07/03/2013 BBC News at Six

Vicky Pryce, the ex-wife of the Vicky Pryce, the ex-wife of the

disgraced Liberal Democrat Cabinet disgraced Liberal Democrat Cabinet

disgraced Liberal Democrat Cabinet minister is found guilty of

minister is found guilty of minister is found guilty of

perverting the course of justice. perverting the course of justice.

perverting the course of justice. The jury didn't believe her story

The jury didn't believe her story The jury didn't believe her story

about being forced to take speeding about being forced to take speeding

about being forced to take speeding points for Chris Huhne. She's very

points for Chris Huhne. She's very points for Chris Huhne. She's very

disappointed to have been convicted. disappointed to have been convicted.

disappointed to have been convicted. disappointed to have been convicted.

She would like to thank all those She would like to thank all those

She would like to thank all those who have supported her during this

difficult period. difficult period.

difficult period. He was a high-flyer with ambitions

He was a high-flyer with ambitions He was a high-flyer with ambitions

to lead. She was a Government to lead. She was a Government

to lead. She was a Government economist. Now they both face jail.

economist. Now they both face jail. economist. Now they both face jail.

economist. Now they both face jail. We will be asking how much high-

We will be asking how much high- We will be asking how much high-

ranking Lib Dems knew about the scandal.

scandal. scandal.

scandal. Also tonight: Stabbed to death on a

Also tonight: Stabbed to death on a Also tonight: Stabbed to death on a

rush hour bus, Christina Edkins was rush hour bus, Christina Edkins was

rush hour bus, Christina Edkins was on her way to school. Birmingham

on her way to school. Birmingham police arrest a man.

police arrest a man. police arrest a man.

police arrest a man. There is no alternative - two weeks

There is no alternative - two weeks There is no alternative - two weeks

to the Budget and David Cameron to the Budget and David Cameron

to the Budget and David Cameron to the Budget and David Cameron

says he is sticking to his economic policy.

policy. policy.

How much is too much? Researchers How much is too much? Researchers

How much is too much? Researchers How much is too much? Researchers

say we need to cutback on processed say we need to cutback on processed

say we need to cutback on processed meats or risk an early death.

meats or risk an early death. meats or risk an early death.

meats or risk an early death. It's all about the claims culture -

It's all about the claims culture - It's all about the claims culture -

Lord Sugar says the Apprentice Lord Sugar says the Apprentice

Lord Sugar says the Apprentice winner Stella English is after his

money. money.

money. Coming up : Wayne Rooney's future

Coming up : Wayne Rooney's future Coming up : Wayne Rooney's future

Coming up : Wayne Rooney's future United following claims that he had

United following claims that he had United following claims that he had

Good evening. Welcome to the BBC Good evening. Welcome to the BBC

Good evening. Welcome to the BBC Good evening. Welcome to the BBC

News at Six. Vicky Pryce, the ex- News at Six. Vicky Pryce, the ex-

News at Six. Vicky Pryce, the ex- wife of the former Liberal Democrat

wife of the former Liberal Democrat wife of the former Liberal Democrat

Cabinet minister, Chris Huhne, has Cabinet minister, Chris Huhne, has

Cabinet minister, Chris Huhne, has been found guilty of perverting the

been found guilty of perverting the been found guilty of perverting the

course of justice. The case relates course of justice. The case relates

course of justice. The case relates course of justice. The case relates

to an incident in 2003 when she to an incident in 2003 when she

to an incident in 2003 when she took speeding points for him. The

took speeding points for him. The took speeding points for him. The

jury rejected her defence that she jury rejected her defence that she

jury rejected her defence that she jury rejected her defence that she

was forced to do it. Mr Huhne has was forced to do it. Mr Huhne has

was forced to do it. Mr Huhne has already pleaded guilty to the same

already pleaded guilty to the same already pleaded guilty to the same

offence. They were once a high- offence. They were once a high-

offence. They were once a high- flying power couple. Tonight, they

flying power couple. Tonight, they flying power couple. Tonight, they

face jail. This report contains face jail. This report contains

some flash photography. some flash photography.

some flash photography. some flash photography.

It's the story of how actions have It's the story of how actions have

It's the story of how actions have consequences. How a lapse behind

consequences. How a lapse behind consequences. How a lapse behind

consequences. How a lapse behind the wheel led to a lie which

the wheel led to a lie which the wheel led to a lie which

allowed a spurned wife to take allowed a spurned wife to take

revenge resulting in prosecution, revenge resulting in prosecution,

resignation and now conviction. resignation and now conviction.

resignation and now conviction. After two trials, two juries and

After two trials, two juries and After two trials, two juries and

five weeks, Vicky Pryce opens her five weeks, Vicky Pryce opens her

five weeks, Vicky Pryce opens her mouth slightly as the foreman of

mouth slightly as the foreman of mouth slightly as the foreman of

mouth slightly as the foreman of the jury stood and closed it as he

the jury stood and closed it as he pronounced her guilty. Outside

pronounced her guilty. Outside pronounced her guilty. Outside

court, her solicitor spoke for her. court, her solicitor spoke for her.

court, her solicitor spoke for her. She is naturally very disappointed

She is naturally very disappointed She is naturally very disappointed

to have been convicted. She would to have been convicted. She would

to have been convicted. She would to have been convicted. She would

like to thank all those who have like to thank all those who have

like to thank all those who have supported her during this difficult

supported her during this difficult period. Particularly her children,

period. Particularly her children, period. Particularly her children,

her friends and colleagues. A date her friends and colleagues. A date

her friends and colleagues. A date her friends and colleagues. A date

has not been set for Chris Huhne has not been set for Chris Huhne

has not been set for Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce to be sentenced,

and Vicky Pryce to be sentenced, and Vicky Pryce to be sentenced,

and Vicky Pryce to be sentenced, but as you can see, she's been

but as you can see, she's been but as you can see, she's been

but as you can see, she's been allowed to leave the court today on

allowed to leave the court today on allowed to leave the court today on

allowed to leave the court today on bail. Yet, she has been told that

bail. Yet, she has been told that bail. Yet, she has been told that

bail. Yet, she has been told that she should be under no illusions as

she should be under no illusions as she should be under no illusions as

she should be under no illusions as to her sentence. It is likely she

faces jail. faces jail.

faces jail. Chris Huhne was caught speeding

Chris Huhne was caught speeding Chris Huhne was caught speeding

Chris Huhne was caught speeding here on the M11. Vicky Pryce signed

here on the M11. Vicky Pryce signed here on the M11. Vicky Pryce signed

here on the M11. Vicky Pryce signed the form in 2003 to say she was

the form in 2003 to say she was the form in 2003 to say she was

driving. She kept the secret for driving. She kept the secret for

driving. She kept the secret for driving. She kept the secret for

eight years. As this case laid bare eight years. As this case laid bare

eight years. As this case laid bare eight years. As this case laid bare

by the time Chris Huhne fought the by the time Chris Huhne fought the

by the time Chris Huhne fought the general election, there were two

general election, there were two general election, there were two

general election, there were two women in his life. Vicky Pryce took

women in his life. Vicky Pryce took women in his life. Vicky Pryce took

her revenge, began speaking to her revenge, began speaking to

her revenge, began speaking to journalists about the points. The

journalists about the points. The journalists about the points. The

Sunday Times printed this story, Sunday Times printed this story,

Sunday Times printed this story, Sunday Times printed this story,

but in, as she put it, nailing her but in, as she put it, nailing her

but in, as she put it, nailing her husband, Vicky Pryce had herself

husband, Vicky Pryce had herself husband, Vicky Pryce had herself

admitted breaking the law. Result? admitted breaking the law. Result?

