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Sky News Politics15 Jun 2026

Jo Cox's sister warns against people being pushed 'towards the extremes'

The sister of murdered MP Jo Cox has warned against people being pushed "towards the extremes", as she marks the 10th anniversary of her death.

DefenceCrime
Sky News Politics8 Jun 2026

AI to be used in crown courts to reduce time victims have to wait

The government is piloting the use of artificial intelligence in the crown court, with a raft of new technology projects aiming to deliver improvements across the justice system and tackle the court backlog.

DefenceReformCrime
Sky News Politics8 Jun 2026

Swinney won't say whether Sturgeon should hand back Murrell gifts

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has said it is for the courts to decide whether Nicola Sturgeon should be forced to give back gifts bought for her by Peter Murrell using embezzled SNP cash.

Crime
Sky News Politics7 Jun 2026

Talks held with Iran over jailed UK couple, Lammy says, as he addresses proposed prisoner swap

The UK has been holding talks with Iran over a British couple jailed in Tehran, says Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, as he addressed a proposed prisoner swap.

Crime
Sky News Politics5 Jun 2026

Is Nigel Farage exploiting Henry Nowak's murder?

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ReformCrime
Sky News Politics4 Jun 2026

Henry Nowak's murder shows we need to end religious exemptions for knife laws, ex-deputy Labour leader says

The religious and cultural exemptions to knife laws should end, Labour's former deputy leader has said.

Crime
Sky News Politics2 Jun 2026

Henry Nowak protesters accused of 'hijacking' tragedy - as PM says police have 'serious questions' to answer

The home secretary has condemned the "hijacking" of a tragedy after protests over the murder of Henry Nowak descended into violence.

Crime
Sky News Politics27 May 2026

Sturgeon defends 'no comment' stance during police interview

Nicola Sturgeon has defended her reported decision to give "no comment" answers while being interviewed by police following her arrest.

Crime
Sky News Politics26 May 2026

Horizon Post Office scandal victims 'don't have luxury of time'

Police have warned that time is running out for the victims of the Horizon Post Office scandal to receive justice, unless millions of pounds are funnelled into the criminal investigation.

DefenceReformCrime
Sky News Politics26 May 2026

Court to decide if teenage rapists' sentences were unduly lenient

The sentences are to be reviewed in the case of three teenagers who avoided jail over the rape of two girls.

Crime
Sky News Politics25 May 2026

Former SNP chief executive pleads guilty to embezzling £400k from the party

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been remanded into custody after pleading guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Crime
Sky News Politics19 May 2026

JD Vance calls for 'righteous anger' as he blames Henry Nowak's murder on migration

US vice president JD Vance has called for "righteous anger" as he blamed Henry Nowak's murder on migration.

ImmigrationCrime