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Former UK Minister Ann Widdecombe Murdered in Targeted Attack

Former UK minister Ann Widdecombe was murdered in what police are investigating as a targeted attack. The incident has led to calls for a review of MP security and an investigation into social media posts celebrating her death.

14 Jul, 15:29 — 14 Jul, 21:30
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BBCHigh15d ago

Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says

The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

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NYTMostly Factual15d ago

Ann Widdecombe Was Killed in ‘Targeted Attack,’ UK Police Say

Counterterrorism police said that they were continuing to interview a 28-year-old man accused of killing Ann Widdecombe.

By Stephen Castle

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bloombergHigh15d ago

Reform UK’s Widdecombe Murdered in ‘Targeted Attack,’ Police Say - Bloomberg.com

Reform UK’s Widdecombe Murdered in ‘Targeted Attack,’ Police Say  Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High15d ago

Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, counterterror police say

Ex-Conservative minister and Reform spokesperson was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday

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The GuardianMostly Factual15d ago

MPs say death threats a daily reality in ‘increasing climate of abuse’

As Ann Widdecombe’s death raises concerns over security, politicians reveal extent of problem Jess Phillips has received so many death threats she has to remind herself not to be blase. One night she received more than 600 rape threats. In 2019, a man forced his way into her office. The same year a white supremacist sent her a picture of Jo Cox, her friend and fellow Labour MP who was murdered in 2016, accompanied with the message: “I will have you dealt with.” “This is not academic to me; it...

By Alexandra Topping Political correspondent

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual15d ago

Murder of UK politician Ann Widdecombe was ‘targeted attack’, police say

Investigators are looking into what motivated the killing and how much preparation was involved.

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SCMPMostly Factual15d ago

Reform UK’s Ann Widdecombe murdered in targeted attack, police say

British ⁠counterterrorism police said on Tuesday that ⁠former government minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found murdered at her home last week, was clearly targeted, adding that officers were still working to establish the motive. “It is clear that this was a targeted attack. We are still working ‌to understand the extent of any planning or preparation and the motivation that sits behind that attack,” Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of Britain’s counterterrorism policing, told...

By Reuters

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The IndependentMostly Factual15d ago

Social media post ‘celebrating’ Ann Widdecombe’s death being investigated by police

A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed the force was looking a post, allegedly made by a University of Aberdeen employee

By Ryan McDougall

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual15d ago

UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack

The head of Britain's counter terrorism policing told reporters that law enforcement is still working to understand the motivation behind the murder of 78-year-old Ann Widdecombe.

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cyprus-mail15d ago

Widdecombe killing investigated as targeted attack by counter terror police

Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “brutal” and “targeted attack”, the head of counter terror policing said on Tuesday, as officers continued a parallel investigation into whether terrorism-related offences were involved. Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said the suspected murder of Widdecombe had not been declared a terrorist incident at this stage, but […]

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irish-independent15d ago

Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, say counter-terrorism police 

The murder of firebrand politician Ann Widdecombe has sent shockwaves through the British establishment, prompting fresh debate around the safety of public figures. An unapologetic straight-talking stateswoman, Widdecombe served as an MP for 23 years, and was famed for controversial outspoken views on abortion, gay rights and women’s issues. Despite her divisive nature, Widdecombe managed to win fans away from the political arena thanks to a memorable run on Strictly Come Dancing and other un...

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rte-newsMostly Factual15d ago

Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack', UK police say

Veteran politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a "targeted attack", UK counter-terrorism police investigating her death have said.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual15d ago

UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack

The motive behind the attack is still being investigated, but police have said there is no evidence that it was political.

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vanguard-ngMixed15d ago

Police confirm murder of youth leader in fresh Benue attack

The Command, in a statement by its spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, who confirmed the attack, stated that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when the assailants stormed the community and opened fire on residents. The post Police confirm murder of youth leader in fresh Benue attack appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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luxemburger-wort14 Jul, 14:30First to report

Spektakuläre Wendung im Fall Widdecombe erschüttert Großbritannien

vg14 Jul, 15:23

Britisk politi sier Widdecombe-drapet var et målrettet angrep

nrk14 Jul, 15:26

Britisk politiker drept i målrettet angrep, ifølge antiterrorpolitiet

rte-news14 Jul, 15:29

Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack', UK police say

bloomberg14 Jul, 15:32

Reform UK’s Widdecombe Murdered in ‘Targeted Attack,’ Police Say - Bloomberg.com

FT14 Jul, 15:34

Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, counterterror police say

morgunbladid14 Jul, 15:42

Hryðjuverkalögreglan segir morðið „markvissa árás“

NYT14 Jul, 15:50

Ann Widdecombe Was Killed in ‘Targeted Attack,’ UK Police Say

dr-dk14 Jul, 16:00

Britisk politiker blev dræbt i et målrettet angreb, mener antiterror-enhed

aftonbladet14 Jul, 16:02

Brittisk polis: Politikermord var ”riktad attack”

berlingske14 Jul, 16:13

Politiet sagde, at han kørte 430 kilometer for at slå eksminister ihjel. De sagde også, at drabet var upolitisk. Nu ramler det

balkan-web14 Jul, 16:17

Kush e vrau ish-ministren Anne Whitcomb në Britani? Antiterrorizmi heton motivin

naftemporiki14 Jul, 16:32

Προσχεδιασμένη δολοφονία εξετάζει η αντιτρομοκρατική για τον θάνατο της Βρετανίδας πρώην υπουργού Αν Γουίντεκομπ

Al Jazeera14 Jul, 16:45

Murder of UK politician Ann Widdecombe was ‘targeted attack’, police say

politiken14 Jul, 16:47

Antiterrorpoliti: Britisk politiker blev dræbt i et målrettet angreb

irish-independent14 Jul, 16:58

Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, say counter-terrorism police 

channel-news-asia14 Jul, 17:01

UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack

avgi14 Jul, 17:42

Θύμα στοχευμένης επίθεσης η πρώην υπουργός Αν Γουίτικαμ

The Guardian14 Jul, 18:22

MPs say death threats a daily reality in ‘increasing climate of abuse’

cyprus-mail14 Jul, 18:28

Widdecombe killing investigated as targeted attack by counter terror police

SCMP14 Jul, 19:08

Reform UK’s Ann Widdecombe murdered in targeted attack, police say

observador14 Jul, 19:41

Ann Widdecombe deu entrevista 20 minutos antes de ser morta

jerusalem-post14 Jul, 20:03

UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack

The Independent14 Jul, 20:06

Social media post ‘celebrating’ Ann Widdecombe’s death being investigated by police

vanguard-ng14 Jul, 20:14

Police confirm murder of youth leader in fresh Benue attack

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BBC14 Jul, 21:30Latest update

Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says