David Lammy’s reforms of the courts system have been supported by MPs at their first Commons hurdle, despite accusations from his own backbench that he is using victims as a “cudgel” to push them ...

Former footballer Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with an assault near a golf club. The 43-year-old, from Widnes, Cheshire, is accused of assault occasioning ...

A former Labour MP has told how he recited Shakespeare from his hospital bed as he battled to get his speech back after suffering a stroke at the age of 47. Jonathan Ashworth told the Press ...

Wirral Joint Services club will become a facility providing alternative education provision if plans are approved ...

A Labour MP has accused David Lammy of using victims as a “cudgel” to drive through reforms to the courts system, as she spoke of her own experience of being raped. Charlotte Nichols, who has not ...

The annual Al Quds Day march in London had drawn criticism over apparent support for the Iranian regime after its organisers expressed support for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The responsibility for the design, build and running of it will be within Government, according to Darren Jones.

James Murray said words to the effect of ‘if they can bleed, they can breed’, a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) tribunal ruling said.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has hinted that the government may increase the amount workers can claim back for mileage from HMRC. The current tax-free mileage rate of 45p per mile hasn’t changed in 15 ...

A prison officer has been jailed for having an ‘intimate relationship’ with a HMP Risley inmate after sending him explicit images and ...

Justice Secretary David Lammy has pleaded with MPs to support his plans to curb access to jury trials as Labour rebels indicated they could not support the reforms. Mr Lammy told MPs the choice was ...

Money expert Martin Lewis says there’s a simple trick that can help households avoid the latest stamp price rise - but they'll have to be quick. The founder of MoneySavingExpert says on his website ...