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A 26-year-old white British man was arrested Friday on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, who was found dead with serious injuries at her Haytor Vale home on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon on Thursday.

A 26-year-old white British man was arrested Friday on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, who was found dead with serious injuries at her Haytor Vale home on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon on Thursday.

Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said the killing was not being treated as terrorism and that there was no information to suggest it was politically motivated. The suspect remained in custody as inquiries continued.

Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said the killing was not being treated as terrorism and that there was no information to suggest it was politically motivated. The suspect remained in custody as inquiries continued.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the news "really shocking" and urged the public to "rise above any political differences," while Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the circumstances as "extremely distressing" and urged people to avoid speculation.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the news "really shocking" and urged the public to "rise above any political differences," while Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the circumstances as "extremely distressing" and urged people to avoid speculation.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she was "stunned" by the murder inquiry, describing it as "a nasty, horrific attack," while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called Widdecombe "an absolute force of nature" who made the Brexit Party "look serious."

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she was "stunned" by the murder inquiry, describing it as "a nasty, horrific attack," while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called Widdecombe "an absolute force of nature" who made the Brexit Party "look serious."

Widdecombe served as a Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010 for the Kent constituency of Maidstone and held ministerial posts under Prime Minister John Major. She later became a Brexit Party MEP representing South West England from 2019 to 2020.

Widdecombe served as a Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010 for the Kent constituency of Maidstone and held ministerial posts under Prime Minister John Major. She later became a Brexit Party MEP representing South West England from 2019 to 2020.

After leaving Parliament, Widdecombe joined Reform UK as an immigration spokeswoman and remained active in political campaigning. Her management company, Cloud9 Management, said she "loved the cut and thrust of political debate" until her death.

After leaving Parliament, Widdecombe joined Reform UK as an immigration spokeswoman and remained active in political campaigning. Her management company, Cloud9 Management, said she "loved the cut and thrust of political debate" until her death.

Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of murder after Ann Widdecombe found dead at home

Man, 26, arrested on suspicion of murder after Ann Widdecombe found dead at home

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