Police are reaching out to more than 100 high-profile individuals, including numerous members of Parliament, regarding their personal security following new terrorism charges against Joshua Kerry, 28. Kerry, who is already charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, is alleged to have planned an attack targeting Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK.

The charges come after investigators uncovered a list of over 100 prominent figures during searches at Kerry’s residence in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The list is reported to include several right-wing politicians, prompting authorities to review security measures amid concerns about threats faced by public officials.

Kerry was initially linked to the murder of Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home in Devon in July. The case took a new turn following the Crown Prosecution Service’s announcement that Kerry is also accused of “engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism, including against Nigel Farage MP.” Farage has publicly stated that he was the victim of an attempted firebombing at his Greater London home on April 20 last year. This incident had previously been closed without any arrests, but was reopened by counterterrorism officers as part of the investigation into Widdecombe’s murder.

In response to the latest developments, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood signaled forthcoming measures to enhance the protection of elected officials. She said that once Parliament resumes on October 12, she would provide an update on the steps being taken “to strengthen protections for those who choose to serve.”

Joshua Kerry is scheduled to appear at Westminster magistrates’ court on Wednesday and is set to stand trial for the murder of Ann Widdecombe in June next year. Authorities continue to investigate the full extent of his activities and potential threats posed to other individuals on the list discovered during the police searches.