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Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Chris MasonPolitical editor14 July 2026There is a depressing familiarity to the conversation among MPs about their safety.It is a topic those on all sides will regularly reflect on in private, given the day-to-day impact it has on many of them.But the latest news...
Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation
Getty Images/ BBCOlivia Ireland and Vicky Wong13 July 2026Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light, officers say.A white British man, 28, from Rotherham, South...
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter13 July 2026Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader with 349 of the party's MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.After a second day of nominations, the MP for Makerfield...
Andy Burnham’s path to becoming prime minister
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter9 July 2026Updated 13 July 2026Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the next Labour leader after securing nominations from the majority of the party's MPs.The MP for Makerfield has been backed by 349 MPs - making it...
Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and James Gregory, Political reporter13 July 2026Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to change the law to help deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang.Calls have mounted for the deportation of...
Mahmood sets out plan to deport grooming gang leader
GMPIain Watson, Political correspondent and Ottilie Mitchell13 July 2026, 05:23 BSTUpdated 41 minutes agoHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to change the law to deport the freed ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang.Calls have mounted for the...
Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
Getty ImagesJames GregoryPolitical reporter13 July 2026, 19:00 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAndy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader with 349 of the party's MPs having now nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.After a second day of nominations,...
What we know about Andy Burnham’s policies
EPA/Shutterstock19 June 2026Updated 13 July 2026Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's prime minister next week, after the vast majority of Labour MPs nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.It means the former mayor of Greater Manchester will enter Downing Street...
MP groped breasts of two women, trial hears
PA MediaVikki Irwinat Southwark Crown Court13 July 2026, 10:51 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoAn MP intentionally groped the breasts of two women at London's Groucho Club without their consent, a court has heard.Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, is...
Cooper urges full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Cooper said she was "extremely concerned about the escalation of Israeli strikes" on Wednesday, adding: "We want to see Lebanon urgently included as part of the ceasefire, building on the ceasefire that's been announced, we want to see an end to the hostilities in...
Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal
The prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire". Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe prime minister welcomes the deal,...
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
"Antisemitism in all its forms is abhorrent, and we recognise the real and personal impact these issues have had. As YE said today, he acknowledges that words alone are not enough, and in spite of this still hopes to be given the opportunity to begin a conversation...
Keir Starmer ‘concerned’ over Kanye West UK festival dates
The rapper has drawn significant criticism over his antisemitic and offensive remarks in recent years. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe rapper has drawn significant criticism over...
Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter
Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnCulture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with...
‘Not fit for purpose’ – the secret history of a deadly phrase
The four word phrase - first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid - has become a by-word for incompetence. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe four word phrase - first uttered by...
Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs
Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnReports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled...
UK says Iran holding world economy ‘hostage’ with Hormuz attacks
Yvette Cooper is chairing a virtual summit looking at ways to get energy exports moving through the shipping lane. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnYvette Cooper is chairing a virtual...
Reform UK pledges to cut welfare to keep pensions triple lock
"Spending on pensions, along with spending on the NHS and working age and child welfare, is on an unsustainable trajectory and no party is willing to tell the truth about how much this will cost the country," said CPS's head of economic and fiscal policy, Daniel...
Davey calls for emergency cuts to fuel duty and rail fares
The Liberal Democrat leader says his transport support package would ease the impacts of the war in Iran. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe Liberal Democrat leader says his transport...
Reform housing spokesman sacked over Grenfell remarks
In the interview, Dudley said "extracting Grenfell from the statistics, actually people dying in house fires is rare. Many, many more people die on the roads driving cars, but we're not making cars illegal, so why are we stopping houses being built?" Article...
Rachel Reeves says she’s angry at Trump’s decision to launch war with Iran
The chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan" to exit the conflict. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source [mwai_chat context="Let's have a discussion about this article:nnThe chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan"...
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