Police to give update after they launch murder investigation into death of Ann Widdecombe – UK politics live

According to The Guardian, police have launched a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe and are preparing to give an update to the press. Investigators say the suspect is a white male, and they describe the inquiry as moving at significant pace. The news lands against a backdrop of political upheaval, with the paper reporting that Andy Burnham is expected to become prime minister and is already weighing cabinet appointments and plans for a Manchester-based deputy running a so-called Number 10 North.

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