Ann Widdecombe
Coverage of Ann Widdecombe in the Nexus archive.
- UK Green leader reported to police over Farage guillotine post
UK Green leader Zack Polanski was reported to police by Reform UK after sharing a guillotine image referencing Nigel Farage. The post was deleted, but Reform UK claims it incites murder, especially following the recent murder of Ann Widdecombe. The Met Police is investigating the matter.
- Cabinet minister rebukes Zack Polanski over Nigel Farage 'guillotine' post in wake of Ann Widdecombe murder
A cabinet minister has rebuked Zack Polanski for a social media post linking Nigel Farage to a 'guillotine' in the context of Ann Widdecombe's murder. The post and subsequent criticism highlight tensions involving political figures and public reactions to the crime.
- 'Militant' trans group that urged people to 'target MPs with hammers' before Ann Widdecombe's death should be banned, ex-political violence tsar says
A 'militant' trans group that previously urged people to 'target MPs with hammers' before Ann Widdecombe's death is recommended for a ban by an ex-political violence expert. The group's actions and the expert's call for prohibition are highlighted.
- The far-Right plot that never was: Twelve were arrested after 'threat' against 15,000-strong Islamic festival. Days later, all terror charges were dropped. Now, SUE REID explores what happened... and link to Ann Widdecombe's murder
Twelve individuals were arrested for allegedly plotting a threat against a 15,000-strong Islamic festival, but all terror charges were later dropped. The article links the incident to Ann Widdecombe's murder.
- Ann Widdecombe's family and close friends will hold private funeral in coming weeks before a public memorial later this year after she was 'murdered' at home
Ann Widdecombe's family and close friends will hold a private funeral in the coming weeks, followed by a public memorial later this year after she was 'murdered' at home.
- Ann Widdecombe to be honoured with private service ahead of public memorial
Ann Widdecombe, a Brexit Party member, is to be honored with a private service before a public memorial. She was interviewed after Nigel Farage, the Brexit Party leader, spoke at an event.
- Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s Iran gamble has produced a crisis reshaping the global order
The US and Iran are engaged in escalating military conflict, with the US attacking Iran for the eleventh consecutive night and Iran retaliating against US bases and Gulf states. The conflict over the strait of Hormuz has disrupted critical oil, gas, and fertilizer shipments, sending economic shockwaves globally. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure over policy funding, while a murder case involving a former MP and a US defense official’s report on war costs highlight additional tensions.
- Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s Iran gamble has produced a crisis reshaping the global order
The US and Iran are engaged in escalating military conflict over the strait of Hormuz, with attacks on infrastructure and retaliatory strikes disrupting global oil shipments. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to address financial pledges amid a cost-of-living crisis, while a murder case involving a former UK MP and a drought-related hosepipe ban in England and Wales are also highlighted. Meanwhile, Ukraine's leadership changes spark protests.
- Ex-UK politician Widdecombe was hit 21 times with a hammer, prosecutors say
A man was charged with killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe, who was struck 21 times in the head with a hammer, according to prosecutors.
- Ex-UK politician Widdecombe was hit 21 times with a hammer, prosecutors say
Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer by Joshua Kerry at her home. Prosecutors are investigating potential political or terrorist motives, and her death has raised concerns about politician security.
- Man accused of killing UK politician appears in court as prosecutors detail hammer attack
A man accused of killing UK politician Ann Widdecombe appeared in court, where prosecutors detailed a two-minute hammer attack at her home. Joshua Kerry, 28, faces a murder charge, and the case, now at London's Old Bailey, involves ongoing investigations into potential political or terrorist motives.
- Ex-UK politician Widdecombe was hit 21 times with a hammer, prosecutors say
Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer by Joshua Kerry in her home, leading to her death. Kerry, 28, was arrested and charged with murder, with authorities investigating potential political or terrorist motives. Widdecombe was a former government minister and TV personality.
- Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was hit with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors say
Ann Widdecombe was attacked 21 times with a hammer by Joshua Kerry, who was charged with murder and terrorism. The provisional cause of death was blunt force injury to the head. Kerry was arrested after being found in custody with new evidence suggesting potential political or terrorist motives.
- Ann Widdecombe's cause of death is yet to be established, inquest hears as suspect charged with her murder is due to appear in court
Ann Widdecombe's cause of death is yet to be established in an inquest. A suspect charged with her murder is scheduled to appear in court.
- Tuesday briefing: Inside Andy Burnham’s first day
Andy Burnham became UK prime minister and announced ending rough sleeping as his first policy priority. A 28-year-old man from Rotherham was charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin criticized the standards system investigating Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts.
- Suspect charged in fatal attack on UK politician Ann Widdecombe
A suspect has been charged in the fatal attack on UK politician Ann Widdecombe. Police are investigating a possible political motive in the killing of the Reform UK figure.
- Joshua Kerry, 28, charged in killing of ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former UK government minister and reality TV contestant. British prosecutors brought the charge against him.