admitted breaking the law. Result? We have concluded that there is

We have concluded that there is sufficient evidence to bring

sufficient evidence to bring sufficient evidence to bring

criminal charges against both Mr criminal charges against both Mr

criminal charges against both Mr Huhne and Miss Pryce. The trial

Huhne and Miss Pryce. The trial Huhne and Miss Pryce. The trial

Huhne and Miss Pryce. The trial focused not on what Vicky Pryce did,

focused not on what Vicky Pryce did, focused not on what Vicky Pryce did,

taking the points, but why? Her taking the points, but why? Her

taking the points, but why? Her defence was marital coercion. The

defence was marital coercion. The defence was marital coercion. The

case focused on whether Vicky Pryce, case focused on whether Vicky Pryce,

case focused on whether Vicky Pryce, a senior economist, often on

a senior economist, often on a senior economist, often on

television, was the kind of woman television, was the kind of woman

television, was the kind of woman to be bullied. She described

to be bullied. She described to be bullied. She described

herself as a fiery-tempered Greek. herself as a fiery-tempered Greek.

herself as a fiery-tempered Greek. You deny taking points? When

You deny taking points? When You deny taking points? When

You deny taking points? When somebody told them that I had, when

somebody told them that I had, when somebody told them that I had, when

somebody told them that I had, when I had nothing to do with it. Come

I had nothing to do with it. Come I had nothing to do with it. Come

I had nothing to do with it. Come on (BLEEP) who told them this? It

on (BLEEP) who told them this? It on (BLEEP) who told them this? It

on (BLEEP) who told them this? It is my reputation on the line!

is my reputation on the line! is my reputation on the line!

pleaded guilty today. Chris Huhne pleaded guilty today. Chris Huhne

pleaded guilty today. Chris Huhne pleaded guilty today. Chris Huhne

tried over 14 days in court to get tried over 14 days in court to get

tried over 14 days in court to get tried over 14 days in court to get

the case thrown out, then gave up, the case thrown out, then gave up,

the case thrown out, then gave up, the case thrown out, then gave up,

leaving Vicky Pryce to face a jury leaving Vicky Pryce to face a jury

leaving Vicky Pryce to face a jury alone. Our thoughts are with her

alone. Our thoughts are with her alone. Our thoughts are with her

today because whatever she did, or today because whatever she did, or

today because whatever she did, or today because whatever she did, or

didn't do, a long time ago, nobody didn't do, a long time ago, nobody

didn't do, a long time ago, nobody likes to see somebody being

likes to see somebody being likes to see somebody being

convicted of that sort of crime. convicted of that sort of crime.

convicted of that sort of crime. convicted of that sort of crime.

These trials led to a family trauma These trials led to a family trauma

These trials led to a family trauma Grimley dissected in court. In a

Grimley dissected in court. In a Grimley dissected in court. In a

case where political and personal case where political and personal

case where political and personal case where political and personal

collided in the full glare of the collided in the full glare of the

collided in the full glare of the media. Not pretty. Justice has

media. Not pretty. Justice has finally been done.

finally been done. finally been done.

The case has given rise to The case has given rise to

The case has given rise to questions about how much senior

questions about how much senior questions about how much senior

figures in the Liberal Democrat figures in the Liberal Democrat

figures in the Liberal Democrat Party knew before the story became

Party knew before the story became Party knew before the story became

public. During the trial, it public. During the trial, it

public. During the trial, it emerged Vicky Pryce had e-mailed a

emerged Vicky Pryce had e-mailed a journalist about discussions she

journalist about discussions she journalist about discussions she

journalist about discussions she had claimed to have had with some

had claimed to have had with some had claimed to have had with some

of them. James Landale is in of them. James Landale is in

of them. James Landale is in Westminster for us now. James, do

Westminster for us now. James, do these e-mails spell political

these e-mails spell political these e-mails spell political

trouble? George, these e-mails are trouble? George, these e-mails are

trouble? George, these e-mails are between Vicky Pryce and Isabel

between Vicky Pryce and Isabel between Vicky Pryce and Isabel

Oakeshott. And they suggest that Oakeshott. And they suggest that

Oakeshott. And they suggest that senior members of the Liberal

senior members of the Liberal senior members of the Liberal

Democrats did know that Vicky Pryce Democrats did know that Vicky Pryce

Democrats did know that Vicky Pryce had taken Chris Huhne's speeding

had taken Chris Huhne's speeding had taken Chris Huhne's speeding

points. One e-mail, Vicky Pryce points. One e-mail, Vicky Pryce

points. One e-mail, Vicky Pryce says she had dinner with the

says she had dinner with the says she had dinner with the

Business Secretary, Vince Cable and Business Secretary, Vince Cable and

Business Secretary, Vince Cable and Business Secretary, Vince Cable and

his wife. In early 2011. At that his wife. In early 2011. At that

his wife. In early 2011. At that his wife. In early 2011. At that

dinner, she says she told them and dinner, she says she told them and

dinner, she says she told them and she says they were horrified.

she says they were horrified. she says they were horrified.

Another e-mail says she told Mr Another e-mail says she told Mr

Another e-mail says she told Mr Cable, Nick Clegg's wife, Lord

Cable, Nick Clegg's wife, Lord Cable, Nick Clegg's wife, Lord

Oakeshott and others who worked for Oakeshott and others who worked for

Oakeshott and others who worked for Mr Clegg that something was hanging

Mr Clegg that something was hanging Mr Clegg that something was hanging

over Mr Huhne. Now, since those over Mr Huhne. Now, since those

over Mr Huhne. Now, since those claims became public, there has

claims became public, there has claims became public, there has

been a slew of statements denying been a slew of statements denying

been a slew of statements denying those claims. A spokeswoman for

those claims. A spokeswoman for those claims. A spokeswoman for

Vince Cable said that neither he Vince Cable said that neither he

Vince Cable said that neither he nor Rachel had any recollection of

nor Rachel had any recollection of nor Rachel had any recollection of

the issue of the pointing being the issue of the pointing being

the issue of the pointing being raised with them at that dinner.

raised with them at that dinner. raised with them at that dinner.

raised with them at that dinner. And the issue first came to their

And the issue first came to their And the issue first came to their

attention in May 2011. Mr Clegg's attention in May 2011. Mr Clegg's

attention in May 2011. Mr Clegg's wife has issued a statement saying

wife has issued a statement saying wife has issued a statement saying

wife has issued a statement saying she had not been told about the

she had not been told about the she had not been told about the

she had not been told about the points story and she only got to

points story and she only got to points story and she only got to

know about it when everybody else know about it when everybody else

know about it when everybody else did. Lord Oakeshott makes that

did. Lord Oakeshott makes that did. Lord Oakeshott makes that

denial. The risk for the Liberal denial. The risk for the Liberal

denial. The risk for the Liberal Democrats is that this tragedy that

Democrats is that this tragedy that Democrats is that this tragedy that

Democrats is that this tragedy that has torn apart a family, that has

has torn apart a family, that has has torn apart a family, that has

embarrassed the party, that has embarrassed the party, that has

embarrassed the party, that has forced a by-election, now continues

forced a by-election, now continues forced a by-election, now continues

to cause damage to that party. to cause damage to that party.

