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Sky News Politics14 Jul 2026

Sturgeon's statement to police on SNP finances will not be released, says lawyer

The written statement Scotland's former first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, gave to police investigating the SNP’s finances will not be released, her lawyer has said.

Crime
Sky News Politics12 Jul 2026

Man, 28, arrested on suspicion of murder after Ann Widdecombe's death

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Crime
Sky News Politics9 Jul 2026

Fury as Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder'

The leader of the far-right Restore Britain party has sparked fury after describing the 1996 Dunblane massacre as "one murder".

CrimeRestoreRupert Lowe
Sky News Politics6 Jul 2026

Prisons watchdog to keep close eye on criminals released early - amid concerns rapists could be among them

The prisons watchdog has said it will keep a close eye on criminals released early from jail under a government scheme, amid concerns that rapists could be among them.

Crime
Sky News Politics30 Jun 2026

Government bid to clear drugs, weapons and gangs from prisons

The government has announced it will launch a "major" new examination into the security of prisons in England and Wales.

Crime
Sky News Politics25 Jun 2026

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-burnham-starmer-labour-makerfield-by-election-12593360?postid=11939428#liveblog-body'>Burnham could scrap plans to merge police forces in England and Wales</a>

PoliticsCrime
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