Was Ann Widdecombe the victim of a political assassination?
7/13/202638 min
The murder of Ann Widdecombe has sent shockwaves through Westminster and beyond. News came today that counter terror police have now taken over the investigation following "new information and evidence". So what has changed? What have detectives found? And how do police steer the fine line between informing the public and telling us too much too soon? We talk to the host of the Crime Agents podcast, Andy Hughes.
Later, how does this feel if you’re a highly visible MP? Does the relationship between the public and our politicians have to change? And what part, if any, should political donations play in public life? We talk to Stella Creasy, Labour MP for Walthamstow.
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Speaker 20:58
[upbeat music] This is a global production. Isn't it extraordinary that someone like Nigel Farage, a highly controversial politician, doesn't have security provided for by the state?
Andy Hughes· Guest1:14
That's one of the things for us in public life, is the fear and intimidation, harassment is now so great.
Speaker 21:20
They have found some evidence in their investigation, which is why it's quickly been passed to counterterrorism policing.
Emily Maitlis· Host1:27
What seems clear is that the police are walking a tightrope