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General election: parties announce policies for veterans on Remembrance Sunday – live news General election: parties announce policies for veterans on Remembrance Sunday – live news
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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn joined tributes at the Cenotaph as Labour, Tories and Lib Dems announced proposals for war veteransBoris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn joined tributes at the Cenotaph as Labour, Tories and Lib Dems announced proposals for war veterans
My colleague, Heather Stewart, has written a story about Labour’s response to the Tory accusation, carried on the front page of many Sunday papers, that its policies would cost £1.2tn.
Labour’s election coordinator, Andrew Gwynne, told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show:
Here are details of the package of measures Labour is pledging for veterans as the country marks Remembrance Sunday.
With the climate emergency moving up the political agenda – although not high enough for many – does the Green party face a battle to persuade people it is the only party tackling the crisis? Both Caroline Lucas, the party’s sole MP, and its co-leader, Jonathan Bartley, have insisted that when it comes to the most meaningful response, the Greens still lead the way.
Bartley said he believes his party will secure the biggest Green vote ever in the upcoming general election.
Speaking to BBC 5 Live’s Pienaar’s Politics (quotes from PA Media), Bartley said:
Discussing the other major parties’ climate policies, he added:
Earlier, Lucas said people should vote Green because the party is leading the way and others are following. It will hold the other parties’ “feet to the fire” on the issue, she told Andrew Marr.
Parties have announced policies to assist armed forces veterans as the country marks Remembrance Sunday. The Lib Dems are proposing to scrap settlement fees for veterans who were born outside the UK, the Tories are making veterans eligible for a railcard, giving them one-third off fares, while Labour is pledging that PTSD suffered by veterans will be treated as seriously as physical illness.Parties have announced policies to assist armed forces veterans as the country marks Remembrance Sunday. The Lib Dems are proposing to scrap settlement fees for veterans who were born outside the UK, the Tories are making veterans eligible for a railcard, giving them one-third off fares, while Labour is pledging that PTSD suffered by veterans will be treated as seriously as physical illness.
The chancellor, Sajid Javid, has accused Labour of “reckless” plans to spend £1.2tn in the next parliament, although the Tories’ analysis was debunked by the opposition and commentators. The figure includes motions passed at the Labour conference, unlikely to be included in the party’s election manifesto, which has yet to be published. Labour’s co-national campaign coordinator Andrew Gwynne called the figures “fiction”, promising the party’s manifesto would be fully costed. Javid refused to reveal costings for the Tory manifesto.The chancellor, Sajid Javid, has accused Labour of “reckless” plans to spend £1.2tn in the next parliament, although the Tories’ analysis was debunked by the opposition and commentators. The figure includes motions passed at the Labour conference, unlikely to be included in the party’s election manifesto, which has yet to be published. Labour’s co-national campaign coordinator Andrew Gwynne called the figures “fiction”, promising the party’s manifesto would be fully costed. Javid refused to reveal costings for the Tory manifesto.
The former cabinet minister, Brian Mawhinney, has died aged 79 after a long illness. The Tory peer served as the party’s chairman from 1995 to 1997. He was also minister of state for the Department of Health and secretary of state for transport. He was knighted in 1997 and created a life peer in 2005.The former cabinet minister, Brian Mawhinney, has died aged 79 after a long illness. The Tory peer served as the party’s chairman from 1995 to 1997. He was also minister of state for the Department of Health and secretary of state for transport. He was knighted in 1997 and created a life peer in 2005.
The business minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, has insisted Boris Johnson was correct in arguing that businesses in Northern Ireland will not have to fill in forms to export goods to the rest of the UK after Brexit, despite this being an apparent part of the departure deal. Kwarteng said the PM was “absolutely on the money” when he told Northern Irish exporters last week they would not need to fill in extra paperwork, prompting accusations Johnson was misleading the public.The business minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, has insisted Boris Johnson was correct in arguing that businesses in Northern Ireland will not have to fill in forms to export goods to the rest of the UK after Brexit, despite this being an apparent part of the departure deal. Kwarteng said the PM was “absolutely on the money” when he told Northern Irish exporters last week they would not need to fill in extra paperwork, prompting accusations Johnson was misleading the public.
With it being Remembrance Sunday, political leaders have joined those at the Cenotaph paying tribute to tribute to those killed in past conflicts.With it being Remembrance Sunday, political leaders have joined those at the Cenotaph paying tribute to tribute to those killed in past conflicts.
