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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has urged the public to "avoid speculation" after police launched a murder investigation into the death of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe.

In a statement posted on X, Mahmood said she had spoken to the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police and that the Home Office "stands ready to provide whatever support they need with their ongoing investigation."

Devon and Cornwall Police said the 78-year-old was found at her home on Dartmoor in Devon on Thursday with serious injuries. Detectives say they are looking for a white man in connection with the investigation.

Widdecombe served as the Conservative MP for Maidstone for 23 years before later becoming a prominent Reform UK spokeswoman.

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Rachel Reeves appears to mock Nigel Farage after confirming she will accept his resignation as MP, clearing the way for a by-election in Clacton.

In a post on X, the Chancellor said she would not stand in the way of Mr Farage stepping down, describing the move as "a farce" and "a desperate distraction". She added that he can now spend "the summer arguing with a bin".

This comes as Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Greens and Restore Britain have all decided not to stand candidates against Farage, meaning he could face a group of independent candidates, including comedian Jon Harvey, AKA, Count Binface.

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Nigel Farage has announced he will resign as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election which he says he will stand in.

In a live video statement, the Reform UK leader insisted he had "done nothing wrong" and said he had "not broken the law in any way at all" or "misused public money", while accusing the media of targeting him.

Farage also said he had "never been angrier" in his life, claiming journalists had approached his daughter at her home. Earlier, he accused Sky News of "harassing" his family. Sky News said it had not contacted any members of Farage's family about the story.

The announcement also follows reports that long-time ally George Cottrell, who has a conviction for wire fraud in the US, provided funding for the party leader's security and staffing in the year before he was elected to Parliament.

It is the latest financial controversy involving Farage, who is already under investigation by Parliament's standards commissioner over a £5 million gift he received from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne.

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Sir Keir Starmer has urged Andy Burnham not to launch an immediate bid for the Labour leadership if he becomes an MP, saying the focus should instead be on the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral election.

Burnham is widely expected to challenge for the leadership if he wins Thursday's by-election in Makerfield. A victory would also mean stepping down as Mayor of Greater Manchester, triggering a contest to choose his replacement.

Speaking at the G7 summit, Starmer said the potential mayoral election would be "very important", adding that Labour were "going to have to pull our sleeves up to make sure that there is another Labour victory".

The Prime Minster also said a leadership contest would be a "bad thing" for the country and added: "I hope he wins the by-election and he'll play a big part in the Labour government."

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The 2026 World Cup is being described as the most expensive tournament ever for travelling fans.

Some estimates suggest a family could spend more than £22,000 following England through the group stage.

Meanwhile, FIFA is expecting record revenues of around $13 billion, making it the most lucrative World Cup in history.

Would these costs put you off travelling to the World Cup?

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A new watchdog report has revealed how Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor made private income from cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, while paying only a symbolic rent to live there himself.

The review raises new questions about how royal properties are being used and managed.

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More than 1,000 pages of documents linked to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as the UK ambassador to the US have now been published by the government.

The files include over 50 private WhatsApp conversations, exchanges between Mandelson and senior Labour figures, criticism of Keir Starmer and No 10, and discussions involving a proposed gift for Donald Trump.

Here are some of the key revelations uncovered so far.

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You may have noticed things are looking a little different around here!

After years as ODN (On Demand News), we have evolved into Onlooker.

From Prime Minister’s Questions and Downing Street drama to elections, scandals and party infighting, we’ll be bringing you the UK political stories our audience cares about most.

Clear reporting. Sharp explainers. Fast updates from Westminster and beyond.

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Andy Burnham has now been CONFIRMED as Labour’s candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election, setting up what is looking to be one of the biggest political battles of the year.

As Starmer called it - "A battle between Labour and Reform."

In a statement posted on X, the Greater Manchester Mayor said:

“Many people here feel Westminster isn’t working for them and they are right. I am standing to change that and get the voice of these communities heard loud and clear.”

The by-election was triggered after Labour MP Josh Simons stepped aside to allow Burnham a route back to Westminster. He is widely rumoured upon winning the seat to launch a leadership contest against Starmer.

The race is officially on in Makerfield....

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It has emerged Nigel Farage purchased a £1.4 million property shortly after receiving a secret £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire.

The Reform UK leader insists the money was for “personal security”, claiming he is “the most physically attacked politician in modern Britain”.
But critics are now asking questions.

If the money was really for security, why was a luxury property purchase happening around the same time? Do you think Farage’s explanation adds up? And could this affect how his supporters see him?

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