16/07/2017 BBC Weekend News

Trouble in the Cabinet: the Chancellor accuses

some of his colleagues of briefing against him.

Philip Hammond said they were trying to undermine his attempts to secure

a Brexit deal which protected jobs and the economy.

I'm not going to talk about what comes out

Cabinet meetings are supposed to be a private space in

Also coming up on the programme this evening...

Tougher sentences for people convicted of acid attacks are to be

He did it - Roger Federer makes history - the first man to win

To the delight of the crowds, Lewis Hamilton secures

his fifth British Grand Prix victory at Silverstone.

The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has said Cabinet colleagues who have

been briefing the media against him should instead focus

After newspaper reports about discussions around

the Cabinet table - he said noise was being

generated by people opposed to his focus on jobs

He also addressed claims he'd described public sector workers

Here's our political correspondent, Eleanor Garnier.

He is the man of the moment. Though not for the reasons he would like.

For the second time this week, the Chancellor has found himself

defending private comments in public. This time accused of saying

public sector workers are overpaid. Something he did not deny. I have

told you, I will not talk about what came out of a private cabinet

meeting. Five of your colleagues have. They should not have done,

frankly. Cabinet meetings are supposed to be a space where we have

a private discussion. You would expect me to put private sector pay

in the context of the fiscal and economic situation we face. Among

the millions of public sector workers, it is teachers out

protesting today, plus others like police officers and nurses who faced

a 1% pay cap and 2012. Celebrating workers' rights at a festival in

Dorset, the Labour leader accused the Chancellor of being out of

touch. I think he is living on a different planet. Public sector

workers have had frozen wages for seven years. Workers have had a 14%

cut in pay. Many teachers do not stay in the profession because they

cannot afford to find somewhere to live on the salaries they get and

the strains their under because of shortages. The Chancellor hinted

there could be better news for public sector worker the macro

workers in the budget later this year but he slapped down rivals

talking against him. Some of the noise is being generated by people

who are not happy with the agenda I have tried to advance of ensuring

that we achieved a Brexit which is focused on protecting our economy,

protecting our jobs, and making sure we can have continued rising living

standards in the future. One of the Cabinet's prominent Leave

campaigners, the International Trade Secretary, denied being behind the

briefings. Absolutely deplore leaks from the Cabinet. I think my

colleagues should be very quiet, stick to their own departmental

duties, and I think the public expect us to be disciplined and

effective. Our backbenchers are furious and the only people smiling

will be in Berlin and Paris. Public sector workers continued to make

their concerns known, as it seems to members of the Cabinet who with the

Prime Minister's authority in tatters, are in no mood to do as

they are told. And Eleanor is in Downing

Street for us now. How much should we make of this row

around the Cabinet table? The knives are certainly out. There is a rabble

about public sector pay itself. The Chancellor is intent on fiscal

discipline but a handful of ministers have made clear they think

the party's stance on pay damaged them during the election. It is an

important issue but it is one some see as a short-term dilemma in

contrast issues such as what type of Brexit we end up with, and that is a

significant part of this briefing from Mr Hammond. There is opposition

in the Cabinet to his insistence that jobs come first. Add to that

the Prime Minister's own weakness, and the speculation and jostling

around the party's leadership, and you have the perfect ingredients for

a pretty big row, but the Conservatives do not want a

leadership contest. They are calling for calm ahead of the summer break.

Eleanor Garnier, thank you. Roger Federer has been

crowned Wimbledon champion for a record eighth time,

beating Croatia's Marin Cilic Live now to Wimbledon and our

Sports Correspondent, Joe Wilson. Hello. Facts and figures tell you a

lot about sport and in terms of numbers, Federer is out on his own.

