, to deflect an asteroid speeding towards earth at 12,000 miles an hour. and coming up on the bbc news channel. scotland round off their nations league campa

the only way to stop this is with a labour government. applause from a sharp critique of the prime minister to a sharp critique of labour's recent past, sir keir determined to portray his party as pro—defence, pro—business and getting rid of hostility towards jewish people. we had to rip out anti—semitism by its roots. applause we had to show our support for nato is non—negotiable. show we want business to prosper. shed unworkable policies. country first, party second. keir starmer is attempting to pitch himself and his party as trustworthy custodians of the economy — so often a weak spot for labour. missions don't achieve themselves. you need focus, determination, and the courage to make very difficult choices. it means not being able to do things, good labour things, as quickly as we might like. that's what responsible government looks like. one of the big themes of this conference has been to argue that the uk should be a world leader in renewable energy, a green growth superpower, led by a state—owned firm. because... it i

the next labour government must restore oursense next labour government must restore our sense of collective hope. we should never be left cowering in a brace position. it is time for britain to stand tall again. to believe in ourselves again. to chart a new course and to get our future back. now, some of you have heard this before. i grew up in a pebble —— semi. my dad was a toolmaker. my mum was a nurse. ourfirst car was —— semi. my dad was a toolmaker. my mum was a nurse. our first car was a ford cortina, it was the 1970s. so i remember what rising prices feel like. i rememberwhen our remember what rising prices feel like. i remember when our phone was cut off because we couldn't pay the bill. how hard it was to make ends meet. it wasn't easy. but there is something else i remember about being working class in the 1970s. hope. not a grandiose utopian dream kind of hope. a hope that was ordinary, basic, taken for granted. because like all families, although we had our ups and downs, my parents never doubted for one second that things will get better. and you know what? they were ri

we be to get a labour government in ower. ~ ., ., be to get a labour government in ower. . ., ., , ~' power. we heard from the striking workers who _ power. we heard from the striking workers who wanted _ power. we heard from the striking workers who wanted to _ power. we heard from the striking workers who wanted to see - power. we heard from the striking workers who wanted to see keir. workers who wanted to see keir starmer on the picket line, as a union leader, does it matter to you that he does not think he and his team should be doing that? what team should be doing that? what matters to me — team should be doing that? what matters to me as _ team should be doing that? what matters to me as we _ team should be doing that? what matters to me as we have - team should be doing that? wisgt matters to me as we have workers team should be doing that? 21st matters to me as we have workers on strike in the jocks who work for a parent company that has got £30 billion of profit this year —— on strike in the docks. they are saying they can't afford to give workers an inflation proof

they will be very clear what a labour government would mean for them and their families, what a labour government would mean for them and theirfamilies, if what a labour government would mean for them and their families, if they put their trust in us at the next general election.— put their trust in us at the next general election. chris, how have ou general election. chris, how have you found — general election. chris, how have you found it— general election. chris, how have you found it over _ general election. chris, how have you found it over the _ general election. chris, how have you found it over the last - general election. chris, how have you found it over the last couple l general election. chris, how have. you found it over the last couple of days? for me, there is a change, a definite change, there is a mood of confidence for the first time in many, many years. how do you think they are going to be able to turn that into any sort of electoral reality? i that into any sort of electoral reali ? ~ , that into any sort of electoral reali ? ~' , ., ., ., that into any sort

yes, _ conservative or labour government. yes. i_ conservative or labour government. yes. i guess— conservative or labour government. yes, i guess the question is what is the costing? the i saying the pm in waiting to pay for energy health. how will they be paid for? really interesting this morning she was keen to talk about medium to long term plans about removing that source of energy, less reliant on that european collective reliance on russia, everybodyjust wants to know, never mind all that, that is jam tomorrow, how are we going to put food on the table and heat in our homes in the next few months with this brewing winter of discontent? so cards being played very close to her chest about all of that, lots of big words about solar power, nuclear investment, being a very eco friendly, desperate... lots of getting the job done, very eco friendly, desperate... lots of getting thejob done, i'm here very eco friendly, desperate... lots of getting the job done, i'm here to get thejob done, of getting the job done, i'm here to get the job done, but clearly... she is r

