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The Guardian Politics13 Jul 2026

Mahmood offers Farage security meeting after Ann Widdecombe’s death

Home secretary insists all MPs treated equally but that security of former MPs and non-Westminster politicians is a concern Shabana Mahmood has offered Nigel Farage a personal meeting with the Home Office unit that works on security for high-profile politicians, insisting all MPs are treated equally in how they are offered protection. Addressing the Commons after the death of Ann Widdecombe, the Reform spokesperson whose body was found with serious injuries by the ambulance service at her home i

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BBC Politics13 Jul 2026

Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs

The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.

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The Guardian Politics13 Jul 2026

The Guardian view on Shabir Ahmed: changing the law to deport one man will not win back the public’s trust | Editorial

Grooming gang victims have been treated appallingly and are rightly angry. But the loss of confidence in the criminal justice system goes wider The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is not personally responsible for the mess that the government finds itself in with regard to the release from prison of Shabir Ahmed, who was a ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, earlier this month. Ahmed, who has spent most of his life in the UK, was stripped of British citizenship soon after his conviction f

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Express Politics13 Jul 2026

Ann Widdecombe: Labour MP issues grovelling apology after deleting Nigel Farage tweet

The Labour minister accused Nigel Farage and his 'gang of bin men' of 'faux outrage' following the suspected murder of Reform spokesperson Ann Widdecombe.

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Express Politics13 Jul 2026

Kemi Badenoch boots out Theresa May's top aide over months of 'Twitter tantrums'

The Conservatives have booted out Theresa May's former chief of staff Lord Barwell after months of bitter Twitter tantrums against the party.

Express Politics13 Jul 2026

White House let slip they want one nation to win 2026 World Cup more than rivals

England are one of the four teams remaining in the 2026 World Cup and White House adviser Andrew Giuliani has given one team his backing

The Guardian Politics13 Jul 2026

Reform UK triggers row over MPs’ safety – podcast

After Ann Widdecombe’s murder, Reform UK has criticised the Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle and suggested its MPs are not given enough security. Pippa Crerar tells Kiran Stacey what Hoyle’s team have been telling her Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran at politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Please follow and subscribe to the Politics Weekly YouTube channel here Continue reading...

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The Guardian Politics13 Jul 2026

I welcome this £250m to protect Jewish communities. But what good is it if the hatred persists? | David Davidi-Brown

Success against antisemitism in the UK will be achieved when schools and synagogues don’t need police protection. Let’s build bridges between communities When arsonists attacked Finchley Reform Synagogue earlier this year, the physical damage was mercifully limited. The fear travelled much further. For years, it was my community: I sang at Friday night services, taught b’nai mitzvah students, and its former rabbi officiated at my wedding. Seeing it targeted felt painfully personal, part of a pat

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Express Politics13 Jul 2026

Reform MP says women and girls safety at risk from immigration policy

Reform MP Sarah Pochin said women and girls safety was being placed at risk by UK immigration policy in a fiery Commons debate backed by 700,000 people.

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Express Politics13 Jul 2026

Ann Widdecombe 'murder' sparks major police move on MPs' safety

Home Secretary reveals urgent advice will be offered to every MP

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Express Politics13 Jul 2026

Shabana Mahmood responds to Nigel Farage's fury over Reform security fears

The Home Secretary offered Reform UK's leader an olive branch following the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

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