Jul 12, 2026 – 11.37amLondon | The alleged murder of high-profile former British minister Ann Widdecombe is a tragic reminder that American do not have a monopoly on political violence.Widdecombe’s slaying at her country home in south-west England on Wednesday comes the same week her one-time colleague Nigel Farage indirectly put his personal safety into the spotlight by justifying millions of pounds of gifts used to pay for private security.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Ex-MP’s death puts UK politicians’ safety back on the agenda
In a polarised world where casual death threats are doled out like confetti, Anne Widdecombe’s alleged murder may trigger a fresh examination of politicians’ security.
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