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• Sturgeon on Brexit: People shouldn't have to 'like it or lump it'

  14-05-2017 11:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon says after the Brexit process, people in Scotland should have a choice about their future.
  
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• Police release man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe

  11-07-2026 08:05 via ft.com
  Devon and Cornwall force says 26-year-old is no longer part of the investigation
  
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• The long electoral lineage of Count Binface

  11-07-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Parody candidates are a well-established tradition in Britain’s political panto
  
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• Sadiq Khan lobbies for Ed Miliband to become chancellor

  11-07-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Energy secretary wins support from London mayor but faces opposition from some Labour MPs over his net zero policies
  
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• Rewiring the nation, Burnham-style

  11-07-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Collaboration is the secret sauce that will make the proposed new way of governing the UK work
  
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• How parents can best help their unemployed children

  11-07-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  It could be a tough summer for those not in education, employment or training — but there are some practical steps to mitigate the effect on their finances
  
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• Further increases to UK minimum wage would be risky, warns Low Pay Commission

  11-07-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Economy may not be able to absorb raising wage floor further towards median earnings, says advisory body
  
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• Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character

  11-07-2026 04:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe

  10-07-2026 23:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.
  
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• Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Widdecombe

  10-07-2026 23:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.
  
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• UK to sign up to €60bn EU defence loan scheme for Ukraine

  10-07-2026 19:23 via ft.com
  Keir Starmer keen to leave Downing Street with positive signal to Europe by pledging financial commitment
  
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• Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody

  10-07-2026 19:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.
  
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• Watch: Ann Widdecombe's last public appearance

  10-07-2026 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The politician was found dead on Thursday, after her last public appearance on TalkTV the day before.
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far

  10-07-2026 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.
  
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• Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of murder after death of former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe

  10-07-2026 18:55 via ft.com
  Devon and Cornwall Police say Widdecombe, 78, sustained ‘serious injuries’
  
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• Watch: 'Shocked' and 'upset' - Starmer, Badenoch and Farage respond

  10-07-2026 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.
  
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• Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister

  10-07-2026 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.
  
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• Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister

  10-07-2026 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former Greater Manchester mayor is set to become the next Labour leader and prime minister.
  
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• Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says

  10-07-2026 17:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The deputy prime minister tells the BBC Labour's initial response to the conflict was "problematic".
  
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• Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor set to be the next prime minister

  10-07-2026 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
  
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• Murder inquiry launched into death of former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe

  10-07-2026 17:00 via ft.com
  Devon and Cornwall Police say Widdecombe, 78, sustained ‘serious injuries’
  
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• Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments

  10-07-2026 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A minister says the review is looking at whether some claimants could be pointed to other kinds of help.
  
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• Don’t underestimate Farage in this Very British Farce

  10-07-2026 16:14 via ft.com
  The ‘establishment’ he is so fond of bashing must beware of playing into stereotype
  
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• UK regulators to scrutinise top US cloud groups

  10-07-2026 16:02 via ft.com
  Designating Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as ‘critical third parties’ will help improve resilience, says Treasury
  
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• Ann Widdecombe: strictly, politics and performance

  10-07-2026 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78.
  
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• Met police investigating Reform over election donations - reports

  10-07-2026 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times.
  
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• Farage in a fix; Burnham unbeatable

  10-07-2026 13:41 via ft.com
  Plus: Starmer’s swansong summit in Ankara
  
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• Clacton by-election date set for 13 August

  10-07-2026 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The by-election is triggered after Nigel Farage MP stood down, but he intends to stand again.
  
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• Skills are shaping up to be Burnham’s next crusade

  10-07-2026 10:30 via ft.com
  Whether it’s good public transport or young people’s futures, he knows where to make government matter to voters
  
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• Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally

  10-07-2026 09:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
  
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