the only way to stop this the with a labour government. is with a labour go' applause the with a labour government. from a sharp radio teak of the prime minister to a sharply teak of labour's past. keir starmer determined to portray his party as prodefence, pro business and getting rid of hostility to jewish people. we had to rip out anti—semitism by its roots. applause we had to show our support for nato is non—negotiable. show we want business to prosper. country first, party second. keir starmer is attempting to pitch himself and his party as trustworthy custodians of the economy — so often a weak spot for labour. missions don't achieve themselves, you need focus, determination. and the courage to make very difficult choices. it means not being able to do things, good labour things, as quickly as we might like. that is what responsible government looks like. one of the big themes of this conference has been to argue that the uk should be a world leader in renewable energy, a green growth superpower. led by a state—owned firm. because... it is right for jobs. because it is rig

do you believe in incumbent i labour government would have to make significant _ labour government would have to make significant spending cuts if the borrowing continues to rise as it does _ borrowing continues to rise as it does to— borrowing continues to rise as it does to keep with your rules, as you've _ does to keep with your rules, as you've set — does to keep with your rules, as you've set out, that could be a real squeeze _ you've set out, that could be a real squeeze. we you've set out, that could be a real suueeze. ~ ., �* ., squeeze. we don't look at the situation like _ squeeze. we don't look at the situation like that, _ squeeze. we don't look at the situation like that, we - squeeze. we don't look at the situation like that, we have i squeeze. we don't look at the l situation like that, we have set squeeze. we don't look at the i situation like that, we have set out in everything we have done, we are fully explained with the money will come from and will continue to do that and we will set about that in our manifesto and we are going to inherit a mess and at the mome

it's time for a government that is on your side. that government is a labour government. and be in no doubt, conference, that government is on its way! after the government decision the other day, that was the labour alternative on economy, the crucial battleground of politics. and an attempt by both of the big parties, and indeed the others, to seize a sense of credibility and responsibility. but how much difference is there between the conservative and labour plans? most of the tax cuts that we saw announced last week, labour would keep too. the reversal of the 45p rate reduction is almost neither here nor there from a public finance point of view. we assume that labour would also want to spend more on public services, so there's certainly more to tell us about how they would fund that. back in the hall, the shadow chancellor gets a hug and a smile from her boss. tomorrow, it's his turn to try to convince us why he should one day be prime minister. we now have a tussle for up with of biggest prizes of the lot, that of economic credibility. for so long an achilles' heel

that government is a labour government. and be in no doubt, conference, that government is on its way. applause rachel reeves, the shadow chancellor, ending her rousing speech to the labour party conference. they are on their feet. she got a few standing ovations while she was actually speaking. it was a very personal speech from her. standing ovation party in to stammer. i didn't count the times she said it's time for a government thatis she said it's time for a government that is on your side, but that is clearly the theme of the speech she delivered to the conference saying that labour is proudly pro—worker and proudly pro—business, the party of economic responsibility and social justice, of economic responsibility and socialjustice, and saying that labour can win on economic competence. we will talk with our chief political correspondent in a moment for more reaction to that speech, but first of all, the chancellor kwasi kwarteng has been talking about the all—time low in the pound this morning and we can just lis

but a labour government _ possible time. but a labour government would - possible time. but a labour government would be - possible time. but a labour- government would be borrowing very substantially on the market. it is saying clearly, yes but so would labour. �* . ~ saying clearly, yes but so would labour. �* ., ,, ., saying clearly, yes but so would labour. �* ~ " ~ , labour. but we will take a very different approach _ labour. but we will take a very different approach and - labour. but we will take a very different approach and this - different approach and this is critical. because labour residents per year that we would stick with the fiscal rules they set out, our shadow chancellor last year and this was do not stop but they say borrowing is necessary even when you do not have an alternative but in order to save the future, by making sure we have the screen jobs in our own country, that's why we have said yes, we would be investing in green technologies of the future to create those jobs by the government had an alternative to pay for their energy plan and

it's time for a government that is on your side. that government is a labour government. and be in no doubt, conference, that government is on its way! after a government decision the other day, that was the labour alternative on economy, the crucial battleground of politics. and an attempt by both of the big parties, and indeed the others, to seize a sense of credibility and responsibility. but how much difference is there between the conservative and labour plans? most of the tax cuts that we saw announced last week, labour would keep to. but how much difference is there between the conservative and labour plans? but how much difference is there between the conservative and labour plans? is there between the conservative most of the tax cuts that we saw announced last week, labour would keep to. the reversal of the 45p rate reduction is almost neither here nor there from a public finance point of view. we assume that labour would also want to spend more on public services, so that there is certainly more to tell us about how they would fund that. back in the hall, the s

