Veteran Labour politician dies

Former Labour MP Kevin Mcnamara, who sat in parliament for almost 40 years, has died at the age of 82.

Mr Mcnamara, who represented Hull North from 1966 to 2005, died at his home on Merseyside, after falling ill on holiday in Spain. He had previously been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

During his career he took on a range of jobs including chairing select committees and taking on opposition portfolios before becoming shadow Northern Ireland secretary between 1987 and 1995.