Today09:35 BSTDetectives can hold suspect for 14 daysThe 28-year-old suspect in the murder of Ann Widdecombe was re-arrested by counter-terrorism police on Monday, having initially been detained on suspicion of murder on Saturday evening.His arrest under the Terrorism Act means detectives can hold him without charge for up to 14 days while their investigation continues.Today09:28 BSTCounter terrorism police leading Anne Widdecombe murder investigation - what it means for caseAuthorities confirmed Counter Terrorism Police are leading the probe after the suspect, originally detained on suspicion of Miss Widdecombe's murder, has been re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. This gives police the powers under the Terrorism Act to detain a suspect without charge for up to 14 days.But here, the Mirror details what this means for the case and explains what Counter Terrorism Police are, and what they do. Devon and Cornwall Police had previously faced a race against the clock to bring charges after the initial arrest, but the picture has now changed...Counter terrorism police leading Anne Widdecombe murder investigation - what it means for caseFriends remember Ann Widdecombe for her personal kindness and good humour(Image: Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/Shutterstock)Today09:23 BSTTV presenter's apology slammed after 'insensitive' Ann Widdecombe remark on airA former Sky News star has been criticised for comments he made about Ann Widdecombe.Adam Boulton had described Strictly Come Dancing star Ann as a “spinster” and an “old maid”.He said on Sky News: “She was very much a spinster, by the end I think you’d probably describe her as an old maid. Reportedly, she claimed that she was a virgin.”After his comments on live TV, Boulton issued an apology, saying: “I was seriously wrong and insensitive in one of the several media appearances I made yesterday in reaction to the death of Ann Widdecombe. I got the timing and tone of my initial word portrait of her wrong.“Of course I shared, and share, the horror at her murder and the respect for her remarkable and feisty political career. I also know that many people loved her for her subsequent showbiz stardom. Her untimely death is a horrible thing."TV presenter's apology slammed after 'insensitive' Ann Widdecombe remark on airAdam Boulton, pictured previously, was blasted for his comments(Image: Sky news)Today08:46 BSTUniversity of Aberdeen investigating staff member’s comments about Ann WiddecombeThe University of Aberdeen has launched an investigation into comments made by a member of staff following the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe.A web developer at the university responded to news of Miss Widdecombe’s death on social media by posting: “Some good news for once. I hope it was an extremely painful death.”In a further post, they added: “And I hope she was handcuffed to the bed as she screamed in agony.”A University of Aberdeen spokesperson said: “The university is aware of social media posts made by a member of staff regarding the death of Ann Widdecombe and is reviewing this as a matter of priority.“The comments that have been shared are entirely the individual’s own and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.“Complaints into any member of staff are handled confidentially through our established processes.”Today08:35 BSTOur reporter delivers update from DevonOur reporter, Patrick Hill, has sent us this video, recorded from outside Miss Widdecombe's home in Haytor, Devon.He delivers an update on the case, having been at the press conferences delivered by Devon and Cornwall Police.Counter terrorism police leading probe into Ann Widdecombe's deathToday08:24 BSTDevon and Cornwall Police face some criticism for handling of caseDevon and Cornwall Police have taken some flak today.Jonathan Hall KC, the government’s independent reviewer of terrorism, told Times Radio he felt the force shouldn't have dismissed terrorism so soon with their initial statement."I don’t understand why Devon and Cornwall police were steering the public away from the idea that this was a terrorist case and I don’t know why they didn’t simply say they had an open mind as to the motivation," Mr Hall said.Today08:14 BSTHusband of murdered MP Jo Cox calls for stronger security measures for MPsBrendan Cox, the husband of murdered MP Jo Cox, has called for stronger security measures for MPs and wider action to tackle the online culture he says helps legitimise political violence.Jo Cox, the Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was murdered by a far-right extremist in June 2016.Mr Cox said: “The security of MPs must be improved – provided on the basis of intelligence and threat level, blind to politics. But improved security cannot solve the problem. We need to change the culture that legitimises political violence, including the algorithmic social media that drives it.”Content cannot be displayed without consentToday08:14 BSTRECAP: Ann Widdecombe 'murder' suspect re-arrested on terror offence after 'new evidence'Counter terror cops are now leading the probe into Ann Widdecombe’s killing after announcing they have discovered “new information and evidence”.The development came as police continued to quiz a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murdering the 78-year-old former Cabinet Minister and new footage emerged of his arrest.Head of National Counter Terrorism Policing, Laurence Taylor, said: “Building on the progress made by our colleagues in Devon and Cornwall Police, we now have new information and evidence that means Counter Terrorism Policing is now leading the investigation.The prime suspect in the case, a White British man who cannot be named for legal reasons, was today re-arrested on suspicion of "commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism", Counter Terrorism Policing South East said.It came two days after he was arrested at his home in Rotherham, South Yorkshire - some 270 miles from Ms Widdecombe's home in Haytor, Devon, where she was found dead last Thursday.The man's re-arrest on suspicion of terror offences means police can now hold him without charge for up to 14 days under the Terrorism Act.READ MORE: Ann Widdecombe 'murder' suspect re-arrested on terror offence after 'new evidence'New footage showed the moment the suspect was arrested at his home in Rotherham, South YorkshireToday08:04 BST'Critical' to allow police space for investigation, says ministerA government minister has said it is "critical" to allow police "space" to carry out their investigation.Chief secretary of the Treasury Lucy Rigby spoke with Sky News, adding: "My heart goes out to her family and friends at the horrific circumstances of her death."What is absolutely critical is to protect the integrity of this investigation."She continued: "It is just critical that we allow the police the space to do that investigation… that is the best way to allow the police to get to where they need to be."Treasury minister Lucy Rigby commented on giving police space(Image: UK Parliament)Today07:59 BSTGovernment told to clamp down on social media companies following Widdecombe's deathThe Government has been told to clamp down on social media companies that display hateful posts towards MPs, in the wake of Ann Widdecombe’s death.A series of MPs, including Conservative Party former leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith, told Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood that action needed to be taken on messages which whip up hate against parliamentarians.Sir Iain said: “We need to reiterate, and the Government and the Home Secretary needs to specify, to all those social media companies they must do something to close down on the visceral, violent language that some people use, attacking personally – as they did over her murder – which has shocked me, to make sure we get on top of that because that is the root of violence and death.”His party colleague, Mark Francois (Rayleigh and Wickford) said: “The social media companies have a responsibility in this too. You always needed a thick skin to come into politics; you now need the hide of a rhino, and they could do something to calm down the level of hate to which honourable members and their families are exposed online.”Conservative MP for The Wrekin Mark Pritchard contrasted press regulation with those for social media. He said: “For too long, the mainstream media of this country have been blamed… and in fact it is the tech companies that have more resources that should be doing more.”Ms Mahmood replied: “Many members have made this point today about the unaccountability of social media platforms for their algorithms and for the type of content that they host on their platforms, the Government has already done some work in this area, but I’m sure we will have to go further.”Today07:59 BSTDetectives re-arrest suspect on terrorism chargesThe 28-year-old white British man initially arrested over the death of Ann Widdecombe has been rearrested.He was previously arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday.But counterterrorism police rearrested him on Monday on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.The new arrest means officers have longer to question him as suspects can be held for 14 days without charge under the Terrorism Act.Ann Widdecombe during press conference in 2019(Image: Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/Shutterstock)‌