Meghna Amin

Ed Balls reacted with concern after Nadine Dorries expressed fears for her daughters’ safety in politics while discussing the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death. Dorries described shock at the news, cited past attacks on MPs, and said she would not encourage her daughters to pursue political careers due to increasing risks. Balls warned that democracy suffers if young people feel politics is unsafe. Dorries recounted previous security incidents and argued that expectations of MP accessibility may need reconsideration during ongoing threats.

Anne Hegerty clarifies that she does not own her Governess outfit on The Chase while previewing the upcoming spin‑off The Chase Around The World. The new series follows six duos competing across European cities, with Bradley Walsh highlighting the on‑location format and emotional moments as contestants battle for £100,000. The show begins July 16 on ITV platforms.