06/06/2014 Look North (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire)

A senior Conservative MP calls for a pact with UKIP

We are really conservative `nd will deliver a referendum and all the

things they care about. 70 years since D`Day `

veterans share their memorids And unsettled weather to cole with

the Met Office weather warnhng for rain.

A senior Lincolnshire MP has called for a pact between UKIP

elections was widely interpreted as a protest vote against the lain

Westminster parties but according to senior Conservatives Sir Edward

Leigh, it is his party that has the most to lose if UKIP do well in next

year's general election. He wants an informal pact where the parties

would not fight each other hn some seats. We have to reunite the

right. Informal arrangements coupled with the fact we reassure

traditional voters we are conservative and will delivdr a

referendum and the things they care about, we have a chance of winning

the election. Bill and Sandra are conservative voters who livd in the

games per constituency. How do they feel about the Tories forming an

alliance with UKIP? I think Nigel Farage puts on an image that is not

suitable for politics. You do not think David Cameron should do a

deal? Not at all. He likes his beer and cigars, he does not seel

serious. Nigel Farage has consistently ruled out formhng a

pact with any other party. This is what he's said in a recent

interview. It is not going to happen. UKIP is a different party

and we are not going to be bought off by anybody. The Newark

by`election saw the Conserv`tives hold onto the seat, despite a swing

to UKIP. Sir Edward Leigh bdlieves many traditional Tory voters are

alienated by coalition policies such as same`sex marriage. H think

it was a mistake to bring in gay marriage but I would have thought a

senior Conservative minister could Pollard jives to older tradhtional

supporters who value their traditional marriage, that we were

sorry we upset their beliefs. We have already seen an unlikely

political marriage in Downing Street and many will speculate if there

will be another sometime soon. Joining me now is Michael Brown a

former Lincolnshire Conserv`tive MP Should the Tory party consider doing

a pact with UKIP, even if it meant keeping out labour in areas where

they could do well? I think it is not necessary. I see the pohnt

Edward makes but 12 hours after a stunning Conservative victory in

Newark, where UKIP did not come near winning, they picked up Libdral

votes, and I think the Consdrvative Party should not worry too luch

about UKIP. After all, it is the Labour Party and the Liberal

Democrats who have suffered in the past couple of weeks. There is no

doubt the British public in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire are

Eurosceptics. But I think that area is fortunate to have Edward Leigh,

Austin Mitchell, Mr Percy, David Davis and Martin Vickers, you are ``

who are Eurosceptics. But is there a danger of letting in labour if you

vote UKIP? That is what Martin Vickers and Andrew Percy who have

the marginal seats have to do. If you vote UKIP you will end tp with

Ed Miliband. If they keep the message straight, Andrew Percy and

Martin Vickers have been very Eurosceptic and independent. No UKIP

candidate will defeat Edward Leigh who has a marvellous record with

Euro scepticism. I agree with him 99% of the time but I think this

time he is not worrying `` he is worrying unnecessarily. Let me ask

you about his comments about the government apologising for

legalising gay marriage. Is it wise to speak out on this? Edward has

always had a principled stand on this issue and I respect it. I would

not have done it myself, either But the Conservative government enacted

this. I do not think any apology is now necessary. People have to focus

in a year's time on this, if you want David Cameron as Prime

Minister, you can only get him by voting Conservative. If you want Ed

Miliband, vote UKIP or labotr. We want to hear from you

on this story. Do you think a deal would

work between the two parties. Maybe you have a view on

Edward Leigh's comments that the Tory party should apologise

for introducing gay marriagd. And you can see

the full interview with Sir Edward Leigh on this weekend's Sunday

Politics, where guests will include the Hull North MP Diana Johnson

and Cleethorpes MP Martin Vhckers. Police

from Hull will travel to Russia to continue their investigation

into the loss of the Gaul. The sacrifices made by the `llied

forces who invaded occupied France, 70 years ago, have been remdmbered

at D Day services in Normandy. Veterans from East Yorkshird

and Lincolnshire have joined political leaders and heads

of state at acts of remembr`nce Gemma Dawson has been

following today's events. How important was D`Day? It was 70

years ago that the landings took place and on that day, more than

156,000 British and Allied troops invaded Normandy in France. As many

of `` is 4000 of them and 9000 Germans died on that one dax. It was

the beginning of the end of the Second World War, leading to the

eventual defeat of Nazi Gerlany Today a events took place in

Normandy and the two veterans from East Yorkshire, there was a chance

to share memories with Prince Charles. Remembering a uniqte moment

in history. The Queen and ldaders from around the world have let the

men who took part in D`Day. Rinse Charles chatted with an East

Yorkshire `` East Yorkshire bet in Normandy. `` veterans in Normandy. I

did not know what to expect. When it did happen, it was not very

pleasant. There was a lot of action going on with tracer bullets and God

knows what else. I was on a gun on the starboard side. I thought, if I

can only fire this gun, it light study me. And so I did. On June six,

1944, troops from Britain, @merica and Canada arrived in Normandy in

France. For the infantry, it must've been horrific, particularly for

those who did not land in the correct places and were virtually

submerged when they landed. Fortunately, our boys on our beach

made a good job of it. I do not like talking about what we did. Ht was

not very nice. Thousands of Allied troops died on this day 70 xears

ago. People call us heroes, but we are not. The heroes are still there.

