Police investigating 'left-wing motive' in Ann Widdecombe murder

The former MP was found dead last Thursday11:38, 15 Jul 2026Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether the suspect held over Ann Widdecombe's murder was motivated by left-wing extremism and had been plotting violence against other high-profile figures, according to multiple reports today.‌Detectives confirmed Miss Widdecombe’s death was a 'targeted attack', and said whether the suspect in the alleged murder was targeting Reform UK figures would be a 'line of investigation'.‌The police investigation is also reportedly looking at whether left-wing extremism or other political motives were behind the killing.‌The 78-year-old former MP and MEP was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, on Thursday. A 28-year-old white British man arrested in South Yorkshire on Saturday re