Alaric Whitcombe

Political Correspondent
Alaric Whitcombe is a political correspondent reporting from Westminster, London. He covers UK politics, parliamentary activity, government decision-making, and UK Crime, providing clear, fact-based context around legislation, policy developments, and major public-safety stories. His work focuses on factual reporting and clear explanation, helping readers follow political events without bias or speculation.
· Westminster lobby reporting, select committee analysis, court proceedings coverage
· Parliamentary debates, legislation and policy, elections, criminal justice system, policing, Crown and Magistrates' Courts

UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe13 April 2026

Ex-detective raises concern sex attacker struck before Emma Caldwell

A former detective who worked on the original investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell believes the man finally convicted…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe12 April 2026

Former PM Theresa May blamed for shoplifting epidemic and overwhelmed police

High street retailers are haemorrhaging stock and revenue as shoplifting reaches epidemic levels, with brazen thefts becoming a daily occurrence…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe12 April 2026

UK-EU reset plan could align Britain with single market rules, bypassing parliamentary vote

The government is preparing legislation that could allow ministers to dynamically align the UK with European Union single market rules…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe12 April 2026

Labour deputy dismisses Starmer rivals as party braces for internal conflict

Labour’s deputy leader, Lucy Powell, has issued a forceful warning to potential challengers not to attempt to oust Sir Keir…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe12 April 2026

Accused Channel crossing pilot in court after four migrants die

A Sudanese national has appeared in a British court, charged in connection with the deaths of four migrants who drowned…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe12 April 2026

Woman targeted in gang rape near a church following nightclub visit

A woman in her 20s was followed from a nightclub and raped by several men outside a church in the…
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UK News

Alaric Whitcombe12 April 2026

Garda surprise Dublin fuel protesters in late-night operation, spokesman claims

Protesters who had blockaded the centre of Dublin for days have claimed they were “ambushed” by what they described as…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe12 April 2026

Street condemns Trump’s dangerous remarks amid stalled Iran negotiations

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has condemned Donald Trump’s recent rhetoric as “incendiary, provocative, outrageous” in some of the most direct…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe12 April 2026

Police detain suspect over second desecration of James Bulger’s grave in weeks

A 78-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of vandalising the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger, Merseyside Police have…
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UK News

Alaric Whitcombe12 April 2026

EU citizens face UK action over post-Brexit status

The UK government will begin revoking the post-Brexit residency rights of EU citizens it judges to have left the country,…
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