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UK police says no evidence of political motive in murder ​of former minister Widdecombe

Police outside the house of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe, in Haytor, England, Friday July 10, 2026
Police outside the house of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe, in Haytor, England on Friday July 10, 2026. © Matt Keeble, AP

Police on Sunday said that there is no evidence that the suspected murder ​of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at ⁠her home in rural southwest England on Thursday with what police described as "serious injuries".

There is no evidence that the suspected murder ​of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated, police said on Sunday, adding that they were not seeking anyone else after ​arresting a 28-year-old ‌man.

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