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 Whitcombe14 March 2026

Greens attract surge in members as party redefines its identity

The Green Party of England and Wales has undergone a political transformation in a matter of months, its membership rocketing…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe13 March 2026

15-year-old boy tried for attempted murder over school attack

A teenage girl has described the terrifying moment she was stabbed in the back at her Norfolk school, stating she…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe13 March 2026

Man jailed over arms and survivalist stockpile discovered at his house

A man who told investigators he was preparing for the breakdown of society has been jailed for five years after…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe13 March 2026

Undercover officers target bag thieves at Leadenhall Market pubs

An undercover police operation in one of London’s most historic markets has led to the imprisonment of two opportunistic thieves…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe13 March 2026

Man given 26-year sentence for killing ex-wife and burying her in Cardiff garden

A man who murdered his ex-wife and buried her body beneath patio slabs and flowers in his Cardiff garden has…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe13 March 2026

Claims about heat pump owners’ wealth lack verifiable figures

Claims that the government’s flagship heat pump grant scheme is predominantly subsidising wealthier households are based on official figures, but…
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UK Transport

Alaric Whitcombe13 March 2026

Car tax rises to hit millions of drivers within weeks

Millions of UK drivers will see their annual car tax bills rise from next month as part of a series…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe13 March 2026

Starmer defies Trump with vow to maintain Russia oil sanctions

The global oil market is facing its most severe shock in two years, with prices surging past $100 a barrel,…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe13 March 2026

Lawyers denounced by Phillipson for targeting parents of special needs children

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has mounted a fierce defence of the government’s sweeping special needs reforms, accusing lawyers of exploiting…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe12 March 2026

Mahmood warned of disorder risk at Al Quds Day rally

For the first time in over a decade, the power to ban a protest march in the capital has been…
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