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Joshua Kerry
PersonJoshua Kerry, 28, charged with murder of former UK politician Ann Widdecombe.
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Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old man, has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former government minister and prominent member of the Reform UK party. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in rural southwest England on July 9, having sustained serious injuries. Kerry was charged on Monday and is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Tuesday. Police are investigating a possible political motive behind the attack. The case has garnered significant attention due to Widdecombe's public profile and her association with the populist Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage. The ongoing investigation and legal proceedings against Kerry are central to the current news coverage.
Last updated: September 9, 2026
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