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Burnham Orders Hansard Correction After Widdecombe Murder Blunder

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has requested an official correction to the parliamentary record after stating during Prime Minister’s Questions that an individual was responsible for the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe. The remarks drew sharp criticism from opposition leaders for violating the presumption of innocence in a case where the accused has not yet pleaded or stood trial. While the government confirmed the correction would be issued, critics argue that the initial public statement already prejudiced the case and undermined legal safeguards.

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#andy-burnham #ann-widdecombe #joshua-kerry

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Kerry Trial Set for June as Prosecutors Link Widdecombe Murder to Farage Terror Plot

Joshua Kerry, 28, faces a five-week trial starting June 8, 2026, for the murder of Ann Widdecombe and preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage. Prosecutors argue Kerry’s actions were driven by extreme left-wing ideology and a specific hostility toward Reform UK. The case joins the murder charge with a separate terror plot involving an attempted break-in at Farage’s home in April 2025. Kerry is currently held in Belmarsh prison and is expected to contest all charges.

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#ann-widdecombe #counter-terrorism #joshua-kerry

uk-politics-and-crime13 days ago

Kerry Accused of Attempting to Break Into Farage’s Home Amid Donations Row

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with attempting to break into the home of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. This new charge adds to existing terrorism and murder counts related to the killing of former minister Ann Widdecombe. Simultaneously, UK ministers are proposing a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to March 2026, while Farage defends his current £72 million in donations as legally compliant.

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Widdecombe Suspect Charged with Terror Plot Against Farage

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage, adding to existing murder charges for the killing of former minister Ann Widdecombe. Prosecutors allege Kerry engaged in preparatory conduct between May 2024 and July 2026. The charges follow the July 9 murder of Widdecombe, a Reform UK spokeswoman, who was found dead at her Devon home after being struck 21 times with a hammer. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the charges 'extremely concerning' and pledged to review security protections for politicians. Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The case highlights ongoing debates about political security, particularly regarding Farage, who faces a parliamentary probe into a £5 million donation he claims was necessary for his protection.

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Ex-MP Widdecombe robbed of life in hammer assault as suspect faces murder charge

Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe was killed in a hammer attack at her Haytor, Devon home; 28-year-old Joshua Kerry is charged with murder after allegedly hitting her, tipping her chair and taking her wallet, with prosecutors noting the attack occurred around 8 July and her body was found on 9 July. He was remanded in custody as investigators explore possible terrorism or political motives, while the exact cause of death remains under inquest review.

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Suspect Charged in Widdecombe Killing as Terror Motive Probed

British prosecutors charged 28-year-old Joshua Kerry with the murder of former UK MP Ann Widdecombe, more than a week after his initial arrest on suspicion of murder and acts of terrorism. Investigators say motive is under scrutiny, including a possible political or terrorist link, and Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court after being rearrested in custody in South Yorkshire. Widdecombe, 78, a longtime Conservative figure who later appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother, was attacked July 8 at her Haytor home in southwest England and died the following day.

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Suspect Charged in Widdecombe Murder as Motive Probed

A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry of Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Counter Terrorism Policing say determining the motive, including any political motive, remains an active line of inquiry; Kerry was initially arrested on suspicion of murder and later on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Devon home on July 9 with serious injuries. The investigation is ongoing and not seeking others in connection with the case, with tributes paid by political figures.

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