Widdecombe accused on terror charge

By the Editorial Team · Saturday, October 3, 2026

Joshua Kerry, previously charged with the murder of Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe, has been additionally accused of preparing terrorist attacks against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. These new charges come amid ongoing investigations following a firebombing at Farage’s home, highlighting the extended and complex nature of counterterrorism efforts surrounding Kerry’s case.

A man previously charged with the murder of Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has also been accused of preparing terrorist acts against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was formally charged yesterday in connection with alleged terror-related activities spanning from May 31, 2024, to July 2026.

This latest charge follows claims by Nigel Farage that his home was targeted in a firebombing attack last year. Kerry is scheduled to appear before Westminster magistrates on Wednesday.

Kerry was initially charged in July with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, who was also a former columnist for a national newspaper. The investigation into these incidents has been described as both intensive and complex. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, the Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, affirmed that authorities have been conducting a thorough inquiry over an extended period.

No further details have been released regarding the specific nature of the alleged preparations for terrorist acts or any links between the charges related to Widdecombe and Farage. Legal proceedings continue as authorities seek to establish the full scope of Kerry’s involvement in these allegations.

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