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 Whitcombe24 March 2026

Espionage allegations denied by ex-officer accused of spying for Hong Kong government

A retired police superintendent has told a London court he was not employed by the Hong Kong government to spy…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe24 March 2026

US economist admonishes Ed Miliband on GB News to prioritise his constituents

Ed Miliband’s energy strategy has come under direct fire from a senior US economist, who used an appearance on GB…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe24 March 2026

Huw Edwards angers at biopic but fails to anticipate consequence

Huw Edwards, the disgraced former BBC newsreader, has issued a stinging criticism of a Channel 5 drama depicting his downfall,…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe24 March 2026

Rachel Reeves delivers nothing new in 15-minute statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told the House of Commons the government will not deviate from its existing economic plan, despite…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe24 March 2026

Livestock thieves seize cattle valued at £20,000 and conceal herd at farm

A sophisticated cattle rustling operation that saw 14 cows stolen from an Anglesey farm has unravelled after a meticulous police…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe24 March 2026

New North Sea oil and gas licences expose UK to market volatility, ministers warn

The Labour government has warned that expanding North Sea drilling would deepen the UK’s exposure to volatile international fossil fuel…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe24 March 2026

Murder conviction for man whose gaming defence proved false in Natalie McNally case

A YouTuber who meticulously crafted a false alibi by broadcasting a pre-recorded video gaming livestream has been convicted of murdering…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe24 March 2026

Rayner encourages Starmer to challenge PM more frequently

Angela Rayner has called on the government to “pick more fights” in order to win back disaffected voters, issuing a…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe24 March 2026

YouTube personality jailed for murdering pregnant partner in savagely brutal assault

A YouTuber has been convicted of murdering his pregnant partner in a case built around an elaborate and sophisticated deception,…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe23 March 2026

Parents killed infant son with skull fracture after branding him a monster

A couple have been handed life sentences for the murder of their 13-week-old son, a crime the judge described as…
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