COMMENT: Passionate intensity has always tended to be found at the extremes, writes John Rentoul, and new research into party ...

Two former Labour MPs will vie for a seat on the Hamilton City Council at the local body elections in October. Sue Moroney and Jamie Strange will run against a field of 26 candidates, including former ...

The Home Secretary has unveiled plans to introduce a fast-track scheme to tackle the asylum backlog, with the government aiming to turn around decisions within weeks.

Asbestos was used in building materials until it was discovered that inhalation of fibres could cause cancers.