There was some criticism of the small number of candidates, leading to focus on the strict nomination criteria.

An asylum seeker who was accidentally released from jail early after being convicted of sexual offences took the train to Stratford. Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, who had been ...

An asylum seeker accidentally released from prison was last seen in the London area, police said, as officers urged anyone who spots him to call 999 immediately. Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie ...

Catherine Connolly is “absolutely delighted” with tallies indicating she is the clear frontrunner to become Ireland’s next president. The electorate had the choice between Ms Connolly, former cabinet ...

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched nine missiles and 62 drones, and air defences intercepted four missiles and 50 ...

Haringey Severe and Complex Needs Reference Group chair Mary Langan on what the Haringey Council unread email scandal meant for adult social ...

Labour’s new deputy leader Lucy Powell has urged Sir Keir Starmer to be bolder and give a “stronger sense of our purpose”. Ms ...

An asylum seeker accidentally released from prison was last seen in the “London area” as police urge anyone who spots him to call ...

A man formerly from West London has been jailed after travelling to Syria to fight for a terrorist group. Isa Giga, 32, formerly living in Hounslow in West London, was arrested at Heathrow Airport ...

The manhunt for Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was launched after he was accidentally released from HMP Chelmsford.