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Man, 28, charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe

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A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry from Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of former MP and Reform party spokesperson Ann Widdecombe. Her body was found at her home in Devon. Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. The case has drawn attention due to Widdecombe's political prominence.

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Joshua Kerry will appear at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday

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<p>Joshua Kerry from Rotherham charged over killing of politician whose body was found at her Devon home</p><p>A 28-year-old man from Rotherham has been charged with the murder of the former MP and Reform party spokesperson Ann Widdecombe.</p><p>Joshua Kerry has been charged with Widdecombe’s murder and will appear at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service…

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The Crown Prosecution Service announced the charge

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Joshua Kerry from Rotherham charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe

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Ann Widdecombe's body was found at her Devon home

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Joshua Kerry will appear at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday

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Ann Widdecombe was a former MP and Reform party spokesperson

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