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 News

Alaric Whitcombe10 March 2026

Washington cautions of Iran mobilising covert agents as London increases security measures

Security services and police in London are conducting a major counter-terrorism operation amid urgent warnings from US intelligence that Iran…
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UK News

Alaric Whitcombe9 March 2026

Lengthening Iran conflict would cause greater economic harm, Starmer cautions

As the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran escalates, the first tangible shocks are already being felt in British…
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UK Business

Alaric Whitcombe9 March 2026

Starmer confident UK economy can weather potential Iran conflict effects

The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has sent immediate and severe shockwaves through the global economy,…
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UK Crime

Alaric Whitcombe9 March 2026

Police urge woman seen in car at centre of Battersea murder inquiry to come forward

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a young man in Battersea have returned to the scene exactly one week after…
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UK News

Alaric Whitcombe9 March 2026

Petition demanding Mayor’s resignation over grooming gangs row to be delivered to City Hall

A petition demanding the resignation of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, signed by more than 40,000 people, is due to be…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe9 March 2026

Bereaved parents call on MPs to back social media ban for under-16s

MPs face a stark choice this week as they prepare to vote on one of the most contentious digital safety…
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World News

Alaric Whitcombe9 March 2026

G7 Ministers Agree Emergency Measure to Deploy Oil Stockpiles and Combat Looming Economic Crisis

The world’s major economies are preparing to open their emergency taps in a bid to contain an oil price explosion…
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Sport

Alaric Whitcombe9 March 2026

Police officers denounce conduct of Celtic and Rangers supporters at Ibrox

The Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium descended into what police have called a “shameful” and…
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World News

Alaric Whitcombe9 March 2026

Aunt and niece murdered while hiking in beloved US spot

A 22-year-old man from Iowa is in custody in Colorado, charged with the murders of three women in Utah in…
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UK Politics

Alaric Whitcombe8 March 2026

Alba party to disband and withdraw from Holyrood race

The Alba party, the pro-independence group founded by Alex Salmond, is to wind itself up and will not contest the…
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