LIVE | Shabana Mahmood statement on Ann Widdecombe's death

LIVE | Shabana Mahmood statement on Ann Widdecombe’s death

Home Secretary: Politics should not be a dangerous calling – today a dark day in our political life – will look at security guidance for ex-MPs

Police: New information and evidence has come to light.

Live coverage of proceedings in the House of Commons, as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood delivers a ministerial statement on the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

The update comes as Mahmood revealed in a post on X that the terrorism police department are now leading the investigation.

Mahmood unveils plans to change the law to enable the deportation of the Rochdale grooming gang leader.

Politicians should not comment before facts established, says ex-chief constable, as Farage calls killing ‘premeditated murder’.

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