we introduced neighbour hood policing in the first place, the last labour government. we have lost 6000 police from our communities and this is why labour will get the police back into our towns. ~ ., ., ., , ., towns. we have had a flurry of announcements _ towns. we have had a flurry of announcements from - towns. we have had a flurry of announcements from the - towns. we have had a flurry of- announcements from the government in the last few days and one that relates to your brief in particular ought we hear is being considered is allowing more migrant workers into the uk, hoping that will address the shortage of labour and a lot of different sectors. is that something you support? as it is needed? we do not know you support? as it is needed? we do rrot know what _ you support? as it is needed? we do not know what the _ you support? as it is needed? we do not know what the government - you support? as it is needed? we do not know what the government is - not know what the government is proposing at the moment and there seems to be confusion. what we need is a long�

it's time for a government that is on your side. that government is a labour government. and be in no doubt, conference, that government is on its way! after the government decision the other day, that was the labour alternative on economy, the crucial battleground of politics. and an attempt by both of the big parties, and indeed the others, to seize a sense of credibility and responsibility. but how much difference is there between the conservative and labour plans? most of the tax cuts that we saw announced last week, labour would keep too. the reversal of the 45p rate reduction is almost neither here nor there from a public finance point of view. we assume that labour would also want to spend more on public services, so there's certainly more to tell us about how they would fund that. back in the hall, the shadow chancellor gets a hug and a smile from her boss. tomorrow, it's his turn to try to convince us why he should one day be prime minister. chris mason with that report. i'm joined now by our political correspondentjonathan blake. labour very much trying to make

the hope of a labour government has turned into a belief in a labour government, and that change, that switch, is worth its weight in gold. live from our studio in singapore. this is bbc news. its newsday. welcome to bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. it isa it is a six in the morning here in singapore, and midnight in italy. exit polls there suggest far—right leader giorgia meloni has won italy's election, and is on course to become the country's first female prime minister. she is predicted to win between 22—26% of the vote, if they are confirmed, ms meloni will aim to form italy's most right—wing government since world war ii. for the latest, we can cross live to rome and our correspondent there, mark lowen. you have been across this story from the very start, and what a busy evening it has been for you. it is fair to say if these exit polls do end up being confirmed that this is a huge shake—up for italy's politics. a huge shake-up for italy's olitics. ., ~ ., ., , politics. you know, the words olitical politics. you know, the words political

he told me the gulf between labour and government policy is widening. what we are seeing dividing lines in british politics and we have seen for some time, cutting that additional rate of tax, as they call it, those for earnings over £150,000, is now a clear dividing line between the conservative government and labour, saying that the better off ought to pay, as they would see it, their fare share during a cost of living crisis. liz truss, is in some ways a unifying force for the opposition, because they are able to say, this is what we would do differently. it gives them greater definition as a result. where there was less agreement was on the question of whether to reverse the proposed cut in the basic rate of income tax, because some in the party, including the party's deputy leader, only a day or so ago, seemed to think perhaps that ought to be diverse too. and andy burnham, a leading figure in the party, a former leadership contender, felt that the money that could have been used to cut that basic rate of tax should be instead to bolster public se

government and the home secretaryjack during the labour government and the home secretary jack straw and others, labour home secretaries took ownership of this to ensure that you get the culture change everyone wants to see and you have to reflect an organisation that is more efficient in answering the needs of the diverse personnel. since efficient in answering the needs of the diverse personnel.— efficient in answering the needs of the diverse personnel. since we have had this government _ the diverse personnel. since we have had this government in _ the diverse personnel. since we have had this government in 2010, - the diverse personnel. since we have had this government in 2010, we - the diverse personnel. since we have. had this government in 2010, we have had this government in 2010, we have had this government in 2010, we have had this enforcement given type approach and this operation, operational interference which doesn't seem to help in any shape or form. in fact, doesn't seem to help in any shape or form. infact, we doesn't seem to help in any shape or form. in fact, w

labour accused the government _ unaffordable bills. labour accused the government of— unaffordable bills. labour accused the government of having - unaffordable bills. labour accused the government of having the - unaffordable bills. labour accused l the government of having the wrong priorities in wanting to lift the cap on bankers' bonuses. the pound has been tumbling, interest rates rising, some prices are soaring. do you accept that despite your interventions times are going to be tough for people this winter? we are facin: tough for people this winter? we are facing incredibly _ tough for people this winter? we are facing incredibly tough _ tough for people this winter? we are facing incredibly tough economic - facing incredibly tough economic times. i'm here in new york at the united nations. we have had the invasion of ukraine which has pushed up invasion of ukraine which has pushed up energy prices. we are still sealing the after—effects of covid. what is very important, as well as growing our economy, we are also protectin