The parties have also announced policies to help veterans.The parties have also announced policies to help veterans.
The Lib Dems are proposing to scrap settlement fees for armed forces veterans who were born outside the UK.The Lib Dems are proposing to scrap settlement fees for armed forces veterans who were born outside the UK.
The Tories have said veterans will be eligible for a railcard giving them a third off the cost of train travel.The Tories have said veterans will be eligible for a railcard giving them a third off the cost of train travel.
Labour is pledging that PTSD suffered by veterans will be treated as seriously as physical illness.Labour is pledging that PTSD suffered by veterans will be treated as seriously as physical illness.
The former cabinet minister, Brian Mawhinney, has died aged 79 after a long illness, his family said. From PA Media:The former cabinet minister, Brian Mawhinney, has died aged 79 after a long illness, his family said. From PA Media:
The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has blamed the “machinery of government” for the delay in publishing a report by the intelligence and security committee examining Russian influence in British politics. From PA Media:The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has blamed the “machinery of government” for the delay in publishing a report by the intelligence and security committee examining Russian influence in British politics. From PA Media:
Earlier, the chancellor, Sajid Javid, said the report’s publication had been “timed out because of the election”.Earlier, the chancellor, Sajid Javid, said the report’s publication had been “timed out because of the election”.
Amid much debate about spending, the Mirror’s political editor says a TV debate between Sajid Javid and John McDonnell could be on the cards, although claims the chancellor may not be as keen as he’s making out …Amid much debate about spending, the Mirror’s political editor says a TV debate between Sajid Javid and John McDonnell could be on the cards, although claims the chancellor may not be as keen as he’s making out …
Here is an analysis by BBC Reality Check on Sajid Javid’s claims about Labour spending:Here is an analysis by BBC Reality Check on Sajid Javid’s claims about Labour spending:
The chancellor, Sajid Javid, was reluctant to be drawn on the Conservatives’ spending plans this morning but had plenty to say about Labour’s.The chancellor, Sajid Javid, was reluctant to be drawn on the Conservatives’ spending plans this morning but had plenty to say about Labour’s.
My colleague, Peter Walker, has written up Kwasi Kwarteng’s interview on Sophy Ridge on Sunday, and the business minister’s insistence Boris Johnson was correct in saying Northern Ireland businesses will not have to fill in forms to export goods to the rest of the UK after Brexit.My colleague, Peter Walker, has written up Kwasi Kwarteng’s interview on Sophy Ridge on Sunday, and the business minister’s insistence Boris Johnson was correct in saying Northern Ireland businesses will not have to fill in forms to export goods to the rest of the UK after Brexit.
If you refresh the page, I have added some videos from Andrew Marr’s interviews with Andrew Gwynne, Caroline Lucas and Sajid Javid.If you refresh the page, I have added some videos from Andrew Marr’s interviews with Andrew Gwynne, Caroline Lucas and Sajid Javid.
You are borrowing more and spending more, Marr tells Javid. He quotes a past comment in which the chancellor stressed the importance of living within his means.You are borrowing more and spending more, Marr tells Javid. He quotes a past comment in which the chancellor stressed the importance of living within his means.
The chancellor once again criticises Labour’s “reckless” spending plans.The chancellor once again criticises Labour’s “reckless” spending plans.
Will there be an inquiry into Islamophobia in the Tory party?Will there be an inquiry into Islamophobia in the Tory party?
There will be an inquiry in Islamophobia and it will start this year, says Javid boldly. But asked to clarify, he says it will be a general inquiry into prejudice.There will be an inquiry in Islamophobia and it will start this year, says Javid boldly. But asked to clarify, he says it will be a general inquiry into prejudice.
Why is the ISC report into Russian interference not being published?Why is the ISC report into Russian interference not being published?
“I think it’s been timed out because of the election,” the chancellor answers.“I think it’s been timed out because of the election,” the chancellor answers.
Are you sure no Russian money is pulling the strings in this election?Are you sure no Russian money is pulling the strings in this election?
I am confident with respect to my own party, says Javid.I am confident with respect to my own party, says Javid.
And that concludes the interview.And that concludes the interview.
Marr asks Javid how the Tories are going to fund all their spending plans. The IFS says we’re going to be spending more than we’re bringing in by £50bn under the Conservatives over the next few years.Marr asks Javid how the Tories are going to fund all their spending plans. The IFS says we’re going to be spending more than we’re bringing in by £50bn under the Conservatives over the next few years.
