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 Whitcombe20 March 2026

Canine unearths crucial evidence from 1860s murder inquiry in garden

The persistent scratching of a Labrador’s paw in a Devon garden has unearthed a chilling artefact, potentially linking a modern-day…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe20 March 2026

Ex-footballer Joey Barton refused bail on assault charge

Joey Barton, the former Premier League footballer and now controversial media figure, will remain in custody after a judge denied…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe20 March 2026

Public invited to dine at Houses of Parliament over Easter break

For a brief window next month, the exclusive world of the House of Lords will open its dining room doors…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe19 March 2026

Government to significantly expand tagging scheme in England and Wales

The government is embarking on the most significant extension of electronic monitoring ever seen in Britain, mandating tags for most…
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World News

Alaric Whitcombe19 March 2026

Former governor of America’s toughest prison discloses nature of infamous murderers in custody

Before the immense, unforgiving concrete structure of America’s only federal supermax prison comes into view, new arrivals experience a final,…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe19 March 2026

Nigel Farage criticised for urging prohibition of Muslim prayer in public spaces

Senior political figures have been accused of mainstreaming anti-Muslim rhetoric after a row over a public prayer event in London…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe19 March 2026

Sadiq Khan clashes with Richard Tice over call for Britain to rejoin EU

The debate over Britain’s future with Europe has been reignited after London Mayor Sadiq Khan issued a forceful call for…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe19 March 2026

Correspondents describe suffering of relatives denied assisted dying

The third attempt to legalise assisted dying in Scotland has failed, leaving terminally ill adults without a legal route to…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe19 March 2026

London synagogue and college subject to alleged Iranian espionage plot

Two men have been charged with spying for Iran after allegedly conducting what prosecutors describe as “hostile surveillance” against London’s…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe19 March 2026

Sarwar accuses QEUH of repeat errors delaying hospital openings

The First Minister has accused Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar of using the “language of a desperate man” and undermining…
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