Ann Widdecombe
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Helen Haines was chatting with locals at a dog park on Monday morning. By the afternoon, she was fighting for her life
Australia’s politicians have been facing increasing threats and abuse. It can no longer be dismissed as social media noise or harmless comment
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Why Burnham could be the longest-serving PM since Blair
Andrew Neil asks if the new tenant of No 10 is the latest in a series of leaders unqualified for the role – but he could be the longest-serving prime minister since Tony Blair, writes John Rentoul
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Andy Burnham ‘apologises’ for comments about Ann Widdecombe’s murder at PMQs
The prime minister was accused of a ‘breach of the presumption of innocence’
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Burnham told to apologise over Ann Widdecombe murder case comments during PMQs
Mr Burnham referred in the House of Commons to the “individual responsible for the murder”, despite the legal process still being in its early stages
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Tories urge Burnham to apologise over comments about Ann Widdecombe murder case
Andy Burnham should apologise for saying an “individual” was “responsible for the murder” of Ann Widdecombe, shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman said, adding the Prime Minister’s remark was a “breach of the presumption of innocence”.
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AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons if guardrails fail – MI5 chief
Sir Ken McCallum gave his annual speech on threats to the UK at Thames House on Tuesday.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham ready to sign new EU deal' and 'Hand of Gord'
Many of today's papers cover the PM's comments on Brexit and the Daily Star writes of an alleged exorcism.
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Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs
Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.
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Security arrangements for high-profile public figures ‘to be reviewed urgently’
Police support will be expanded to include leaders of political parties who are not MPs, as well as peers and former MPs
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Mahmood orders urgent security review after killing of Ann Widdecombe
Home secretary also expands police support ‘with immediate effect’ for high-profile public figures not currently MPs
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Widdecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court told
Kerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect had ‘hostility towards Reform’, court told
Joshua Kerry is accused of murdering the Reform UK spokesperson and targeting Nigel Farage in an alleged terror plot
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Prosecutor says suspect in Nigel Farage terror plot was motivated by extreme left-wing views
A prosecutor says the man charged with plotting a terror attack on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and murdering former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe was motivated by “extreme left-wing” views
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Ann Widdecombe killing ‘inextricably linked’ to Farage terror plot, court told
The killing of Ann Widdecombe and targeting of Nigel Farage’s home by an alleged extreme left-wing terrorist were “inextricably linked”, a court has heard.
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Ann Widdecombe suspect to appear at crown court charged over Farage terror plot
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe is set to appear at crown court charged over a terror plot at Nigel Farage’s home.
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Man accused of Farage terror plot researched ‘prominent people and institutions’
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe allegedly carried out research into a number of prominent people and individuals before a terror plot at Nigel Farage’s home.
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Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage's home
A prosecutor says a man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe allegedly tried to break into Nigel Farage's home about a year earlier
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Joshua Kerry accused of trying to break into Nigel Farage's home
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody.
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Couples would be able to leave £1m and family home exempt from inheritance tax under Tories, says Badenoch – UK politics live
Conservative leader says proposed measures would halve the number of families paying inheritance tax
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect accused of trying to break into Nigel Farage’s home
Joshua Kerry, who is accused of killing Ms Widdecombe with a hammer, allegedly researched ‘prominent people’
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Shabana Mahmood is spot on about Labour’s immigration irony - Sarah Todd
Life can often feel like we are banging our head against the proverbial brick wall. Over the last few days your correspondent has managed to do this while sorting out washing - life in the fast lane - and then knocked the other side of her head for six against the door jamb while unpacking some supermarket shopping.
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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
The world lost a prominent and celebrated voice for the women’s movement in September with the death of author and activist Gloria Steinem
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Daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess says politicians still at risk
Katie Amess questions if anything has changed to protect politicians five years after her father's death.
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Badenoch says Tories want policies ‘for everybody’ as she defends plan to let millionaires get free childcare – UK politics live
Conservative leader defends plan to extend free childcare to high earners, as Tory conference begins in Birmingham today
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Farage claims people ‘quite impressed’ by £72m donations from crypto-billionaires
Shrugging off slumps in polls, the Reform leader insists the historic donations has won 'grudging respect'
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Farage 'not being listened to' on safety threats, deputy says after terror plot charge
Nigel Farage's security concerns have been ignored, according to his deputy, Richard Tice
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Greens would nationalise Thames and SE Water without paying compensation, says deputy leader – UK politics live
Rachel Millward tells Brighton conference: ‘Forget compensation for shareholders and creditors, these are insolvent companies’
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terrorism against Nigel Farage
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
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Farage ‘not listened to’ on safety concerns says Tice after terror plot charge
Tice’s comments come after the man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe was also charged with a terror plot against the Reform leader
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'G7 strikes oil deal' and Alison's TV heart scare'
G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after an export ban threat by Donald Trump.
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Widdecombe suspect charged with planning acts of terror against Farage
Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry has been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, say police
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Met Police ‘failed to spot Nigel Farage firebomb suspect on CCTV’
The probe into the attack on Mr Farage’s house was reopened after Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe was killed at her Devon home
