{
  "id": 13317459,
  "title": "UK man charged with plot against Farage motivated by extreme left-wing mindset",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/uk-man-charged-with-plot-against-farage-motivated-by-extreme-left",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T03:54:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/article-911206"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British authorities have charged Joshua Kerry, 28, with murder and terrorism offenses, alleging his actions were motivated by an extreme left-wing mindset and hostility towards Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, according to prosecutors. Kerry is accused of killing Ann Widdecombe, a former minister linked to Farage's party, who prosecutors say was struck repeatedly on the head with a hammer in her home in July. Additionally, Kerry is charged with engaging in conduct to prepare terrorist acts between May 2024 and July 2025, including researching prominent individuals and attempting to gain entry to Farage's residence. Prosecutors claim Kerry harbored an extreme left-wing and anti-establishment mindset, along with hostility towards Reform UK in particular. Nigel Farage, a prominent British political figure, has faced physical attacks during his campaigns and has been subject to recent scrutiny over funding allegations. Kerry is the 28th individual to face charges in connection with these alleged crimes.",
  "summary": "Joshua Kerry, charged with murdering former minister Ann Widdecombe with a hammer, was driven by an 'extreme left-wing' mindset and targeted Nigel Farage in a planned terror attack, prosecutors say.",
  "key_points": [
    "Joshua Kerry, 28, charged with murder and terrorism offenses",
    "Kerry allegedly targeted Ann Widdecombe with hammer attack",
    "Prosecutors say Kerry motivated by extreme left-wing mindset"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The charges against Joshua Kerry highlight the potential threat posed by extreme ideologies to public figures and politicians, particularly those associated with Reform UK and Nigel Farage.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}