The Latest Breaking News from Ken Livingstone

City Hall editor Ross Lydall looks at what the key factors are that could result in a relatively low-key campaign ending in a nail-biting finish

There was only one story in town – or, more specifically, Twitter/X – on Thursday morning: Sadiq Khan’s £6.3m renaming (and rebranding) of the London Overground.

The term applies to ring doughnuts - there is no jammy middle for politicians here!

A 'ruthless' political lobbyist, a 'huge character' and the love of Kate Garraway's life. Emma Loffhagen looks back on the life of Derek Draper

Other lives: Press officer and journalist who wrote a novel about his youthful days in Belfast

Not many politicians got the better of Sir Tony Blair but Ken Livingstone has a claim. I remember one late summer’s day in 2005, travelling around Trafalgar Square in a car with Sir Tony, my then-boss and also the prime minister. Around us, people were clearing up after a festival…

In today’s newsletter: Black professors make up less than 1% of science academics – will a new Royal Society scheme address the imbalance?

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’, his relatives said in a statement

PA looks at the key moments in the former London mayor’s life.

On average, people with Alzheimer’s live for around eight to 10 years after first developing symptoms.