labour says it's all because of government negligence. what the government now needs to do, is to recall parliament, immediately, abandon that budget before any more damage is done. we'll have more on the bank of england's emergency intervention, and on the government's refusal to change tack. also on the programme.. inside one of the uk's largest mental health hospitals, a bbc investigation uncovers mistreatment and cruelty. the british—iranian nazanin zaghari—ratcliffe has cut her hair in solidarity with iranian women, whose rights are under attack from religious rulers. and the latest from florida, where hurricane ian, one of the worst storms in the state's history, is set to devastate wide areas. coming up in the sport, it is a low scoring affair, but england lose in lahore, as pakistan take control of the twenty20 series with a six run win. good evening. faced with growing alarm on the financial markets about the government's economic strategy, the bank of england has been forced to take emergency action to try to stabilise thing

the lines between labour and the government even sharper with labour after yesterday's mini budget? this sharper and dramatically different compared to the borisjohnson era. liz truss has arrived in office, completely disrupting the political narrative. it's an extraordinary backdrop to the start of this conference. people are beginning to arrive now, it doesn't get going properly until tomorrow. sir keir starmer, for whom this is actually only the second in—person conference yes, i since becoming leader, talk to supporters and reporters as he came in about ten minutes or so ago. is really lovely to see all this yeah — is really lovely to see all this year. after 12 long years of tory failure, — year. after 12 long years of tory failure, didn't theyjust show their true colours yesterday? there thriving — true colours yesterday? there thriving ideology— make the rich richer_ thriving ideology— make the rich richer and — thriving ideology— make the rich richer and do nothing for working people — richer and do nothing for working people. this conference is our chance

what growth will look like under a labour government. it will be a very busy few days here in liverpool, and it kicks off properly tomorrow. the home secretary, suella braverman, has written to police in england and wales, calling for a change in "culture and standards" in policing. in a letter, she says public trust has been shattered and that the police "spend too much time on symbolic gestures, rather than actually fighting crime." earlier i asked leroy logan, former superintendent in the metropolitan police for his reaction to the home secretary's comments. police used to have the bandwidth to do all of this, especially in the macpherson inquiry in the late 90s and the recommendations rolled out during the labour government. the home secretary, jack straw, and others took ownership of this to ensure you get the culture change that everyone wants to see and reflects an organisation that is more efficient in answering the needs of a diverse personnel. since we have had this government, since 2010, we have had this enforcement driven ty

earlier the party leader sir keir starmer told the bbc that labour would reverse the government's cut to the top rate of income tax , saying the move was "the wrong choice" during a cost—of—living crisis. so long as i have breath in my body i will defend those rights and including the right to strike. and when in power, we will repeal the anti—worker and anti—trade union laws this conservative government has enacted, all of it. the tories are not on the side of working people in britain today, liz truss has already made that clearer than it has ever been. she has chosen to stand for the vested interests, the oil companies and the bankers. for those profiting from this crisis and not suffering from it. and it is working families who have been bearing the brunt.— working families who have been bearing the brunt. take us through the first few _ bearing the brunt. take us through the first few hours _ bearing the brunt. take us through the first few hours of _ bearing the brunt. take us through the first few hours of the _ bearing the brunt. take us through the first few hours o

labour says the government's mishandling has led to the crisis. the government has lost control of the economy, and that is self—inflicted, sometimes there is an economic crisis because of world events that can't be predicted. this is self—inflicted, in downing street, with that budget. we'll have more on the bank of england's emergency intervention, and whether it's likely to work. also on the programme. an investigation by bbc panorama exposes what's described as a toxic culture at one of the uk's largest mental health hospitals. and, the people of florida are bracing theselves for one of the worst storms in the state's history. and coming up on the bbc news channel. the latest from lahore, as england take on pakistan in their fifth match of a gripping t20 series — the sides locked at two matches each. good evening. it's been another day of instability on the financial markets, as concern deepens about the prospects for the british economy. last week's widely criticised mini budget unveiled by the chancellor raise laze been followed by a c

