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 Politics

Alaric Whitcombe11 April 2026

Kemi Badenoch demands Britain pursues urgent action in era of Donald Trump

Britain must act decisively to secure its place in a world reshaped by the “age of Donald Trump”, the leader…
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UK News

Alaric Whitcombe11 April 2026

Prince Harry dismisses defamation allegations and brands them offensive in Sentebale dispute

The Duke of Sussex has dismissed as “offensive and damaging” a defamation claim filed against him by the very charity…
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UK News

Alaric Whitcombe11 April 2026

Swinney calls for enhanced UK Government dialogue on Gulf conflict

Scotland’s farmers are facing an immediate domestic food production crisis as escalating conflict in the Gulf sends the cost of…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe11 April 2026

East London records significant surge in crime last month

Reported crime across East London rose by more than ten per cent in March, with new data revealing a substantial…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe11 April 2026

Starmer halts Mauritius pact as private talks on Chagos resettlement begin

The UK government is actively exploring new plans for the future of the Chagos Islands after its flagship agreement to…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe11 April 2026

Teenager faces murder charge over fatal shooting of 14-year-old in south London

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old in Woolwich last week, the…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe11 April 2026

Tories twice sanctioned Reform UK election hopeful over racism allegations

The vetting procedures for Reform UK’s local election candidates are under fresh scrutiny after it emerged that individuals selected for…
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UK News

Alaric Whitcombe11 April 2026

State accused of ignoring Southport attack warnings by victims’ lawyers

Only 11% of children and teenagers flagged to the UK’s counter-terrorism authorities for a fascination with extreme violence, but no…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe10 April 2026

Alex Armstrong lashes out at Starmer’s Spanish break during fragile Gaza truce

Alex Armstrong, the GB News presenter, has launched a stinging attack on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, criticising him for taking…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe10 April 2026

Pair convicted over violence at Epping asylum hotel demonstration

Two men have been found guilty of being part of a “violent mob” that attacked police and caused chaos during…
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