Met deputy commissioner: Lawrence family showed courage and dignity
Acting deputy commissioner Cressida Dick comments on the verdict in the Stephen Lawrence trial:
Paddick: More needs to be done for confidence in the police
Lib Dem London mayoral candidate Brian Paddick comments on the verdict in the Stephen Lawrence trial:
PM: Lawrence family fought tirelessly
David Cameron, prime minister, comments on the verdict in the Stephen Lawrence trial:
Local MP: Closure for the people of Eltham
Clive Efford, Labour MP for Eltham, comments on the verdict in the Stephen Lawrence trial:
Doreen Lawrence: No cause for celebration
Doreen Lawrence, mother of Stephen, comments on the verdict in his case:
Stephen Lawrence killers given life sentences
The two men found guilty of killing Stephen Lawrence were given relatively lenient sentences today, after the judge admitted he had to sentence them according to their age at the time of the crime, when they were juveniles.
Justice at last for Stephen Lawrence
There was justice at last for the family of Stephen Lawrence this afternoon, nearly 20 years after his death.
Nazi party Tory faces French criminal investigation
The Tory MP who attended a Nazi-themed party at an Alpine ski resort could face jail after French authorities launched a criminal investigation.
John Terry charged with racial abuse
The captain of the England football team will be charged with racially abusing an opponent, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed today.
Westminster lashes out at Blatter after racism row
Westminster was united in calling for the resignation of Sepp Blatter today, although the sports minister warned he would expect “the English press to pile on him”.