we've heard lahour— green energy and in fact we've heard labour governments going all the way back to _ labour governments going all the way back to gordon brown and tony blair promising _ back to gordon brown and tony blair promising a — back to gordon brown and tony blair promising a green industrial revolution and so on. it is a smart policy— revolution and so on. it is a smart policy but — revolution and so on. it is a smart policy but i — revolution and so on. it is a smart policy but i am not sure people will think— policy but i am not sure people will think it _ policy but i am not sure people will think it is _ policy but i am not sure people will think it is something new they haven't— think it is something new they haven't heard before but it gives him something interesting to say at the party— him something interesting to say at the party conference which starts in liverpoot— the party conference which starts in liverpool today.— the party conference which starts in liverpool today. lucy, how important is it for labour— liverpool today. lucy, how importa

changed and is ready for government, sol country that labour has changed and is ready for government, so i think they will— is ready for government, so i think they will be — is ready for government, so i think they will be pleased. find is ready for government, so i think they will be pleased.— they will be pleased. and you are with us at an _ they will be pleased. and you are with us at an opportune - they will be pleased. and you are with us at an opportune time, - with us at an opportune time, because we have important business in the hall for the next hour or so, which will tell us what is going to be discussed, the topics that will dominate among delegates. just explain to us how that will unfold. this is the first day of conference, and there — this is the first day of conference, and there is— this is the first day of conference, and there is a priorities ballot that— and there is a priorities ballot that is— and there is a priorities ballot that is held, a vote among delegates to determine which policy motions are actually debated on the conference floor. under

a labour government would borrow — long-term view. a labour government would borrow money _ long-term view. a labour government would borrow money to _ long-term view. a labour government would borrow money to set _ long-term view. a labour government would borrow money to set it - long-term view. a labour government would borrow money to set it up. - long-term view. a labour government would borrow money to set it up. how| would borrow money to set it up. how much would you need to borrow? hate much would you need to borrow? we will much would you need to borrow? , will only borrow to invest so not for day today. at the moment you have a government borrowing to pay for tax cuts for the richest which is wrong. how much will that be? overall, into this fund, we have said for climate investment, we would invest £28 billion a year. for this project, much less. £8 billion into great british energy so it could invest in the way i described. you are talking about it being up and running by 2030. if there is not and running by 2030. if the

economic future under a labour government. in a keynote speech in liverpool, he promised to turn the uk into a growth superpower if elected. his speech lasted 60 minutes, and there was a clear theme throughout. here's how he began. what we have seen in the past few days has no precedent. the government has lost control of the british economy. and for what? they have crashed the pound. and for what? higher interest rates, higher inflation, higher borrowing. and for what? not for you, not for working people. for tax cuts for the richest 1% in our society. don't forget, don't forgive. the only way to stop this is with a labour government. the context to all this is a cost of living crisis and a looming financial crisis. yesterday, the pound sank to record low against the us dollar, on the back of the uk government's biggest tax cuts in 50 years, a plan it says will grow the economy. today, sir keir starmer put forward an alternative plan. here's some of it. today, i'm so proud to launch our green prosperity plan, a plan that will

. - sir keir starmer has said a future labour government would reinstate the 45% top rate of tax, which the government has announced it is cutting, but that they would keep the 1p cut in basic rate tax also announced by the chancellor. as the labour party conference got under way, sir keir said the party would take a very different approach to economic growth, partly by promoting green energy. he dismissed the government's strategy, announced on friday, of cutting taxes to make the uk more attractive to business and investors. here's our political correspondent ben wright. for the first time in years, labour gathers for its conference believing power might be in sight. the party now confronts a new prime minister borrowing billions to cut taxes, in a dash for economic growth — a strategy labour's leader slammed this morning as "wrong—headed". i see a very big political divide because you've got the conservative party now saying the future of this country is one where the rich get richer and we offer nothing meaningful to working people. you've got the labour party saying we do need

the next labour government will double the number of district nurses qualifying every year. applause. we will train more than 5,000 new health visitors. we will create an additional 10,000 nursing and midwife places every year. labour want to define themselves as the party of fiscal responsibility — in plain english, they argue that they would strike a better balance between public spending and tax. speaking to shadow ministers here, as well as concern about the economy, they are buoyant, saying they can't quite believe the opportunity they've been handed by the government to draw a clear dividing line between them on the economy. but to make any of their plans a reality, they will need to do more than just criticise. they will need to convince the public their economic plan is the right one, and that will mean winning over more than just crowds here. ione wells, bbc news, liverpool. joining us from there now is the shadow business and industry secretary, jonathan reynolds. thank you very much for being with us, and interesting day to be talking to you, but also a day wher

