Police arrest suspect in killing of former UK minister Ann Widdecombe

Police on Friday arrested a 26-year-old, White British man on suspicion of killing former Conservative minister and Reform UK member Ann Widdecombe. Police so far say they have no information to suggest the killing was politically motivated or an...

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Police arrest suspect in killing of former UK minister Ann Widdecombe

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