Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.
It would mean Sarwar leaving the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, then taking up a seat in the House of Lords.
Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather – the stage before drought.
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.
RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.
Police swoop in after row erupts between Neil Lewis and family of Darcy Ross in Cardiff.