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British police hunt killer of former minister

LONDON - A 26-year-old man ​arrested on suspicion of ‌the murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer part of the investigation, police ​said ⁠on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11

Police arrest suspect in killing of former UK minister Ann Widdecombe

Police on Friday arrested a 26-year-old, White British man on suspicion of killing former Conservative minister and Reform UK member Ann Widdecombe. Police so far say they have no information to suggest the killing was politically motivated or an act of terror.

France 24 · Jul 10

Ann Widdecombe murder latest: Uncle of man held over Reform politician’s killing describes him as ‘gentle giant’

Officers say there was ‘some preparation and planning’ behind crime – and are not ruling out foreign state interference

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Watch in full: Sir Nick Clegg in conversation with Geordie Greig

The former deputy prime minister compared Brexit to a ‘massive cardiac arrest’ – and warned Britain now needs Europe more than ever

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Nick Clegg: Brexit was a ‘punch in the face’ for Britain

The former deputy prime minister compared Brexit to a ‘massive cardiac arrest’ – and warned Britain now needs Europe more than ever

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Who is Count Binface – the alien space warrior standing against Brexit champion Nigel Farage?

In a week when the race to become Britain’s next prime minister is effectively a one-horse race, there seems to be more suspense in another contest pitting Brexit champion Nigel Farage against a comedian going viral online. Is this a joke too far for Brits and their famous sense of…

Euronews · Jul 9

Andy Burnham left with clear path to Downing Street as last potential rival rules out leadership bid

Former UK armed forces minister Al Carns said Burnham had his "full backing" and that he had "earned this".

Euronews · Jul 9

Farage told me he would quit politics after Brexit. Now, mired in scandal, he should do it and mean it

His byelection stunt shows he is clearly rattled by a perilous position. Wildcards rarely endure: his future is behind him, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Could Nigel Farage be forced to 'debate a bin all summer' after by-election stunt?

NIGEL Farage could be left to fight a by-election against Count Binface after all major parties refused to stand against him in Clacton.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8

Why Andy Burnham’s idea for Gen Z tax breaks should give us hope on Brexit

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox explains why the prospective prime minister’s bold package of assistance for younger voters is an important indicator of how he might approach Brexit

The Independent UK · Jul 4