For 40 years the wily operator made himself indispensable to successive Labour leaders - but has also caused them headaches.
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How the Charlie Kirk shooting unfolded
The conservative activist and influential Trump ally was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.
A figure on the roof and a single bullet - what we know about Charlie Kirk shooting
Details of the attack in Utah are still unclear, but a large manhunt is under way for the shooter.
Newcastle cancel school's tickets for Barca game
Newcastle United cancel tickets purchased by a Scottish school for next week's Champions League game against Barcelona.
Ireland threatens to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates
The Irish broadcaster said that Ireland's participation in the contest "would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza".
Farage faces questions over who funded £885,000 Clacton constituency home
A BBC investigation raises questions about how the Reform UK leader's partner paid for a home in his constituency.
Southport killer didn't look human, says teenager stabbed by killer
A 14-year-old girl who survived the attacks tells an inquiry the memories are "like a horror film".
South African court rules that men can take wife's surname
The highest court rules that a law barring men from taking the surnames of their wives is discriminatory.
Children hacking their own schools for 'fun', watchdog warns
The Information Commissioner's Office says schools face an "insider threat" from children as young as seven.
Chelsea face 74 charges over agent payments
Chelsea are charged by the Football Association with 74 alleged rule breaches related to payments to agents when Roman Abramovich was owner.
Chelsea face 74 FA charges over payments to football agents
Chelsea are charged by the Football Association with 74 alleged rule breaches related to payments to agents when Roman Abramovich was owner.
Nasa bans Chinese nationals from working on its space programmes
Earlier this month, Chinese nationals working with Nasa suddenly found themselves denied access.
'Enhanced Games prize money worth 13 world titles'
Ben Proud says it would take "13 years of winning a World Championship title" to match the money on offer for winning a race at the Enhanced Games.
Sacked referee David Coote denies indecent child image charge
The 43-year-old was charged following an investigation by Nottinghamshire Police.
'Everyone hit the deck and scattered': Witnesses describe moment of Utah shooting
Witnesses describe screaming and running to flee the scene after hearing the fatal gunshot that killed Kirk.
Barker and Thornberry pull out of deputy Labour leader race
The remaining candidates have to get support from 80 MPs by 17:00 on Thursday to progress in the contest.
'I'll never get the image out of my head': Witnesses describe Charlie Kirk shooting
Witnesses describe screaming and running to flee the scene after hearing the fatal gunshot that killed Kirk.
Bali's worst floods in a decade kill 14
Authorities say the flash floods on the popular island were caused by heavy rainfall.
Emily Thornberry pulls out of deputy Labour leader race as nomination deadline nears
Thornberry had gathered 13 nominations from Labour MPs, far short of the 80 needed to progress in the contest.
Blow for UK drugs sector as Merck scraps £1bn expansion
The firm, known as MSD in Europe, said there has been a lack of investment in life sciences.
'Age is just a number' - Vardy begins life in Italy
Former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy says "age is just a number" as he opens a new chapter of his career with Italian side Cremonese.