Thank you very much. Thank you very much.

Thank you very much. Thank you very much.

A man has been arrested after a 16- A man has been arrested after a 16-

A man has been arrested after a 16- year-old girl was stabbed to death

year-old girl was stabbed to death year-old girl was stabbed to death

year-old girl was stabbed to death on a rush hour bus in Birmingham.

on a rush hour bus in Birmingham. on a rush hour bus in Birmingham.

Christina Edkins was attacked on Christina Edkins was attacked on

Christina Edkins was attacked on Christina Edkins was attacked on

her way to school this morning. Jon her way to school this morning. Jon

her way to school this morning. Jon her way to school this morning. Jon

Kay is in Birmingham for us now. Kay is in Birmingham for us now.

Kay is in Birmingham for us now. Kay is in Birmingham for us now.

Yes, George, this is the busy road Yes, George, this is the busy road

Yes, George, this is the busy road that Christina would travel on

that Christina would travel on that Christina would travel on

every morning, but this morning the every morning, but this morning the

every morning, but this morning the every morning, but this morning the

bus had to stop here because she bus had to stop here because she

bus had to stop here because she bus had to stop here because she

had been stabbed on board and she had been stabbed on board and she

had been stabbed on board and she was declared dead at the scene.

was declared dead at the scene. was declared dead at the scene.

Tonight, her family, who live a Tonight, her family, who live a

Tonight, her family, who live a short distance away, are being

short distance away, are being short distance away, are being

comforted by relatives after their loss.

loss. loss.

loss. She only turned 16 a couple of

She only turned 16 a couple of weeks ago. Christina Edkins,

weeks ago. Christina Edkins, weeks ago. Christina Edkins,

weeks ago. Christina Edkins, stabbed on her way to school. When

stabbed on her way to school. When lessons finished this afternoon,

lessons finished this afternoon, lessons finished this afternoon,

lessons finished this afternoon, her friends came to the bus stop

her friends came to the bus stop her friends came to the bus stop

her friends came to the bus stop where she died to try to understand

where she died to try to understand where she died to try to understand

what has happened. No-one could what has happened. No-one could

what has happened. No-one could hate her, there was nothing bad

hate her, there was nothing bad hate her, there was nothing bad

hate her, there was nothing bad about her. Every time you saw her,

about her. Every time you saw her, about her. Every time you saw her,

about her. Every time you saw her, you would smile, even if you didn't

you would smile, even if you didn't you would smile, even if you didn't

you would smile, even if you didn't know her, like, she would come over

know her, like, she would come over know her, like, she would come over

know her, like, she would come over and hug you. I will always remember

and hug you. I will always remember and hug you. I will always remember

and hug you. I will always remember her as the one who loved to laugh

her as the one who loved to laugh her as the one who loved to laugh

her as the one who loved to laugh and party. And a good friend.

and party. And a good friend. and party. And a good friend.

was a bright and popular student, was a bright and popular student,

was a bright and popular student, much-loved by staff and students

much-loved by staff and students much-loved by staff and students

alike. She will be greatly missed alike. She will be greatly missed

alike. She will be greatly missed by this school. Our thoughts and

by this school. Our thoughts and by this school. Our thoughts and

by this school. Our thoughts and hearts go out to her family and

hearts go out to her family and hearts go out to her family and

everyone who knew Christina. everyone who knew Christina.

everyone who knew Christina. what do we know about Christina's

what do we know about Christina's what do we know about Christina's

last journey? She lived with her last journey? She lived with her

last journey? She lived with her family in the centre of Birmingham

family in the centre of Birmingham family in the centre of Birmingham

and this morning, she was making and this morning, she was making

and this morning, she was making and this morning, she was making

her way to Leasowes High School six her way to Leasowes High School six

her way to Leasowes High School six miles away. She caught the number

miles away. She caught the number miles away. She caught the number

miles away. She caught the number nine bus, but a few minutes after

nine bus, but a few minutes after nine bus, but a few minutes after

nine bus, but a few minutes after boarding it on the Hagley Road, the

boarding it on the Hagley Road, the boarding it on the Hagley Road, the

boarding it on the Hagley Road, the driver called police to say she had

driver called police to say she had driver called police to say she had

been stabbed. Emergency crews raced been stabbed. Emergency crews raced

been stabbed. Emergency crews raced to the double-decker and tried to

to the double-decker and tried to resuscitate Christina. There was

resuscitate Christina. There was resuscitate Christina. There was

resuscitate Christina. There was nothing they could do and she died

nothing they could do and she died nothing they could do and she died

nothing they could do and she died on board the bus. It appears to be

on board the bus. It appears to be on board the bus. It appears to be

quite a sporadic and very quick quite a sporadic and very quick

quite a sporadic and very quick attack. As you can appreciate, the

attack. As you can appreciate, the attack. As you can appreciate, the

family are extremely distressed and family are extremely distressed and

family are extremely distressed and distraught by the news of today's

distraught by the news of today's events. While forensic officers

events. While forensic officers events. While forensic officers

examine the scene, police lawned a examine the scene, police lawned a

city-wide manhunt warning the city-wide manhunt warning the

city-wide manhunt warning the public not to approach the suspect

public not to approach the suspect public not to approach the suspect

who they describe as "dangerous". who they describe as "dangerous".

who they describe as "dangerous". who they describe as "dangerous".

Four hours after the attack, at a Four hours after the attack, at a

nearby supermarket, a 22-year-old nearby supermarket, a 22-year-old

nearby supermarket, a 22-year-old man was arrested, just 100 yards

man was arrested, just 100 yards man was arrested, just 100 yards

from where Christina had died. Paul from where Christina had died. Paul

from where Christina had died. Paul told me he witnessed the arrest.

told me he witnessed the arrest. told me he witnessed the arrest.

They searched his pockets, took They searched his pockets, took

They searched his pockets, took They searched his pockets, took

stuff out of his pockets. They were stuff out of his pockets. They were

stuff out of his pockets. They were stuff out of his pockets. They were

there for a good period of time there for a good period of time

there for a good period of time there for a good period of time

searching him. It is not clear if searching him. It is not clear if

searching him. It is not clear if police have found a weapon, but

police have found a weapon, but police have found a weapon, but

they have spent this afternoon they have spent this afternoon

they have spent this afternoon conducting a detailed search of the

conducting a detailed search of the conducting a detailed search of the

area. This Birmingham bus stop is area. This Birmingham bus stop is

area. This Birmingham bus stop is area. This Birmingham bus stop is

now both a crime scene and a shrine. now both a crime scene and a shrine.

now both a crime scene and a shrine. now both a crime scene and a shrine.

As well as trying to establish what As well as trying to establish what

As well as trying to establish what happened here, the police are also

happened here, the police are also happened here, the police are also

happened here, the police are also trying to work out why. They are

trying to work out why. They are trying to work out why. They are

trying to work out why. They are speaking to people on board the bus

speaking to people on board the bus speaking to people on board the bus

here. They are talking to here. They are talking to

Christina's friends and family. Christina's friends and family.

Christina's friends and family. They are also looking at things

They are also looking at things They are also looking at things

that she posted on social media that she posted on social media

that she posted on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook in

sites like Twitter and Facebook in sites like Twitter and Facebook in

sites like Twitter and Facebook in the course of the last few weeks.

the course of the last few weeks. the course of the last few weeks.

