What we know about UK politician Ann Widdecombe’s murder | Politics News | Al Jazeera

Former British politician Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in southwest England with serious injuries. A 28-year-old man was arrested and later rearrested by counterterrorism police on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism. Widdecombe served as Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010, later joined the Brexit Party and Reform UK, and was known for her socially conservative views on abortion and gay rights.