Biden to give primetime address on the ‘battle for the soul of the nation’

The speech, outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, will highlight how America's standing - and democracy - are at stake

Joe Biden will deliver a primetime address on Thursday about the continued battle for the soul of the nation", the White House has said.

Calling the speech a major address, the White House said Biden would discuss how America's standing in the world and its own democracy are at stake.