he said at the moment the most important thing he could do to help us to usher in a labour government, but that won't go far enough for many who want to see him and other senior labour figures enough for many who want to see him and other senior labourfigures on the picket line backing no striking workers and their demands. and also on wages too, there is pressure on him and there will be pressure at the conference here over the next couple of days to back pay rises for public sector workers in line with inflation, but he stopped short of doing that this morning, just saying that if labour came to power, he would looked at the cost of living is a factor in setting the living wage alongside average earnings too. so plenty for the party to digest in the coming days. they will be a slightly different opening to the conference in round about half an hour's time in the main hall here in liverpool, when the national anthem will be sung, that is not usually how they start things, but it is being introduced as a mark of respect to the queen, and sir keir starmer will pay tribute in his openin

let's build a fairer, greener future with a labour government in power once again. thank you. the big theme here has been the belief that labour seems to have in itself once again — a sense that sir keir starmer has got the party in line. labour members know, though convincing themselves they're ready to govern again is one thing. convincing the country is quite another. jonathan blake, bbc news, liverpool. we will have an update on all the morning's news around the economy and financial markets later in the programme. for now we will take a look at the rest of the news today. an investigation by the bbc�*s panorama programme has exposed what is described as a toxic culture at one of the uk's largest mental health hospitals. an undercover reporter working at the edenfield centre near manchester filmed patients being mocked, inappropriately restrained and enduring long periods of seclusion in small, bare rooms. the nhs—run hospital says it has taken immediate action to safeguard patients, and that some staff have been suspended. it's also commissioned an independent clini

this government is happy to borrow, will labour do the same? those are detailed questions that will come circular summer's way between now in the next election i'm sure.

ros: i am joined from glasgow with jim murphy, former seetary of scotland, under the last labour government. think you for joining us on bbc news. i wonder what your reflections are of this day we witnessed in edinburgh. jim: i was in edinburgh earlier today. it is not just of the changing of the guard in terms of the head of state. it is also a remarkable statement of the unwritten constitution of the u.k. and scotland's integral part of it. from of course her majesty dying in balmoral, and being transported across such a beautiful country, captured across the world, to today being in edinburgh at rest at st. giles' cathedral surrounded by tens of thousands of scots. it has been a remarkable day that very few involved in will ever forget. ros: you may have heard in allan little's report, he emphasized the fact king charles will visit the northern island and wales. he is in scotland to signal the entire united kingdom is his concern. jim: i think what people are coming to terms with, for those who do not follow politics or the dynamic of an unwritten constitution, the u.k. is a multinationa

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sir keir starmer has said a future labour government would reinstate the 45% top rate of tax — which the tories have announced they are cutting — but keep the one pence cut in basic rate tax also proposed by the conservatives. as the labour party conference got under way, sir keir said the party would take a very different approach to economic growth. he dismissed the government's strategy, announced on friday, of cutting taxes to make the uk more attractive to business and investors. here's our political correspondent, ben wright. for the first time in years, labour gathers for its conference believing power might be in sight. the party now confronts a new prime minister borrowing billions to cut taxes in a rush for economic growth. a strategy labour's leader slammed this morning is wrong headed. i see labour's leader slammed this morning is wrong headed.— is wrong headed. i see a very big olitical is wrong headed. i see a very big political divide _ is wrong headed. i see a very big political divide because - is wrong headed. i see a very big political divide because you've i i

sir keir starmer has said a future labour government would reinstate the 45% top rate of tax — which the tories have announced they are cutting — but keep the one pence cut in basic rate tax also proposed by the conservatives. as the labour party conference got under way, sir keir said the party would take a very different approach to economic growth. he dismissed the government's strategy, announced on friday, of cutting taxes to make the uk more attractive to business and investors. here's our political correspondent, ben wright.

conference, it is time for a government that is on your side and that government is a labour government. not like the shadow chancellor that the labour party conference in liverpool. a look at the headline now on bbc news. the pound sterling plunged overnight. but has bounced back. giorgia meloni is set to become the first far right leader in italy since the second world war and the first female prime minister. nasa is preparing to crash a space probe into an asteroid. to find out how hard it would be to save the planet. now time for the stories making the headlines from across the uk. bouquets of flowers to honour the queen will be one of the lasting memories in london. hundreds of people travelled to the park to leave floral tributes. today work has been done to move them where they will be used as compost at kensington palace. it's all been donein kensington palace. it's all been done in a traditional way. the shire horses here were part of the batman jubilee celebrations. today they are here in green park for yet another royal duty. this time they are part of a process to turn these

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