But there is also style. What we have seen at this year's Wimbledon

is the performance of a true artist. A performance which almost defies

time. Mr Cilic, have you met the men's

greatest tennis player of all-time? Everyone knew the of Federer and the

opportunity of this final. Seven times he had won at Wimbledon, just

the record-breaking eighth remained. Marin Cilic began this final trying

to be positive. But here is the problem. Assume the point is one. It

isn't. Federer broke twice to win the first set, and he showed his

full repertoire. Are you serious? Even when Cilic got his serve in,

there was Federer. If it does not go right, go left. 36 minutes gone, a

set down already, what now? What next? 3-0 down in the second set,

Cilic seemed deeply troubled. Whether physical or emotional, for a

minute or two we wondered if he would even continue. Cilic played on

but Federer breezed through the second set, 6-1. However good your

view, it is only fun to watch if it is a match. But depended on Cilic

digging in. In the third set there were signs of that. The crowd

appreciated it. Cilic had treatment on his blistered foot. It did not

help but the key factor was Federer. In the final Federer won eight

games. Federer has won eight titles. So he took the trophy on his the

Malia tour. He knows the way by now. They will be waiting beneath the

balcony. Let's remember, just last year, Federer had months of from

tennis. There had been knee injuries, surgery, recovery. We were

contemplating the end of his career. Not imagining all this. You know, I

believed I could maybe come back and do this again and if you believe you

can be really far in your life and I think I did that and I am happy. I

kept on believing and dreaming and I am here today. It is fantastic. Is

he the greatest sportsman of all time? When you look at his

accomplishments, certainly in an individual sport in a global game,

it is difficult to think of other athletes who have transcended the

sport as much as he has. With four children and at the age of 35,

Federer can -- won his title without losing a set. He may have broken

into a sweat. Tougher sentences for people

convicted of acid attacks are to be considered as part

of a government review. The latest official figures suggest

there were more than 400 assaults involving corrosive substances

in England and Wales This report from our

Home Affairs Correspondent, Danny Shaw, contains some

distressing images from the start. This is 21-year-old Resham Khan

after acid was thrown at her through a car window

while she waited at traffic lights. Her cousin Jameel Muhktar also

suffered severe burns in the attack in east

London last month. A man has been charged with grievous

bodily harm with intent. Attacks like this appear

to be on the increase. Police provided data for acid

attacks between last November 408 incidents were recorded

by police in 39 forces. The most commonly used substances

were bleach, ammonia and acid. One in five offenders

was younger than 18, where the age of the

suspect was known. The Home Secretary, Amber Rudd,

has now ordered a review to ensure that everything

possible is being done Life sentences in the most serious

cases are already available. The Home Office wants perpetrators

to feel the full force of the law. A lot of victims have said that

really their life has been ruined, so why aren't

there life sentences? So to really make sure

that the whole system really responds urgently and thoroughly

to this appalling crime, and at the heart of everything we do

must be the victim. The review will also examine

whether the 1972 Poisons Act should Retailers will be consulted

about measures to restrict sales of Customers may have to provide

proof of their age. In the latest attacks on Thursday

night, five moped riders in London were allegedly targeted

in the space of 90 minutes. A 16-year-old boy has been

charged and will appear in The new star of Doctor

Who has been revealed. Jodie Whittaker will

become the first woman She's best known for her role

in Broadchurch and will take Our entertainment correspondent,

Lizo Mzimba reports. Time travel show Doctor Who making

history. Jodie Tucker says she is overwhelmed, as a feminist, a woman

and an actor to be cast as the drama's first female doctor -- Jodie

Whittaker. It is a role which demands a huge range of motion,

something Jodie has often demonstrated in roles like the

trillions. You will have to forgive me, I have been caning it all

weekend. To playing a bereaved mother in award-winning drama

Broadchurch. It is complicated. A show in which she has appeared

alongside the former Doctor Who companion Arthur Darvel and a former

doctor in David Tennant. Casting strong female lead has been a

popular strategy with audiences in films like Star Wars and on TV shows

like Game Of Thrones. Do you think all fans will welcome a female

Doctor? I think most will. Some will not be sure but they should remember

that Doctor Who is all about change and this is potentially a really big

exciting change to the show. With the BBC having committed itself to

greater diversity, it will be hoping that today's announcement will not

only excite viewers, but clearly demonstrate that the time travel

show has moved firmly into the 21st century.

We've heard the Wimbledon men's final result already -

but Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes has the rest of the day's sport.

Lewis Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix

The historic victory moves him to within a point

of Sebastien Vettel at the half way stage - after the Championship

Leader suffered a dramatic, late puncture.

Our correspondent Patrick Gearey reports from Silverstone.