Thank you. With Budget Day looming, Thank you. With Budget Day looming,

Thank you. With Budget Day looming, David Cameron has issued a firm

David Cameron has issued a firm David Cameron has issued a firm

warning to critics of the warning to critics of the

Government's economic policy Government's economic policy

Government's economic policy echoing Mrs Thatcher he said there

echoing Mrs Thatcher he said there echoing Mrs Thatcher he said there

was no alternative. Speaking at a was no alternative. Speaking at a

was no alternative. Speaking at a factory in West Yorkshire on the

factory in West Yorkshire on the factory in West Yorkshire on the

day the Business Secretary argued day the Business Secretary argued

day the Business Secretary argued for greater borrowing to fund

for greater borrowing to fund for greater borrowing to fund

investment, the Prime Minister said investment, the Prime Minister said

investment, the Prime Minister said there was no magic money tree.

there was no magic money tree. there was no magic money tree.

She's back, she's been brought out She's back, she's been brought out

She's back, she's been brought out of retirement. No, not Margaret

of retirement. No, not Margaret of retirement. No, not Margaret

Thatcher, but a name long Thatcher, but a name long

Thatcher, but a name long associated with her. Today, David

associated with her. Today, David associated with her. Today, David

Cameron revived Tina. There is no Cameron revived Tina. There is no

Cameron revived Tina. There is no alternative. Those words were very,

alternative. Those words were very, very familiar when Margaret

very familiar when Margaret very familiar when Margaret

Thatcher lived here, so familiar Thatcher lived here, so familiar

Thatcher lived here, so familiar they were known by the initials

they were known by the initials they were known by the initials

TINA. The Prime Minister chose a TINA. The Prime Minister chose a

TINA. The Prime Minister chose a factory in West Yorkshire to claim

factory in West Yorkshire to claim factory in West Yorkshire to claim

although the economy isn't growing, although the economy isn't growing,

although the economy isn't growing, his plan isn't failing.

his plan isn't failing. his plan isn't failing.

his plan isn't failing. decision we make now will set the

decision we make now will set the decision we make now will set the

course of our economic future for course of our economic future for

course of our economic future for years to come. And whilst some

years to come. And whilst some years to come. And whilst some

would falter and plunge us back would falter and plunge us back

would falter and plunge us back would falter and plunge us back

into the abyss, we will stick to into the abyss, we will stick to

into the abyss, we will stick to the course. With the Budget looming

the course. With the Budget looming the course. With the Budget looming

ever nearer, the Government's under ever nearer, the Government's under

ever nearer, the Government's under mounting pressure to change course.

mounting pressure to change course. mounting pressure to change course.

A Lib Dem Cabinet Minister has A Lib Dem Cabinet Minister has

suggested Britain could risk suggested Britain could risk

suggested Britain could risk borrowing more. Labour have argued

borrowing more. Labour have argued borrowing more. Labour have argued

that. Vince Cable, the Business that. Vince Cable, the Business

that. Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, isn't keen to spell out

Secretary, isn't keen to spell out Secretary, isn't keen to spell out

his private call to build more his private call to build more

his private call to build more his private call to build more

houses and borrow to pay for it. houses and borrow to pay for it.

houses and borrow to pay for it. houses and borrow to pay for it.

need to pursue what I have often need to pursue what I have often

need to pursue what I have often called Plan A-plus, that is

called Plan A-plus, that is financial discipline and getting

financial discipline and getting financial discipline and getting

down the deficit. Pursuing growth down the deficit. Pursuing growth

down the deficit. Pursuing growth is code in Westminster for saying

is code in Westminster for saying is code in Westminster for saying

that getting the deficit down isn't that getting the deficit down isn't

that getting the deficit down isn't the only thing Government should

the only thing Government should the only thing Government should

care about. This was David care about. This was David

care about. This was David Cameron's answer to that. There are

Cameron's answer to that. There are Cameron's answer to that. There are

Cameron's answer to that. There are some people who think we don't have

some people who think we don't have some people who think we don't have

to take all these tough difficult to take all these tough difficult

to take all these tough difficult decisions to deal with our debts.

decisions to deal with our debts. decisions to deal with our debts.

decisions to deal with our debts. They say that our focus on deficit

They say that our focus on deficit They say that our focus on deficit

reduction is damaging growth. And reduction is damaging growth. And

reduction is damaging growth. And reduction is damaging growth. And

reduction is damaging growth. And what we need to do is to spend more

what we need to do is to spend more what we need to do is to spend more

what we need to do is to spend more and to borrow more. It's as if they

and to borrow more. It's as if they and to borrow more. It's as if they

think there is some magic money think there is some magic money

think there is some magic money think there is some magic money

tree. Let me tell you a plain truth tree. Let me tell you a plain truth

tree. Let me tell you a plain truth tree. Let me tell you a plain truth

tree. Let me tell you a plain truth - there isn't. On a visit to a BT

- there isn't. On a visit to a BT telephone exchange, the Prime

telephone exchange, the Prime telephone exchange, the Prime

Minister saw a device the Cabinet Minister saw a device the Cabinet

Minister saw a device the Cabinet Minister saw a device the Cabinet

could do with. This is a no- could do with. This is a no-

could do with. This is a no- splitter. That would come in handy

splitter. That would come in handy splitter. That would come in handy

splitter. That would come in handy on the day he wanted the headlines

on the day he wanted the headlines on the day he wanted the headlines

on the day he wanted the headlines to be about his claim things are

to be about his claim things are to be about his claim things are

getting better. BT are creating getting better. BT are creating

getting better. BT are creating 1,000 engineering jobs to install

1,000 engineering jobs to install 1,000 engineering jobs to install

1,000 engineering jobs to install broadband. That is one part of the

broadband. That is one part of the broadband. That is one part of the

progress that has been made since progress that has been made since

progress that has been made since progress that has been made since

he came to power. A million new he came to power. A million new

he came to power. A million new extra private sector jobs, more

extra private sector jobs, more extra private sector jobs, more

than 250,000 new private sector than 250,000 new private sector

than 250,000 new private sector businesses and exports up at least

businesses and exports up at least businesses and exports up at least

businesses and exports up at least outside Europe. But, and it is a

outside Europe. But, and it is a outside Europe. But, and it is a

big but, growth is down, borrowing big but, growth is down, borrowing

big but, growth is down, borrowing big but, growth is down, borrowing

is going up again, and those are is going up again, and those are

is going up again, and those are both reasons Britain lost its AAA

both reasons Britain lost its AAA both reasons Britain lost its AAA

credit rating. If David Cameron credit rating. If David Cameron

credit rating. If David Cameron cannot bring himself to finally

cannot bring himself to finally adopt Labour's alternative for

adopt Labour's alternative for adopt Labour's alternative for

growth and jobs, he should listen growth and jobs, he should listen

growth and jobs, he should listen to the International Monetary Fund,

to the International Monetary Fund, to the International Monetary Fund,

Boris Johnson and Vince Cable in Boris Johnson and Vince Cable in

Boris Johnson and Vince Cable in his own Cabinet who all are

his own Cabinet who all are his own Cabinet who all are

his own Cabinet who all are agreeing we need to act to kick-

agreeing we need to act to kick- agreeing we need to act to kick-

start the recovery, to cut taxes, start the recovery, to cut taxes,

start the recovery, to cut taxes, start the recovery, to cut taxes,

or to invest now in jobs and growth. or to invest now in jobs and growth.

