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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.

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The Guardian Politics6 Jul 2026

Farage cries ‘witch-hunt’ but this may be Reform’s Partygate moment

Media scrutiny of party leader’s finances has undermined his claim to be a politician in tune with typical voters UK politics live – latest updates With his personal funding once again under media scrutiny, Nigel Farage, the rightwing Reform UK party leader, is adamant he is the victim of an “establishment plot” trying to stop him from reaching Downing Street. This time, Farage is facing questions about support for his lifestyle from the convicted criminal George Cottrell, just months after it

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The Guardian Politics6 Jul 2026

Jamaican man who has lived in UK for 26 years facing deportation

Case of Mark Nelson, 46, is one of first since new measures were announced in last week’s immigration bill A Jamaican man who has lived more than half his life in the UK is facing deportation to his home country in one of the first cases since new anti-immigration measures were announced in last week’s immigration bill. Mark Nelson, 46, came to the UK in 2000 and set up his own car mechanic business. He has five British children and a British partner. In 2017, he received a four-year prison sent

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Express Politics6 Jul 2026

Nigel Farage's Clacton seat under threat - 'preparations made for by-election'

The Reform UK leader has blamed an 'establishment hit job' amid calls for an investigation into financial support he received from a convicted criminal.

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The Guardian Politics6 Jul 2026

Here is a police statement: we are not woke or anti-woke, or fighting a culture war. We just strive to be fair | Matt Jukes

As a review highlights leadership deficiencies, we see the need for improvement. But being dragged into polarised debates doesn’t help Matt Jukes is deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan police ‘Nepotism and bias’ rife in England and Wales police leadership, report finds It has become almost impossible to discuss policing today without someone trying to place it on one side of a political argument or another. Depending on who is speaking, policing is either “too woke” or not progressive eno

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BBC Politics6 Jul 2026

Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds

Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.

Crime
BBC Politics6 Jul 2026

Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds

Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.

Crime
The Guardian Politics5 Jul 2026

‘Nepotism and bias’ rife in England and Wales police leadership, report finds

Inquiry co-chaired by David Blunkett uncovers loss of focus on fighting crime, plus low standards and need for reform Police leadership in England and Wales is plagued by “nepotism and bias” and too many chiefs have lost focus on fighting crime, a government-backed report has found. The inquiry, co-chaired by former home secretary David Blunkett, found a reset was needed at all levels, with scores of top officers facing misconduct inquiries. Continue reading...

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BBC Politics5 Jul 2026

'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?

The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.

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BBC Politics5 Jul 2026

'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?

The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.

ReformCrime
BBC Politics5 Jul 2026

Police probe Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim

It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for".

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BBC Politics5 Jul 2026

Police inquiry into Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim

It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for".

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