Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old former lift company worker, has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a prominent Reform UK spokeswoman and former MP.The attack occurred on 8 July at her remote Devon home, where she sustained serious injuries before dying the following day.Authorities suspect Kerry drove over 300 miles to commit the crime, though his motive remains under investigation.

Police are exploring potential political or terrorist links, though the Home Secretary confirmed he was not previously known to Prevent, the anti-terror scheme.Kerry, who lived with his dog in Rotherham, has no prior criminal record.His uncle described him as a 'gentle giant' and expressed shock at the arrest.Counter Terrorism Policing stated the death was a 'targeted attack', with further inquiries into whether Reform UK figures were targeted.

Widdecombe, 78, had a lengthy political career spanning Conservative MP, MEP for the Brexit Party, and spokesperson for Reform UK, alongside media appearances in shows like Strictly Come Dancing.