or to invest now in jobs and growth. The Prime Minister said today that

The Prime Minister said today that The Prime Minister said today that

Mrs Thatcher understood that a tax Mrs Thatcher understood that a tax

Mrs Thatcher understood that a tax Mrs Thatcher understood that a tax

cut paid for by borrowed money was cut paid for by borrowed money was

cut paid for by borrowed money was cut paid for by borrowed money was

no tax cut at all. A message not no tax cut at all. A message not

no tax cut at all. A message not no tax cut at all. A message not

just to Labour, but to the Tory just to Labour, but to the Tory

just to Labour, but to the Tory right. To all his critics, his

right. To all his critics, his right. To all his critics, his

right. To all his critics, his message is the same as hers - no,

no, no. no, no.

no, no. Campaigners fighting plans to end

Campaigners fighting plans to end Campaigners fighting plans to end

child heart operations at Leeds child heart operations at Leeds

child heart operations at Leeds General Infirmary have succeeded in

General Infirmary have succeeded in General Infirmary have succeeded in

a legal challenge. The High Court a legal challenge. The High Court

a legal challenge. The High Court has ruled that the consultation

has ruled that the consultation has ruled that the consultation

about changes to children's heart about changes to children's heart

about changes to children's heart surgery in England and Wales was

surgery in England and Wales was surgery in England and Wales was

flawed. The judge will decide the flawed. The judge will decide the

flawed. The judge will decide the flawed. The judge will decide the

next steps at a hearing later this month.

month. month.

month. A major study of 500,000 people has

A major study of 500,000 people has A major study of 500,000 people has

found further evidence that eating found further evidence that eating

found further evidence that eating processed meats such as bacon and

processed meats such as bacon and processed meats such as bacon and

sausages increases the risk of an sausages increases the risk of an

early death. Researchers say early death. Researchers say

early death. Researchers say reducing the amount we eat could

reducing the amount we eat could reducing the amount we eat could

save thousands of lives every year. save thousands of lives every year.

save thousands of lives every year. save thousands of lives every year.

People who eat a lot of processed People who eat a lot of processed

People who eat a lot of processed meat that has been preserved often

meat that has been preserved often meat that has been preserved often

have less healthy lifestyles. They have less healthy lifestyles. They

have less healthy lifestyles. They smoke more and tend to be

smoke more and tend to be overweight. Even taking these

overweight. Even taking these overweight. Even taking these

factors into account, a new study factors into account, a new study

factors into account, a new study seems to show the more processed

seems to show the more processed seems to show the more processed

meat someone eats the greater their meat someone eats the greater their

meat someone eats the greater their meat someone eats the greater their

chance of early death. It is likely chance of early death. It is likely

chance of early death. It is likely chance of early death. It is likely

the issue is to do with the the issue is to do with the

the issue is to do with the the issue is to do with the

saturate fat and salt content of it. saturate fat and salt content of it.

saturate fat and salt content of it. saturate fat and salt content of it.

Too much salt is linked to raised Too much salt is linked to raised

Too much salt is linked to raised blood pressure. This study followed

blood pressure. This study followed blood pressure. This study followed

500,000 people from ten countries 500,000 people from ten countries

500,000 people from ten countries 500,000 people from ten countries

for 13 years. It focused on the for 13 years. It focused on the

for 13 years. It focused on the impact processed meat had on their

impact processed meat had on their impact processed meat had on their

impact processed meat had on their health. Those who ate more than 160

health. Those who ate more than 160 health. Those who ate more than 160

grammes of processed meat every day grammes of processed meat every day

grammes of processed meat every day grammes of processed meat every day

were 44% more likely to die. The were 44% more likely to die. The

Government recommends eating no Government recommends eating no

Government recommends eating no Government recommends eating no

more than 70 grammes a day, around more than 70 grammes a day, around

more than 70 grammes a day, around two slices of bacon. This report

two slices of bacon. This report two slices of bacon. This report

two slices of bacon. This report says if we eat 20 grammes of

says if we eat 20 grammes of says if we eat 20 grammes of

processed meat, one small slice of processed meat, one small slice of

processed meat, one small slice of processed meat, one small slice of

bacon, then 3% of deaths could be Still the same factor came out -

Still the same factor came out - Still the same factor came out -

processed meat products, eat more processed meat products, eat more

processed meat products, eat more plants - that's the issue. Today,

plants - that's the issue. Today, plants - that's the issue. Today,

plants - that's the issue. Today, many took The View this is a case

many took The View this is a case many took The View this is a case

many took The View this is a case of all things in moderation. If you

of all things in moderation. If you of all things in moderation. If you

of all things in moderation. If you eat it in proportion it is not a

eat it in proportion it is not a eat it in proportion it is not a

eat it in proportion it is not a big thing. That is a kipper in your

big thing. That is a kipper in your big thing. That is a kipper in your

big thing. That is a kipper in your bag? Fish is good for you. Meat is

bag? Fish is good for you. Meat is bag? Fish is good for you. Meat is

not all that bad. Not like not all that bad. Not like

not all that bad. Not like cigarettes. With young kids in the

cigarettes. With young kids in the cigarettes. With young kids in the

house, we don't have a cooked house, we don't have a cooked

house, we don't have a cooked breakfast or anything like that.

breakfast or anything like that. breakfast or anything like that.

Everybody could cut down, couldn't Everybody could cut down, couldn't

Everybody could cut down, couldn't they? Factors such as smoking,

they? Factors such as smoking, strongly associated with eating

strongly associated with eating strongly associated with eating

strongly associated with eating lots of processed meat, have such a

lots of processed meat, have such a lots of processed meat, have such a

lots of processed meat, have such a powerful impact on ill health it is

powerful impact on ill health it is powerful impact on ill health it is

hard to adjust for them. The hard to adjust for them. The

hard to adjust for them. The evidence is mounting that too much

evidence is mounting that too much evidence is mounting that too much

processed meat is probably not good processed meat is probably not good

Our top story: Vicky Pryce, the ex- Our top story: Vicky Pryce, the ex-

Our top story: Vicky Pryce, the ex- wife of the disgraced ex-Liberal

wife of the disgraced ex-Liberal wife of the disgraced ex-Liberal

Democrats minister has been found Democrats minister has been found

Democrats minister has been found guilty of perverting the course of

guilty of perverting the course of guilty of perverting the course of

justice. Could it be curtains for justice. Could it be curtains for

justice. Could it be curtains for Wayne Rooney at Manchester United?

Wayne Rooney at Manchester United? Wayne Rooney at Manchester United?

Later in the business news - Later in the business news -

Later in the business news - Later in the business news -

staying where they are - the Bank staying where they are - the Bank

staying where they are - the Bank of England leaves interest rates

of England leaves interest rates of England leaves interest rates

of England leaves interest rates unchanged at 0.5%. And here we go

unchanged at 0.5%. And here we go unchanged at 0.5%. And here we go

again - an IT hit prevents again - an IT hit prevents

thousands of customers from thousands of customers from

thousands of customers from accessing their cash at ATMs.

accessing their cash at ATMs. accessing their cash at ATMs.

accessing their cash at ATMs. Believe it or not, there are more

Believe it or not, there are more Believe it or not, there are more

Believe it or not, there are more deer in the UK than at any time

deer in the UK than at any time deer in the UK than at any time

deer in the UK than at any time since the last Ice Age - that is

since the last Ice Age - that is since the last Ice Age - that is

what scientists are saying and they what scientists are saying and they

what scientists are saying and they what scientists are saying and they

a cull to reduce their numbers by a cull to reduce their numbers by

a cull to reduce their numbers by 750,000. The record deer population

750,000. The record deer population 750,000. The record deer population

750,000. The record deer population is said to be having a devastating

is said to be having a devastating is said to be having a devastating

effect on woodland, farmers' crops and wildlife.

and wildlife. and wildlife.

