Ann Widdecombe Killing Was a Targeted Attack, Counter-Terror Police Say
Investigators are examining possible planning and motivation after a terrorism detention warrant was granted.
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Andy Burnham Set to Become Prime Minister After Uncontested Labour Leadership
Burnham emerged as Labour’s only qualifying candidate, meaning party members will not vote between rival contenders.
Second Man Arrested in Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation
Police say there is still no evidence the case is terror-related or politically motivated.
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Police Launch Murder Investigation After Death of Ann Widdecombe
The former Conservative minister and Reform UK figure was found dead at her Devon home, with police urging the public not to speculate.
Farage to Face Off Against a Bin in Clacton By-election
With major parties stepping aside, Count Binface turns Farage’s re-run into a satirical contest as much as a political one.
To VPN or Not to VPN? That is Not the Question
As age checks expand across the UK internet, the real issue is not VPN use, but the right to lawful privacy online.
Farage Asks Clacton to Judge Him, but the Questions Remain
The Reform UK leader is asking Clacton voters to renew his mandate amid scrutiny over financial declarations.
MP Lisa Nandy Leaves X and Takes Her Department With Her
The Culture Secretary says X now favours abuse and misinformation over debate.
SNP MP’s Crossed Fingers Oath Raises Question Over Parliamentary Oaths Act
Lara Bird appeared to cross her fingers while swearing allegiance to the King.
Rough Sleeping No Longer a Crime: The End of the Vagrancy Act
A 200-year-old law is ending, but homelessness is not.
Starmer Sets Out Exit Plan as Labour Prepares for New Leader
Labour is expected to choose a successor before Parliament returns in September.
Trump Says Starmer Will Resign as Pressure Builds Over Labour Leadership
The US president said Starmer had failed badly on immigration and energy.
Asmongold Spends Over Seven Hours Reading the Rape Gang Inquiry Report
The American streamer brought the report to a huge online audience.
Andy Burnham's Makerfield Victory Sets Up Labour Leadership Showdown
Andy Burnham's return to Parliament raises fresh questions over Labour's future leadership.
Rupert Lowe’s Rape Gang Inquiry Report Demands a Reckoning Over Britain’s Safeguarding Failures
The independent report claims decades of organised child sexual exploitation were enabled by institutional failure.