Emergency services working to establish cause of incident at detached bungalow in rural Derrylin

A source close to Mr Lansman told The Independent: 'He wants to see an an open contest so Labour can get the best candidate, rather than a back room stitch up. If that means throwing his hat in the ring, then so be it.'

The Foreign Secretary was mocked as 'reckless' by Labour politicians for comparing the two situations

Seeking equal access to EU trade agreements without obeying the rules is 'something for a fairy godmother - it's not going to happen', warned Sir Martin Donnelly

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The International Trade Secretary will say it would leave the UK trying to negotiate trade deals 'with one arm tied behind our back'

While passengers endure cancellations and delays Network Rail will be forced to pay out

It follows the dramatic resignation last week of Iain McNicol, who has held the top post since 2011

Eleanor Udall's death comes days after her husband's, with whom she was on her honeymoon

‘We have long argued that a customs union is a viable option for the final deal,’ says Labour leader

Labour now backs remaining signed up to a trading bloc, while the Tories have ruled out formal membership

Rural communities 'likely to be cut off' as Britain is gripped by Arctic weather

Shadow International Trade Secretary insists U-turn on single market would not be 'respecting what the British people asked us to do' - even as Labour backs a customs union

Five more people were taken to hospital and one remains in critical condition

Exclusive: Campaigners say prisoners face 'significant challenges' accessing treatment despite being far more likely to suffer health problems

The Prime Minister is scrambling to agree Britain's approach to the future relationship with the EU by Friday