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Former UK Minister Ann Widdecombe Murdered; Man Arrested

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A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Newton Abbot on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, a former UK minister and politician for Reform UK. The 78-year-old was found dead at her home with serious injuries. Police have stated there is no current indication of terrorism or political motivation behind the crime. Widdecombe was known for her conservative views and public service, having served under Prime Minister John Major and later as a spokeswoman for Nigel Farage's Reform UK. AI

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Former UK Minister Ann Widdecombe Murdered; Man Arrested

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Man arrested on suspicion of murdering ex-UK minister Ann Widdecombe

    British police arrested a man on Friday on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, after the 78-year-old former government minister and Reform UK politician was found dead having “sustained serious injuries”. Police said a 26-year-old, white ‌British man had been arrested in Newto…

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