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UK man charged with plot against Farage motivated by 'extreme left-wing' mindset, prosecutor says
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old British man charged with murdering former minister Ann Widdecombe and attempting a terrorism offence against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, was motivated by an extreme left-wing mindset and hostility towards Reform UK, prosecutors stated.
- Kerry researched the home and office addresses of dozens of politicians and public figures from May 2024 until Widdecombe's killing in July 2024, and attempted to enter Farage's home in April 2025.
- Prosecutors argue that Widdecombe's murder was politically and ideologically motivated, linking it to terrorism due to Kerry's extremist views and targeted actions against Reform UK figures.
- Kerry compiled a list containing more than 100 politicians and prominent figures, including Farage and Widdecombe, highlighting a broader planned threat against political figures.
- The attack has heightened concerns over politicians' security in Britain, especially following the killings of two sitting MPs since 2016, amid Reform UK's recent political prominence and controversies surrounding Farage's security funding.