They are beautiful wild creatures They are beautiful wild creatures

They are beautiful wild creatures They are beautiful wild creatures

of our wood lands, but in recent of our wood lands, but in recent

of our wood lands, but in recent of our wood lands, but in recent

years the number of deer has been years the number of deer has been

years the number of deer has been soaring. That means problems on the

soaring. That means problems on the soaring. That means problems on the

roads - some 14,000 accidents a roads - some 14,000 accidents a

roads - some 14,000 accidents a year. And problems in the

year. And problems in the environment, with deer destroying

environment, with deer destroying habitat which supports other

habitat which supports other wildlife. Put simply, today's

wildlife. Put simply, today's wildlife. Put simply, today's

wildlife. Put simply, today's report says there are way too many

report says there are way too many report says there are way too many

report says there are way too many deer. If we let it continue, we

deer. If we let it continue, we deer. If we let it continue, we

deer. If we let it continue, we will have a lot of nice, cute deer

will have a lot of nice, cute deer will have a lot of nice, cute deer

running around on the land scrape, running around on the land scrape,

running around on the land scrape, but our woodlands will be eaten

but our woodlands will be eaten but our woodlands will be eaten

but our woodlands will be eaten bare and we may lose some birds and

bare and we may lose some birds and bare and we may lose some birds and

bluebells. I don't think we should bluebells. I don't think we should

bluebells. I don't think we should compromise them. In the Thetford

compromise them. In the Thetford compromise them. In the Thetford

Forest they are using thermal Forest they are using thermal

Forest they are using thermal imaging to give an accurate picture

imaging to give an accurate picture imaging to give an accurate picture

of deer populations on the ground. of deer populations on the ground.

of deer populations on the ground. The secrets of the night-time

The secrets of the night-time The secrets of the night-time

forest are revealed. The bright forest are revealed. The bright

forest are revealed. The bright images of deer emerge from the

images of deer emerge from the images of deer emerge from the

brightness. They can assess their brightness. They can assess their

brightness. They can assess their true numbers easier. Across the UK

true numbers easier. Across the UK true numbers easier. Across the UK

it is estimated there are 1.5 it is estimated there are 1.5

it is estimated there are 1.5 million deer. That would mean a

million deer. That would mean a million deer. That would mean a

million deer. That would mean a cull of 750,000 a year, just to

cull of 750,000 a year, just to keep the population stable.

keep the population stable. keep the population stable.

Shooting that many deer could be Shooting that many deer could be

hugely controversial. Some hugely controversial. Some

hugely controversial. Some conservation ists say it may prove

conservation ists say it may prove conservation ists say it may prove

impossible. We need to look at impossible. We need to look at

impossible. We need to look at impossible. We need to look at

culling on a land site scale. It is culling on a land site scale. It is

culling on a land site scale. It is culling on a land site scale. It is

a challenge to be able to cull the a challenge to be able to cull the

a challenge to be able to cull the a challenge to be able to cull the

amount they are talking about. I am amount they are talking about. I am

amount they are talking about. I am amount they are talking about. I am

not sure whether it is feasible and not sure whether it is feasible and

possible in practise. possible in practise.

possible in practise. possible in practise.

But if the cull happens, it would But if the cull happens, it would

But if the cull happens, it would But if the cull happens, it would

mean a lot more of this oven any mean a lot more of this oven any

mean a lot more of this oven any son. -- venison. Select the right

son. -- venison. Select the right son. -- venison. Select the right

son. -- venison. Select the right animal. You dispatch it in a humane

animal. You dispatch it in a humane animal. You dispatch it in a humane

animal. You dispatch it in a humane manner. It is food, at the end of

manner. It is food, at the end of manner. It is food, at the end of

manner. It is food, at the end of the day. It's had a good life in

the day. It's had a good life in the day. It's had a good life in

the day. It's had a good life in the wild. Do you eat it?Lovely!

the wild. Do you eat it?Lovely! the wild. Do you eat it?Lovely!

Beautiful! You can't beat it! Beautiful! You can't beat it!

Beautiful! You can't beat it! Researchers insist more of this

Researchers insist more of this Researchers insist more of this

will help keep deer populations will help keep deer populations

will help keep deer populations healthy. The RSPCA says it is

healthy. The RSPCA says it is healthy. The RSPCA says it is

crucial that any cull is conducted crucial that any cull is conducted

crucial that any cull is conducted in a controlled, humane manner.

in a controlled, humane manner. in a controlled, humane manner.

Lord Sugar has condemned what he Lord Sugar has condemned what he

Lord Sugar has condemned what he Lord Sugar has condemned what he

calls a claim culture as he accused calls a claim culture as he accused

calls a claim culture as he accused a winner of the Apprentice to

a winner of the Apprentice to a winner of the Apprentice to

extract money. Stella English, who extract money. Stella English, who

extract money. Stella English, who extract money. Stella English, who

won show six, is suing him for won show six, is suing him for

constructive dismissal. This report constructive dismissal. This report

contains flash photography. Lord contains flash photography. Lord

contains flash photography. Lord Sugar told the tribunal he feels

Sugar told the tribunal he feels Sugar told the tribunal he feels

insulted having to appear as a insulted having to appear as a

insulted having to appear as a insulted having to appear as a

witness and he believes he has no witness and he believes he has no

case to answer. case to answer.

case to answer. He said his former Apprentice,

He said his former Apprentice, He said his former Apprentice,

Stella English, never raised a Stella English, never raised a

Stella English, never raised a grievance when working for him and

grievance when working for him and grievance when working for him and

every one at his company treated every one at his company treated

every one at his company treated every one at his company treated

her well, contrary to what she told her well, contrary to what she told

her well, contrary to what she told the tribunal. She said she was

the tribunal. She said she was the tribunal. She said she was

delighted to become the Apprentice delighted to become the Apprentice

delighted to become the Apprentice in 2010, but her employment

in 2010, but her employment in 2010, but her employment

relationship after wining the show relationship after wining the show

relationship after wining the show relationship after wining the show

was a sham and a PR construct, was a sham and a PR construct,

was a sham and a PR construct, which Lord Sugar today strenuously

which Lord Sugar today strenuously which Lord Sugar today strenuously

denied. He claims she was desperate denied. He claims she was desperate

denied. He claims she was desperate denied. He claims she was desperate

for money and the real reason for for money and the real reason for

for money and the real reason for for money and the real reason for

suing him is she thought he would suing him is she thought he would

Lord Sugar said the case was a Lord Sugar said the case was a

Lord Sugar said the case was a classic abuse of the tribunal

classic abuse of the tribunal classic abuse of the tribunal

classic abuse of the tribunal system and told, how in the House

system and told, how in the House system and told, how in the House

of Lords, he has spoken before of Lords, he has spoken before

of Lords, he has spoken before of Lords, he has spoken before

about what he calls "this new wave about what he calls "this new wave

about what he calls "this new wave of claim culture." There were

of claim culture." There were of claim culture." There were

several heated moments today, as several heated moments today, as

several heated moments today, as Lord Sugar seemed frustrated at the

Lord Sugar seemed frustrated at the Lord Sugar seemed frustrated at the

various lines of questioning. At various lines of questioning. At

various lines of questioning. At various lines of questioning. At

one point he said to the barrister, one point he said to the barrister,

one point he said to the barrister, "You are scraping the barrel." He

"You are scraping the barrel." He "You are scraping the barrel." He

called Stella English a serial liar, called Stella English a serial liar,

called Stella English a serial liar, called Stella English a serial liar,

deluded and said she had made up deluded and said she had made up

deluded and said she had made up certain phrases for her witness

certain phrases for her witness statement, like "Overpaid lackey"

statement, like "Overpaid lackey" statement, like "Overpaid lackey"

to head the headlines. Other to head the headlines. Other

to head the headlines. Other witnesses are now being heard as

witnesses are now being heard as the case continues.

the case continues. the case continues.

