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What happened to Ann Widdecombe?

Officers were called to Widdecombe's home shortly after midday on Thursday, where she was found dead

The Independent UK · Jul 11

British police hunt killer of former minister

LONDON - A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of ‌the murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer part of the investigation, police said ⁠on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11

Man released from custody as police continue Ann Widdecombe murder probe

THE 26-year-old man who on Friday was arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11

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Andy Burnham’s grip on No. 10 is firm but his plans are not

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's next prime minister. His plans for government remain largely unknown to allies and MPs. Many Labour members express unease about untested ideas and a lack of consultation. Burnham has promised significant changes to how the country is run. His approach risks undermining…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death release man from custody

The ex-Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home after sustaining serious injuries.

Evening Standard · Jul 11

‘He goes a bit funny if you use his real name’: the unstoppable rise of Count Binface

Nigel Farage foresaw a summer stroll to glory when he forced a byelection – but now risks his career being trashed

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

Man in custody after arrest on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe

The ex-Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries.

Evening Standard · Jul 10

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Binface to Loonies: All the fringe candidates fighting Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election

A record 34 candidates are running in the vote on August 13, including 20 independents and a number of joke contenders

Evening Standard · Jul 10

Andy Burnham poised to be next UK PM

Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader next week. He will then take office as Britain’s new prime minister on July 20. Burnham secured significant backing from Labour MPs for his leadership bid. He will replace Keir Starmer, who is expected to resign that day. Burnham aims to offer…

The Times of India · Jul 10

Ann Widdecombe: uncompromising politician who embraced TV fame

Former Tory minister, who later joined Reform UK and became an unlikely celebrity, was found dead on Thursday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

George and Fiona Cottrell understood to have been interviewed under caution by Met police

Exclusive: Interviews of Farage aide and his mother believed to be part of investigation into donations to Reform UK before 2024 election

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

The Guardian view on disability benefits: Pip must not become another route for cuts

Editorial: Stronger European welfare states expose a Tory myth. Benefits can enable independence, work and growth

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Politicians react as man arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe

POLITICIANS have been reacting to the news that a 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10

Ann Widdecombe murder detectives arrest British man, 26, after former Tory minister found dead at home

Police are not treating the incident as terrorism, after the Reform spokesperson was reportedly found covered in blood with serious head injuries at her home

The Independent UK · Jul 10

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Evening Standard · Jul 10

Could Count Binface really beat Farage in Clacton by-election?

Bookmakers have slashed Count Binface’s odds in recent days

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Congratulations, Andy Burnham PM – now for some hard choices

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As he is confirmed as our next prime minister, the MP for Makerfield should follow his predecessor in one regard and make growth his top priority – and then undo the strictures placed on the economy by the Starmer government

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Burnham plans summer tour of UK to win over voters in Labour ‘danger zones’

Exclusive: Prospective PM wants to give the country a hopeful message, in contrast with Starmer’s early missteps

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Ann Widdecombe murder latest: Uncle of man held over Reform politician’s killing describes him as ‘gentle giant’

Officers say there was ‘some preparation and planning’ behind crime – and are not ruling out foreign state interference

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Evening Standard · Jul 10

Chaos at London town hall as new Tory leader quits after just 44 days in charge

Aled Richards-Jones said he could no longer give the role ‘the time and focus it deserves’ alongside his job as a partner in a law firm

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

The bulging in-tray of challenges Andy Burnham faces upon entering No 10

From welfare and defence spending to cost of living and geopolitics, we look at the key issues left over from Starmer

Evening Standard · Jul 10

Nigel Farage v Count Binface: Six 'laughing stock' threats for Reform UK leader in Clacton by-election

Mr Farage faces weeks of a ‘farcical’ political showdown with Count Binface

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10

UK public want Count Binface to beat Farage in by-election, poll finds

THE UK public want Count Binface to beat Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, a new poll has suggested.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10

Leading Palestine campaigners respond to Andy Burnham's Gaza comments

ANDY Burnham has been told to “do better” by campaigners after he apologised for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza ...

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Greater Manchester candidate says non-Reform voters should house ‘migrant rapists’

Sian Astley doubles down on stance that ‘people who vote for open borders should house criminals and rapists who enter UK’

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10

SNP offer refunds for people who donated to 'ring-fenced' indyref2 fund

THE SNP have offered refunds to anyone who donated to party fundraisers which were ostensibly to fight a second independence referendum ...

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