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Former British MP Ann Widdecombe Murder Charge: 28-Year-Old Man Arrested

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former British MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home in rural southwest England.

Editorial Desk

July 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — British authorities have charged a 28-year-old man with the murder of former government minister Ann Widdecombe. Widdecombe, 78, was a prominent member of Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party. She was found dead at her home in rural southwest England on July 9, having sustained what police described as serious injuries. Widdecombe had stepped down from Parliament in 2010.

Joshua Kerry, a British national from northern England, has been charged with the murder. The case has garnered significant attention due to Widdecombe’s prominent political career and the circumstances surrounding her death. Further details about the incident — and the suspect haven’t been disclosed by the authorities.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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