Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack’, police say – UK politics live

Counter-terrorism police in the UK say former government minister Ann Widdecombe was killed in what they are describing as a targeted attack. According to The Guardian, investigators are still working to establish a motive for the killing. Widdecombe, a well-known figure in British politics, served in government before leaving frontline office. Police have not said more about who was responsible or why she was targeted, and the investigation is ongoing.

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