Nina Lloyd

Nov 21, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Nina Lloyd

Britain's former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s, with Tony Blair leading tributes to him as a “committed and loyal” public servant. Mr Prescott’s family, who announced his death, said he had “spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment”. The former trade union activist and ex-merchant seaman died “peacefully” and surrounded by relatives at his care home, they said.

Nov 15, 2024 | leicestermercury.co.uk | Nina Lloyd |Ben Carr

Downing Street has apologised after serving meat and alcohol at its Diwali celebration event - actions which left a Leicester MP “greatly concerned”. Shivani Raja, the Conservative MP for Leicester East is among many to have complained about the move and said it showed “a disappointing lack of knowledge" about the festival. Number 10 said a “mistake” had been made in the organisation of the event and sought to assure the community “it will not happen again”.

Sep 13, 2024 | coventrytelegraph.net | Rachel Stretton |Helen Corbett |Nina Lloyd |Nina LloydPa

Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson fell victim to theft while attending a conference of senior police officers, it has been revealed. Dame Diana was delivering a speech at the annual Police Superintendents' Conference on Tuesday, outlining the Government's plans to enhance neighbourhood policing. Warwickshire Police is currently investigating a report of a purse theft at a hotel on the B4115 in Kenilworth.

Aug 16, 2024 | careappointments.com | Nina Lloyd

By News EnglandContaminated Blood Inquiry, News England, NHS, Victim Support A £15,000 payout for former pupils who were infected with HIV and other viruses while subjected to unethical medical testing at a specialist school is “derisory and insulting,” a victim has said. Richard Warwick described the figure as a “kick in the teeth” and, along with other survivors of the trials, is considering taking legal advice on whether to seek a review.

Aug 4, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Nina Lloyd

Keir Starmer vowed rioters would “regret” engaging in “far-right thuggery” after a sixth day of escalating violence in England as the Government announced emergency security for mosques amid the threat of further disorder. In a televised address to the nation, the British prime minister condemned an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham and promised those involved in unrest would “face the full force of the law”.