A former mining seat has become the focal point of Britain’s political drama, with Labour’s future, Reform’s advance and Andy Burnham’s leadership prospects all on the line. ANDREW MURRAY reports

ANDREW MURRAY welcomes a fascinating account of the struggle in Puerto Rico for democracy and independence

Knife victim's family calls for calm after night of racist violence

As protests erupt over Henry Nowak’s murder, ANDREW MURRAY argues that anger is being exploited to advance a wider racist and anti-immigration agenda