Watch: 'Shocked' and 'upset' - Starmer, Badenoch and Farage respond

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage have issued separate statements after Devon and Cornwall Police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

The Reform UK spokeswoman and former Conservative minister was found dead at her Dartmoor home on Thursday morning.

In a press conference, Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said a 26-year-old man was in custody,

Watch: Farage resigns to trigger by-election he will stand in

In a statement filmed by Reform UK Nigel Farage announced he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election which he will stand in.

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Watch: PM's former top aide on Starmer's first call with Trump

Trump was more 'funny' than he had been expecting, Morgan McSweeney told the BBC.

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Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'

Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

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Watch: A day of big changes and mixed emotions for Labour

Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader.

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A look back at Keir Starmer's political career

The BBC's political correspondent Joe Pike outlines the highs and lows of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.

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Watch: PM's emotional tribute to his wife and children

Sir Keir Starmer resigned as PM and leader of the Labour party in a statement outside No. 10 on Monday

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Watch Starmer's resignation speech in full

Sir Keir Starmer resigns as leader of the Labour Party, in a statement outside 10 Downing Street.

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Watch: Andy Burnham delivers victory speech

Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election.

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Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech

Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.

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Watch: Who is Andy Burnham?... in 90 seconds

The former Mayor of Greater Manchester won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way to challenge Starmer.

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Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey

The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation.

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Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up

Political turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.

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Watch: Streeting's resigned - what now?

Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, amid speculation that he could launch a Labour leadership bid.

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Watch: What now for Angela Rayner?

BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what this could mean for a potential Labour leadership contest.

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Watch: What next after the King's Speech?

BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.

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Watch: Pomp and ceremony as King delivers speech in Parliament

King Charles III has unveiled the government's agenda in a speech to Parliament.

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Watch: Resignations, drama and defiance at Downing Street

Sir Keir Starmer will meet Wes Streeting for talks after a day that saw his leadership come under significant pressure.

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Watch: What next as PM fights for his job?

Over 80 Labour MPs have now urged Keir Starmer to quit immediately or draw up a timetable to leave.

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A composite image of Wes Streeting, Lisa Nandy and Ed Miliband leaving Downing Street on 12 May 2026

Watch: Reporters shout questions at ministers leaving No 10

Several ministers were met with a barrage of questions about the PM's future after leaving a cabinet meeting.

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Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party

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