No evidence of political motive in murder of former UK minister Widdecombe: Police

A picture of former government minister and Reform UK member Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home in Haytor on Thursday, is displayed at St. Pancras Church, in Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Britain, July 12, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Jack Taylor) 13 Jul 2026 05:03AM (Updated: 13 Jul 2026 05:05AM) HAYTOR, England: There is no evidence that the suspected murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated, police said on Sunday (Jul 12), adding that they were not seeking anyone else after arresting a 28-year-old man.Ms Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in rural southwest England on Thursday with what police described as "serious injuries". Officers arrested a white British man in Rotherham, northern England, late on Saturday.Police urged the public n