The well-known television personality and conservative mainstay was a household name across the pond; police have arrested a man and said there was likely no political motive.

British police have arrested a suspect in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant.

Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former Tory MP turned Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead in her home with serious injuries, police said.