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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Donna Ferguson and Nadeem Badshah

Widdecombe murder police reopen inquiry into alleged attempt to firebomb Farage’s home

In a purple and white dress and standing before a blue background, Ann Widdecombe looks upwards
The former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon on 9 July. Photograph: Murdo Macleod/The Guardian

Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an incident last year, in which Nigel Farage’s home was allegedly firebombed.

During the incident in April 2025, a lit incendiary device was pushed through the Reform UK leader’s letterbox, according to reports.

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