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Michael Howard

British politician; Former leader of the Conservative Party (UK) (born 1941)

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  • Jul 10

    Ann Widdecombe killing was 'targeted attack', UK counter-terror police say; foreign interference not ruled out

    Counter-terrorism police confirmed on Tuesday that the killing of former Conservative minister and Reform UK figure Ann Widdecombe, 78, was a targeted attack, and said investigators are keeping an open mind on whether foreign state interference played a role.

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Kyiv turns ceremony into procurement

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