A special information event for survivors of industrial and reformatory schools from Kerry and Cork will take place at The Brandon Hotel on May 27 (2pm), offering attendees the chance to access important updates and advice.
The survey of 706 Labour members found that 59pc would back Mr Burnham compared with 37pc for Sir Keir in a direct head-to-head race.
Michelle Welsh, Labour MP for Sherwood Forest, will work with families, the government, the NHS and maternity organisations to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families", the Department of Health said. Welsh said her personal experience had "strengthened my determination to fight for safer, more compassionate maternity care for every family". The independent inquiry into failings at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust, led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden, will be published in June.
The Greens are locked in an internal debate about how hard to challenge Andy Burnham in the Makerfield byelection, with some worried about allowing Reform UK to win and others wanting the party to go all out. While characterised by insiders as very civilised, the discussion has highlighted existing differences between Greens who believe concessions can be won from Labour through informal cooperation and others including some newer leftwing activists who argue it achieves little.