Silverstone 50 years ago. A Scotsman in a Lotus board won the British

Grand Prix for the fifth time. Jim Clark surrounded by wonder and

flowers. Now anyone who comes here can experience every curve, every

straight, every tire. But only one could really feel how Clark felt.

Lewis Hamilton certainly started with the same view. Everyone behind

him. But watch the rear-view mirror. Kimi Raikkonen tried to overtake but

not so fast. Hamilton went. More to keep an eye on further back.

Sebastian Vettel had been caught by Max but charged back at him full of

adrenaline. F1 does dodgems. Vettel eventually passed on but Hamilton

was over the horizon. The only question was whether he could get in

and out of the pits still ahead? Of course they could. His position

would improve. Kimi Raikkonen was beaten by Valtteri Bottas for second

and Vettel's Championship lead was about to dramatically be flaked. He

went from third to seventh. Lewis Hamilton could hardly have had a

better day. These fans have just seen history. Lewis Hamilton's fifth

British Grand Prix win, his fourth in a row, and what's more, that

title race is definitely on. Only one point stands between Hamilton

and Vettel now. Sebastien, beware, he is catching you.

Now after Roger Federer's historic victory today,

the Centre-Court crowd were also able to enjoy some British success

in the tournament's finale - the mixed doubles,

after Jamie Murray and the Swiss former Wimbledon winner

Martina Hingis beat the defending champions Heather Watson

and Finland's Henri Kontinen in straight sets.

And there was further British success in the Ladies' wheelchair

doubles as Jordanne Whiley and Japanese partner Yui Kamiji

won a fourth successive title coming from a set down

England's cricketers have been set the formidable target of 474 to win

the second test after South Africa declared shortly before stumps

Alistair Cook and Keaton Jennings survived a nervous few overs

For England's captain, this was a first real test of strength. Joe

Root, new to the job. His team in trouble. Now time to show

leadership. South Africa were already in the lead. Batsmen Hashim

Amla should have been given out here. England chose not to review

it, a decision they would regret. Time for the skipper to step in.

Whatever he said to Ben Stokes, it worked. Finally, a wicket. But as

all captains know, one wicket often brings two. England still struggling

but at least something to cheer. There would not be anything more.

South Africa's lead growing way beyond 400. A difficult task for the

captain, now becoming almost impossible.

Sprinter Jonny Peacock will be starting his quest

for a second world 100m title at the World Para-Athletics

Earlier his British team mate Aled Davies won the F42 discus

It's was Britain's seventh gold of the Championships

and extends their lead at the top of the medal table.

Davies will also defend his shot put world title next Saturday.

That's it from me, but the BBC Sport website has details of stage 15

of the Tour de France where Britain's Chris Froome still

has the leader's yellow jersey, and you can also follow the latest

from golf's Scottish Open as well as many other sports stories.

The 200th anniversary of the death of one of Britain's greatest writers

is being commemorated this week in a series of events.

Jane Austen was only 41 when she died, but she left a body

of work that has entranced generations of readers.

Devotees of Jane Austen are gathering across Britain,

Yes, this is my Austen shrine, should perhaps be the word.

From the dresses, the blogs and the 100 copies of

Pride And Prejudice, Sophie is pure Janeite.

For her, Austen is a cultural touchstone.

The themes of her stories are still things which concern people today,

like the need for money, wanting to find love,

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man

in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.

In those 23 exquisitely witty words, Jane Austen opened

Pride And Prejudice, a book adapted for every generation.

Take this same scene between Lizzy Bennet

and Lady Catherine De Burgh in three different productions.

You are mistaken, madam, I have not been able to account

And if I am that choice, why may I not accept him?

You have insulted me by every possible method.

It was here at Chawton in Hampshire, Jane Austen completed her works,

cramming them with 19th century manners, morals and messages

The following conversation which took place between

The former model Lily Cole is one of the voices of Audible's

She says Austen is still influential.

I think there are still bigger messages which are relevant today

around social critiques, class structures, love and romance

and how those two things can interrelate sometimes.

Jane Austen was buried here at Winchester Cathedral,

having completed around only half a dozen or so works.

But 200 years on, such is her continued literary pulling power,

she will feature on the new ?10 note to be unveiled here next week.

Ironically, Jane Austen made little money herself,

but her legacy remains a currency that endures to this day.

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