- 5d ago
Burnham faces demand to apologise over remarks on Ann Widdecombe murder case
Shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman said Andy Burnham breached the presumption of innocence by speaking as though a man awaiting trial had already been convicted of Ann Widdecombe's murder. The remarks came at PMQs on Wednesday 14 October, and No 10 declined to comment.
- 6d ago
UK orders urgent review of security for high-profile figures after Ann Widdecombe murder
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told the Commons on Monday, 12 October, that police support will be extended to former MPs, peers and party spokespeople. An independent review led by Sir Stephen Lovegrove will examine the protection given to royals, ministers and MPs after the killing of Ann Widdecombe.
- Oct 7
Joshua Kerry charged with terror plot against Nigel Farage after Ann Widdecombe murder
Joshua Kerry appeared in a London court on Wednesday accused of preparing terrorist acts against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, three months after being charged with the hammer murder of former politician Ann Widdecombe.
- Oct 2
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with terror plot targeting Nigel Farage
British prosecutors have charged 28-year-old Joshua Kerry with planning terrorist acts against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, months after his arrest for the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
- Jul 20
Ann Widdecombe struck 21 times with hammer in attack caught on camera, court told
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared in court charged with murdering the former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman at her Devon home. Camera footage showed the attack, prosecutors said.
