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BBC Politics13 Jul 2026

Mahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader

Calls have grown to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison.

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The Guardian Politics12 Jul 2026

Police: speculation during Widdecombe murder investigation is ‘unhelpful and distressing’

Politicians should not comment before facts are established, says former chief constable, after Farage describes killing as ‘premeditated murder’ Senior police figures and politicians have warned against speculation during the murder investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death, after detectives said there was “nothing to suggest” political motivation after an intervention from Nigel Farage. Devon and Cornwall police said on Sunday the killing investigation was not being treated as terrorism nor as

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The Guardian Politics12 Jul 2026

Scrapping early release for sex offenders could leave no capacity in jails, says David Lammy

Exclusive: Deputy PM says opponents have ‘no solutions’ to possible collapse of justice system in England and Wales Drugs, drones and heat: Amber Rudd and David Lammy begin search for answers to prisons crisis Opponents of plans to release rapists and sex offenders early from prison have “no solutions” to halt the criminal justice system’s possible collapse, David Lammy has said. Under pressure from Labour MPs – including the former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips – to curb the early relea

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Express Politics12 Jul 2026

Richard TIce in tears as he pays tribute to 'absolute colossus' Ann Widdecombe

EXCLUSIVE: Lee Anderson has also paid a moving tribute as colleagues visited the scene of her murder.

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Express Politics12 Jul 2026

Farage team trawl emails for threats as man arrested over Widdecombe death

Nigel Farage's team are trawling emails for threats after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe.

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The Guardian Politics12 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage is just one strand in the tangle of rightwing politicians and crypto investors | John Harris

These financiers want to remodel the UK into a form that suits them – one that could threaten to erode the barriers between crime and business This coming Tuesday, the government’s representation of the people bill comes back to the House of Commons for its third reading. It bundles up a multitude of measures, including an extension of the franchise to 16- and 17-year-olds and welcome changes to voter registration. But thanks to the continuing furore around Nigel Farage and his extremely wealthy

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BBC Politics12 Jul 2026

Nothing to suggest Widdecombe killing was politically motivated, police say

Devon and Cornwall Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with her death.

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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.

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BBC Politics12 Jul 2026

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe

A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.

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Express Politics11 Jul 2026

Man, 28, arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe

A man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of the former MP and MEP, Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed.

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BBC Politics11 Jul 2026

Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe

A 26-year-old white British man arrested on suspicion of her murder has been released and is no longer part of the investigation.

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Express Politics11 Jul 2026

Police issue major update on Ann Widdecombe murder as they pinpoint attack time

Ann Widdecombe's death was announced on Friday.

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