UK police open murder probe into death of Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe

Police in Britain have launched a murder investigation after finding politician Ann Widdecombe dead with serious injuries in her home. They said nothing about a potential motive or backdrop for the crime at first.

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UK police open murder probe into death of Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe

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