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An illegal migrant has died in the Channel while trying to cross into Britain after a scuffle erupted on board a small boat.

More than 700 migrants arrived in the UK on Wednesday – the highest number for a single day so far this year.

Andy Burnham’s father Roy has died, with the Prime Minister cancelling his meetings today and tomorrow, Downing Street has said.

Teens have been seen hanging from car windows as they gather for the funeral of a teenager who died in the A66 crash with schools across Middlesbrough closed early.

Labour will face a crunch by-election test in Sir Keir Starmer’s former seat of Holborn & St Pancras on October 8, it has been confirmed.

Hundreds of people gathered in Middlesbrough for the funeral of an A66 “joyrider” – shutting schools and roads amid fears of disorder.

The sister of Ruth Perry, who took her own life after her school was downgraded by Ofsted, has told LBC she’s been contacted by at least a dozen teachers who have been left "feeling suicidal" after inspections from the watchdog - even after changes to assessments were made in the wake of her death.

New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment.

The former Mayor of Manchester outlined his agenda on Monday in a speech from Downing Street, with Burnham expanding his vision during his first Cabinet meeting

The UK’s ‘special relationship’ with the US is off to a good start.

Donald Trump has said people in Aberdeen will be “dancing in the streets” following reports Andy Burnham could back new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.

Andy Burnham says he will speak up for all parts of the UK in his first speech after being named Labour leader.

Andy Burnham has vowed to deliver major reforms in how Britain is governed.

The woman widely tipped to become Andy Burnham’s chief finance minister held a hard line on immigration as home secretary, but her economic approach is still a mystery.

Social media sites should be faced with restrictions during elections in a similar way to broadcasters, Labour’s deputy leader said.

Colleagues of Sir Keir Starmer are sharing their reaction to the news of the prime minister’s resignation.

Roy Hattersley, former deputy leader of the Labour party from 1983 to 1992, has died aged 93.

Cabinet Minister Bridget Phillipson said she "completely" believes she has been subjected to sexist briefings.

Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell will enter a ballot of Labour members in their bid to succeed Angela Rayner as the party’s deputy leader.