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Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Key Takeaways
- Joshua Kerry faces new charges of preparing terrorist acts.
- The suspect is also accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe.
- Targets of the alleged terror plot include Nigel Farage.
- The government is reviewing security protections for politicians.
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Joshua Kerry, already accused of the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, has been charged with preparing acts of terrorism. The new charges specifically include planning attacks against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Counter-terrorism police described the case as a complex investigation. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemned the alleged plot, emphasizing that attacks on politicians threaten democratic processes and prompting a review of security measures for public figures.
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