A new arrest has been made in the ongoing investigation into the murder of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe. The development comes as senior politicians, including those from Reform UK, for which Widdecombe spoke on justice and immigration, are being given round-the-clock protection. The Mail on Sunday reports that while Widdecombe's house had security cameras, her killer may have gained entry through a door left open due to the hot weather.
According to the Sunday Times, a friend of Widdecombe had expressed concerns about her vulnerability in isolated areas, but she had dismissed the suggestion of installing an electronic gate at her home. The Sunday Mirror quotes a local councillor as saying that the incident has left many elderly people living alone in the area worried.
The murder of Ann Widdecombe has raised concerns about the safety of senior politicians, with some feeling 'genuinely scared' for the first time in their careers. Former Conservative minister and current Reform member Nadine Dorries has spoken out about her fears, saying she plans to lock up her cottage in the Cotswolds and return to London.
The investigation into Widdecombe's murder continues, with police working to piece together the events surrounding her death. As the inquiry unfolds, concerns about the safety of politicians are likely to remain a key issue in the coming days and weeks.