The Latest Breaking News from Durham

‘Ludicrous’ to suggest Labour leader is trying to avoid scrutiny over issue, says Wes Streeting

I struggle to see how Durham police could decide that, in fact, they have a better understanding of the political necessity of the Leader of the Opposition’s schedule right before the local election, says Adam Wagner

Adam Wagner, a barrister specialising in lockdown rules, says document shows purpose of meal was political, not social

Evening opening at Durham landmark includes opportunity to climb the cathedral tower to view the lights over the city

Keir Starmer having a beer and takeaway has potentially become a resigning matter after reopening of investigation

Jo Farrell, who was criticised for not questioning Dominic Cummings over lockdown trips, is now investigating Keir Starmer

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab accused Sir Keir of ‘complete hypocrisy’ over the Durham beer-and-curry event being investigated by police.

Labour's Lisa Nandy said it was 'absurd' to compare Keir Starmer having a takeaway with campaigners ahead of a by-election to the 12 gatherings in Downing Street being probed by police

There was good and bad news for the Labour party in the region this week as parts of the region went to the polls

A leaked memo suggested the beer and curry Sir Keir Starmer had with colleagues during coronavirus restrictions was planned in advance.

Keir Starmer is now being investigated by Durham Police over the so-called Beergate event while campaigning last year while Covid rules were still in place