British Muslim delegation arrives in Iraq

Lil Bigley, the 86-year-old mother of captive Ken Bigley, was taken to hospital again this afternoon.

A British Muslim delegation has landed in Iraq tonight with a plea for mercy from the ruthless Islamic militants holding Kenneth Bigley hostage.

In Britain, premier Tony Blair has pledged the Government “will continue to do whatever we can” as he arrived at the British Labour Party conference, which threatens to be overshadowed by the crisis.