Ann Widdecombe: Police ‘considering left-wing motive’ in murder investigation

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAnn Widdecombe speaking during a Reform UK event (Lucy North/PA) (PA Archive)Counter-terrorism police are investigating the death of 78-year-old former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her Devon home on Thursday. A 28-year-old man arrested in South Yorkshire is being held on suspicion of murder and terrorism offences, with police confirming it was a "targeted attack". Detectives are probing whether the suspect was motivated by left-wing extremism or other political motives, and if he planned further violence against other high-profile figures, including those from Reform UK. Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor stated that the murder and terror investigations are running "in parallel", and a TV appearance by Miss Widdecombe shortly before her death is also a line of inquiry. Incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has called for a "serious review" of MPs' security, noting that Miss Widdecombe's death follows the murders of Sir David Amess and Jo Cox. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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