This sacrifice gave the Allhes their best chance of defeating Nazi

Germany. Today, their efforts have been remembered with events across

Normandy. While the focus of commemorations today has bedn on

France, local veterans will spend the weekend reflecting on the events

of 70 years ago and foodies, from Grimsby and Cleethorpes, it will

include laying down their standard for the final time. The Norlandy

Veterans Association has sedn numbers dwindle and Sunday will mark

the official end of this br`nch A murder investigation has started

following the death Police were called to this house

on Frodingham Road last night. Two women and a man have bedn

arrested on suspicion of murder Lincoln County Hospital says

its under pressure because too many Officials say staff are assdssing

patients to see if they can go home, They say no single reason is

behind the increase in patidnts It's been a major priority

for years. But now a new report on transport

in Lincolnshire estimates that it would cost more than ?3 billion to

upgrade two of The A15

and the A17 are key transport links, but despite years of discussion

both are still single carri`geway. A report commissioned by

the county council making them dual carriageways must remain a priority

despite suggestions the govdrnment It's long been the ambition

of Lincolnshire's politicians to Key transport routes,

like the A17 and the A15. Despite years of discussion both are

still single carriageway ro`ds. A new report, to be presentdd to

Lincolnshire County Council next week, says it's having an ilpact

on the local economy. But it also highlights a lack

of government funding to make It urges the council to

carry out more research. Proving the economic benefit could

help build the case for invdstment, If you can make the case th`t the

benefits of something, then you can go to government and put thd case

and argue for the money. If there is evidence that the economy and people

of Lincolnshire will benefit by progressing something, and the

evidence supports it, we should go to government and make the case By

2021 the government plans to invest more than 70 billion in transport in

the UK, including plans for the high`speed railway between London

and the north. In Lincolnshhre, the county is expected to receive just

40 million to maintain the road network, among the largest of any

county in the UK. It is esthmated the cost of combining the two roads

could cost more than ?3 billion This haulier believes the local

economy would benefit. When people look at the map of Lincoln to

relocate business they will look and often they say it is a backwater

because the road structure hs poor. Improving bad roads is easidr said

than done. In the short`terl, the report suggests investigating

schemes such as improving jtnctions and overtaking lanes. That hs

another story you might havd a view on, especially if you use the roads

regularly. Still ahead on the programme tonight. The first dance.

The newlyweds celebrating Htll's famously grumpy poet. I likd looking

at him, he is so miserable `nd unchanged. But I know deep things

are surfacing. We can look `t the photograph. It is the fish stocks at

Grimsby. Taken from the clock tower. I mentioned your arms last week and

Darren said he was most offdnded when I said we do not need to see so

much of them. He said he wotld happily watch your arms all day I

could do with some of your fake tan, they would look better if they were

Browder! No sunbathing tomorrow It will be unsettled. `` Browndr. We

will have torrential downpotrs and intense rain pushing up frol the

south. This is linked to thd warm air coming from the south`wdst.

Heavy downpours tomorrow, btt it has been nice today. We have had a fair

amount of cloud, which turns the sunshine hazy. We got up to 22

degrees. Overnight, largely dry with clear spells, and it whll not

be called. `` cold. We will start the day with showers

pushing up from the south. Heavy, isolated thunderstorms. We light see

showers merging into more organised heavy, thundery rain, which will

come up from the south`west. Intense downpours and I would not bd

surprised if we do not have surface water building in a few spots. It

will be cooler than today btt when the rain clears to the north,

temperatures will pick up l`ter But by the end of the day it will feel

less humid. On Sunday, it whll feel fresher. Sunshine and a few showers.

The showers could be heavy. They will be hit and miss, as well.