The British jazz musician Kenny The British jazz musician Kenny

The British jazz musician Kenny Ball has died aged 82 from

pneumonia. pneumonia.

pneumonia. pneumonia.

He was best known as the lead He was best known as the lead

He was best known as the lead trumpet player in the Dixieland

trumpet player in the Dixieland trumpet player in the Dixieland

band Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. band Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen.

band Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. band Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen.

Their hits were I love you Samantha, Their hits were I love you Samantha,

Their hits were I love you Samantha, Their hits were I love you Samantha,

I Want to be Like You and Midnight in Moscow.

in Moscow. in Moscow.

in Moscow. Could Wayne Rooney be on his way

Could Wayne Rooney be on his way Could Wayne Rooney be on his way

Could Wayne Rooney be on his way out of Manchester United? That is a

out of Manchester United? That is a out of Manchester United? That is a

question many are asking after he question many are asking after he

question many are asking after he question many are asking after he

was left out of the starting line- was left out of the starting line-

was left out of the starting line- was left out of the starting line-

up in the match against Real Madrid. up in the match against Real Madrid.

up in the match against Real Madrid. up in the match against Real Madrid.

Not so long ago the question itself Not so long ago the question itself

Not so long ago the question itself would have been laughable. It is

would have been laughable. It is would have been laughable. It is

true, George. Things change quickly true, George. Things change quickly

true, George. Things change quickly in football. Officially neither the

in football. Officially neither the club nor the players'

club nor the players' representatives are commenting on

representatives are commenting on representatives are commenting on

Wayne Rooney's future. It is Wayne Rooney's future. It is

Wayne Rooney's future. It is Wayne Rooney's future. It is

important that we wait to hear what important that we wait to hear what

important that we wait to hear what Mr Ferguson says tomorrow morning,

Mr Ferguson says tomorrow morning, Mr Ferguson says tomorrow morning,

when he will address the question when he will address the question

when he will address the question when he will address the question

head-on, I am told. There is a head-on, I am told. There is a

sense that something fundamental sense that something fundamental

sense that something fundamental sense that something fundamental

has shifted when it comes to his has shifted when it comes to his

has shifted when it comes to his has shifted when it comes to his

status at this club. It would have status at this club. It would have

status at this club. It would have been unthinkable for the leading

been unthinkable for the leading been unthinkable for the leading

been unthinkable for the leading player of his generation to be left

player of his generation to be left player of his generation to be left

player of his generation to be left out of the starting line-up for the

out of the starting line-up for the out of the starting line-up for the

out of the starting line-up for the match as big as here on Tuesday

match as big as here on Tuesday match as big as here on Tuesday

match as big as here on Tuesday evening. I spoke to a source close

evening. I spoke to a source close evening. I spoke to a source close

evening. I spoke to a source close to Fergus, who said the -- Ferguson

to Fergus, who said the -- Ferguson to Fergus, who said the -- Ferguson

was ready to consider selling him. was ready to consider selling him.

was ready to consider selling him. He was worried about his fitness.

He was worried about his fitness. He was worried about his fitness.

Ferguson as prove no-one the past Ferguson as prove no-one the past

Ferguson as prove no-one the past that no player is bigger than

that no player is bigger than Manchester United. Two-and-a-half

Manchester United. Two-and-a-half Manchester United. Two-and-a-half

years ago Rooney voiced his fear years ago Rooney voiced his fear

years ago Rooney voiced his fear that United were no longer big

that United were no longer big that United were no longer big

that United were no longer big that United were no longer big

enough for him. It may be in a few enough for him. It may be in a few

enough for him. It may be in a few months we discover that Rooney is

months we discover that Rooney is months we discover that Rooney is

not big enough for Manchester not big enough for Manchester

United. Cricket and England's United. Cricket and England's

United. Cricket and England's woeful start against New Zealand

woeful start against New Zealand woeful start against New Zealand

continued into the second day at Dunedin.

Dunedin. Dunedin.

With English batdsmen managing 167, With English batdsmen managing 167,

With English batdsmen managing 167, New Zealand made 131 without losing

New Zealand made 131 without losing New Zealand made 131 without losing

a wicket. England, despite being a wicket. England, despite being

a wicket. England, despite being ranked second in the world, have

ranked second in the world, have ranked second in the world, have

ranked second in the world, have not won the first Test of any away

not won the first Test of any away not won the first Test of any away

series for nearly 10 years. series for nearly 10 years.

series for nearly 10 years. Lord Coe was at Buckingham Palace

Lord Coe was at Buckingham Palace Lord Coe was at Buckingham Palace

today, where he was awarded the today, where he was awarded the

today, where he was awarded the Order of the Companions of Honour.

Order of the Companions of Honour. Order of the Companions of Honour.

Order of the Companions of Honour. It is in recognition for his work

It is in recognition for his work It is in recognition for his work

of the London Olympics. He was of the London Olympics. He was

of the London Olympics. He was of the London Olympics. He was

joined by some of the stars of the joined by some of the stars of the

joined by some of the stars of the Games, among them Ben Ainslie, who

Games, among them Ben Ainslie, who Games, among them Ben Ainslie, who

was knighted and David Weir, who was knighted and David Weir, who

was made a CBE. was made a CBE.

was made a CBE. At Buckingham Palace Lord Sebastian

At Buckingham Palace Lord Sebastian At Buckingham Palace Lord Sebastian

Coe joined the Order of the Coe joined the Order of the

Coe joined the Order of the Companions of Honour. So elite it

Companions of Honour. So elite it Companions of Honour. So elite it

Companions of Honour. So elite it is restricted to a mere 65 ordinary

is restricted to a mere 65 ordinary is restricted to a mere 65 ordinary

is restricted to a mere 65 ordinary members. Well, what do you give to

members. Well, what do you give to members. Well, what do you give to

members. Well, what do you give to the man who has won so much. He

the man who has won so much. He the man who has won so much. He

took gold in 1980. Retained the took gold in 1980. Retained the

took gold in 1980. Retained the title in 1984. As ambassador and

title in 1984. As ambassador and title in 1984. As ambassador and

architect of London 2012, he found architect of London 2012, he found

architect of London 2012, he found the mix of sport and politics.

the mix of sport and politics. the mix of sport and politics.

