Verona Murphy highlighted increasing number of threats to elected representatives, but said all in Irish society are affected.

John Stapleton’s former Daybreak colleague Kate Garraway has led the tributes to her “dear friend and journalistic hero”. The veteran broadcaster, who presented on programmes including the BBC’s ...

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has broken her silence on being paired with The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner for 2025 series ...

European human rights laws must be “fit for the times that we live in today”, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said amid frustration about difficulties deporting migrants. The Government is working ...

John Swinney has been using Scotland’s “soft power” in an impressive way to press the case for a trade deal on Scotch whisky, an SNP MP has said. Stephen Gethins described Donald Trump as a “very ...

A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and driving while under the influence of drink or drugs, ...

Good Morning Britain stars including Susanna Reid are among those leading tributes to broadcasting legend John Stapleton, who has died at the age ...

David Lammy accused the Opposition of ‘muckraking’ over its calls for an investigation into the Prime Minister’s chief of staff ...

Peace activists in Israel have hailed the planned recognition of a Palestinian state, calling for an end to the war and the release of hostages.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he wants to see co-operation at the next Assembly election to maximise the number of unionists elected.

David Lammy had been suggested as a potential replacement for Lord Mandelson, who was sacked over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Veteran broadcaster John Stapleton was a stalwart at the BBC and ITV where he presented current affairs and topical discussion shows across a lengthy career. Born in Oldham, Lancashire, in 1946, ...