Showers are the theme at thd start of the week, but we hope it will

settle by the end of the wedk. We have e`mails. Scarecrows. Straw

on the arms. We had a scarecrow Festival and my

mother did my sister and I one. A team of police officers are

planning to travel to Russi` to continue an investigation

into the loss of Hull trawldr 36 men died when the ship wdnt

down in the Barents Sea. Last year, Humberside Policd said

authorities in Russia were trying to identify human remains found

on a beach there. Jill Archbold is at

St Andrew's Quay. What is important about this

potential visit? I am standhng at the ball nose. At this point many

have previously come to remdmber the 30 `` 36 crew of members. `` the

ball those. The remains of up to ten have been

found buried on the coast of Russia. It was said it was a reason`ble

theory that they could be crew members from the Gaul. Humbdrside

Police want to send three police officers and a scientist robber who

need permission from the Russian authorities to do that, but a

warning to the families it could be a slow process. Karl Davis posture

`` Karl Davis uncle was on the vessel.

a slow process. Karl Davis posture `` Karl Davis uncle was on the

vessel. It has been a long journey but we are getting closer to the

end. We have to let the civhl service do their thing. As H said,

this visit is in the hands of the Russian authorities. Humberside

Police are waiting for the green light from them. They said they

would like to fly out to Russia as soon as possible. One relathve said

the 40 years has been like ` black hole in his family's timeline. What

is clear is that it will be a long process, finding out if he can patch

up the hole by possibly burxing a member of his family. That hs a

subject we have followed for many years and will continue to do so.

Volunteers will be on the streets of Goole for

the first time this weekend to help keep people safe on a night out

A similar scheme was set up in Lincoln more than six ye`rs ago

and helped cut alcohol`related violent crime.

Organisers in Goole say thex hope the new team, known as stredt angels

They are walking around as the eyes and ears of the police, the

Ambulance Service and making sure people are OK. Getting home safely

and not leaving premises by themselves and walking home. Making

sure they have somebody to talk to. Last night we spoke about former

rubbish tips in Lincoln that could have new homes built close to them.

Thank you for your messages. Matthew sent an e`mail.

Hockey and England's women, who had Lincolnshire duo

Georgie Twigg and Hannah Macleod in the squad, have failed to rdach the

England, who had already lost their opening two group matches

went down four`one to a ruthless South Africa in the Netherl`nds

Let's get a recap of the national and regional headlhnes

D`Day remembered ` world leaders have paid tribute to

the men who changed the course of the Second World War.

The Tory MP for Gainsborough says his party should make an agreement

Let let the coaches to the work by tomorrow we have to move on.

Probably some of the more experienced players will get the

group together and hopefullx we will come out fighting again. Honduras

provide England with their final friendly opponents before the World

Cup begins next week. TRANSLATION: The only thing we need to do is wait

for the date. He is one of Britain's's most famous poets and

today a poem written by Philip Larkin has been specially pdrformed

on a train to London. Whitstn weddings was written by Philip

Larkin about a train journex from Hull to London. Our arts

correspondent was on board for the journey and has this report. It is a

poem inspired by wedding parties boarding the train from Hull to

London. To mark the 50th anniversary of Whitsun weddings, actors playing

newlyweds boarded four and the unique `` a unique performance. At

station after station, all couples boarded, watched like 50 ye`rs ago

by a rather grumpy Philip L`rkin. You are married to my uncle John. We

did not have chance to rehe`rse only chairs set out in carrhage

formation, but things like the sound, it being wobbly. I fdel sick.

I got changed in the toilet and everybody was coming up to le saying

you look lovely, you look bdautiful, congratulations. Throughout the

journey there was a recording of the actor Bill Nighy reading out the

poems. Philip Larkin worked as a librarian at the University of Hull

when he wrote his best works. Philip Larkin is a national poet, `

national treasure. Making that connection between Hull and London

and the National cultural scene is important. Doing it in this unusual

way will attract attention. The actors are staying in character for

the whole journey. The audidnce who have come to see them have travelled

far and wide. Among the audhence Michelle and her husband, who flew

in from Paris especially. Wd had to come here. We are not the only ones

who have come far. We feel privileged. Like we are in on a good

secret. I like looking at Philip Larkin, he is so miserable `nd

unchanged. I know deep things are servicing inside. As the tr`in

reached London, the perform`nce ended with an unusual first wedding

dance. Let's get a recap of the

national and regional headlhnes D`Day remembered `

world leaders have paid tribute to the men who changed the course

of the Second World War. The Tory MP for Gainsborough says

his party should make an agreement Tomorrow, a warm and humid day with

showers. Intense downpours throughout the day. Temperatures

getting up to 20 degrees. Wd were talking about Sir Edward Lehgh and

his comments about merging with UKIP for certain seats in the eldction

and his comments about gay larriage. David in Boston said if he feels

that way he should join UKIP stop what a despicable set of colments.

He said no chance, making a deal with the Tories. And Olivia who is

16 said she did not underst`nd why there should be an apology on

legalising gay marriage, it needs to be accepted people are born with

their sexuality, they do not choose it. Kate said what my MPs s`id is a

disgrace. It is his opinion and not mine. I'm sure it is not thd opinion

of other residents. He cannot represent our town with such words.

I shall not be voting for hhm again will stop Graham said Edward Leigh

is right. Maybe he should bd PM He understands people. Steve s`id a

comment about gay marriage by Edward Leigh is the decider I will not be

voting Conservative. Thanks for those. We read every messagd. We are

extremely grateful. Have a peaceful and good weekend. I will sed you on

Monday at