Ann Widdecombe killing: police investigating possible leftwing motivation
Detectives examining whether hatred of Widdecombe’s strong views or of Reform party were factors in killing described as a ‘targeted attack’
The police investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe is examining whether a leftwing or single-issue cause may lie behind her killing, the Guardian has learned.
Among issues detectives are investigating are whether a hatred of Widdecombe’s strong views, such as on homosexuality, was a factor.
They are also examining whether extreme hostility to the Reform UK party played a role.
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