British politician, long-serving MP (Conservative)
The Mirror and Independent-led coverage reports a new national dialogue project, Britain Talks, launching in September to foster conversation across divisions following a decade of extremism and hate, with Jo Cox’s family and other bereaved parents leading the call for action.
Reform UK politicians face renewed scrutiny over protective security as counter-terror police lead the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death. Ministers are reviewing MP protection; Nigel Farage’s security package is under renewed debate after he reportedly declined a government offer.
John McMonigle, 45, has been found dead at a property on Glenhove Road, Cumbernauld. Police say he sustained serious injuries and have launched a murder inquiry. A 37-year-old man has been arrested; inquiries are ongoing as officers appeal for witnesses and CCTV footage.
Ann Widdecombe has been found dead at her Haytor, Devon, home after sustaining serious injuries. Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in Rotherham and counter-terrorism officers have taken over parts of the inquiry. Authorities say there is currently no information to indicate a political motive or that the attack is terrorism-related.
Ann Widdecombe, 78, has been found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon; prosecutors have charged 28‑year‑old Joshua Kerry with her murder after his arrest in Rotherham. Counter‑terrorism teams have taken the lead and police are continuing to investigate whether the attack had a political or terrorist motive.
Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found with serious injuries at her Devon home. A 28-year-old man is in custody on terrorism-related suspicion after authorities say new information has come to light. The suspect was re-arrested amid ongoing inquiries.
Following the killing of Ann Widdecombe and a related arrest over a threat to Farage, Reform UK faces renewed security scrutiny. Counter-terrorism police are investigating the death; police report an arrest on suspicion of threatening communications to a MP in London.
Keir Starmer has delivered a final PMQs, defending his record as prime minister while paying tribute to colleagues and supporters. MPs applaud as he says goodbye; Andy Burnham is expected to become the next prime minister on Monday after a turbulent two-year tenure.
Ann Widdecombe has been killed in a targeted attack; a murder suspect is in custody. Helen Grant has sought a cross-party memorial in Parliament, calling the incident a threat to democracy. The inquiry is ongoing, with authorities reviewing motives and implications for security.