if the potential memorial. if the community wishes. a man who murdered his partner's toddler after staying up late playing video games has been jailed for life today, with a minimum term of 25 years. christopher stockton inflicted fatal head injuries on 22 month old charlie roberts at their home last july. the boy's mother, paula roberts, admitted neglecting him by failing to seek treatment for his injuries that stockton caused and was jailed for four years. the judge in the case said stockton's actions were excruciatingly painful for the young boy, and that only he would know why he had inflicted the fatal blow. detectives called it a heartbreaking case and are urging people to report any concerns about child welfare. in other news, sir keir starmer has been chairing a so—called secret meeting today to tackle investment reform and growth amid plummeting poll ratings and grim economic forecasts. it comes after the bank of england slashed its

growth forecast, cut interest rates to 4.5% and warned of further drops in living standards. donald trump's tariff threats and global trade turmoil are also being blamed for the uncertainty. meanwhile, a new poll is predicting a three way tie at the next general election, with labour cabinet ministers set to lose their seats and nigel farage holding the balance of power. the survey of almost 6000 people found reform uk would have 175 seats, up from only five. labour, meanwhile, would drop from 412 to 174, and the tories would gain around 50 wes streeting. yvette cooper and angela rayner would be among those to lose their seats, with the conservatives and reform building a coalition, that's the most likely outcome. if an election was held tomorrow. turning now to the middle east, and hamas has named the next hostages to be freed in gaza this weekend, including three men. they are eli sharabi, ohad ben—ami and or levi. 18 hostages

have so far been released, with israel freeing 383 palestinian prisoners in return. by the end of this ceasefire stage, 33 hostages and 1900 prisoners are expected to be released, though israel says eight of its hostages are dead. meanwhile, hamas has accused israel of blocking critical humanitarian aid. that claim, though, is disputed by the united nations. back here at home, the liverpool manchester railway line continues to be shut tonight after a car crashed onto the tracks at salford. train services across northern england and north wales are facing severe disruptions until at least 10:00 tonight. network rail says though the vehicle has been removed and damaged, overhead lines are being repaired. police have arrested a 30. a man in his 30s on suspicion of drink driving, and he is now in hospital with injuries that aren't thought to be life threatening. authorities have arrested a second woman, accused of using wigs and disguises to fraudulently sit

the uk citizenship test for 12 other people. the 42 year old was detained during a raid in kent, where officers found multiple wigs and suspected fake documents. another woman, in her 20s, was also arrested after allegedly hiding under a bed. authorities say the scam could allow people to unlawfully gain the right to remain in the uk. both suspects are now in custody and investigations continue. itv has pulled gino d'acampo shows from its schedule after accusations of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour. those shows include family fortunes and secrets of the south. they've both been replaced this weekend with no plans to air a new series filmed last october. itv says dozens of people accused the chef of aggressive and sexualised language, though he denies the claims as deeply upsetting. royal news and the king and queen will host. hollywood actor and foodie stanley tucci for a black tie dinner tonight at highgrove, celebrating italian cuisine and

sustainable food. the feast uses british ingredients blended with italian traditions. inspired by his tv series exploring italy. the royal couple will also promote so—called slow fashion and meet students showcasing sustainable garments. meanwhile, buckingham palace has also confirmed a state visit to italy and the vatican coming up in april. and that's to mark charles and camilla's 20th anniversary. and i'm sorry to have to be the one to tell you, but a cold snap is sweeping in. temperatures are set to plunge as low as minus seven degrees in scotland over the coming days. a yellow weather warning is in place across much of the uk, with snow expected in northern england and in wales. the met office says the demand for health care is likely to rise, but the return of the dreaded beast from the east is thankfully unlikely. scotland recently recorded temperatures of almost —19 c, though it's not expected to get quite that cold this time. that's the news on gb news. more for you in around an houn news. more for you in around an hour. now though, it's over to

lee. >> for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to. gbnews.com/alerts. >> welcome to lee anderson's real world. i'm lee anderson. the reform uk member of parliament for ashfield and his first time on the show tonight it's chris wall, labour housing activist. is that right, chris? yeah. that'll do. our left in the corner and she's back. the very lovely chloe dobbs. look this week again. another week, another scandal for the labour party. sir keir starmer is up to his neck in it. he reckons he's been having voice coaching lessons at the height of the covid lockdowns. just listen to this. this is the result of some of his voice coaching lessons. >> exterminatei exterminate. >> exterminatei exterminate. >> sorry, that's the wrong clip. let's go back to the excuse he made in the commons this week about the voice coaching lessons.

>> in december 2020, i was in my office working on the expected brexit deal with my team. we had to analyse the deal as it came in at speed. that's what i was doing. what were they doing? suitcases of booze into downing street, partying and fighting, vomiting up the walls, leaving the cleaners to remove red wine stains. that's the difference. i was working, they were partying. >> look, guys, we heard that. i think personally he's up to his neck in it. this was the height of lockdown when he was criticising boris johnson and people in number 10 downing street. turns out that him and rachel from accounts were having voice coaching lessons. they could have done this on zoom or by teams meeting, surely. chloe? >> absolutely. and now this was in december 2020. at this point, we've dealt with covid restrictions for a long time and everyone is used to zoom. everyone knows how to use it. but apparently for this voice coaching lesson, he couldn't do it on zoom, which just seems absolutely beyond me. this is

when london was put into tier four restrictions. i was trapped in london, unable to see my family trapped by myself for christmas. meanwhile, keir starmer was able to meet with his voice coach. this is just absolutely unbelievable. now he thinks he's got off scot free because the met police have said we won't investigate. it's over three years old but i think anyone can see clear as day from the definition of a key worker that she does not meet it and he shows he's showing himself to be the biggest hypocrite in britain at the moment. >> chris chloe says he's the biggest hypocrite in britain. >> i mean, these right wingers have a moral compass of a roulette wheel. you've got nick candy. nick candy was clinking champagne glasses and you guys hired him as a treasurer. like, come on now, let's be honest about ourselves. and you're talking about him needing a voice coach. i mean, i think reform could do with a voice coach. they might be able to explain the policy. >> yeah, yeah, that's a bit harsh. >> chloe reform needs a voice, coach.i >> chloe reform needs a voice, coach. i mean, have you listened. >> to nigel farage speaking?

he's got far more charisma than starmer will have after a million voice coaching lessons. now, you mention the fact that, oh, people in reform and this and that were probably breaking lockdown rules. the reason why this is such a big scandal is because the hypocrisy is so off the scale. this wouldn't be as big of a scandal if it weren't for the fact that keir starmer, angela rayner and whatnot were saying boris johnson must resign. keir starmer himself said you cannot be a law maker and a law breaker. he said when he was caught having a curry in durham. if i am found guilty, i will do the honourable thing and i will resign. he may. >> not be, but. >> not be, but. >> let's get back to the issue, guys. voice coaches this day and age, should politicians of their experience. chris used to be a barrister for goodness sake. why is he having voice coaching lessons? and 1508 00:08:51,0