Javid says what comes in in taxes will match the day-to-day spending. We may borrow £20bn to fund capital investments “but we can afford to do that”.Javid says what comes in in taxes will match the day-to-day spending. We may borrow £20bn to fund capital investments “but we can afford to do that”.
Marr suggests to the chancellor that higher taxes will be necessary.Marr suggests to the chancellor that higher taxes will be necessary.
Javid disagrees. He claims the Tories will increase capital expenditure in a “controlled manner” unlike Labour – at which Marr admonishes him for once again trying to get the conversation on to Labour’s plans.Javid disagrees. He claims the Tories will increase capital expenditure in a “controlled manner” unlike Labour – at which Marr admonishes him for once again trying to get the conversation on to Labour’s plans.
Marr asks about the failure of the government to publish the impact of its Brexit deal. We’re talking about something like £72bn in extra borrowing, suggests Marr.Marr asks about the failure of the government to publish the impact of its Brexit deal. We’re talking about something like £72bn in extra borrowing, suggests Marr.
That’s not the figure, says Javid. The Bank of England said there would be growth every year, the chancellor says. “These numbers that you set out I don’t recognise.”That’s not the figure, says Javid. The Bank of England said there would be growth every year, the chancellor says. “These numbers that you set out I don’t recognise.”
Marr challenges Javid for saying he doesn’t recognise the numbers, while not producing his own.Marr challenges Javid for saying he doesn’t recognise the numbers, while not producing his own.
Javid utters a soundbite about getting Brexit done.Javid utters a soundbite about getting Brexit done.
Marr asks about Moody’s downgrading the UK’s credit outlook.Marr asks about Moody’s downgrading the UK’s credit outlook.
Javid says the downgrade is because of the paralysis in parliament and the only way to end that is to return a Conservative majority in parliament.Javid says the downgrade is because of the paralysis in parliament and the only way to end that is to return a Conservative majority in parliament.
The chancellor, Sajid Javid, is on Marr now. Marr suggests the £1.2tn the Tories claim Labour will spend during the next parliament is “bogus”.The chancellor, Sajid Javid, is on Marr now. Marr suggests the £1.2tn the Tories claim Labour will spend during the next parliament is “bogus”.
“Not at all,” says Javid.“Not at all,” says Javid.
Marr says you’ve taken all Labour conference motions and assumed they will implement them straight away.Marr says you’ve taken all Labour conference motions and assumed they will implement them straight away.
Javid says every single costing has come from Labour’s own figures, independent sources … or we have worked them out ourselves.Javid says every single costing has come from Labour’s own figures, independent sources … or we have worked them out ourselves.
You’ve been very unfair, says Marr.You’ve been very unfair, says Marr.
This is the true cost of Corbyn’s Labour, says Javid. He continues to stand by the analysis.This is the true cost of Corbyn’s Labour, says Javid. He continues to stand by the analysis.
Marr asks if the Tories will raise the threshold for National Insurance contributions.Marr asks if the Tories will raise the threshold for National Insurance contributions.
Javid says he’s not going to set out manifesto commitments.Javid says he’s not going to set out manifesto commitments.
Marr counters that this is something Boris Johnson has promised.Marr counters that this is something Boris Johnson has promised.
Javid says he believes in low tax.Javid says he believes in low tax.
Marr says you seem more familiar with Labour’s manifesto than your own. What about inheritance tax?Marr says you seem more familiar with Labour’s manifesto than your own. What about inheritance tax?
Javid again declines to comment on the Tory manifesto, taking the discussion back to the Labour manifesto.Javid again declines to comment on the Tory manifesto, taking the discussion back to the Labour manifesto.
The Green MP, Caroline Lucas, is on Marr now. She’s asked whether the Remain Alliance electoral pact, in 60 seats, can make a difference.The Green MP, Caroline Lucas, is on Marr now. She’s asked whether the Remain Alliance electoral pact, in 60 seats, can make a difference.
She says that it can given that it we are probably heading for a hung parliament. They wanted Labour to be included she says but it was not possible.She says that it can given that it we are probably heading for a hung parliament. They wanted Labour to be included she says but it was not possible.
Marr asks about the £100bn a year the Greens have committed to “greening the economy” and the economic impact.Marr asks about the £100bn a year the Greens have committed to “greening the economy” and the economic impact.
