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Guido Fawkes14 Jul 2026

Police Find Political Material at Home Widdecombe Murder Suspect’s Home

The latest from the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s murder: Police detectives have “discovered material suggesting that political ideology could be a factor in the motive.” The suspect lives alone with a dog… Items of “varying political ideology, including Russian material, have been found at the suspect’s home and on electronic devices.“ Investigators “do not…

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BBC Politics14 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister

Andy Burnham has effectively been confirmed as the new Labour leader after 349 of its MPs nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

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Guido Fawkes14 Jul 2026

YOUGOV: Labour Support Drops as Burnham Secures Leadership

The latest from YouGov: REF 24% ▼1 CON 19% ▼2 LAB 19% ▼1 GRN 15% ▲2 LIBDEM 13% ▲1 Last night Burnham officially secured the backing of 349 Labour MPs, and will become Prime Minister in six days. As Tony Blair warned at a summer reception yesterday, “don’t expect to be loved”…

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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Benefit claimants exempt from hosepipe bans – 'lunacy in Labour’s two-tier Britain'

In Hampshire, where three 34C heatwaves have scorched lawns this summer, the rules are apparently not being applied equally to all households.

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Sky News Politics14 Jul 2026

Blair tells Burnham: Don't expect to be popular

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Express Politics14 Jul 2026

Politics LIVE: Unopposed Andy Burnham set to take No10 in days but Labour hit with shock

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Conservative Home14 Jul 2026

Anna Ridgway: The Burnham coronation has two problems nobody in Westminster wants to discuss

The country is about to make a man Prime Minister when his own people cannot say what he believes. That is not the profile of a leader. It is the profile of a brand. Oasis, pints and the Bee Network are not a political philosophy or a plan for government. They are a vibe. You cannot run a country on vibes and brand image. The post Anna Ridgway: The Burnham coronation has two problems nobody in Westminster wants to discuss appeared first on Conservative Home.

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BBC Politics14 Jul 2026

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

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BBC Politics14 Jul 2026

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

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BBC Politics14 Jul 2026

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

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BBC Politics14 Jul 2026

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

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BBC Politics14 Jul 2026

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

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