- Man, 28, is charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe after former Tory minister was found dead at home
A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former Tory minister who was found dead at her home.
- British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe
British prosecutors charged Joshua Kerry with murder in the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former politician. Police are investigating potential political or terrorist motives behind the attack.
- Man charged with Ann Widdecombe murder
Joshua Kerry has been charged with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe and will appear in court on Tuesday.
- British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe
British prosecutors charged 28-year-old Joshua Kerry with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead in her rural home after sustaining serious injuries in what police described as a targeted and brutal attack. Kerry was arrested in South Yorkshire and faces additional terrorism charges based on evidence found during his custody.
- Man charged with murdering former British MP Ann Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home earlier this month. Widdecombe was a member of Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK and had stood down from parliament in 2010.
- British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe
British prosecutors have charged a 28-year-old man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe.
- British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe
British prosecutors charged a 28-year-old man with murder in the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament and reality TV contestant. She was found dead in her southwest England home after being attacked on July 8, with police investigating possible political or terrorist links.
- British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe
British prosecutors charged 28-year-old Joshua Kerry with murder in the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former politician and reality TV contestant. Authorities are investigating potential political or terrorist motives behind the attack, which occurred at her rural home in southwest England.
- Inquest into Ann Widdecombe's death will be opened tomorrow after she was found at her home with 'serious injuries' - as police continue to quiz murder suspect
An inquest into Ann Widdecombe's death will be opened tomorrow after she was found at her home with 'serious injuries'. Police are continuing to question a murder suspect in connection with the case.
- Ann Widdecombe murder suspect 'had newspaper clippings about Nigel Farage and Reform UK pinned to walls in his house'
A murder suspect linked to Ann Widdecombe was found to have newspaper clippings about Nigel Farage and Reform UK pinned to walls in his house. The clippings suggest an interest in political figures and parties.
- MI5 urged MPs to build safe rooms at home just three months before Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted' attack
MI5 advised MPs to build safe rooms at home three months before Ann Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack. The article links the security recommendations to the subsequent fatal incident.
- Revealed: The 'quiet and shy' 28-year-old held over the murder of Ann Widdecombe
A 28-year-old described as 'quiet and shy' is being held in connection with the murder of Ann Widdecombe. The case centers on the suspect's alleged involvement in Widdecombe's death.
- Daughter of murdered MP says Ann Widdecombe's killing is like a 'sick dream' and shows nothing has changed since his death
The daughter of a murdered MP expressed that Ann Widdecombe's killing feels like a 'sick dream' and highlights that circumstances have not improved since her father's death. She draws a parallel between the two incidents, suggesting ongoing issues.
- University worker charged over Ann Widdecombe death comments
A university worker has been charged in relation to comments about Ann Widdecombe's death. The article references Ann Widdecombe in 2024 but does not confirm any death or provide further context.
- Trans ex-Labour candidate is charged over posts in wake of Ann Widdecombe's death
A trans ex-Labour candidate has been charged over posts made following the death of Ann Widdecombe. The charges relate to social media content posted in the aftermath of the prominent figure's passing.
- Moment trans ex-Labour candidate who said she hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered 'extremely painful death' nods along with friend saying: 'If people don't show love, show bullets'
A trans ex-Labour candidate expressed a hope that Ann Widdecombe experiences an extremely painful death and later nodded in agreement with a friend's statement advocating violence. The candidate's remarks and alignment with the violent comment are highlighted in the title.
- Family of Ann Widdecombe murder suspect say the 'polite, shy, gentle giant' had 'no red flags at all'
The family of a murder suspect linked to Ann Widdecombe describes him as a 'polite, shy, gentle giant' with 'no red flags at all'.
- Family of Ann Widdecombe murder suspect say the 'polite, shy, gentle giant' had 'no red flags at all'
The family of the Ann Widdecombe murder suspect describes him as a 'polite, shy, gentle giant' with 'no red flags at all.' The article highlights their perception of his character despite the accusation.
- Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
A man was arrested for threatening to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on social media. The incident occurred amid heightened security concerns for politicians following the murder of Ann Widdecombe. The Metropolitan Police reported the arrest after identifying the suspect through social media information.
- UK police arrest man over threat to shoot Reform leader Nigel Farage
A man was arrested by London police for threatening to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on social media. The arrest occurred amid heightened concerns over politician security following the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of parliament.
- Police arrest man who threatened to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage
A man was arrested for threatening to shoot Nigel Farage on social media, following concerns about politician security after Ann Widdecombe's killing. The suspect was released on bail, and the Reform UK party has called for better protection for its members.
- Police arrest man who threatened to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage
A man was arrested for threatening to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage on social media. The arrest follows concerns about politician safety after the killing of former MP Ann Widdecombe.
- Police arrest man who threatened to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage
A man was arrested for threatening to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage on social media, amid heightened concerns over politician security following the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament. The Metropolitan Police arrested the suspect on suspicion of sending threatening communications, while counterterror police are investigating Widdecombe's death after new evidence emerged.