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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government

The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.

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BBC Politics20 Jul 2026

Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government

The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.

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Guido Fawkes20 Jul 2026

WATCH: Steve Bray & His Loudspeaker Retreat to Buckingham Palace

The Metropolitan Police finally banned Steve Bray from the gates of Downing Street last night: “Conditions are in place on Whitehall tomorrow (Monday, 20 July). Anyone assembling near the Downing Street gates to observe events linked to the new Prime Minister must not use any amplified noise equipment and must stay within the shaded area.…

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Express Politics19 Jul 2026

Top UK police chiefs order officers to write 500-word essays on ‘anti-racism’

Forces across the country have been telling their officers to take part in sessions about inclusion and diversity

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Express Politics18 Jul 2026

Zack Polanski says Rochdale grooming gang boss should not be deported

The Green Party leader has sparked backlash by suggesting it 'makes sense' for the convicted criminal to remain in the UK.

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The Guardian Politics18 Jul 2026

‘It becomes inevitable’: the toxic mix fuelling deadly political violence around world

After killing of a British former MP, experts say dehumanising rhetoric, declining institutional trust and disinformation fuelling a global problem On 9 July, the body of Ann Widdecombe, an uncompromising, staunchly conservative former UK government minister turned TV personality and spokesperson for the radical-right Reform UK party, was found at her home in south-west England. Two days later, a man was arrested in South Yorkshire. Believed to be previously unknown to the local police force and

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Guido Fawkes18 Jul 2026

Guido’s Most Read Stories This Week

This week 1,056,332 visitors visited 956,954 times viewing 954,916 pages. The most read and shared stories in order of popularity were: Counter-Terrorism Police Take Over Ann Widdecombe Investigation Labour Cancels Tory Vote Forcing Burnham to Face Commons Burnham Hires Ex-Hope Not Hate Director as No10 Political Strategy Chief Safeguarding Minister Accused of ‘Refusing to Work’…

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The Guardian Politics17 Jul 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against conviction for child sexual offences

Former Democratic Unionist party leader’s legal team has lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast Jeffrey Donaldson is to appeal against his conviction for rape and other sexual offences against two children. The former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader’s legal team lodged documents with the court of appeal in Belfast on Friday, his solicitor, John McBurney, said. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women

Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

First Reform UK police commissioner elected

This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

First Reform UK police commissioner elected

This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.

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BBC Politics17 Jul 2026

Police investigate death threat against Reform politician

Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family.

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