'Burnham's power play' and Widdecombe 'hit 21 times with a hammer'
Summary
Ann Widdecombe was killed after being hit 21 times with a hammer in a planned attack at her home. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andy Burnham held his first cabinet meeting, focusing on policies to cut living costs, including energy bills and bus fares.Key Facts
- Ann Widdecombe died after being struck 21 times with a hammer during a violent, targeted attack.
- The suspect, Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared in court charged with her murder.
- The attack happened quickly, lasting about two minutes while Widdecombe was eating lunch.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham held his first cabinet meeting to discuss cutting the cost of living.
- Burnham announced a £340 million investment to end rough sleeping and an £850 million plan to reduce energy bills.
- Plans include lowering the national bus fare cap from £3 to £2.
- The government is considering various ways to support citizens with living expenses, but how to pay for these plans is unclear.
- The U.S. is reportedly unhappy about Ed Miliband becoming the UK's new Foreign Secretary, due to past criticisms of President Trump.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
