Andy Burnham apologises over PMQs comments about the Ann Widdecombe murder case
Summary
Andy Burnham was told to apologise over comments about the Ann Widdecombe murder case during PMQs, having referred in the House of Commons to the 'individual responsible for the murder' despite the legal process still being in its early stages, The Independent reported on Wednesday 14 October. On Thursday 15 October, Metro UK reported that Andy Burnham had apologised after appearing to breach the presumption of innocence in the Widdecombe case at PMQs on Wednesday, and The Independent said the prime minister was accused of a 'breach of the presumption of innocence'.
Latest: Andy Burnham apologised after appearing to breach the presumption of innocence in the Widdecombe case at PMQs on Wednesday, Metro UK reported, The Independent saying the prime minister was accused of a 'breach of the presumption of innocence'.
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How it unfolded
Thursday 15 October
Andy Burnham apologised after appearing to breach the presumption of innocence in the Widdecombe case at PMQs on Wednesday, Metro UK reported, The Independent saying the prime minister was accused of a 'breach of the presumption of innocence'.
Wednesday 14 October
Andy Burnham was told to apologise over comments during PMQs about the Ann Widdecombe murder case, having referred in the Commons to the 'individual responsible for the murder' despite the legal process still being in its early stages, The Independent reported.
- 13:08The IndependentBurnham told to apologise over Ann Widdecombe murder case comments during PMQs