Obama to North Carolina voters: ‘Fate of the republic rests on your shoulders

Obama to North Carolina voters: ‘Fate of the republic rests on your shoulders

Campaigning for his former secretary of state and Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton, US President Barack Obama told a crowd of over 16,000 people in North Carolina that the fate of the country rested on their shoulders. North Carolina is an important battleground, where the president wooed young voters as well as the states African-American population. Nov 3, 2016
Labour MP Andy Burnham warns of old style establishment stitch-up over Orgreave

Labour MP Andy Burnham warns of old style establishment stitch-up over Orgreave

The MP for Leigh, and former Shadow Home Secretary, has called on the government to investigate the so-called Battle of Orgreave. More than 70 officers and 50 strikers were injured after clashes in July 1984, during the height of the UK miners strikes. Home Secretary Amber Rudd has rejected calls for an inquiry into the actions of South Yorkshire police, who have been accused of numerous misconduct allegations. Nov 1, 2016