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Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character
The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Widdecombe
Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Watch: 'Shocked' Starmer and Badenoch react to murder investigation
The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe. Newsiline summarises th...
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Ann Widdecombe murder probe: what we know so far
Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says
The deputy prime minister tells the BBC Labour's initial response to the conflict was "problematic". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Murder investigation launched into death of Ann Widdecombe
There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments
A minister says the review is looking at whether some claimants could be pointed to other kinds of help. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Ann Widdecombe: strictly, politics and performance
Former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Clacton by-election date set for 13 August
The by-election is triggered after Nigel Farage MP stood down, but he intends to stand again. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister
Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Ann Widdecombe: Brexit-backing, animal-loving Strictly star
A leading figure on the right of British politics who reinvented herself as a reality TV star. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Police investigate Reform donations, the Times reports
The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times. Newsiline...
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Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the...
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A bin, two foxes and a mystic: the candidates fighting Clacton
The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Burnham apologises for Labour's initial response to Gaza war
Burnham, along other with Labour figures, had called for a ceasefire by late October 2023 - putting him at odds with Sir Keir Starmer. Newsiline summarise...
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Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says
The former transport secretary says Burnham's time away from Westminster does not mean he is "unprepared" for government. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Ken Skates likely to become Welsh Labour leader as party brings contest forward
Skates has been interim leader since Eluned Morgan quit in the wake of Labour's Senedd election defeat. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed
Reform's Lee Anderson has moved the writ in the Commons, with the by-election likely to happen on 13 August. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder'
Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Burnham on course for No 10 as Labour nominations open
The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row
A Foreign Affairs Committee report said the process taken in the appointment of Lord Mandelson "was being made up as it went along". Newsiline summarises...
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Met investigate donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign
The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister
Labour MPs are about to start choosing Sir Keir Starmer's replacement after his resignation last month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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No crude proposals on disability benefits, minister leading review says
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) are not "fit for purpose" and need changing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Burnham's last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid
Carns's said a leadership contest was "not the best use of Labour's time" and "we need to get on board" with Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Hillsborough Law not likely until after summer
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy had suggested the bill would be in Parliament "in the coming days". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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UK to change law so ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang can be deported
The home secretary is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Government offers to meet woman abused by neo-Nazi MI5 agent
A secret inquiry by MI5's watchdog found the service knew an agent it defended in court was "obsessed" with violence, the BBC revealed on Tuesday. Newsili...
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Who is Count Binface, aiming to face Farage in by-election?
After the announcement that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would quit his Clacton constituency and stand in a by-election, the serial election candidate Co...
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Farage denies resignation is publicity stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date
The Reform UK leader tells the BBC it is "only fair" that it is the electorate who judges him. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Questions build for DUP over further Donaldson allegations
Last month, Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse against two women when they were children. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Reform Wales leader defends Farage establishment claims
Dan Thomas has given his backing to Nigel Farage, who triggered a by-election in Clacton on Tuesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Conditional pardon granted for Ruth Ellis, last woman executed in UK
Ruth Ellis was hanged at London's Holloway Prison in 1955 after being convicted of murdering her lover David Blakely. Newsiline summarises this report fro...