Politics

Stalemate over Orange Order parade as Northern Ireland secretary seeks solution

The Northern Ireland secretary is looking for a solution "through the mist" to the dispute between loyalist marchers and republican protesters over an Orange Order parade.
This Charming Man: Can Andy Burnham restore Labour's fortunes?

Labour return to Liverpool this week for their first annual conference under Andy Burnham's leadership.
Avanti to be nationalised 'to build railway that actually works for people'

Avanti West Coast will be nationalised as of March next year, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced.
New scheme to get first-time buyers on housing ladder announced by Andy Burnham

A new scheme will support first-time home buyers who can't rely on the "bank of mum and dad", Andy Burnham has announced.
Labour members call on government to cancel Palantir's NHS contract

Delegates at the Labour party conference in Liverpool are trying to pressure the government into cancelling its £330m NHS contract with the US tech giant Palantir.