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 Whitcombe30 March 2026

Watchdog chief urges public to help police tackle crime

For decades, the political mantra on crime has been simple: more police on the streets. But as one of the…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe30 March 2026

Greens pledge to scrap Ofsted over its ‘damaging’ regime at NEU conference

The Green Party would scrap Ofsted entirely, with its leader denouncing the schools inspectorate as a “toxic, failed institution” that…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe30 March 2026

Met Police data reveals just 0.8% of phone thefts result in a charge

Fewer than one in every hundred mobile phone thefts reported to police in the UK results in a criminal charge,…
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UK News

Alaric Whitcombe30 March 2026

Keir Starmer convenes business chiefs as Trump mulls invasion of Iran’s island

Sir Keir Starmer will meet the bosses of some of the world’s most powerful energy, shipping, and financial firms today,…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe30 March 2026

Influencer arrested bringing £150,000 of cannabis from Thailand

A social media influencer who promoted Glasgow’s nightlife and beauty treatments to thousands of online followers is facing a potential…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe30 March 2026

Labour MPs delay challenge to Starmer leadership amid Gaza conflict

Just one week after Labour’s landslide victory in July 2024, officials at the party’s headquarters convened their first crisis meeting.…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe30 March 2026

Euston Station murder probe after 29-year-old shot while in vehicle

Police are working to identify and apprehend an attacker who shot dead a 26-year-old man as he sat in a…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe29 March 2026

EU proposes ’emergency brake’ for UK youth mobility scheme but opposes visa caps

The European Union has put forward a proposal for an ’emergency brake’ mechanism to control the volume of young people…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe29 March 2026

Hillsborough families voice fears Starmer may backtrack on pledge

As the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster approaches, a solemn promise made by the Prime Minister to bereaved families…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe29 March 2026

Counterterror police lead probe into Derby crash that left seven with serious injuries

Seven people were seriously injured when a car drove into pedestrians on a busy Saturday night in Derby city centre,…
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