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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Vikram Dodd, Josh Halliday and Priya Bharadia

Ann Widdecombe killing: police investigating possible leftwing motivation

Ann Widdecombe, wearing a red blazer, speaks at a podium with Reform UK branding behind her
Ann Widdecombe at the Reform UK party conference in 2024. A 28-year-old man from Rotherham was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of her murder. Photograph: ZUMA Press Inc/Alamy

The police investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe is examining whether a leftwing or single-issue cause may lie behind her killing, the Guardian has learned.

Among issues detectives are investigating are whether a hatred of Widdecombe’s strong views, such as on homosexuality, was a factor. They are also examining whether extreme hostility to the Reform UK party played a role.

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