The Latest Breaking News from Durham

Labour leaders announce high-stakes gamble after police launch investigation

The Labour leader has taken a high-risk strategy to offer to resign if he is fined for breaking lockdown rules in order to make a distinction between himself and Boris Johnson

'The considerable difference for men and women at some of the UK’s major test centres is fascinating'

Conservative ministers have lined up to accuse the Labour leader of hypocrisy

Labour leader Keir Starmer could choose to pile pressure on Boris Johnson by committing to stand down should Durham Police issue him with a fixed penalty notice

Labour's Shadow Health Secretary said he would not even contemplate that the Labour leader would be fined over the claims that he broke lockdown rules in Durham last year.

‘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