Britain, we did it right. Thank Britain, we did it right. Thank

Britain, we did it right. Thank you! Today, he collected his award,

you! Today, he collected his award, you! Today, he collected his award,

alongside several of last summer's alongside several of last summer's

alongside several of last summer's competitors. I am very flattered

competitors. I am very flattered and honoured. In fairness,

and honoured. In fairness, and honoured. In fairness,

delighted to be sharing it actually delighted to be sharing it actually

delighted to be sharing it actually delighted to be sharing it actually

with so many people. And sharing it with so many people. And sharing it

with so many people. And sharing it with so many people. And sharing it

with so many people that helped us with so many people that helped us

with so many people that helped us across the line in the London

across the line in the London across the line in the London

journey. Coe was in good company, journey. Coe was in good company,

journey. Coe was in good company, Ben Ainslie, the greatest ever

Ben Ainslie, the greatest ever Olympic sailor was knighted.

Olympic sailor was knighted. Olympic sailor was knighted.

Catherine Granger collected her CBE. Catherine Granger collected her CBE.

Catherine Granger collected her CBE. All gold medallists. The summer

All gold medallists. The summer All gold medallists. The summer

produced so many stars. Today's produced so many stars. Today's

ceremony at Buckingham Palace ceremony at Buckingham Palace

ceremony at Buckingham Palace ceremony at Buckingham Palace

reminds us of the scope and success reminds us of the scope and success

reminds us of the scope and success reminds us of the scope and success

not just of the London Olympics but not just of the London Olympics but

not just of the London Olympics but of course the Paralympics as well.

of course the Paralympics as well. of course the Paralympics as well.

David Weir won four gold medals. David Weir won four gold medals.

David Weir won four gold medals. Today, he collected his CBE.

Today, he collected his CBE. Today, he collected his CBE.

Overwhelmed by the publicity and Overwhelmed by the publicity and

Overwhelmed by the publicity and everything after the Games. I am

everything after the Games. I am everything after the Games. I am

honoured to receive this today. It honoured to receive this today. It

honoured to receive this today. It honoured to receive this today. It

is a massive, yeah, it has put a is a massive, yeah, it has put a

is a massive, yeah, it has put a is a massive, yeah, it has put a

smile on my face for a long time. smile on my face for a long time.

smile on my face for a long time. smile on my face for a long time.

The honours list is a broad palate. The honours list is a broad palate.

The honours list is a broad palate. The honours list is a broad palate.

What did a modern artist make of the fact.

the fact. the fact.

This is definitely going to spread This is definitely going to spread

This is definitely going to spread around the world. Our enthusiasm

around the world. Our enthusiasm around the world. Our enthusiasm

around the world. Our enthusiasm and our ideas for equality as well,

and our ideas for equality as well, and our ideas for equality as well,

with the Paralympics and Olympics, with the Paralympics and Olympics,

with the Paralympics and Olympics, with the Paralympics and Olympics,

it can only get better. I am proud it can only get better. I am proud

it can only get better. I am proud it can only get better. I am proud

to be here today and Sir Ben to be here today and Sir Ben

to be here today and Sir Ben to be here today and Sir Ben

Ainslie - it is amazing! I am Ainslie - it is amazing! I am

chuffed, actually! Sir Sebastian chuffed, actually! Sir Sebastian

chuffed, actually! Sir Sebastian Coe believes Britain has changed

Coe believes Britain has changed Coe believes Britain has changed

Coe believes Britain has changed after the Games. It may take years

after the Games. It may take years after the Games. It may take years

to define the Olympic legacy. Right to define the Olympic legacy. Right

to define the Olympic legacy. Right to define the Olympic legacy. Right

now, for Coe, there are not many now, for Coe, there are not many

honours left to bestow. honours left to bestow.

Winter bites back. Between now and Winter bites back. Between now and

Winter bites back. Between now and Winter bites back. Between now and

the weekend, there is some rain to the weekend, there is some rain to

the weekend, there is some rain to the weekend, there is some rain to

come. At the moment, the blanket of come. At the moment, the blanket of

come. At the moment, the blanket of come. At the moment, the blanket of

cloud across us is feeling thin. We cloud across us is feeling thin. We

cloud across us is feeling thin. We cloud across us is feeling thin. We

will avoid a frost. This rain will will avoid a frost. This rain will

lift through Northern Ireland, lift through Northern Ireland,

lift through Northern Ireland, northern England, which had a

northern England, which had a northern England, which had a

mainly dry day. Heavier rain into mainly dry day. Heavier rain into

mainly dry day. Heavier rain into the south-west. Wherever you are it

the south-west. Wherever you are it the south-west. Wherever you are it

is misty and murky. There is is misty and murky. There is

is misty and murky. There is extensive hill fog to contend with.

extensive hill fog to contend with. extensive hill fog to contend with.

Tomorrow, it is above freezing. Tomorrow, it is above freezing.

Tomorrow, it is above freezing. Tomorrow, it is above freezing.

That is a cold wind over Scotland, That is a cold wind over Scotland,

That is a cold wind over Scotland, with rain down the eastern side

with rain down the eastern side with rain down the eastern side

into north-east England. Yes, you into north-east England. Yes, you

into north-east England. Yes, you into north-east England. Yes, you

are right, that is snow into the are right, that is snow into the

are right, that is snow into the Grampians. Heavier rain from Dorset

Grampians. Heavier rain from Dorset to south-east England turning

to south-east England turning to south-east England turning

wetter in the afternoon. You will wetter in the afternoon. You will

wetter in the afternoon. You will be teased with glimmers of sunshine

be teased with glimmers of sunshine be teased with glimmers of sunshine

in western Scotland. Bright spells in western Scotland. Bright spells

in western Scotland. Bright spells in north-west England. This strip

in north-west England. This strip in north-west England. This strip

in north-west England. This strip of rain will feed across Wales, get

of rain will feed across Wales, get of rain will feed across Wales, get

some brightness in Devon, you could some brightness in Devon, you could

some brightness in Devon, you could get to 14 Celsius. Wetter from

get to 14 Celsius. Wetter from Dorset, across to south-east

Dorset, across to south-east Dorset, across to south-east

England in the afternoon. Once in, England in the afternoon. Once in,

England in the afternoon. Once in, the rain will stay through Friday

the rain will stay through Friday the rain will stay through Friday

the rain will stay through Friday night. Some of us could end up by

night. Some of us could end up by night. Some of us could end up by

Saturday morning with 25mms of rain, Saturday morning with 25mms of rain,

Saturday morning with 25mms of rain, Saturday morning with 25mms of rain,

so a soaking Friday night to come. so a soaking Friday night to come.

so a soaking Friday night to come. That rain hanging around on

That rain hanging around on That rain hanging around on

Saturday across the Midlands, East Anglia.

Anglia. Anglia.

Snow to eastern Scotland to start Snow to eastern Scotland to start

Snow to eastern Scotland to start Saturday. Still that cold easterly

Saturday. Still that cold easterly Saturday. Still that cold easterly

Saturday. Still that cold easterly wind over the north. On Sunday, we

wind over the north. On Sunday, we wind over the north. On Sunday, we

all turn colder. Wet weather, sleet all turn colder. Wet weather, sleet

all turn colder. Wet weather, sleet all turn colder. Wet weather, sleet

and snow on its back edge, although and snow on its back edge, although

and snow on its back edge, although not expected to be disruptive. That

not expected to be disruptive. That not expected to be disruptive. That

not expected to be disruptive. That leads to a much colder week next

leads to a much colder week next leads to a much colder week next

week. Drier than now. But anything week. Drier than now. But anything

week. Drier than now. But anything week. Drier than now. But anything

falling from the sky could be in falling from the sky could be in

falling from the sky could be in falling from the sky could be in

the form of snow. Winter will not the form of snow. Winter will not