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John Major

former prime minister of the United Kingdom (born 1943)

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  • 10h ago

    Counter-terrorism police lead Widdecombe murder probe after new evidence; suspect re-arrested

    The killing of former Conservative minister and Reform UK immigration spokesperson Ann Widdecombe is now being treated as a suspected terrorist attack after new evidence surfaced.

  • 4d ago

    Former UK minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, murdered at her Dartmoor home; 26-year-old suspect arrested

    Devon and Cornwall Police launched a murder investigation after the Brexiteer and former Conservative junior minister was discovered with serious injuries on Thursday. A 26-year-old British man was arrested on Friday afternoon.

  • 4d ago

    UK counter-terrorism police take over Ann Widdecombe murder probe after initial dismissal of political motive

    The suspected murder of former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe, 78, is now being investigated by counter-terrorism officers after new evidence emerged, reversing an earlier police statement that ruled out a political motive.

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Hormuz tolls and Spanish ashes

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