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Neil Kinnock understood that Labour was about to lose – and lose big. But two days before the 1983 general election, the then shadow education secretary (with sights on higher office) delivered, politics aside, one of the finest pieces of oratory by any British politician since the war. Speaking from…

The North East Ambulance Service - which has declared a critical incident - urges the public to only dial 999 if life is under threat during strike

It is expected that only category 1 cases will be responded to during the strike in England and Wales

Some ‘essential’ services will run during Wednesday’s strike in England and Wales, MPs are told

A Government minister also urged people to stay safe and to avoid any ‘risky activity’.

Only the most life-threatening and urgent calls will be prioritised

"Yes, I might suffer because of your industrial action, but I blame the Government, not you"

Head of London Ambulance Service warns handover delays are having devastating impact on morale

Health Secretary Steve Barclay is meeting unions on Tuesday afternoon.