Lucas says that would make the UK a net-zero economy by 2030. The government target of 2050 is not good enough. She says it will pay for itself as it will generate jobs and cut health costs.Lucas says that would make the UK a net-zero economy by 2030. The government target of 2050 is not good enough. She says it will pay for itself as it will generate jobs and cut health costs.
Marr asks Lucas when she last flew.Marr asks Lucas when she last flew.
She says she flies as her son lives in the United States. She says “systems change” is important, we shouldn’t focus on individual’s actions and ‘sitting in judgement on each other”.She says she flies as her son lives in the United States. She says “systems change” is important, we shouldn’t focus on individual’s actions and ‘sitting in judgement on each other”.
Does there need to be an end to factory farming?Does there need to be an end to factory farming?
Yes, says Lucas, stressing there needs to be a shift away from industrialised agriculture towards more eco-friendly practices.Yes, says Lucas, stressing there needs to be a shift away from industrialised agriculture towards more eco-friendly practices.
Marr suggests it is a problem for Greens that other parties, particularly Labour, are moving in the same direction on the climate emergency.Marr suggests it is a problem for Greens that other parties, particularly Labour, are moving in the same direction on the climate emergency.
Lucas says that voters should realise why they are moving in that direction - because of the Greens who will continue to hold their feet to the fire. She also says that last week there was someone on the show claiming that regional airport expansion is consistent with curbing the climate crisis.Lucas says that voters should realise why they are moving in that direction - because of the Greens who will continue to hold their feet to the fire. She also says that last week there was someone on the show claiming that regional airport expansion is consistent with curbing the climate crisis.
Moving swiftly onto BBC One, where Andrew Marr is interviewing the shadow communities secretary, Andrew Gwynne. He is asked about how Labour would get its Brexit deal through the party and the Commons.Moving swiftly onto BBC One, where Andrew Marr is interviewing the shadow communities secretary, Andrew Gwynne. He is asked about how Labour would get its Brexit deal through the party and the Commons.
Gwynne says there has to be compromise, which there hasn’t been so far. He says the way to do it is to let the people decide (through a second referendum).Gwynne says there has to be compromise, which there hasn’t been so far. He says the way to do it is to let the people decide (through a second referendum).
Marr asks whether comments by Jeremy Corbyn last week amounted to preserving free movement.Marr asks whether comments by Jeremy Corbyn last week amounted to preserving free movement.
Gwynne says there will be “bespoke arrangements” and refers to “reciprocal agreements” with the EU that will allow both British and EU citizens to continue to enjoy benefits such as participation in the Erasmus scheme.Gwynne says there will be “bespoke arrangements” and refers to “reciprocal agreements” with the EU that will allow both British and EU citizens to continue to enjoy benefits such as participation in the Erasmus scheme.
Marr asks whether the Labour manifesto will say that freedom of movement will end after Brexit, as it said in 2017.Marr asks whether the Labour manifesto will say that freedom of movement will end after Brexit, as it said in 2017.
Gwynne tells Marr to ask him next week when the manifesto is published.Gwynne tells Marr to ask him next week when the manifesto is published.
The Lib Dems’ Home Affairs spokeswoman, Christine Jardine, is being quizzed by Sophy Ridge now.The Lib Dems’ Home Affairs spokeswoman, Christine Jardine, is being quizzed by Sophy Ridge now.
Jardine is asked about the Remain Alliance electoral pact in 60 seats. Is that a kick in the teeth for voters? You’re saying Brexit trumps everything?Jardine is asked about the Remain Alliance electoral pact in 60 seats. Is that a kick in the teeth for voters? You’re saying Brexit trumps everything?
Jardine says Brexit does trump everything. “It’s sucking the lifeblood out of everything in this country”. Only then can other issues be tackled, she says.Jardine says Brexit does trump everything. “It’s sucking the lifeblood out of everything in this country”. Only then can other issues be tackled, she says.
Jardine is asked about whether the Lib Dems are just trying to hang on to existing seats in Scotland.Jardine is asked about whether the Lib Dems are just trying to hang on to existing seats in Scotland.
She answers in the negative and says the important distinction between the Lib Dems and the SNP (both remain parties) is that the Lib Dems are against the uncertainty that another independence referendum would bring.She answers in the negative and says the important distinction between the Lib Dems and the SNP (both remain parties) is that the Lib Dems are against the uncertainty that another independence referendum would bring.